Upcoming Performances For Schools
* Romeo And Juliet (Sydney Theatre Company, May 9 - June 6. Bookings: 02 9250 1726). Details.
* Taboo (Sydney Theatre Company, July 23 - August 1. Bookings: 02 9250 1726). Details.
* The Clockwork Forest (Sydney Theatre Company, September 11 - September 19. Bookings: 02 9250 1726). Details.
* Ruby Moon (Queensland Theatre Company, May 8 - May 16. Bookings: 07 3840 7127). Details.
* Funny Voices (Queensland Theatre Company, June 10 - June 15. Bookings: 07 3840 7127). Details.
* Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Black Swan Theatre Company, May 17 - June 1. Bookings: 08 6389 0311). Details.

Note: Most theatres will cater for school student groups. Try contacting your local theatre to find out what they can do for your school.


Work Experience
Sydney: The Sydney Theatre Company has a Work Experience Program, but applications must be put in at the start of the school year. For details, click here. Company B takes one work experience student a month. For details, click here.

Melbourne: The Melbourne Theatre Company has a Work Experience Program. For an application form, click here. Hothouse Theatre also takes work experience students. For details, email info@hothousetheatre.com.au.

Queensland: The Queensland Theatre Company has a Work Experience Program. For details, call (07) 3010 7606.

Perth: The Black Swan Theatre Company has a Work Experience Program. For details, click here.


Kookaburra Kids
Kookaburra Kids is a musical theatre program for young people aged 10-17 aimed at those whose experience has been limited by opportunity and circumstances, as well as those already interested in musical theatre and the arts. Kookaburra aims to enrich the musical theatre experience, and educate and grow new audiences. For more information about Kookaburra Kids, click here.


Australian Theatre Of The Deaf
The Australian Theatre Of The Deaf (ATOD) has a huge education commitment. Apart from an extensive touring schedule, Each primary and high school show comes with a free education kit covering general information on Deafness and Sign Language plus specific topics related to the show. The kits include both facts and lesson activity ideas. For touring and education details at ATOD, click here.


Talent Development Project
In New South Wales, the Talent Development Project provides talented young performers with unique entertainment industry training and experience. TDP discovers, develops and delivers the first steps towards a career for young Australian talent. Those interested in auditioning should logon to www.talentdevelopmentproject.org.au.


AussieTheatre.com Education Articles
* General summation of Australian theatre
* Aussie girls take New York by storm (Talent Development Project)


After School: Further Education
* NIDA - http://www.nida.edu.au.
* WAAPA - http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au.
* Ensemble Studios - http://www.ensemblestudios.com.au.


Theatre Education Contacts
* Company B: jane@belvoir.com.au
* Sydney Theatre Company: Helen Hristofski (02) 9250 1726
* Malthouse Theatre Company: education@malthousetheatre.com.au
* Queensland Theatre Company: Rebecca Smith (07) 3010 7606.
* Black Swan Theatre Company: alena@bstc.com.au.


Important Resources and Links
* Australian Musical Theatre History (available on Kookaburra website): Click here.
* To be on the Company B Teachers Resources mailing list, email jane@belvoir.com.au with your request.
* Company B theatre resources: Click here.
* For AussieTheatre.com's theatre history section, click here.
* For details on AussieTheatre.com's Rising Star competition, click here.
* Missing Link Theatre In Education: Click here.
* Brainstorm Productions School Touring: Click here.
* Griffin Theatre Education: Click here.
* Tantrum Theatre Company: Click here.
* NSW Government Arts Unit: Click here.
* Star Struck: Click Here.