Calling all Educators!
PYT Fairfield is proud to present a range of on-demand, creative workshops for your students or colleagues.
To book a workshop, email us at admin@pyt.com.au using the Subject: On Demand Workshops
| Writing Long Form Work | Facilitator: Bina Bhattacharya Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney This is a 3-hour version of the six-week masterclass class covering the basics of writing full-length scripts for the stage or screen. |
| Directing for the Stage and Screen | Facilitator: Bina Bhattacharya Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney This is a 3-hour version of the six-week masterclass covering the basics of directing for the stage and screen. |
| Decolonising Arts Practice | Facilitator: Bina Bhattacharya Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Who gets to decide what “high” and “pop” culture is? Who decided that art forms from Europe are more prestigious than art forms from other parts of the world? And how can multicultural artists remain true to their vision in an environment where audiences aren’t always familiar with our cultural contexts? This polemic and topical workshop on “decolonising” our artists’ mind has been delivered for more than three years, to audiences as wide and varied as young people from Fairfield with no formal arts education all the way to international conferences of leading arts educators and professionals. |
| Devising and Crafting a Play PYT Fairfield Style | Facilitator: Bina Bhattacharya Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Traditional playwrighting favours a singular writer from a singular point of view writing the world as they see it and with actors cast afterwards. Playwrights in Australia overwhelmingly come from privileged backgrounds, with the free time and aspiration to hone a craft and ultimately, make work for privileged audiences that mirror them. Devised theatre, conversely, positions actors as artists with control over storytelling and representation. Devised theatre leads to work that in informed by a much broader worldview, and subsequently can speak to new and diverse audiences. The challenge? Working collaboratively has its own challenges, as a lot of devised work ends up being abstract and inaccessible to new theatre audiences. By marrying devising methods such as improvisation with rigorous writing structure more commonly found in film and TV, PYT Fairfield has pioneered a novel methodology for creating new theatre work for the stage, in any genre. This workshop demonstrates how we created our groundbreaking plays “Tuan’s Party,” “KHair” and “The Friend Ship: A Naughty Cool Adventure.” |
| Acting for the Stage | Facilitator: Jacqueline Hornjik Length: 4 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Designed for aspiring performers, this immersive acting workshop focuses on building core stage skills, including voice projection, movement, character development, and scene work. Whether you’re new to the theatre or looking to refine your craft, the workshop will guide you through practical exercises, script analysis, and ensemble work to bring your performances to life. |
| Movement for the Stage | Facilitator: Jacqueline Hornjik Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Unlock the full expressive potential of your body with our Movement for the Stage workshop, grounded in the principles of Laban Movement Efforts. Designed for actors, dancers, and performers, this workshop delves into the eight dynamic movement qualities to help you embody character, intention, and emotion with physical precision. |
| Producing 101 | Facilitator: Jacqueline Hornjik Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Curious about what happens behind the scenes? Producing 101 is the perfect introduction for students interested in the creative and logistical side of theatre-making. This hands-on workshop covers the essentials of theatrical producing, from budgeting and scheduling to casting, marketing, and management of a production team. Learn how to take a show from concept to curtain call while gaining practical tools, insider tips, and real-world insights. |
| Script Analysis | Facilitator: Jacqueline Hornjik Length: 3 hours, Face-to-face Cost: $499.00 Free for high schools in Fairfield and South-West Sydney Great stage performances start with a deep understanding of the script. In this script analysis workshop, students will explore how to uncover the layers beneath the words, examining subtext, context, and the intentional choices a playwright makes to shape character, conflict, and story. Through close reading, discussion, and practical scene work, participants will learn how to identify themes, interpret dialogue, and make informed acting or directing decisions. |
