Theatre Studies outreach
Not Yet It's Difficult
Dr Peter Eckersall, Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies in the resident dramaturge for Not Yet It's Difficult, a Melbourne based contemporary performance group. Not Yet It's Difficult has a unique presence in Australia's contemporary arts culture as a research unit, a producer of industry development programs and a maker of contemporary artworks and events.
Not Yet It's Difficult's objective is to develop artworks that incite narratives of enquiry in the minds of its spectators. Its desire is to engage the spectator viscerally, intellectually and humorously about ideas, politics, art and the human condition.
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Theatrical events and organisations
Theatre Studies staff have been involved in a range of theatrical events and organisations including:
- Zurich Theatre Festival
- Erlangen Youth Arts Festival, Germany
- Malthouse Theatre
- Sydney Theatre Company
- Playworks
- Kampnagel
- Melbourne International Arts Festival
Other outreach and community activities
Dr Denise Varney is Expert Advisor on VCE Theatre Studies for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.Dr Peter Ecksersall and Paul Monaghan, together with Melanie Beddie, are the co-convenors of the Dramaturgies Forum. The Dramaturgies Forum is dedicated to exploring the practical application of dramaturgy in current theatre practice.