Term 4: Sophie Is…
SECONDARY - YEAR 8 TO 12
Sophie’s family is torn apart and she is thrown into a whole new world.
In the midst of chaos and a dark secret that plagues her family, Sophie chooses her moment to create a newer, better Sophie. Enter Kate and Gemma, her new best friends who will guide her through the sometimes treacherous world of the school yard, who is cool, who is not, what to wear and what to eat...
This dynamic cast of three deliver a multiple character show that is a fast paced and hard hitting exploration of the taboo subject of eating disorders.
Sophie Is... inspires young people to examine and discuss their own stories of struggle and oppression in order to achieve greater confidence and control of their lives. This production is for anyone who has questioned themselves without hope of an answer, for those who have felt muted in a world full of noise and for anyone who is or has been a teenager.
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
ENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)
GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Personal and social competence, Ethical behavior
ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
THE ARTS (drama)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (health, personal development)
QSA SENIOR SYLLABI
DRAMA, ENGLISH, HEALTH EDUCATION
STYLE/FORM
Brechtian and stylised performance techniques
THEMES AND CONTEXTS
Body image Identity Peer pressure Self-esteem Family
COST
$6 per student ($15 for families of three or more).
Minimum charge $600 + GST. Teachers and parents free.
Schools (under 100) that can't raise the min. charge may be eligible for a Small Schools Subsidy.
STAGING REQUIREMENTS
An indoor venue guarantees a better performance
7m wide x 7m deep and 2.5m high stage space
Power outlet
Writer and Director: Soapbox Theatre Productions
Producer: Soapbox Theatre Productions in association with Queensland Arts Council
DOWNLOADS
Letter to Parents
School Newsletter Article
Teacher Resource Kit