State Educate Resources
Season 2024: Show Specific Resources
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Videos
Individual interviews
An interview with Corey McMahon, Director
An interview with Genevieve Mooy, Actor
An interview with Tina Bursill, Actor
An interview with Terence Crawford, Actor
An interview with Nic Mollison, Lighting Designer
An interview with Sandra Anderson, Scenic Artist
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Season 2023: Show Specific Resources
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Content Guide
At What Cost? What to Expect -
Study guide & review writing resources
Euphoria Study Guide
Review Writing
How to Write a Theatre ReviewVideos
Individual interviews
An interview with Nescha Jelk, Director
An interview with Emily Steel, Playwright
An interview with Meg Wilson, Designer
An interview with Andrew Howard, Sound Designer
An interview with Bridget Samuel, Stage ManagerResponses from the cast and creatives
On why it’s important to tell this story
On the importance of live theatre
On the community creative development process
On characterisation
On acting rituals
On advice for aspiring actorsPlease note: Some videos include responses from Alexander Ramsay, who was the lighting designer for the originally planned 2020 production of Euphoria. Alexander Ramsay did not return to this role in 2021; Nic Mollison is the lighting designer for the final 2021 production.
Character videos
Meet Meg
Meet EthanOther resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of Euphoria.Play explores mental wellbeing in regional SA towns – ABC News (video)
Staging a country life – CityMag (interview)
Finding Euphoria: how residents in South Australia’s rural and regional towns shaped a new theatre work – InDaily (sponsored content)Further information & resources
The following resources have been sourced by State Theatre Company, but have been produced by other organisations.
Playwriting resources
We have created the following playwriting resources for student use. These may be particularly useful for students who would like to enter the Flinders University Young Playwrights’ Award, which is open annually to people under the age of 25. Find out more on our Education Awards page.
Getting Started: what, where, when, why & who
Characterisation & Dialogue
Writing Conventions
The Drafting Process & Writing Tips
Videos
An interview with playwright Andrew Bovell
An interview with playwright Elena Carapetis
An interview with playwright Fleur Kilpatrick
General Resources & Activities
State Theatre Company South Australia has great educational materials for students and teachers. We’ve gathered together a bunch of general resources and activities created in recent years and pulled them together for you below. Scroll down further and you’ll see our show-specific resources, too.
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Videos
Becoming a director with Tessa Leong (The Club, 2019)
The role of a director with Kate Champion (A View From The Bridge, 2019)
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Videos
Characterisation with Ashton Malcolm & James Smith (Euphoria)
Acting rituals with Ashton Malcolm & James Smith(Euphoria)
Advice for aspiring actors with Ashton Malcolm & James Smith (Euphoria)
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The Design Process with Enken Hagge
Costume Design: general resource
Older Show Resources
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Girl From The North Country
Study guide & activities
Girl From The North Country Study GuideCathedral
Study guide
Cathedral Study Guide
InDaily: Seeking Hope in Deep Waters | Caleb Lewis’ Cathedral
SA Weekend: Bold new production dives into terrors of the deep
Nathan O’Keefe on ABC Smarts Arts with Peter Goers | 25 April
Shannon Rush on Radio Adelaide
Shannon Rush on Coast FM
Caleb Lewis on Radio Adelaide
Review WritingAntigone
Study guideChiara Gabrielli on Stage Door Podcast
Chalkface
Chalkface Study GuideInReview – Catherine McClements goes back to school in Chalkface
Limelight – Angela Betzien: chalking up a comedy
Sunshine Super Girl
Sunshine Super Girl Study GuideSingle Asian Female
Study Guide:
Single Asian Female Study GuideQ&A Videos with the Cast and Creatives:
Cast Q&A
Lighting Design Q&A
Director Q&AOther Resources:
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The Boy Who Talked to Dogs
Study guide & activities
The Boy Who Talked to Dogs Study Guide
The Boy Who Talked to Dogs Show Program
Review Writing
How to Write a Theatre ReviewVideos
An interview with Andy Packer, Director
An interview with Quincy Grant, Composer/Performer
An interview with Wendy Todd, Set Designer
An interview with Bryan Burroughs, Performer
An interview with Victoria Falconer, Performer
An entire playlist of the above video interviews is here.Other Resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with this production of The Boy Who Talked to Dogs.“The boy who talked to dogs and triumphed over shadows” – InDaily / InReview
“The art of the impossible: international collaboration during COVID” – ArtsHubReviews
Limelight Magazine
InReview, InDailyEuphoria
Study guide & review writing resources
Euphoria Study Guide
Review Writing
How to Write a Theatre ReviewVideos
Individual interviews
An interview with Nescha Jelk, Director
An interview with Emily Steel, Playwright
An interview with Meg Wilson, Designer
An interview with Andrew Howard, Sound Designer
An interview with Bridget Samuel, Stage ManagerResponses from the cast and creatives
On why it’s important to tell this story
On the importance of live theatre
On the community creative development process
On characterisation
On acting rituals
On advice for aspiring actorsPlease note: Some videos include responses from Alexander Ramsay, who was the lighting designer for the originally planned 2020 production of Euphoria. Alexander Ramsay did not return to this role in 2021; Nic Mollison is the lighting designer for the final 2021 production.
Character videos
Meet Meg
Meet EthanOther resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of Euphoria.Play explores mental wellbeing in regional SA towns – ABC News (video)
Staging a country life – CityMag (interview)
Finding Euphoria: how residents in South Australia’s rural and regional towns shaped a new theatre work – InDaily (sponsored content)Further information & resources
The following resources have been sourced by State Theatre Company, but have been produced by other organisations.The Appleton Ladies Potato Race
Study guide & review writing resources
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race Study Guide
Review Writing
How to Write a Theatre ReviewVideos
An interview with Elena Carapetis, Director
An interview with Kathryn Sproul, Set & Costume Designer
Interviews with the castOther resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race.Gender equality message behind laughs in Potato Race play – The Advertiser
On your marks for the Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race – InDaily/InReview
An interview with Elena Carapetis – Breakfast on Radio Adelaide (audio, skip to final 20 mins)State Theatre Company South Australia are presenting the Sydney Theatre production of The 7 Stages of Grieving from 28 July – 7 August 2021 at the Space Theatre. The following education resources were prepared by Sydney Theatre Company:
On Cue features essential information on the production, such as curriculum links, information about the playwright, synopsis, character analysis, thematic analysis and suggested learning experiences. Download On Cue here >>
In-the-Know is a handy one pager for students and teachers, including a plot synopsis and things to look out for while watching the production. Download In-the-Know here >>
Design Sketchbook is a selection of Elizabeth Gadsby’s designs for the production of The 7 Stages of Grieving. Download Design Sketchbook here >>
Videos
The 7 Stages of Grieving show trailerHibernation
Study guide & review writing resources
Hibernation Study Guide
Review Writing
How to Write a Theatre ReviewVideos
Hibernation Trailer
An interview with Mitchell Butel, Director
An interview with Finegan Kruckemeyer, PlaywrightHow green could we be?
We have compiled a series of links to further resources about climate change and the environment. Find out more here.Other resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company South Australia’s production of Hibernation.State Theatre’s Dystopian New Play is Eerily Close to Home – Broadsheet
Finegan Kruckemeyer’s Hibernation: The great global slumber – The Australian
Imagine if the world went to sleep for a year – InDaily
Large-scale futuristic drama Hibernation premieres in August with State Theatre Company South Australia – Art News Portal
Playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer – The Saturday PaperFurther information & resources
The following resources on the play’s themes have been sourced by State Theatre Company South Australia but have been produced by other organisations.IPCC report’s verdict on climate crimes of humanity: guilty as hell – The Guardian
The IPCC has released the most comprehensive climate change report ever – ABC News
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Study Guide & Activities
Animal Farm Study Guide
Animal Farm Education Activities
Review writingVideos
Season 2019: Animal Farm trailer
Interview with Geordie Brookman, Director of Animal Farm
Interview with Renato Musolino, Actor in Animal Farm
Interview with Bianka Kennedy, Designer of Animal Farm
Interview with Mark Heuer, Stage Manager of Animal FarmDesign
How to design for touring
From page to stage: the theatre design processSound Design & Composition
Major’s Dream by Andrew Howard
The Seven Commandments by Andrew HowardOther Resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of Animal Farm.
George Orwell: Fortune Teller
Animal Farm: An Illustrated Guide
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Study Guide & Activities
The Club Study Guide
The Club Education Activities
Things to think about
Review writingVideos
The Club trailerWe’ve created a series of videos with Director of The Club Tessa Leong:
What to expect from The Club
Key themes in The Club
Why David Williamson?
Falling in love with a classic Australian play
Becoming a directorWe also spoke to performers Ellen Steele and Nadia Rossi:
Playing the man
Taking on a classicAdditional State Theatre Company Resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of David Williamson’s The Club (an all-female, three-actor version).An interview with David Williamson, writer of The Club
An illustrated guide to The Club
Experiencing The Club with Cassie Tongue, theatre critic
The Club across the decades: an interview between Tessa Leong (Director of The Club, 2019) and Rosalba Clemente (Director of The Club, 1997)Further Information & Resources
The following resources have been sourced by State Theatre Company, but have been produced by other organisations.An Iconic Australian Satire of Toxic Masculinity, Reimagined With an All-Women Cast – Broadsheet
An interview between playwright David Williamson & director Tessa Leong – Audrey Journal
A review of the Belvoir production of The Club – Performing Arts Hub
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Study Guide & Activities
A View from the Bridge Study Guide
A View from the Bridge Education ActivitiesVideos
With director Kate Champion:
Kate’s introduction
Key themes & ideas in A View from the Bridge
On the theme of desire
Understanding tragedy in A View from the Bridge
The role of a directorWith actor Mark Saturno (Eddie Carbone):
The magic of Arthur Miller
Meet Eddie CarboneWith actor Maiah Stewardson (Catherine):
Key ideas and themes
Becoming Catherine
Theatrical analysis
How to build a character
Becoming an actorAdditional State Theatre Company Resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of A View from the Bridge.
A View from the Bridge: an illustrated guide
Further Information & Resources
The following resources have been sourced by State Theatre Company, but have been produced by other organisations.
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Study Guide & Activities
Jasper Jones Study Guide
Jasper Jones Education ActivitiesVideos
With director Nescha Jelk:
The power of Jasper Jones
The coming-of-age narrative
On the role of a directorWith actors James Smith (Charlie) and Elijah Valadian-Wilson (Jasper):
Themes in Jasper Jones
Explaining Charlie and JasperWith actor Rachel Burke (Eliza):
The experience and themes of Jasper Jones
Becoming ElizaWith actor Roy Phung (Jeffrey):
Themes in Jasper Jones
Creating a characterAdditional State Theatre Company Resources
The following are articles and other materials associated with State Theatre Company’s production of Jasper Jones.
Jasper Jones: an illustrated guide
Growing up with Jasper Jones: an interview with Craig SilveyFurther Information & Resources
The following resources have been sourced by State Theatre Company, but have been produced by other organisations.
Jasper Jones and the face of Australia – InDaily
Jasper Jones, 10 years on and relevant as ever – Broadsheet -
The content created in 2018 for the production of The Gods of Strangers is not specific to education, but may be useful for assisting students in understanding the broader context of the work.
Written Content
(Mis)Understanding: The Benefits of Bilingual Theatre
To Greece and Back: An Interview with Playwright Elena Carapetis
Not as Good Citizens: Researching The Gods of Strangers
Keeping Score: Creating Music for The Gods of StrangersVideos
A Play in Three Languages with Director Geordie Brookman
Making Vintage with Costume Designer Olivia Freear
Greek Travel Diary with Playwright Elena Carapetis
An introduction to The Gods of Strangers with Elena Carapetis
Big, bold women take the stage with Elena CarapetisReviews
Adelaide Now / The Advertiser
The Adelaide Review
Adelaide Theatre Guide
The Australian
Broadway World
The Clothesline
Collage Adelaide
Glam Adelaide
Global Media Post
InDaily
Kryztoff
Limelight Magazine
Performing Arts Hub
Stage Whispers
The Upside News
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Season 2018
Terrestrial
Sense and Sensibility
Brothers Wreck
That Eye, The SkySeason 2017
Audience Etiquette
1984 Pre Show Briefing
1984 Study Guide
A Doll’s House Pre Show Briefing
A Doll’s House Study Guide
Macbeth Study Guide
Macbeth Pre Show Briefing
Macbeth ScriptSeason 2016
The Events
Machu Picchu
Gorgon
Things I Know To Be True
Straight White Men
The Red Cross Letters
The 39 StepsSeason 2015
Beckett Triptych
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
This is Where We Live
Masquerade
Betrayal
Volpone
The Popular MechanicalsSeason 2014
The Seagull
Neighbourhood Watch
Jesikah
Little Bird
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An in-depth State Theatre Company South Australia collection has been created that gathers together education resources related to our productions. The plays for which these resources were created span many years and include Australian premieres, many of which have been staged only once in Australia. This collection includes written, video and audio resources to ensure students with different learning styles can find a way to engage in both the classroom and the digital space.
