Applications are now open to take part in the Makhampom Study Tour, running from June 18 - July 4, 2011.

The Makhampom Study Tour is a unique introduction to community theatre through an integrated program of training, exchange, field experience, and performance practice with the Makhampom Theatre Group.

The 18-day program will bring together students, educators, community workers and theatre practitioners in a cross-cultural exchange, including an intake of Charles Sturt University Theatre Media students on assignment, 2 Southeast Asian internees, and 5-7 Makhampom volunteers.

The group will play, train, discuss, research, devise, exchange, and perform together in an experiential process of exploring theatre for community cultural development: from community theatre to conflict resolution; from creative literacy education to community engagement. And the Study Tour is also a lot of fun...

The Tour program includes:

• Four-days of Theatre for Community Cultural Development training.
• Three-days of performance devising process
• Two-day homestay and exchange program with Makhampom's partner hilltribe communities
• Two-day theatre tour to villages in Chiang Dao
• An opportunity to lead an intensive workshop for Chiang Dao youth theatre groups
• Participate in a Children's Day event at the Living Theatre
• Story telling for primary school children with the Makhampom Book Bike (mobile library)
• A process of intercultural performance making and community performance
• An opportunity to experience a program of visits and sightseeing in Chiang Dao and Chiang Mai
• A copy of Makhampom’s publication 'Art of Peace', video documentary, and t-shirt.

Get a taste of the Study Tour by checking out their short Youtube film by filmmakers Jordi and Miriam.

The Makhampom Study Tour is suited to students, educators, community workers and theatre practitioners involved or interested in theatre for development, community-based work, creative education, cross-cultural arts, conflict resolution and peace education, and cultural studies.

The Tour costs $2,500 ($2,000 for a student concession), which includes all activities, food, accommodation, internal travel, training materials and sightseeing.

To take part, download a registration form from the Makhampom Theatre Group website and email it to the Makhampom Theatre Group. For further information visit the website or send them an email.