arTIKulate
Description
6pm - 8pm Saturday 13th June
10am - 3pm Thursday 2nd July
10am - 3pm Friday 3rd July
10am - 12pm Thursday 9th July
arTikulate is a series of workshops using theatre and performance to investigate your experiences of the online world. Over four sessions, young people aged 11-14 years are invited to participate in games, activities, improv and performances fuelled by your own ideas and experiences of how online culture affects you.
Guided by Kate and Jason, we will look at things like meme culture, the manosphere, looksmaxxing, and deepfakes, along with the many great things that the online world brings. How do we keep the good parts, like connection and belonging, and avoid the stuff we don’t want to be part of?
The series will begin with an intro session where, through group discussions, theatre games and activities, we will look at experiences of the online world: the good, the bad and the cringe. We’ll use improv and theatre games to practice flipping the script, speaking out, and staying true to ourselves.
When we move into our longer sessions, we will work together to create scenes, sketches and short videos that explore the drama and humour, fun and not-so-fun aspects of the online world.
Supported by a City of Greater Geelong Community Grant
Lineup
Kate Harris
Kate Harris studied Drama and Theatre Studies at Monash University, after which she co-ran GAP productions: writing, producing and performing in seasons at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, St Martins Theatre, Chapel Off Chapel, and Trades Hall. Her novel in progress was shortlisted for the 2022 Richell Prize for fiction and she was a 2024 Wheeler Centre Hotdesk Fellow. Her work has been published by The Saturday Paper, SBS, and McSweeneys, among others. For the past decade Kate has worked in the violence against women sector and is passionate about creating content, products and programs that help people of all ages engage with gender equality work.
Jason Cavanagh
Jason Cavanagh is an award-winning theatre-maker, producer, actor, and visual artist with over 25 years in the independent arts sector. He is the founder of The Owl and the Pussycat Theatre, co-founder of 5pound Theatre, and the creator of The Motley Bauhaus, now a major multidisciplinary venue in Carlton supporting hundreds of artists annually. Jason’s contribution to the sector was recognised with the Geoffrey Milne Greenroom Award for Contribution to Independent Theatre. He has been involved in more than 60 productions across Australia, and internationally variously as director, actor, puppeteer and producer. His practice spans live performance and visual art.
FAQs
- Do I need to bring food?
No - we will provide lunch on 2nd and 3rd July and snacks throughout. Be sure to let us know on your registration form if you have any dietary requirements.
- Do I need to bring a device?
Yes - if you have a phone or tablet, please bring it to the first workshop but it doesn't matter if you don't have one.
- Do I have to attend all four workshops?
Yes - we ask that participants attend all four workshops, as each session builds on the one before. You’ll be learning and creating together each week, so attending every workshop will help you get the most out of the experience.
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