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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

The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association

In this episode of The Aside, we talk through some elements of The Stanislavski Technique as a starting point to learn more about Realism. We cover, Emotional Memory, Method of Physical Action, Subtext, Given Circumstances, Magic If, Objectives, Super-Objectives, and the Through line.

Check out https://www.dramaclasses.biz/the-stanislavski-system for some beginner activities. 

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The Aside - Introduction to the Stanislavski Technique

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Annie Lumsden a comic, writer, and actress working in Melbourne.  Annie has carved out a space for herself on stage, on screen, and on the interwebs. We discuss how she approaches different projects and how she navigates the new normal of the mixed medium creative world. 

Links to Annie and Lena's work
@annieandlena

https://linktr.ee/annieandlena

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/different-now-tickets-246963633877

https://sospresents.com/programs/annie-and-lena-this-is-our-show

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The Aside - The New Normal an interview with Comic, Writer and Actor Annie Lumsden

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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

Guy I Used To Be

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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 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 present the Keynote from JUMPSTART 2020 - Iain Sinclair from 16th Street Actors Studio. 

https://www.16thstreet.com.au/tutors/iain-sinclair/

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The Aside - Keynote JUMPSTART 2020 - Iain Sinclair 16th Street Actors Studio

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This is a Script Tease episode where we talk through some of the world’s greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background  and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening.

In this episode we do Sotoba Komachi by Kanami 

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Script Tease - The Aside - Sotoba Komachi by Kanami

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This is a Script Tease episode where we talk through some of the world’s greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background  and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening.

In this episode we do M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

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Script Tease - The Aside - M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

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In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Amy Norton who has recently been accepted into NIDA's three-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) in 2021. We speak with Amy about her journey from community theatre audience member to actor, to crew member to stage manager extraordinaire and beyond. Amy is a recent graduate of ELTHAM College and her story aims to inspire others to follow their own path to success. 

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The Aside - From Community Theatre to NIDA an interview with Amy Norton

The Aside Podcast exists to educate Victorian drama teachers and students about all things theatre, it is hosted by Nicholas Waxman and Eli Erez.

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

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