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In this episode of The Aside, we talk through how you might approach a VCE Drama solo structure while talking about known-knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns!

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2019 Solos
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/2019dramasoloperf-w.pdf

Flower Thrower Solo Maker
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dramavictoriapresents

The Aside - Approaching a VCE Drama solo structure

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Amy Norton about how she approached the VCE Theatre Studies monologue examination as a design student. Amy studies Theatre Studies at ELTHAM College and is now studying Design at NIDA.

Examination information:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/theatre/2021/2021ts-monologue-w.pdf

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The Aside - Design Focus- Monologue Exam with VCE Theatre Studies Top Design Student Amy Norton

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In this episode of The Aside, we are joined by the Artistic Director of Impro Melbourne, Katherine Weaver, as we delve into 5 games to teach Character that you can use in your classroom.

Impro Melbourne hosts regular workshops to teach this style of work. Here is the link for upcoming workshops: https://www.impromelbourne.com.au/workshops/ 

These games/methods are developed from the work of Keith Johnstone. You can buy his books from Readings from the following links:

Impro - https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781350069039/9781350069039
Impro for Storytellers - https://www.readings.com.au/product/9780571190997/9780571190997

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The Aside - 5 Games to Teach Character with Katherine Weaver

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Sri Lankan theatre royalty Yashodhara Sarachchandra, Kusumsiri Liyanaarachchi and Indra Liyanaarachchi from the Sri Lankan Theatre Group (Melbourne). Their company has been staging incredible theatre performances and running creative workshops for adults and children since 2007. We discuss how to get involved in the Sri Lankan Theatre Group, what they are all about and the impact theatre has on vital cultural learning. 

Find Sri Lankan Theatre Group online
https://www.facebook.com/SriLankanTheatreGroup/
https://srilankantheatregroup.com.au/

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The Aside - Yasho, Kusum and Indra from The Sri Lankan Theatre Group (Melbourne)

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with award-winning First Nations Playwright Brodie Murray about his upcoming play 'The Whisper' at 45 Downstairs.

Tickets
https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/the-whisper/ 

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The Aside - 'The Whisper' An interview with First Nations Playwright Brodie Murray

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Caroline Fairlie, one of 50+ interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Caroline Fairlie MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Sharryn Marshall, one of 50+ interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends -  Sharryn Marshall MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview remembering Ron Danielson With Nina Rossini & Lynette Pierse, one of 50+ interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Remembering Ron Danielson With Nina Rossini & Lynette Pierse MAMA interview

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Scott Middleton and Mandy Ellison two creatives from Sheoak Productions, the team behind Hamlet (A Commedia Tragedy) playing in Bendigo and Melbourne as part of the VCE Drama Playlist. These questions are designed for a VCE Drama audience. 

Tickets
Bendigo
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/hamlet-at-garden-for-the-future

Melbourne 
https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowCalendar.aspx

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The Aside - Hamlet (A Commedia Tragedy) Playlist Interview with Sheoak Production Creatives

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with WICKED's Associate Director Karen Johnson Mortimer about this fabulous show with a focus on Unit 3 Theatre Studies. These questions are designed for a VCE student audience.

In the episode we discuss musical motifs from Wizard of Oz in WICKED, below are some links for more information. 
Over the Rainbow in WICKED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU-zQik62pk  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVqq6tU9NwA 

Wizard of Oz, hidden in WICKED
https://www.stagefaves.com/blog/searching-the-yellow-brick-road-wizard-of-oz-references-in-wicked-that-went-over-your-rainbow/  

Sound of WICKED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcC2hFeIV6k 

Link to the Education Site for tickets and more
https://wickedthemusical.com.au/education/ 

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The Aside - WICKED Unit 3 Playlist Interview with Associate Director Karen Johnson Mortimer

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with WICKED's Associate Director Karen Johnson Mortimer about this fabulous show with a focus on Unit 4 Theatre Studies. These questions are designed for a VCE student audience.

Link to the Education Site for tickets and more
https://wickedthemusical.com.au/education/ 

The questions about Elements of Theatre Composition are repeated here - you can jump from 12.35 to 26.35.

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The Aside - WICKED Unit 4 Playlist Interview with Associate Director Karen Johnson Mortimer

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with the Timothy Wynn the director of Duck Duck Goose by Caitríona Daly playing at Theatre Works from April 3-13 2024. 

Please be advised that this episode includes the mention of a major theme of this play, sexual assault. Listener discretion is recommended.

Book tickets here:
https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/duck-duck-goose

Find out more about THAT Production Company here:
https://www.thatproductioncompany.com.au/

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The Aside - Interview with Timothy Wynn Director of Duck Duck Goose at Theatre Works

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with the director of 2024 Playlisted show The Trojan War, Leo Gene Peters about the show.  Leo is also artistic director of A Slightly Isolated Dog who created the work.

Time Stamps
Style - From 1min 20sec
Performance Skills - From 15min 58sec
Dramatic Elements - From 29min 46sec
Production Roles - From 47min 35 sec

Link to the Education Site for tickets and more
https://aslightlyisolateddog.com/trojan-war
https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/the-trojan-war/

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The Aside - The Trojan War - VCE Playlist Interview with Director Leo Gene Peters

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Glenn Shea who is presenting 'Three Magpies Perched in a Tree' at La Mama in August. We discuss this updated version of the show for the 2024 VCE Theatre Studies Playlist.

Link to the show
https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/education-2024/three-magpies-perched-in-a-tree/

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The Aside - Glenn Shea on Three Magpies Perched in a Tree VCE Playlisted Show

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In this episode of The Aside, we are joined by Brendan Carroll from the VCE Theatre Studies and VCE Drama Network as we discuss the 2024 VCE Theatre Studies monologues. We chat through each of the monologues as we head into exam time and discuss opportunities and challenges for each.

Link to the 2024 'Monologues at a Glance' document with some basic information on each play and monologue -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QRNbtfx39I6L6qxycFXmVtXQS50rX8cn/view?usp=sharing

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The Aside - 2024 Theatre Studies Monologues with Brendan Carroll

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In this episode of The Aside we provide a bunch of activities for integrating a little fun competition into the drama room. If you want to celebrate the Olympics in the drama room why not try these pun-tastic examples and maybe come up with your own!

List of Games: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QORvPTH_TdRVKRhMOznIXMmSy3euHTn6/view?usp=sharing

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The Aside - Drama Olympics! Some fun activities to turn your classroom into a mini Olympic event!

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Judy Taylor, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50 Legends - Judy Taylor MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Lorna Mcleod, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50 Legends - Lorna Mcleod MAMA Interview

50+ Legends - Lorna Mcleod MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Stephen Looker, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Stephen Looker MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Mandy Ellison, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Mandy Ellison MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Justin Cash, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Justin Cash MAMA Interview

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This episode of The Aside is dedicated to an interview with Sam Mackie, one of more than 50 interviews with 50+ Legends of Victorian Drama teaching.

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50+ Legends - Sam Mackie MAMA Interview

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss Brecht and Epic Theatre.

The Aside - Bertolt Brecht

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss Stanislavski and Russian Realism

The Aside - Stanislavski and Russian Realism

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss the difference between analyse and evaluate, and give and example of how you might structure your response to a question that asks for either.

Twelth Night Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDPT2e26SgY

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The Aside - Analyse and Evaluate

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss vocabulary for describing acting. 

This is part 2 of 2.

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The Aside - Vocabulary For Acting Part 2

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss the new Elements of Theatre Composition present on the new VCE Theatre Studies Study Design (2019).

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Elements of Theatre Composition - VCE Theatre Studies

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In this episode of The Aside we discuss Theatre of the Absurd.

Links 
The Drama Teacher
https://thedramateacher.com/theatre-of-the-absurd-conventions/
https://thedramateacher.com/the-challenges-of-teaching-absurdism/

Crash Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ7w2I83ba4

Beckett Plays
QUAD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPJBIvv13Bc
COME AND GO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNh3m2xp0k8
ACT WITHOUT WORDS1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb_eMMqUjTA

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The Aside - Theatre of the Absurd

In this 60 second drama brain break Tim and Nick talk about the difference between scripted and improvised drama.
As always we give you a question to consider and a drama activity to do!
This is Facting Class - 60 second drama!

Thank you to Tim Roach, ELTHAM College and Drama Victoria
Music is kindly created and supplied by Aaron Searle.

This podcast is proudly supported by Drama Victoria.

The Aside - Facting Class - 60 Second Drama - Scripts vs Improvisation

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