WELCOME TO 2010 – A BRAND NEW SCHOOL YEAR, AND A BRAND NEW SEASON OF STC ED!

2010 is packed full of productions, Schools Days and workshops for you and your students, guaranteed to excite your imaginations and enrich their learning. Book before February 15th for your chance to win – details below.

BOOK NOW AND WIN - Book your trip to STC before Mon 15th Feb and you’ll be in the draw to win one of the following fabulous prizes:
-    2 x Free Teacher Workshop places at either the Verbatim or Shakespeare Workshop! Each valued at $130.
-    2 x Double Passes to The Beauty Queen of Leenane Opening Night Each pass valued at $62

PRODUCTIONS - STC Ed’s 2010 season will entertain and delight you, beginning with Martin McDonagh’s black Irish comedy The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Directed by Cristabel Sved, this stellar cast includes Judi Farr (Pig Iron People, The Tempest), Mandy McElhinney (A Streetcar Named Desire), Darren Gilshenan (Strange Attractor, Elling, Tot Mom) and Eamon Farren (Blessed). Perfect for HSC Drama and English students, this play promises a good night at the theatre for anyone who has had to deal with an interfering mother…

In Term 3, terrible twins cause trouble in Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors performed by STC’s vibrant ensemble of actors, The Residents. A fantastic introduction to Shakespeare, this rollicking comedy of mistaken identity will delight and engage audiences from Years 7 to 10.

STC Ed joins forces with STC Associate Companies to present two significant new Australian works. We are very proud to present Windmill/Big hArt’s powerful indigenous work - Nyuntu Ngali (You We Two), and Zeal Theatre’s outstanding drought family drama, Burnt at the Wharf, which then tours throughout regional NSW as part of The People of The Soil Project.

For Primary schools and families, we bring ice cream shenanigans to the Wharf with award-winning Arena Theatre Company’s Mr Freezy. Made in collaboration with the anarchic Men of Steel, Mr Freezy is a wildly imaginative adventure told with ice-cream scoops, sprinkles and buckets of ice cream!
See it as an end of Term 2 treat or bring your family over the holidays.

The newest addition to STC Ed’s theatrical offerings is Actor On A Box, a series of intimate theatrical shows imagined for children 3 years old and up. Mix together one fine actor, a great yarn and a whole lot of fun and you’ve got the perfect first taste of theatre for our youngest audience. We have two great stories to tell – in the Term 1 holidays, we present Henry Lawson’s The Loaded Dog; and in Term 3 holidays, Tony Mitton’s The Red and White Spotted Handkerchief. Perfect school holiday entertainment.

SCHOOLS DAYS – don’t forget, every main stage production has a special Schools Day performance which features a full day of exploration into the world of the play and the artists’ process. Check out the 2010 Schools Day tab for season dates.

TEACHER WORKSHOPS - In 2010, STC Ed is investing in NSW teachers through our unique professional learning programs. For the first time, we are presenting a range of topic focused Teacher Workshops bringing teachers in touch with leading practitioners. Workshop topics include Verbatim, Shakespeare, Commedia Dell’Arte and Using Drama Across the Primary Curriculum. As an introductory special, we are offering a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE deal for all our teacher workshops, saving you $130. Book together with a friend, or two workshops for yourself before February 15th to take advantage of this offer.

STUDENT WORKSHOPS - In 2010, STC Ed continuing with our popular Student Workshop series - specifically designed for the HSC Drama Syllabus. Workshop topics include Group-devised performance, Brecht and Tragedy.

Booking STC Ed shows and workshops is easy.
Download a booking form below. No upfront payment required!

Priority-Funded School?  We understand that there are difficulties for some schools in bringing their students to the theatre. If you are a priority-funded school and would like your students to experience any of our productions you are welcome to contact education@sydneytheatre.com.au to discuss how we can financially assist you with subsidies. 

Teacher Night Series – We know you work hard, so in 2010, we are introducing our new STC Ed Teacher Night series. Each 2010 STC Ed show has a special Teacher Night performance where you can enjoy a night out at the theatre for the discounted price of $25 and we’ll even throw in a complimentary drink voucher. Get a group of teachers together - Book 5 teacher tickets on this offer and get a 6th for free! To book for Teacher Night performances call Box Office on 9250 1777 and quote   “I Love STC Ed.” Offer valid on the designated performances only listed below.

2010 STC Ed Teacher Nights:
The Beauty Queen of Leenane – Sat 20 Feb 7pm
Nyuntu Ngali – Sat 8 May 7pm
Burnt – Tue 25 May 7pm
The Comedy of Errors – Sat 7 Aug 7pm

Sydney Theatre Company’s program for young people, STC Ed, is the most comprehensive commitment made by any state theatre company in Australia. It’s critical to us and it’s a source of great pride. Check out more of our website for full details of productions, Youth Advisory Panel, Access Tickets, Young Playwrights Residency, teacher and student resources and STC Ed programs.

If you would like to discuss how you and your students can benefit from 2010 STC Ed please do not hesitate to contact us at education@sydneytheatre.com.au

We look forward to welcoming you and your students to Sydney Theatre Company.

STC Ed Team

From our Artistic Directors Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton

Experiencing theatre, the alchemy of words, image and action, for the first time can be a life changing event. We certainly remember our first taste of theatre and from then on were hooked. Sydney Theatre Company is honoured to create this magical moment for our young audiences, and to be the caretakers of their ongoing theatrical experiences through STC Ed’s program of productions, workshops, resources and outreach programs.  

STC Ed’s 2010 will entertain and delight with the highest quality works created by us, and on offer from around Australia, suitable for every student in NSW.

STC Ed is a big part of STC and we’re thrilled about welcoming you to the theatre very soon.

Cate Blanchett & Andrew Upton

Artistic Directors

About STC Ed

Sydney Theatre Company’s program for young people, STC Ed, is the most comprehensive commitment made by any State theatre company in Australia. It’s critical to us and it’s a source of great pride.

From its earliest beginnings in 1987, STC Ed has evolved to:

•    A season of five full-scale productions created by some of Australia’s leading theatre artists (general public welcome!);

•    Annual commissioning of new Australian work for young audiences;

•    Touring to regional and inter-state locations;

•    Residencies for aspiring young playwrights;

•    Performances in schools across NSW;

•    Wide-ranging Student Workshops;

•    Investment in NSW teachers through unique professional learning programs.

Our exciting work in STC Ed is achieved through the generous philanthropic partners and individuals who support us through the STC Foundation. We thank them for ensuring STC Ed continues into the future and young people will always have a chance to experience the wonderment of theatre.

STC ED THANKS
STC Ed would not be possible without the invaluable support of the following individuals and organisations.

STC Ed Patrons
Ian & Min Darling
The Caledonia Foundation
Simon & Catriona Mordant
STC Foundation

STC Ed Supporters
The Girgensohn Foundation
The Gonski Foundation
STC Foundation

Each year the STC Foundation enables STC to produce work devised specifically for young people and give emerging theatre practitioners a place to develop their work.
 
You can be part of all of this by making a tax deductible gift to the STC Foundation.  We acknowledge all our donors over $100 on our website and invite them to take part in a priority booking period for every subscription season.

You can donote to the STC Foundation today by calling (02) 9250 1717 or emailing foundation@sydneytheatre.com.au foundation@sydneytheatre.com.au