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2010 Shows for Schools


Improvilicious 2010

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Date:
01 Mar - 26 Mar

Schools Touring:
Term 1/ Weeks 5, 6, 7 & 8: Mon 1 - Fri 26 March 2010

Age Group:
Years 8-12

Venue:
In Schools

Metro Perth High Schools Tour - we come to you!
Term 1/ Weeks 5, 6, 7 & 8: Mon 1 March - Fri 26 March 2010


Back by popular demand is Barking Gecko's hit show Improvilicious. Adapted for young audiences from the format of Perth comedy sensation The Big Hoo-Haa! actors use audience suggestions to create fast, funny and physical theatre on the spot: it's completely unscripted and each performance is unique. In their third season our Masters of Improv take on, 'The History of Theatre.'


Cost: $6.00 per student/ 10 student ticket = 1 supervising teacher FREE
Minimum number of 100 students per booking
Incursion Requirements: Undercover area, access to power, minimum performance space 7.2m (wide) x 6m (depth) x 3m (height)
FREE Education Resource & Teachers Professional Development Workshop available

Improvilicious Workshop Package

The Basics of Impro
for Years 8-10
Duration:
1 hour Cost: 225.00
Introducing students to basic improvisation concepts i.e. 'status' and 'narrative structure' and exercises that foster spontaneity, problem solving and team work skills. Available Term 1-4.

Spontaneous Improvisation for Years 11-12
Duration:
1.5 hours Cost: $280
Designed to give students the skiils and confidence to improvise a 1-2 minute scene as per Stage 2 Drama Examiniation requirements. Available Term 1 & 2.

Curriculum Links - The Arts Arts Responses, Arts In Society; English Viewing, Speaking & Listening; Health & PE Interpersonal Skills