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FROM THE 1 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR P5 WE COME 2 TO YOU P7 FOR STUDENTS 3 3.1 THE PLAYERS P9 • JUST ROMEO AND JULIET! • SUCH SWEET SORROW • MACBETH: THE REHEARSAL 3.2 BELL SHAKESPEARE SHORTS FESTIVAL 3.3 STUDENT WORKSHOPS 3.4 SHAKESPEARE SEMINARS 3.5 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 3.6 JOHN BELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHERS 4 4.1 NATIONAL TEACHER CONFERENCE P29 4.2 REGIONAL TEACHER MENTORSHIP 4.3 PD ON DEMAND SUPPORT 5 5.1 SHARING SHAKESPEARE P37 5.2 ONLINE RESOURCES THANK YOU TO 6 OUR PARTNERS P42 COVID-SAFE 7 PROCESSES P43 TERMS AND
83 CONDITIONSBell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 P44 4 FROM THE 1 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 2020 was an unexpectedly new frontier for us all, in so many ways.
While many industries the world over suddenly stalled, including our own theatre industry, there was one constant: education.
The resilience of teachers was tested more than ever before. New technologies were adopted, teachers learned alongside students, and persevered under the most challenging of circumstances. And we feel that the world finally understood the amazing and vital work that teachers do (something we’ve known all along).
We adapted as well – instead of performing in theatres and schools, we digitised programs, learnt new technologies, shared content, and created a wealth of new programs that would best support you in this new ‘normal.’
Our entire company adapted to support education, so in many ways, you have kept us going during this time.
There have been many silver linings, alongside the myriad challenges. We’ll make permanent changes to the way we operate because of this year, meaning more access for all.
And yet, none of this innovation and new findings will ever match the ‘real thing’ – when we can get back into theatres and schools and see you all again, face-to-face. The future is still unclear, but we must move forward.
Our 2021 program includes a range of opportunities for you and your students, in person and online. From the return of The Players and the popular Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival, to our brand new online National Teacher Conference, we couldn’t be more excited.
Wherever we meet you next, we can’t wait.
Peter Evans Artistic Director
5 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 6 WE COME TO YOU 2 IN PERSON OR ONLINE Whatever your situation in 2021, Bell Shakespeare has a wealth of resources and programs to support you and your students, in person or online.
At Bell Shakespeare HQ we’ve set up a digital studio to live stream our popular seminars, workshops and teacher training online, available on demand.
If you book an in-school program with us, on page 43 of this brochure you will find information regarding our In School COVID-Safe Processes.
Throughout this brochure you’ll find icons to tell you which programs can be delivered online, and which are face-to-face.
FACE TO FACE LEARNING
• The Players in-school performances • Student Workshops • Shakespeare Seminars • Artist in Residence • Regional Teacher Mentorship • Teacher PD on Demand • John Bell Scholarship
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
• National Teacher Conference • Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival • John Bell Scholarship auditions • Student Workshops • Shakespeare Seminars • Artist in Residence • Teacher PD on Demand • Online Resources
Plus, we’ll be announcing even more online programs and resources throughout 2021 – stay tuned!
7 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 8 FOR STUDENTS
9 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 Alison Kerimofski, Geographe “I cannot thank Bell Shakespeare enough... a wonderful addition not Education Support Centre, Busselton WA only to our learning but to our lives. They certainly work to change the minds and hearts of everyone they perform to and we are so grateful for the marvellous work they do.”
Monique Werda, “Our students very much enjoyed the performance. To see the look Keebra Park State High School, QLD on their faces when The Players started is something I will never forget. They wanted to be involved in the next show too!”
10 THE 3.1 PLAYERS LIVE PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE IN SCHOOLS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
The Players return for 2021 with three of our most popular shows. Our actors come to you, bringing dynamic, entertaining and enriching Shakespeare performances to your school.
50-minute performances are paired with a 10-minute Q&A for an action-packed hour of Shakespeare immersion. Plus, each show comes with its own comprehensive Online Learning Pack to ensure you can make the most of the performance with pre- and post-show resources and exercises.
Each performance explores key scenes and soliloquies, analysis of Shakespeare’s language, choices and themes and contemporary commentary all wrapped up in a fresh, modern narrative.
The Players are sure to be a favourite of students and teachers alike. Book one show or host us for the entire day.
Please refer to our website to read our COVID-Safe In Schools Processes.
WHO’S IT FOR? JUST ROMEO AND JULIET! YEAR 7 SUCH SWEET SORROW YEARS 7–10 MACBETH: THE REHEARSAL YEARS 10–12
HOW LONG? 50-minute performance + 10-minute Q&A with The Players.
HOW MUCH? $1,190 for up to 140 students. Additional students $8.50 each up to maximum of 200.
$995 for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less, for up to 140 students. Additional students $7 each up to maximum of 200.
Check your school’s ICSEA value at My School.
The Players performances are GST exempt.
Schools experiencing financial, socioeconomic and/or geographic challenges may apply for a Sharing Shakespeare subsidy. See page 38.
BOOKING INFO Book now at bellshakespeare.com.au.
DATES Touring across Australia in Terms 1–3. Please visit bellshakespeare.com.au for tour dates.
RESOURCES Each show has an accompanying Online Learning Pack to support pre- and post-show classroom study available on our website.
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12 Just Romeo and Juliet! JUST ROMEO 3.1 AND JULIET! Originally by William Shakespeare Messed around with by Andy Griffiths Adapted by Joanna Erskine
When Andy unwittingly auditions for a school production of Romeo and Juliet, he gets more than he bargained for. Featuring Shakespeare’s original language within a madcap adventure, follow Andy, Danny and Lisa as they rehearse the greatest love story ever known with hilarious results. It’s Andy Griffiths’ beloved humour in a rollicking tale of Shakespearean proportions. Perfect for those just starting out on their Shakespeare journey.
WHO’S IT FOR? Year 7.
HOW LONG? 50 minute performance + 10 minute Q&A.
Ben Kirkman, “The Bell Shakespeare performance of Just Romeo and Juliet! was Heckenberg Public School. NSW the best in-school performance I have ever seen. It inspired our students to learn more about Shakespeare and opened their eyes to the world of theatre production. It was perfect!”
SCRIPT EXCERPT ANDY: Just to be absolutely sure, we are talking about Romeo and Juliet by…
DANNY: Shakespeare, Andy. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
ANDY: (groans) Shakespeare! Too much talking, not enough action!
DANNY: It’s not just talking. It’s got sword fights. And people get stabbed. To death!
ANDY YAWNS.
And poisoned! People get poisoned.
ANDY: What kind of poison?
DANNY: I don’t know. They just get poisoned. To death!
13 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 14 Such Sweet Sorrow SUCH SWEET 3.1 SORROW By Matt Edgerton & Joanna Erskine
Love, hate, laughs, revenge, brawls, swords, marriage, life and death – it’s fair to say that Romeo and Juliet has it all. Join The Players as we follow Shakespeare’s rebellious teens from youthful innocence to tragic conclusion. Featuring analysis of language techniques, character motivation and narrative devices, Such Sweet Sorrow is an interactive experience that will keep students on the edge of their seats, from first sight to final breath.
WHO’S IT FOR? Years 7–10.
HOW LONG? 50-minute performance + 10-minute Q&A.
Lisa Palmer, St Philip’s “They were blown away and can’t wait until we study Romeo and Christian College Cessnock, NSW Juliet next term! Totally engaged ALL our pupils Yrs 8–12.”
SCRIPT EXCERPT ACTOR 3 But something tells me this fight isn’t over.
ACTOR 2 Why would it be over? These families have been fighting for generations.
ACTOR 1 Shakespeare tells us that it was “bred of an airy word”.
ACTOR 2 Someone said something that they shouldn’t have.
ACTOR 3 And whatever they said started a war between the families.
ACTOR 1 And now Montagues are taught to hate Capulets, and Capulets are taught to hate Montagues.
ACTOR 3 That’s just the way it is...
15 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 16 Macbeth: The Rehearsal MACBETH: 3.1 THE REHEARSAL By Joanna Erskine
Become a fly on the wall when two actors and a director take on the Scottish Play in rehearsal, with illuminating and entertaining results. Play observer and participant in this immersive and interactive show, as The Players play and replay famous scenes and soliloquies from Macbeth. Witness the play’s trajectory blur with the actors’ own journeys, illuminating key motivations, themes, language techniques and plot devices. A show that celebrates theatre-making, great storytelling and the power of the imagination.
Please refer to our website to read our COVID-Safe In Schools Processes.
WHO’S IT FOR? Years 10–12.
HOW LONG? 50 minute performance + 10 minute Q&A.
Barton Johnston, Willyama High “The performance was excellent, it both met and exceeded my School, Broken Hill NSW expectations - it provided a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Shakespeare for the students, and did an excellent job of bringing Macbeth to life for the older students.”
Dionn Godinho, “Students loved the lively and entertaining nature and found the St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, Karrinyup WA shows exciting and funny. There was a definite buzz around the school following the performance.”
SCRIPT EXCERPT ACTOR 2 You’re playing Macbeth.
ACTOR 3 I know.
ACTOR 2 The play is called ‘Macbeth.’
ACTOR 3 I know!
ACTOR 2 It’s one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. It’s a play about honour, ambition, blood, the crown, guilt, murder –
ACTOR 1 Revenge…
ACTOR 3 Your point?
ACTOR 2 My point is that it requires commitment, diligence, absolute dedication.
ACTOR 3 Yeah yeah, but I thought the season was cancelled because of -
ACTOR 2 Just because we don't know when we're going to open doesn't mean we can't rehearse.
ACTOR 1 The plague didn't stop Shakespeare...
17 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 18 BELL SHAKESPEARE 3.2 SHORTS FESTIVAL STUDENT-MADE FILMS INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE Grab a camera. It’s time to start storytelling.
The Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival is back after a hugely successful debut in 2020. Once again we invite students from across Australia to submit short films about or inspired by Shakespeare, that reflect Australian communities.
Participating schools will have access to a suite of video resources on filmmaking and performing Shakespeare, as well as written resources for teachers. Teachers from participating schools will also have access to a live streamed teacher workshop, packed with innovative Shakespeare strategies and filmmaking exercises for your classroom.
By submitting films, students have the chance to win great prizes for themselves and their school, and share their films with a national audience!
THE RULES: • Films must be no more than 5 mins in duration (secondary schools) • Films can be shot on a smartphone, tablet or camera • Films must use Shakespeare’s original text, or be inspired by Shakespeare’s use of language, plays or characters in some way • Films must reflect your school and/or your unique community in some way
Full terms and conditions are available at bellshakespeare.com.au/bssf
WHO’S IT FOR? Years 7–12.
HOW LONG? Films must be no more than 5 minutes’ duration.
HOW MUCH? $200 for schools with an ICSEA value of 1001+.
$100 for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less.
$25 individual student/household entry fee.
Check your school’s ICSEA value at My School.
BOOKING INFO Register at bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Registrations open: Tuesday 13 October 2020 Teacher Workshop: Wednesday 10 March 2021, 5pm – 7pm AEDT Submissions open: Monday 19 April 2021 Submissions close: Friday 2 July 2021 Winners announced & Online Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 18 August 2021
Peter Evans, “This is a great project for students of any age that they can Artistic Director work on from home or school. We want to be surprised, moved, delighted, and even shocked seeing Shakespeare through the fresh lens of young people across Australia.”
19 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 20 STUDENT 3.3 WORKSHOPS ACTIVE LEARNING COMBINING LITERACY AND DRAMA IN PERSON AND ONLINE Give your students an active, immersive experience of Shakespeare’s plays in their own classroom. Our teaching artists guide students through an active, English/Drama based exploration of one of Shakespeare’s plays.
Over two hours, teaching artists will activate language analysis, themes, key discussion points, scene work and character analysis, with the whole class on their feet. A playful and powerful approach to ensure deep learning and real engagement with Shakespeare’s plays.
Ideal for junior secondary, Student Workshops can be tailored to focus on specific aspects of Shakespeare’s plays and your students’ level of experience with Shakespeare.
Student Workshops can be delivered via Zoom as well as in person.
AVAILABLE TEXTS/TOPICS: Introduction to Shakespeare Othello Women in Shakespeare Richard III A Midsummer Night’s Dream Romeo and Juliet As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Hamlet The Merchant of Venice Julius Caesar The Taming of the Shrew Macbeth The Tempest Much Ado About Nothing
Please refer to our website to read our COVID-Safe In Schools Processes.
WHO’S IT FOR? Years 7–11.
HOW LONG? 2 hours.
HOW MUCH? $600 + GST for up to 40 students.
Schools experiencing financial, socioeconomic and/or geographic challenges may apply for a Sharing Shakespeare subsidy. See page 38.
BOOKING INFO Book at bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane available Terms 1–4. Other locations available on request.
Zoom workshops available year-round.
Alexandra Dalman, “The students loved it, they are still talking about it and the SCEGGS Darlinghurst NSW experiences they had.”
21 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 22 SHAKESPEARE 3.4 SEMINARS INTERACTIVE LECTURES WITH BUILT-IN PERFORMANCE
IN PERSON AND ONLINE Part interactive seminar, part performance, Shakespeare Seminars are designed for students in years 11 and 12 who require high-level thinking and rich, critical analysis of Shakespeare’s plays.
Over two hours, two Bell Shakespeare teaching artists combine rich critical analysis with active explorations of key excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays.
Each session will cover critical analysis, literary techniques, multiple readings, thematic discussion, character analysis and personal response. The seminars provide a unique opportunity for senior students to meaningfully engage with Shakespeare’s plays, work with professional artists, and prepare for senior exams.
Shakespeare Seminars can be delivered via Zoom as well as in person.
AVAILABLE TEXTS: Hamlet Othello Henry IV Part 1 Richard III Julius Caesar The Merchant of Venice Macbeth The Tempest
Please refer to our website to read our COVID-Safe In Schools Processes.
WHO’S IT FOR? Years 11–12.
HOW LONG? 2 hours.
HOW MUCH? $800 + GST for up to 60 students.
Schools experiencing financial, socioeconomic and/or geographic challenges may apply for a Sharing Shakespeare subsidy. See page 38.
BOOKING INFO Book at bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Available throughout 2021, on demand.
Jennifer Fletcher, “We loved it! The Seminar gave us great insights and techniques. St Charbel’s College NSW Involving the students in acting out parts of the play was just what they needed to further engage.”
SHAKESPEARE SEMINAR PARTNER
23 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 24 ARTIST IN 3.5 RESIDENCE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS PROVIDING LONG-FORM ENGAGEMENT
IN PERSON AND ONLINE Ready for your next step with Shakespeare? Why not make it a whole school experience?
Designed to impact the entire school from students to teachers, an Artist in Residence will deliver a bespoke, intensive program of active learning through Shakespeare.
Residencies address a range of student needs including increasing literacy levels, self-confidence, self-expression, critical and creative thinking, public speaking and communication skills.
Over one or two weeks, Bell Shakespeare teaching artists will teach student workshops, run teacher Professional Learning sessions, and deliver on outcomes we set with you in advance. Content will be designed in consultation with us, and you can choose from one play to a suite of plays for different years.
Dream big – what would you do at your school? Contact us to discuss ideas and brainstorm the right approach for your school.
Artist in Residence programs can be delivered via Zoom as well as in person.
Please refer to our website to read our COVID-Safe In Schools Processes.
WHO’S IT FOR? All ages.
HOW LONG? Length of residency tailored to your specifications.
HOW MUCH? Price is calculated on a case-by-case basis.
BOOKING INFO Complete an Expression of Interest at bellshakespeare.com.au and we will get in touch to discuss.
DATES Touring across Australia in Terms 2–3. Please see our website for dates and locations.
Laura Docherty, Moorefield Girls “It’s been amazing working with you this year. Your work is truly High School NSW incredible and makes such a big difference to both teachers and students.”
Bianca Scott, Nyngan High School, NSW “The students are already asking when Bell Shakespeare will be back in our school. Even some really reluctant students were disarmed by the charm of the artists and engaged really well with the text and activities.”
25 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 26 JOHN BELL 3.6 SCHOLARSHIP OPENING DOORS TO THE THEATRE INDUSTRY FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Students from regional schools across Australia are eligible to audition for the John Bell Scholarship. A life-changing opportunity for budding performers, three students will be selected to spend one incredible week training with Bell Shakespeare.
National auditions take the form of a 15-minute masterclass with a Bell Shakespeare artist, presenting a monologue, then workshopping and playing with the text. Simply choose your monologue from our list. There’s a mix of male and female characters, tragedy to comedy. Take your pick and perform it in your own unique way.
Three students will receive one week of training and ongoing mentorship from Bell Shakespeare. They will undertake acting masterclasses with Bell Shakespeare artists, observe rehearsals, see live theatre and perform their winning monologue for John Bell, Artistic Director Peter Evans and Bell Shakespeare artists.
John Bell Scholarship auditions take place via Zoom and in person.
WHO’S IT FOR? To be eligible to audition, students must be 16 years of age or older by 31 December 2021, and still be at high school full-time in 2021.
HOW TO APPLY? Auditioning students must complete a registration form from our website and submit prior to or at the time of audition. Visit bellshakespeare.com.au for more information.
DATES Auditions take place during Term 2–3 2021. Shortlist announced: November 2021. Winners announced: December 2021. Scholarship takes place in 2022.
Promise Mudzingwa, “It was an amazing experience and it honestly has opened up Guilford Young College TAS, John Bell Scholarship winner so much more opportunity for me in the future.”
Oliver Crawford, “Being able to work with a professional company, and learn so much St Francis Xavier Hamilton NSW, John Bell Scholarship winner from some of the country’s greatest performers and directors, is something that young people in regional Australia can usually only dream of. I cannot thank you enough!”
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29 Bell Shakespeare SecondaryLearning Brochure 2021 2021 30 NATIONAL TEACHER 4.1 CONFERENCE AN ONLINE GATHERING FOR TEACHERS OF SHAKESPEARE FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Join Bell Shakespeare for a weekend of inspiration and innovation, from the comfort of your own home.
We’re curating a weekend of talks, masterclasses, speakers, discussions and strategies – all about the teaching of Shakespeare in Australian schools. You’ll hear from and work with a host of Bell Shakespeare artists and industry leaders, as well as engage with teachers from across the country.
Choose from sessions across the weekend, tune in for the topics that best suit you, and prepare to have your teaching arsenal refreshed and your mindset energised.
Save the dates in your calendar. The full program will be available in February 2021.
WHO’S IT FOR? Teachers of all levels of experience.
HOW LONG? Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 May 2021. 10am–4.30pm daily (AEST).
HOW MUCH? One day registration: $100 incl. GST. Two day registration: $175 incl. GST.
BOOKING INFO Book at bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 May 2021.
31 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 32 REGIONAL TEACHER 4.2 MENTORSHIP FULLY-FUNDED, YEAR-LONG SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL TEACHERS
The Regional Teacher Mentorship offers 30 teachers from regional and remote Australian schools a fully-funded, year-long mentorship with Bell Shakespeare, thanks to the Australian Government and Teachers Mutual Bank.
If you’re running low on inspiration, not sure how to successfully engage your students with Shakespeare, ready for a challenge, have limited access to PD or resources, or just need to connect with likeminded individuals, then this incredible program is for you.
Teachers will play student for an intensive four days of practical, collaborative, and tailored training at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney. They will design new curriculum content, network with other teachers from across Australia, challenge themselves and strengthen their teaching arsenal. They will then return to their schools where they will receive mentoring and ongoing support from Bell Shakespeare staff and teaching artists for the duration of 2021.
All travel, accommodation and Professional Learning expenses are provided.
WHO’S IT FOR? English and/or Drama teachers from regional or remote Australian schools.
HOW TO APPLY? Entry is by application and will require the applying teacher to submit a statement of intent, as well as a support letter from the school Deputy/Principal.
Download an application form from bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Applications close Monday 23 November 2020, 5pm. Successful applicants notified Monday 7 December 2020.
Mentorship dates:
Group 1: Friday 12 – Monday 15 March 2021 Group 2: Friday 26 – Monday 29 March 2021 Please note, travel to and from Sydney is in addition to these dates.
James Dumas, Red Bend Catholic “The Regional Teacher Mentorship is a ‘must-do’ program. College, Forbes NSW. It is inspiring, empowering and transformative. The added value 2020 Regional Teacher Mentorship recipient that I can now bring to students and my staff is immeasurable.”
Regional Teacher Mentorship Partner
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34 ShakespeareBell TEACHER PD 4.3 ON DEMAND TAILORED TRAINING FOR TEACHERS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
IN PERSON OR ONLINE (ZOOM)
Sometimes teachers need to be students again. Whether you’re a veteran Shakespeare teacher in need of fresh strategies, or a new teacher starting out with Shakespeare, it’s never too late to learn.
Whatever your Professional Learning needs are, we can design a program for you and your staff and deliver it at a time that suits you.
Bell Shakespeare teaching artists are dynamic presenters, able to deliver intensive training that is as fun as it is stimulating. Whether it’s an after-school session, conference workshop, weekend or full-day training, we can design content that meets your needs.
Sessions range from two-hour sessions to two-day workshops. Choose a play to focus on, or any other aspect of Shakespeare that you choose. Simply contact us to discuss your needs and ideas. We’ll tailor the session content just for you.
From refreshing your teaching arsenal, to giving you new practical strategies, through to upskilling and all the Shakespeare essentials, this is PD unlike any other!
PD on Demand can be delivered in person or online via Zoom.
WHO’S IT FOR? Drama and English teachers, all levels of experience.
HOW LONG? Determined by the school. Minimum 2 hours.
HOW MUCH? Price is calculated on a case-by-case basis.
BOOKING INFO Complete an Expression of Interest at bellshakespeare.com.au
DATES Available on demand, across Australia.
Kate Dyer, “I have learnt the value of a practical approach to Shakespeare Casuarina Senior College NT and how this caters to a variety of learning needs and styles of our students. This has allowed me to be a student again and learn the importance of Shakespeare and his impact on our language and theatre.”
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37 Bell Shakespeare SecondaryLearning Brochure 2021 2021 SHARING 5.1 SHAKESPEARE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS THAT NEED IT MOST
John Bell founded Bell Shakespeare with the mission of making Shakespeare’s plays accessible to all Australians, regardless of age, income or geographic location.
Sharing Shakespeare provides subsidies to schools challenged by financial, socioeconomic and geographic barriers, for a range of our in-school programs.
If you would like to be considered for a subsidy in 2021, complete our online form and let us know what program you’re interested in. Successful applicants will be granted subsidies of 25%–100% towards performances, workshops and other programs.
If you are part of a network of schools, apply together and enhance your subsidy value. To apply, visit bellshakespeare.com.au/subsidies
With thanks to our generous donors who make Sharing Shakespeare possible.
Nicole Tainsh, “Thank you so much for enabling our students to have this Granville East Public School NSW opportunity. For many of our students this will have been their first experience of theatre. This will also have been the first opportunity for the majority of our students to connect with the works of Shakespeare.”
38 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 39 ONLINE 5.2 RESOURCES OPEN-ACCESS RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR TEACHING.
On our website you will find a wealth of open-access resources to support you and your students. Explore our many teacher packs, videos, podcasts, interviews, interactive apps and more, today.
GO TO THE BELL SHAKESPEARE ONLINE RESOURCES HUB NOW.
PLAY RESOURCES We have comprehensive online learning packs for a range of Shakespeare plays, ready for download. All packs include play synopses, character analysis, key themes, historical information, activities at the end of each pack, and much more.
SHAKESPEARE UNBOUND | ABC SPLASH Watch John Bell, Miranda Tapsell, Kate Mulvany and more perform key scenes and soliloquies from a selection of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Our collaboration with ABC Splash also includes companion video interviews with the cast about character analysis and performance choices.
SPEAK THE SPEECH PODCAST Our brand-new podcast is hosted by our Associate Director James Evans, with each episode featuring a Bell Shakespeare actor and a key speech from Shakespeare. Listen to James and his guest dissect Shakespeare’s text, and discuss the ongoing relevance of his work.
WE ANSWER YOUR ESSAY QUESTIONS Associate Director James Evans and Resident Artist in Education Huw McKinnon answer Shakespeare essay questions on video, in five minutes or less! You and your students can submit any question you like via our website.
STARTING SHAKESPEARE Our iPad app is ideal for primary students and provides a fun and engaging journey into Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Available from iTunes for $7.99. For schools, there is a 50% discount for 20 or more copies via Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program.
40 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 ONLINE 5.2 RESOURCES (CONT.) VIDEO Q&As Check out our cast and director Q&As from previous productions of Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hear Bell Shakespeare artists answer common student questions about the plays, what it is like to play these classic characters, and reveal behind the scenes information.
READ OUR BLOG The Bell Shakespeare blog contains great articles and interviews to base lessons and activities around. Top ten deaths in Shakespeare? What does a voice coach do? How does a designer create an adaptable set for touring? It’s all here and much more.
JOIN OUR TEACHER NETWORK ON FACEBOOK Have you joined our national teacher network on Facebook? Network with teachers across Australia, share inspiring articles and resources, discuss new ideas for teaching Shakespeare, and be the first to hear about Bell Shakespeare news and opportunities for you and your students.
READ OUR QUARTERLY E-NEWSLETTER Once a term we send a national e-newsletter to teachers, sharing what we’re up to, opportunities for students and teachers, and all the news about our programs and work across Australia.
To subscribe, email us at [email protected].
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow The Players on their national tour, network with Australian teachers and stay in touch with us via our many social media accounts:
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41 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 BELL SHAKESPEARE 6 PARTNERS Bell Shakespeare Learning is supported by the Australian Government
We are grateful to our donors whose support enables us to deliver our education programs across Australia.
MAJOR PARTNERS
The Company is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Perth Season Partner Regional Teacher Mentorship Partner Shakespeare Seminar Partner
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
SCULLY FUND
42 BELL SHAKESPEARE 7 IN SCHOOLS COVID-SAFE PROCESSES
If you book a Bell Shakespeare in-school distancing requirements between Bell program, you can be assured that we have Shakespeare artists procedures and policies in place to ensure and staff and students; the health and safety of the schools we • On arrival, inform our teaching artists visit, and our artists and staff. or staff of the location of handwashing facilities; and Bell Shakespeare is in regular contact with the Department of Education regarding our • Ensure that students stay a safe work in schools, and our COVID-19 distance from the playing space and procedures and policies align with current our artists, and do not touch any Bell government advice. Shakespeare props, costumes, resources or set pieces. Bell Shakespeare’s performance programs adhere to the Guidelines for COVID Safe PROGRAM-SPECIFIC INFORMATION Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances For The Players performances: released by Live Performance Australia. • We have eliminated any direct student What you can expect from us: interaction from the performances (ie. • Bell Shakespeare has a COVID-Safe students coming up on stage to play policy that aligns with current a role); government advice, and all Bell • We have increased the amount of space Shakespeare staff and artists have been between the first row of the student trained in this; audience to our stage/performance • Bell Shakespeare artists and staff will area to a minimum bring their own PPE and sanitisation of 2 metres; and supplies to the school; • We will sanitise all props and • Bell Shakespeare staff and artists will set pieces before and after our practice mandatory social distancing performance – these will only be at all times from teachers, students and used by Bell Shakespeare artists. other members of the school For all other in schools programs: community; • Bell Shakespeare teaching artists and • Bell Shakespeare programs will be staff will maintain 1.5m distance and contactless, ensuring no direct physical no physical contact throughout the contact between our artists and staff workshops; and students and teachers; • We have eliminated the use of any • For Student Workshops, we require at props, costumes or paper handouts least one teacher in the room to assist in our programs that would usually be with organising students physically in given to students; and the space; and
• We will not visit the school if any of • In advance of a workshop, Bell our artists or staff are feeling unwell, Shakespeare will send any necessary or awaiting a COVID-19 test result. paper handouts to be printed by the school for use in the workshop as these What we ask of you and your school: cannot be sanitised. • Please provide us with any specific COVID-19 school policies and Thank you for your assistance in ensuring procedures you may have at least our visit is a safe one. one week in advance of our arrival; Information correct as at September 2020. • Please ensure that the venue is size appropriate and allows for the minimum
43 Bell Shakespeare Secondary 2021 TERMS 8 AND CONDITIONS Please read carefully the terms and to the booking teacher. According to conditions to which you are agreeing. student numbers, final payment will be Changes and cancellations to bookings invoiced after the performance and is due cannot be accepted over the phone and within 14 days of a final invoice being sent. must be made in writing via email. 2. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations made The booking forms a binding agreement more than 8 school weeks away from the between Bell Shakespeare and the school, performance will result in a loss of deposit and the school is liable to make payment payment. Cancellations made within 8 by the due dates. Bell Shakespeare will school weeks of the performance date will endeavour to accommodate any result subsequent request for changes but in the full minimum fee being payable by reserves the right to retain the original the school. arrangements and charge the full fee. STUDENT WORKSHOPS, SHAKESPEARE Cancellations by Bell Shakespeare will SEMINARS, NATIONAL TEACHER result in rescheduling at a mutually agreed CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL time or Bell Shakespeare will refund any LEARNING: payment made by the school. 1. PAYMENT: Full payment is due within 14 It is the booking teacher’s responsibility to days of the booking being processed. A ensure student numbers are accurate, booking is processed once Bell payment is organised and the school is Shakespeare sends an invoice and notified of the booked activities. If a booking confirmation to the booking booking teacher leaves the school or goes teacher. on leave when the booked program takes place, it is their responsibility 2. CANCELLATIONS: No refunds will be to pass all information of the booking to a given for cancellations made within 14 new contact teacher before they depart, days of the masterclass or workshop date. and to inform Bell Shakespeare of the change of contact teacher. BELL SHAKESPEARE SHORTS FESTIVAL: Read full terms and conditions here. THE PLAYERS IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: PRIVACY
1. PAYMENT: A $250 non-refundable By providing my details I understand that deposit per performance is to be paid Bell Shakespeare may contact me about within 14 days of the booking being this and other relevant learning programs processed. A booking is processed once in my area. Bell Shakespeare sends a deposit invoice
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