The Australian Theatre for Young People at the Powerhouse

The Powerhouse Museum and the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) have joined forces to give young people of all ages the opportunity to participate in performing arts workshops at the Museum. Based in Sydney, ATYP is a leader in theatre for and by young people.

The workshops at the Museum are unique in that they link to a range of permanent and temporary exhibitions such as Zoe’s House and Diana: a celebration. Each workshop is run by a trained ATYP instructor. These workshops cater for young people with all levels of experience in the performing arts – from none to a considerable amount, and they are great fun!

dramatic play: KALEIDOSCOPE
Date: Tuesday 22 April 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Age: 5 to 7
Cost: $80 per child
April is the month of colour at the Powerhouse Museum. This day-long performance workshop uses drama games, movement and storytelling exercises to explore the vibrant themes of colour and image. Workshop fee includes museum entry and a ticket to the on-site performance of Pixel & Friends...the Colour Show by Theatre of Image.

playbuilding: OUT OF THIS WORLD
Date: Wednesday 23 April 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm Age:
8 to 11
Cost: $80 per child
Begin this day-long workshop by experiencing the Powerhouse Museums new SPACE exhibition. Here you will get the chance to peer into the beyond and gain inspiration to create your own dramatic story set in outer space. Be prepared to be fascinated! Workshop fee includes entry to museum and exhibition.

playbuilding: CYBERWORLD
Date: Thursday 24 April 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Age: 8 to 11
Cost: $80 per child
What would happen if we lived in a totally technological world? Do we already? Use storytelling and drama exercises to imagine a cyberworld and create the futuristic characters that live in it. Press fast-forward and be transported! Workshop fee includes entry to museum and exhibition.

For full details and bookings visit www.atyp.com.au/page/workshops or phone (02) 9251 3900