‘THE DREAM’

A Teenage Rom-Com, Shakespeare Style

Jump into the world of Shakespearean magic with our week-long immersive theatre program. This is the opportunity for theatre loving teens to explore their creativity, and work with other like-minded theatre makers in our five-day theatre performance workshop. Here, teenage actors and emerging theatre technicians will explore the page-to-stage process, building characters, workshopping, staging, choreographing, costuming, and integrating technical elements. Culminating in three live public performances of ‘THE DREAM’ in a beautiful forest setting

Program Details

• Ages: Teenagers, 13+

• Rehearsal dates: Monday 13th - Friday 17th, January 2025

• Daily Schedule: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Final Performances: Friday January 17th (evening) & Saturday January 18th (matinee and evening)

• Venue: The Mount Lofty Scout Hall – 99 Milan Terrace, Stirling.

• Cost: $350 

What to Expect

Participants will be part of an unforgettable journey from page to stage, developing characters, practicing scene work, and exploring the physical and vocal techniques needed to bring a story to life. 

• Character Building & Role Development: Develop a unique take on Shakespearean roles, with guidance from professional actors and theatre educators.

• Essential Theatre Skills: Workshops in voice projection, improvisation, characterisation, stage presence, physical comedy and slapstick. 

• Authentic Shakespearean Staging: Perform in a unique, semi-outdoor setting under twinkling fairy lights that brings the magic of Shakespeare’s classic story to life. 

• Educational Knowledge and Understanding. Participants will garner an excellent understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare, his work, characters and staging techniques. 

• Performances: Three final performances where friends and family can witness the culmination of the week’s hard work. Audiences will enjoy watching their children perform under the stars, illuminated by fairy lights, in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Auditions

Auditions will be held in person or via video submission, at the end of December/beginning of January, giving actors two weeks to learn their lines and prepare for the rehearsal week.

Co-Directed by Rachael Williams and Kristen Doherty

Rachael and Kristen bring a wealth of theatre experience to the program, sharing their passion for storytelling and helping young actors find their voice

Rachael Williams

Rachael Williams is an accomplished actor, director, and theatre maker with extensive experience in theatre, film, and creative direction. A graduate of the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Theatre), she has performed in numerous productions, directed innovative works, and appeared in various screen projects. Rachael is passionate about creating safe and inclusive rehearsal environments that emphasize fun, play, and collaboration, fostering creativity and connection. She continues to create and collaborate on projects that inspire and captivate audiences.

Kristen Doherty

Kristen Doherty is a nine-times published and internationally produced South Australian playwright who specialises in theatre for young people. She has been a writer, director, theatre-maker and drama teacher for more than twenty years. Over the past three years, there have been more than four hundred productions of her plays in schools and theatre companies all over the world, across five continents, as well as every state of Australia. Kristen’s plays are used in curriculums and learning resources in schools across the world, and Bully! is used in a number of schools anti-bullying programs. Many of Kristen’s plays have competed in the UIL One Act Play Competitions in America and have gone on to win multiple awards. Kristen has also been a Drama teacher at Cornerstone College for 21 years. 

THE DREAM, by Kristen Doherty

Synopsis:  On a midsummer morning at St Athenian’s High School, rehearsals are underway for a Shakespearean Gala – ‘Scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 

Left to their own devices, a group of ragtag drama students venture into a nearby forest to rehearse in a more authentic setting. Little do they know that the forest is enchanted, and they are about to be caught up in the magic of The Dream. The boundaries between fantasy and reality blur when the actors' lives start to parallel those of their namesake characters, and they are swept up in a tale that is more than 400 years old. 

Join us for an unforgettable week of creativity, teamwork, and theatre magic! Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today on the sign up from below to be part of The Dream.