The Plays...

Our Western Home Our Western Home, Play by Julie Hartley for young actors The Passage
The Passage, Play by Julie Hartley for young actor ensembles		 Between 'The Rock'
and a Hard Place Between the Rock and a Hard Place, Play by Julie Hartley

About the plays...

It is often difficult to find scripts that meet the needs of drama groups for youth. These three plays do so in the following ways:
1. They are ensemble-style, providing opportunities for large casts (12-25 actors).
2. Most characters can be played by male or female actors, so gender is never a problem.
3. The plays require no technical support and can be performed anywhere.
4. The plays are suitable for a family audience and for casts aged 12 to adult.
5. The plays offer opportunities for song writing and companies are also encouraged to replace certain scenes with ones written by their own youth.
6. The plays explore a variety of theatre skills: clown, mime,  movement, choral speaking, narrative work, character development, singing, stage combat and dance. Theatre groups can use the plays as teaching tools, and as a way of showcasing the talents of particular youth.
7. The plays explore a variety of theatre styles, in particular Brecht's  Epic Theatre.
8. The plays use cultural and historical themes, offering opportunities for cross-curricular study.
9. The plays are accompanied by workshop suggestions and educational materials, for your use.
10. All plays are under one hour in length. Most have an episodic structure, allowing for group work and multiple student directors in the classroom setting. These plays have been performed in Canada  and on tour in the UK, so you can feel confident about  choosing them. Original photos, reviews, songs and other support material can be provided on request.

 

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