Access Ensemble:
For Ages 18+ Living with Disability
Semester 2, 2022
Access acting, music and movement exercises designed to stimulate the creative imagination and develop skills in personal and creative self expression. Designed to cater for people with mild to moderate physical and/or intellectual disability, these workshops are a fantastic weekly creative outlet, which allow participants to work towards a performance outcome.
We are proud to offer two programs as part of our Access Ensemble. Choose from:
- Young Adults Ensemble for emerging artists aged 18 -26
- Adults Ensemble for artists aged 26+
Support workers are welcome to sit in on all workshops.
Across Semester 2, all Studio Q classes will devise a 7 – 10 minute work to present at the Annual Studio Q Showcase on Saturday 26 November 2022. Stay tuned – more information will be available closer to the date.
Studio Q classes will be proceeding in-person at The Joan in 2022. Should the current NSW Health Order change and restrict activities on site at The Joan, classes will instead be delivered online via Zoom.
Before enrolling in Studio Q 2022, please download and read the Studio Q Information Kit including the Terms & Conditions and Covid Safety Plan, and contact us if you have any questions at creativelearning@penrith.city
- Key Info:
- Dates & Times
- Tickets
SEMESTER 2
Term 3
Each Friday, 22 July – 9 September 2022
Adults Ensemble (Ages 26+): 10:30am – 12:30pm
Young Adults Ensemble (Ages 18 – 26): 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Term 4
Each Friday, 14 October – 2 December 2022*
Adults Ensemble (Ages 26+): 10:30am – 12:30pm
Young Adults Ensemble (Ages 18 – 26): 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Please note, the following:
Term 4
*Technical Rehearsals for the Studio Q Showcase will be held during regular class times on Friday 18 November (Week 6);
*The Studio Q Showcase will be presented on Saturday 26 November (Week 7). Show and call times will be announced closer to the date;
*The End of Year Wrap Party will take place during the morning time slot (10:30am – 12:30pm) for all classes on Friday 2 December.
Enrol Now
Enrol in Semester 2 now and experience a number of benefits including:
- Huge discounts – Save up to $216 (depending on the Studio Q course);
- Guaranteed place in your preferred course – For the second half of 2022.
Students are also welcome to enrol for the Term only, if flexibility on a term-by-term basis is required.
Book Now
To book for a Studio Q class please call Box Office on (02) 4723 7600 and select ‘Extension 3’.
We accept Creative Kids Vouchers and NDIS Funds. If you wish to use a Creative Kids Voucher or have NDIS funds, please have this information ready and let Box Office know when booking.
Alternatively, you can book in-person by visiting The Joan’s Box Office at 597 High Street, Penrith.
For all non-booking enquiries, including course material, notification of absence, or scheduling questions please email creativelearning@penrith.city or call (02) 4723 7600 and select ‘Extension 3’.
For information on our Box Office hours, please click here.
Creative Kids Vouchers
As a registered provider for the Creative Kids program, you can redeem your $100 voucher with us. Vouchers can be redeemed by calling the Box Office on (02) 4723 7600.
Click here to apply for a Creative Kids Voucher
For more information regarding the Creative Kids program, or to learn more about the more than 40 government savings and rebates to help with your cost of living, visit service.nsw.gov.au
COVID Safety
The health and safety of everyone at PP&VA venues including The Joan remains our top priority, and we’re grateful to our community for working together to help keep everyone safe. We follow NSW Government Health advice as well as our own risk assessment processes and policies to ensure we are providing the safest conditions for our audiences, visitors, volunteers, students and staff.
Here’s what you need to know about visiting The Joan:
- We strongly recommend that all visitors be fully vaccinated.
- We strongly recommend face masks are worn by all over 12 (unless exempt) and are encouraged for those under 12 years of age as well.
- Please check in using our QR code – it’s not required but it helps in identifying exposure sites.
- We strongly recommend patrons to maintain a safe social distance, you may move to seats away from others once the audience is seated. If in doubt our friendly ushers are there to help.
And remember,
- Our air conditioning system has a UVC system in place for added sanitation and safety; and
- By staying local, you decrease your travel and exposure to risk!
We encourage everyone to take precautions and to monitor your health to ensure we all stay safe. Please check the Health and Safety Guidelines for more detailed information.