An inspiring resource that covers a wide range of interesting, relevant and valuable topics including:
Features
Academic/Theoretical - ‘Who is’t can say ‘‘I am at the worst”?’ Shakespeare UnBard in prisons - Dr Rowan Mackenzie discusses her work and the impact of the arts in the criminal justice system.
Case Study - Matchanu: a Baroque Siamese dance theatre performance – How two disciplines came together to create a new form of art and theatre
Interview with Fenella Kelly – Discovering the beauty, intricacies and challenges of Kathakali
The Illuminated Text – Examining Shakespeare through interactive, cross-media practice
Artists and companies
Spotlight – Illya Sumanto – Teaching emotional literacy through Wayang Kulit. Illya Sumanto discusses her work with students and shadow play.
Profiles – Theater du Pif – Sean Curran introduces us to the work of Theatre du Pif, a group of multidisciplinary performance artists
Pathways – 5 minutes with Madeline Leary – Madeline Leary answers our 5 questions in 5 minutes
ISTA related
The ISTA Approach - Being transported beyond the familiar – ISTA’s Executive Director discusses ‘theatre in the world’
Collaborations/Partner profile – The School of Traditional Arts – A look at ISTA’s partnership with the Kerala Kathakali Centre in India
ISTA news
FAQs
Young voices
Jumping into cold waters – By IB DP theatre student Victoria Giardini
Lesson plans and units of work
Practical ideas for middle school – Suzuki Method and Viewpoints – 4 week unit exploring physical theatre and how it creates emotional artistry in students
Practical ideas for high school – Theatre for Freedom – Exploring the deconstruction of boundaries through an Oshiwambo clapping rhythm
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This is a digital download published December 2022.
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