Live Theatre Web Series
This web series, created with the support of Networks of Expertise, explores how ākonga and kaiako see, engage with and explore live theatre in the classroom. Through the series you will find interesting conversations with artists and theatre companies discussing on how we engage with live theatre and bring it to life in the classroom. You will also be able to access advice and framing on teaching, learning and assessment. Some webisodes could be used in the classroom with students and some, you will want to access when doing your own planning.
Each episode is accompanied by a PDF summary of what is covered, enabling you to hone in on information that is most relevant and useful to you.
Webisode 1: In Conversation with Katie Wolfe
A conversation with Katie Wolfe, Tashiana Tarawa and Sam Phillips from Auckland Theatre Company. Katie Wolfe shares her experience as a playwright and director, theatre Aotearoa and why we should engage with our countries' stories. You could use this with students, especially if you are using Auckland Theatre Companies Tiri Te Araroa Woman Far Walking this year. This episode was made in conjunction with Auckland Theatre Company and support from Networks of Expertise.
Webisode 2: Engaging with a Theatre Company - A Conversation with Auckland Theatre Company
Aotearoa New Zealand has amazing theatre companies doing exceptional work; Red Leap, Massive Theatre Company, Circa, The Court, Silo Theatre Company to name a few. We also have exceptional directors, creative teams and smaller companies producing performances in both large and small regions of the country. This conversation with Auckland Theatre Company is an example of how ākonga and kaiako engage with a theatre company and the benefits of including Live Theatre in your teaching, learning and assessment programmes.
Important Note: While this conversation may feel specific to Auckland kaiako, the wider conversation about the purpose of seeing live theatre and the structure of the way ATC engages with ākonga/kaiako/teachers could be a model for how you engage with viewing theatre in your own classrooms. Please see the supporting "Live Theatre Planning" PDF for ideas.
This episode is made in conjunction with Auckland Theatre Company and with the support of Networks of Expertise.
Webisode #3 - Teaching Live Theatre for Exam Purposes at Level Two and Three
Teaching Live Theatre for Exam Purposes at Level Two and Three. In this webisode Janelle Pitout, Emma Bishop and Anna Turner discuss the Live Theatre external exams at Level Two and Three. All three teachers have experience as resource writers for Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand in this area, as well as in the exam space. They discuss the importance of treating the externals with the same time and space as internal standards, share tips and tricks for teaching and learning and discuss why it is an integral part of a senior drama programme. This episode is a valuable professional learning resource when teaching these standards and is made with the support of Networks of Expertise.