Lights in the Park

Developing Characters and Scenes in Response to an Inciting Incident In-School Workshops run by ATYP, will be available in the week following the production (Tuesday 26 – Friday 30 April) for the first two schools who book tickets to Lights in the Park and complete the workshop registration form.

Background
The award winning play Lights in the Park was developed by playwright Alexander Lee-Rekers following workshops with a group of 12 teenage actors. The group created an event, the lights in a town going out for an extended period of time, and explored different ways people would react. This created the starting point for this new Australian play.

About the Workshop
This 90-minute workshop will use the production as an example of how a single event can be used to develop multiple characters and stories. Students will create an incident or event with the capacity to affect a large number of characters, then participate in a series of exercises that develop an understanding of place, characters, relationships and potential points of conflict.

Benefits of the Workshop
This workshop will connect with Stage 4 – 5 NSW Drama Curriculum, while offering a practical extension to the experience of seeing Lights in the Park.

Age Range
This workshop is recommended for Years 9 – 12 (Stages 5 – 6) students.

Fee
$400 including GST. Payments must be received before the workshop date.

Book tickets to the show and then register for the in-school workshop by using the buttons below:

More Information and Enquiries

Click here to find out more about the in-school workshops.

Please contact ATYP’s Deputy Education Manager, Monique Johnstone with questions in regards to your registration during business hours on (02) 9270 2400 or on education@atyp.com.au with the subject line “Lights in the Park Workshop”.

If you have any questions about The Joan’s Education program, contact Theatre Programs Coordinator, Ian Zammit on (02) 4723 7606 (office hours are 1pm – 9pm Tuesdays and 9am – 5pm Wednesday to Saturday), or at ian.zammit@penrith.city

Curriculum Links
Click here to download the Lights in the Park NSW Curriculum Links

Teachers Resource Kit
Stay Tuned – Teachers Resource Kit coming soon!

Additional Resources
Stay Tuned – Additional Resources coming soon!

A Handy Guide to Attending the Theatre

Attending the theatre is a magical and exciting experience for all ages. For some of your students, an excursion to The Joan may be their first time seeing live theatre. To ensure you have a positive and memorable time, we have put together a Handy Guide of tips to discuss with your students prior to attending a show.

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