Education Program
Theatre opens minds to new worlds. It can uplift, push us out of our comfort zone and allow us to experience life from another’s perspective. Our education program is one of the country’s most successful, providing more than 11,500 young people, school students, and high school teachers annually with the opportunity to experience outstanding live theatre, hear their stories on stage, and actively participate in workshops and work experience.
To stay up to date with all the State Ed news, opportunities and classroom resources join our teacher e-new list… just scroll to the bottom of the page, enter your email address and click the “information for teachers” box.
Download the State Ed 2018 Poster
Teacher Subscriptions
We provide specialised teacher subscription packages which include tickets and pre-show subscriber briefings.
The Teacher Subscription package starts at 4 plays and includes Terrestrial, Sense and Sensibility, Brothers Wreck and That Eye, The Sky. You are welcome to add up to 4 additional plays if you choose. Teacher Subscribers participating in this program will receive a Certificate of Attendance for up to 17 hours training and development.
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School Performances
State Theatre Company presents daytime performances specifically for high school students. Each play is followed by a Q&A session with the cast.
Teachers booking their class into one of these shows will receive a detailed study guide. These notes provide in-depth information on themes, style, characters and set and include assignment questions which are ideal for continued learning back at school.
For more information contact us on (08) 8415 5307 or email Education Program Manager Fiona Lukac: fiona@statetheatrecompany.com.au.
Information on each of the shows can be found below:
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This year it’s even easier to book for the State Ed program.
Your booking form is on the way to your school, but if you’d prefer to take care of your 2018 booking now you can download the State Ed poster and booking form.
How to book:
Step 1. Choose the performances for your year levels (see below for dates and year level recommendations for each State Ed 2018 show). Numbers can be altered free of charge until 4 weeks prior to performance.
Step 2. Pre-book Programs and Posters for collection at the venue before the performance.
Step 3. Pick workshops for your students and add certified PD sessions for you.
Step 4. Make sure your contact details are correct and send your completed booking form to education@statetheatrecompany.com.au. Once we’ve processed your form you will receive a Booking Confirmation and reference number.
Things to know:
Can’t commit for the whole year now? We take bookings throughout the year, subject to availability.
School prices are available for all 9 shows in our Season 2018. Please contact us to book.
Important dates:
8 weeks prior to performance/workshop: Invoices sent.
6 weeks prior to performance/workshop: Final date to make reductions in numbers
4 weeks prior to performance/workshop: Payment due in full
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By Fleur Kilpatrick
2 May – 19 June
Space Theatre, Regional and Metropolitan Tour
Suits Years 9-12Please contact us to attend General Public or Evening performances with your students, as tickets for these are also available.
More information on Terrestrial
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By Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
4 May – 26 May
Dunstan Playhouse
Suits Years 9-12Limited Capacity Performances:
10.30am 10 May (17 seats left)Tickets are available in all other performances. Please contact us to attend General Public or Evening performances with your students, as tickets for these are also available.
More information on Sense and Sensibility
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By Jada Alberts
27 June-14 July
The Odeon
Suits Years 10-12Sold out Performances:
10.30am 28 July
10.30am 3 JulyLimited Capacity Performances
10.30am 5 July (13 seats remaining)Tickets are available in all other performances. Please contact us to attend General Public or Evening performances with your students, as tickets for these are also available.
More information on Brothers Wreck
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A stage adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel by Justin Monjo and Richard Roxburgh
24 August-16 September
Dunstan Playhouse
Suits Years 9-12Sold out Performances:
10.30am 30th August
10.30am 4th September
10.30am 6th SeptemberTickets are available in all other performances. Please contact us to attend General Public or Evening performances with your students, as tickets for these are also available.
More information on That Eye, The Sky
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Study Guides
Season 2018
Study Guides for 2018 shows will be made available at a later time. Please check back closer to opening night.
Season 2017
A Doll’s House Pre Show Briefing
Season 2016
Season 2015
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
Season 2014
Resources
