The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Danni Hradsky, a Monash PhD candidate about her recently published article 'Education for reconciliation? Understanding and acknowledging the history of teaching First Nations content in Victoria, Australia'. We discuss the history of teaching First Nations content and ways we as teachers can begin steps towards reconcillaition. The article: https:/...
Aug 09, 2021•25 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Cassandra Fumi, director, and co-creator of The Mermaid, playing at La Mama as part of the 2021 VCE Drama Playlist. https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/la-mama-vce-program-2021/the-mermaid/ Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try and answer on a future podcast.
Jul 23, 2021•23 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk through the 2021 VCE Theatre Studies monologues. We give a little bit of background on each monologue and describe what happens in each one. Hopefully, it can help you narrow down your choice. The document can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYaKLRNftbADfIUIFnNa06KnEQ0xXasx/view?usp=sharing Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.c...
Jun 07, 2021•12 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Gus Powers, a freelance set designer, director and stage manager about his process when designing for theatre. Check out the Instagram post that inspired the conversation here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPesm9TnEon/ Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try and answer on a future podcast.
Jun 01, 2021•24 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is episode 3 of 3 that focuses on the Elements of Theatre Composition. In this episode of The Aside we interview Laurence Strangio, director of La Mama's 2021 Theatre Studies Unit 3 and 4 Playlisted show 'Three Sisters', a new version of the play by Anton Chekhov from a translation by Adam Pierzchalski and Laurence Strangio To book tickets to Three Sisters got to https://lamama.com.au/w...
May 15, 2021•23 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is episode 2 of 3 that focuses on unit 4 Theatre Studies In this episode of The Aside we interview Laurence Strangio, director of La Mama's 2021 Theatre Studies Unit 3 and 4 Playlisted show 'Three Sisters', a new version of the play by Anton Chekhov from a translation by Adam Pierzchalski and Laurence Strangio To book tickets to Three Sisters got to https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/summer...
May 15, 2021•21 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is episode 1 of 3 that focuses on unit 3 Theatre Studies In this episode of The Aside we interview Laurence Strangio, director of La Mama's 2021 Theatre Studies Unit 3 and 4 Playlisted show 'Three Sisters', a new version of the play by Anton Chekhov from a translation by Adam Pierzchalski and Laurence Strangio To book tickets to Three Sisters got to https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/summer...
May 15, 2021•17 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world’s greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Twelfth Night, Or What You Will by William Shakespeare. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com t...
May 13, 2021•8 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world’s greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (1897). Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a que...
May 12, 2021•9 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This is a Script Tease playlist where we talk through some of the world’s greatest plays. Jump through the major plot points, give some background and of course, spoil the endings – all in less than 5 minutes. We do the hard work so you can do the easy listening. In this episode we do Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We...
May 11, 2021•7 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This episode of The Aside is in Mandarin and is aimed at EAL students in Year 5-10 who are new to drama. This episode was translated and recorded by Charles Li. EPISODE 5 How to do your best in a drama class. Please note this episode will be in Mandarin and is an explanation of how to do your best in drama class. English transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GB2htN1G8p1TZi8ExMb7XZv...
May 07, 2021•6 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This episode of The Aside is in Mandarin and is aimed at EAL students in Year 5-10 who are new to drama. This episode was translated and recorded by Charles Li. EPISODE 4 Basic history of Western drama Please note this episode will be in Mandarin and is a short history of Western Theatre. English transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxkQc57XRwAqOvJb248afndV_X4z82fhZ1qSCKOAb_w/edit...
May 07, 2021•9 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This episode of The Aside is in Mandarin and is aimed at EAL students in Year 5-10 who are new to drama. This episode was translated and recorded by Charles Li. EPISODE 3 What makes drama in Australian schools different? Please note this episode will be in Mandarin and is all about how drama class in Australian schools is different to other countries. English transcript: https://docs.google....
May 07, 2021•6 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This episode of The Aside is in Mandarin and is aimed at EAL students in Year 5-10 who are new to drama. This episode was translated and recorded by Charles Li. EPISODE 2 What do you do in drama class? Please note this episode will be in Mandarin and is an introduction to what happens in a typical drama class. English transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Id_YBVU-_ySy13gTwAUoqdG8c5...
May 07, 2021•9 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association This episode of The Aside is in Cantonese and is aimed at EAL students in Year 5-10 who are new to drama. This episode was translated and recorded by Charles Li. EPISODE 1 What is drama? What do you learn? Please note this episode is will be in Mandarin and is an introduction to what drama is and what you might learn in a drama class. English transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b...
May 07, 2021•7 min
In this 60 second drama brain break, Nick talks about Empathy in Drama - what it is and why it is important in drama. As always we give you a question to consider and a drama activity to try! This is Facting Class - 60 second drama! Thank you to ELTHAM College and Drama Victoria Music is kindly created and supplied by Aaron Searle.
Apr 23, 2021•3 min
In this 60 second drama brain break, Nick talks about Tension in Drama - what it is and why it is important in drama. As always we give you a question to consider and a drama activity to try! This is Facting Class - 60 second drama! Thank you to ELTHAM College and Drama Victoria Music is kindly created and supplied by Aaron Searle.
Apr 23, 2021•3 min
In this 60 second drama brain break, Nick talks about Status in Drama - what it is and why it is important in drama. As always we give you a question to consider and a drama activity to try! This is Facting Class - 60 second drama! Thank you to ELTHAM College and Drama Victoria Music is kindly created and supplied by Aaron Searle.
Apr 23, 2021•3 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk through some elements of The Stanislavski Technique as a starting point to learn more about Realism. We cover, Emotional Memory, Method of Physical Action, Subtext, Given Circumstances, Magic If, Objectives, Super-Objectives, and the Through line. Check out https://www.dramaclasses.biz/the-stanislavski-system for some beginner activities. Please feel fre...
Apr 19, 2021•14 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk through how you might approach a VCE Drama solo structure while talking about known-knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns! Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try to answer on a future podcast. 2019 Solos https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/2019dramasoloperf-w.pdf Flower Thrower Solo Mak...
Mar 24, 2021•13 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we Interview the President and CEO of 'Stage Write Software' Jeff Whiting. Stage Write is the first digital platform for teachers, students, and creatives to visualize, collaborate, and develop their current production. Already used in over 80 broadway shows this is designed for staging, choreography, and more. Find out more here: https://www.stagewritesoftware.c...
Feb 26, 2021•15 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Sophia Laidlaw who is presenting her Top Class VCE Drama Solo at the Arts Centre on 9th March 2021. Sophia was also DUX of ELTHAM College in 2020. We speak with Sophia about her approach to VCE Drama and how it compared with Theatre Studies. Sophia discusses her strategies for success and how she managed the many expectations of Year 12. Please feel...
Feb 24, 2021•12 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk with Andrew Stocker all about his upcoming show 'What The Butler Saw' and his work with the Camberwell Grammarians' Theatre Company. This immersive version is COVID friendly and a great example of what is possible under the current restrictions. Book tickets or check out images from the show with the links below: Here is the link to the CGTC’s production ...
Feb 11, 2021•19 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Brayden Ziday-Vom who has recently been accepted into VCA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting). We speak with Brayden about his love of acting at an early age and his pathway to VCA. Brayden is a recent graduate of ELTHAM College and his story aims to inspire others to follow their own path to success. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com ...
Jan 25, 2021•16 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we talk with Amy Norton who has recently been accepted into NIDA's three-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management) in 2021. We speak with Amy about her journey from community theatre audience member to actor, to crew member to stage manager extraordinaire and beyond. Amy is a recent graduate of ELTHAM College and her story aims to inspi...
Jan 19, 2021•39 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we interview Maria England, a recent graduate from Sandringham College. We talk to Maria and hear her perspective on how she earned the coveted study score of 50 in Theatre Studies - a big shout out to Laura Washington (Maria's teacher) for all her hard work in 2020 and for her help in making this interview possible. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook...
Jan 11, 2021•14 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we are joined by Brendan Carroll from the VCE Drama and Theatre Studies Network as we talk through the 2019 VCE Theatre Studies written exam report created by the VCAA. LINKS 2019 Report link https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/theatre/2019/theatrewritten_examrep19.pdf 2019 Written Exam Link https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/theatre/2019/2019th...
Nov 10, 2020•31 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside, we are joined by Brendan Carroll from the VCE Drama and Theatre Studies Network as we talk through the 2019 VCE Drama written exam report created by the VCAA. LINKS 2019 Report link https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/dramaw_examrep19.pdf 2019 Written Exam Link https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/exams/drama/2019/2019drama-cpr-w.pdf Transfor...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk through the 2019 VCE Theatre Studies Written Exam with Brendan Carroll from the VCE Theatre Studies and Drama Network. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try to answer on a future podcast.
Nov 06, 2020•49 min
The Aside Podcasts are a free resource supported by Drama Victoria - Australia’s oldest Drama Association In this episode of The Aside we talk through the 2019 VCE Drama Written Exam with Brendan Carroll from the VCE Theatre Studies and Drama Network. Please feel free to email asidepodcast@outlook.com to ask a question. We will try to answer on a future podcast.
Nov 06, 2020•38 min
