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Discover the art of theatre-making in a one-day masterclass with leading Australian playwrights.
Take a deep dive into the craft, process and industry of theatre-making in this special masterclass presented in partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival. A selection of Australia’s most acclaimed playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and producers will convene to share invaluable insights into bringing stories to life on stage, both locally and internationally. Finesse your playscript, connect with potential collaborators and gain practical advice on navigating the world of theatre.
MASTERCLASS SCHEDULE
Keynote: Towards a Sustainable Life in the Theatre
11.00am - 12.00pm
Award-winning playwright, composer, director, essayist, novelist and women’s rights advocate DS Magid opens the day with a keynote address reflecting on her expansive career in theatre across Australia and around the globe.
Panel: Pathways to the Stage
12.15 - 1.15pm
Witness an immersive conversation with theatre-makers Laura Lethlean, Kamarra Bell-Wyke and Isabella Vadiveloo as they explore the challenges and triumphs of their eclectic careers. Through stories of collaboration, experimentation and community-building, they will offer rich insight into what sustains a life in theatre.
Workshop: Characters in Conversation
2.15 - 5.15pm
Put your script to the test in this limited-capacity workshop with playwright, journalist and rapper Chenturan Aran. Through guided writing exercises and creative prompts, participants will have the opportunity to develop their scripts-in-progress, as well as receive practical tips and advice – a unique chance to explore your play’s early potential in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Presented in partnership with Emerging Writers' Festival
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Saturday 5 July
11.00am - 5.15pm
Tickets
$90.00
Keynote, Panel and Workshop (in-person)
$40.00
Keynote and Panel (in-person)
$35.00
Keynote and Panel (online)
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Featuring
Chenturan Aran
Chenturan Aran is a Naarm-based playwright, journalist, and rapper of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage. His darkly comedic work blends real-world interviews with acid-laced, irreverent dialogue, exploring psychology, technology ...
Kamarra Bell-Rykes
Kamarra Bell-Wykes (Yagera/Butchulla) is a theatre maker and arts specialist working with major and independant theatre across the country and she co-authored a range of award-winning arts-education resources ...
Laura Lethlean
Laura Leathlean is an Australian playwright, librettist and theatre maker. She trained at NIDA, receiving a MFA in Writing for Performance in 2015. Her plays have been commissioned and performed across New Zealand and ...
DS Magid
Playwright, composer, Broadway performer, director and dramaturg, Magid is a Fellow of both the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico and Women’s International Study Center, a former Board member of International ...
Isabella Vadiveloo
Isabella Vadiveloo is a Naarm based theatre maker who works across disciplines as a theatre director, devisor and Intimacy director. She has a strong interest in the development of new, form pushing and politically engaged ...