New school program explores Theatre as Activism

Nicholas Waxman

By Nicholas Waxman
Community contribution / May 19, 2019

Only a few short weeks ago, tens of thousands of Australian students abandoned their classrooms and rallied across the nation to protest what they see as the destruction of their future.

One Victorian educator is excited to draw on students’ passion for climate action and begin teaching Theatre as Activism.

So many young, passionate voices. So many keen to see the world change.

It got me thinking. I am sure ...

This story appeared in the May 2019 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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