Following its success in 2008 and 2009, ActNow Theatre for Social Change's annual theatre and social change conference returns in 2010.
RightAct '10 will feature an exciting range of panels, performances and workshops concerning theatre, politics, activism, performance and social change. RightAct '10 will be held at the Format Collective, 15 Peel St, Adelaide—just off Hindley St.
Go to the website to register for the workshop series. All performances and panels will be open to general public.
Workshop series—Registrations now open—Limited to 25 places.
$25 for the three days.
An intensive three-day workshop series, on theatre and social change, running from October 2 to 4. Workshops include: Writing Political Theatre, Directing Political Theatre, Performing Political Theatre, Forum Theatre, Theories of Change and Pitching Projects. The workshops will culminate in a performance on October 4.
Register now to secure a place.
Workshop artists will include Sean Riley, Renato Musilono, Edwin Kemp Attrill and more to be announced.
Discussion/Q & A Panels - Free event.
Speakers include national arts industry leaders, politicians, media and young people.
October 1—Women and Theatre, 7.30pm. Catherine Fitzgerald (STCSA), Anne Thompson (Eleventh Hour, Flinders Drama Centre) and Daisy Brown (Freelance Director).
October 2—Theatre and Social Change, 7.30pm. Geordie Brookman (STCSA), Christie Anthony (AC ARTS), PJ Rose (No Strings) and Georgie Davill (Carclew).
October 3—Youth-led Projects & Creative Campaigning, 7.30pm. Hon Kelly Vincent MLC (Dignity 4 the Disabled), Hon Tammy Jennings MLC (The Greens), Glenn Hayden (Urban Myth Theatre for Youth), Maddie Parry (Human Rights Arts Festival), Edwin Kemp Attrill (ActNow Theatre for Social Change), Amnesty Int. rep.
Performances - Free event.
October 1—Caryl Churchill’s Seven Jewish Children, directed by Edwin Kemp Attrill, starring Kate Roxby. 7pm.
October 2—Forum Theatre performance of Expect:Respect, directed by Edwin Kemp Attrill, in partnership with the Legal Services Commission. 7pm. October 4—RightAct ‘10 Workshop Performance Showcase. 7pm.