#Extinction - Online only

 #Extinction - Online only
Seeing the play performed rather than just reading it is invaluable for our students' learning.
Teacher, Kyneton Secondary College
We have had your gorgeous people come to perform for us today. They are always so wonderful - professional, efficient, friendly, excellent with the text and, more importantly, our students. I do believe that this, our fourth viewing of "Extin
Teacher, Berwick College

VCE English/EAL
Unit 3

Morality is not a straightforward business of good and evil.

In the age of climate change we are facing complex ethical questions. But the debate is not a binary contest between greenies and business interests or climate change exponents versus deniers. Throw in human drivers of lust, ambition, fear, loneliness and human folly and you have rich subject matter for discussion.

A wild, rainy night, a twist of fate and an injured tiger quoll bring together a passionate environmentalist and an unlikely good Samaritan. Both are hell-bent on saving the species, but intentions are murky. What will be compromised in the quest to save the quoll? Nothing is black and white in this intriguing story about love, death, money and power played out under the shadow of global warming.

Scenes and analysis are woven into an enriching performance that enables students to deepen their understanding of the ideas, issues and themes in the text.

"I wrote this play because I wanted to understand what it means that a species might go extinct in my lifetime. Just wink out of existence. I wanted to understand the human cost."- Hannie Rayson

This show is available online.

What can you expect?
• High-quality," professionally filmed performance available to stream online.
• Post show discussion and analysis with the actors and director, Andrew Blackman.
• Comprehensive Teacher's Notes accompany the show.
• 14-days access provided so you can view the performance to suit your classroom. The virtual platform allows you to pause, discuss and rewatch as required.

BOOKINGS

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Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

10 - 12

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama English

Themes

Artform

Duration

75 minutes, plus Q&A. 90 minutes recommended.

Cost

Online ticket price of $10 per student - no minimum numbers.

Term

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Availability

Available online nationwide, year round.

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