The Aside Podcast

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we discuss the 2019 VCE Drama Study Design concept -Application of Symbol. We discuss how to avoid literal symbolism and four different kinds of figurative dramatic symbol; representational, abstract, poetic and metaphorical. Do not hesitate to contact us at asidep...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we Interview Prue Clark the director of 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlisted show 'The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You' presented at Melbourne Theatre Company and touring regionally until June 7. Find out more here: mtc.com.au Please feel free to email asidepod...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we Interview Jolyon James the writer/director of 2019 VCE Drama Playlisted show 'Robot Song' touring Nationally in 2019. Find out more here: https://arenatheatre.com.au/ Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a f...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we Interview Julia Smitn the stage manager of 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlisted show 'Cosi' presented at Melbourne Theatre Company until June 8. Find out more here: mtc.com.au Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answe...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk to Maureen Hartley about the Rebuild La Mama Campaign https://lamama.com.au/rebuild-la-mama To donate please go to - https://lamama.com.au/supportlamama Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future pod...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside Nick reads an article he recently wrote for Australian Teacher Magazine and EdicationHQ about incorporating ICT into the drama classroom. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try answer on a future podcast. School Box https:...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we interview Alex Dellaportas the 21 year old founder of Spark Youth Productions. We will be talking to Alex about what Spark Productions does, how they engage young creatives in fulls scale dance events and a little bit about their philosophy as a company Find out...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we Interview Rosa Campagnaro and Jasper Foley two creatives behind 2019 VCE Drama Playlisted show 'Pinnochio' presented at La Mama Theatre in May. For more information on this show, to watch the trailer and listen to the original music compositions: http://www.make...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we discuss the 2019 VCE Drama Solo Structures. We give some insight into each solo and make some suggestions about skills needed to be presented in each solo, the kind of research needed and some student personality traits that would make them ideal for each solo....

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we discuss the 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Monologues. We give some information about each of the plays and the characters. If you would like a copy of the Monologues at a Glance document created by Drama Victoria do not hesitate to contact us at asidepodcast@outlook....

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk to John Saunders (President of Drama Australia) about how to advocate for drama in schools and the research that backs it up. Transcript here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19dM3ynY3Cb9HvzHokM_u595jfJKqja5L Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook....

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 8 - Audience Q&A Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 3 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will tr...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 7 - How can we have equity of representation? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 7 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 4 - What are your views on Australia Day celebrations? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 6 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@out...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 5 - how do you teach the negative history and mistreatment of Aboriginal people without making it seems like a deficit? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 5 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 4 - Can you have students playing indigenous characters if they are not indigenous themselves? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 4 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Pl...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 3 - Are we having a genuine conversation about indigenous perspectives, or just ticking curriculum boxes? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 3 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives i...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 2 - What does it mean to explore aboriginal stories without stealing them? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 2 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Please feel free to em...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association Episode 1 - How do we appropriately use indigenous content in the classroom? Recorded at Drama Victoria's Jumpstart Conference in 2019, we present part 1 of an 8 part series with Wesley Enoch in conversation with Heidi Irvine about Indigenous Perspectives in Drama. Please feel free to email as...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we interview Adam Hembree from Soothplayers about his PhD research into Shakespeare and how improvising The Bard may be best practice. Find more about Adam Hembree and Soothplayers below. http://www.historyofemotions.org.au/about-the-centre/researchers/adam-hembree...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is part 1 of 3 In this episode of The Aside we Interview Alex Menglet the director of 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlisted show 'Tchekov At The House Of Special Purpose' presented at La Mama Theatre from August 28 - September 8 2019. Contact La Mama for more! http://lamama.com.au Please fe...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is part 2 of 3 In this episode of The Aside we Interview Alex Menglet the director of 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlisted show 'Tchekov At The House Of Special Purpose' presented at La Mama Theatre from August 28 - September 8 2019. Contact La Mama for more! http://lamama.com.au Please fe...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is part 3 of 3 In this episode of The Aside we Interview Alex Menglet the director of 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Playlisted show 'Tchekov At The House Of Special Purpose' presented at La Mama Theatre from August 28 - September 8 2019. Contact La Mama for more! http://lamama.com.au Please fe...

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk about Ritual in Theatre and Ritual Drama. Email a question to asidepodcast@outlook.com and we can answer it in an upcoming episode!

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we discuss Augusto Boal and Forum Theatre. Link to many activities: http://www.youththeatre.ie/content/files/Theatre-Forum-Resource-web.pdf