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Hayley talks about writing for your home town From: YouTube Giant Shows and Spectaculars Hayley Sherwood Hayley talks about writing for your home town Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

About Michael McSweeney Michael is an amateur playwright, producer, and actor. He likes writing about things connected to life and history in his community. He has been involved in community theatre and singing since he was small. Michael is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship, and has participated in the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation program. He holds a B. Social Work and a Masters of Applied Mental Health. Winston Churchill Memorial Page

From: YouTube Writing group - community playwright Hayley Sherwood Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

How do we relate to each other in Community Theatre? From: YouTube People in Community Theatre Hayley Sherwood How do we relate to each other in Community Theatre? Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

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Theatre in it’s context of community From: YouTube Theatre in it’s context of community Alexander Santiago-Jirau Theatre in it’s context of community Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

Ann Jellicoe, the writer, and the ‘community play’ JUNE 27, 2016 ~ COMMUNITYTHEATREPLAYWRIGHT My introduction to community theatre came through the work of Ann Jellicoe, probably the most influential writer and director working in the field and the woman who is still most closely identified with the notion of the ‘community play’. Indeed Jellicoe’s own book Community Plays: How To Put Them On, published in 1987 is still the only available text that provides any kind of blue print for the creation of community theatre; (I know three of the people in the photograph on the front of this book – Mr Carlyon was the father of one of my best friends and Mrs Hill still works in a shop in my home town of Colyton. I have always been a little bit frustrated by this cover though – for I was standing just behind Alexandra, and yet somehow missed out on being included in the image). VLUU P1200 / Samsung P1200 In many ways Ann Jellicoe and ‘community theatre’ have become synonymous, and her work, which had great success during the eighties and into the nineties, became for many the defining notion of what ‘community theatre’ should be (and, for many, still is). Put very simply it was the idea that the play, a play which was produced by a professional production team and written by a professional writer, would be performed entirely by the community. From: ReadingList Community Plays: How to Put Them on Ann Jellicoe Ann Jellicoe, the writer, and the ‘community play’ JUNE 27, 2016 ~ COMMUNITYTHEATREPLAYWRIGHT My introduction to community theatre came through the work of Ann Jellicoe, probably the most influential writer and director working in the field and the woman who is still most closely identified with the notion of the ‘community play’. Indeed Jellicoe’s own book Community Plays: How To Put Them On, published in 1987 is still the only available text that provides any kind of blue print for the creation of community theatre; (I know three of the people in the photograph on the front of this book – Mr Carlyon was the father of one of my best friends and Mrs Hill still works in a shop in my home town of Colyton. I have always been a little bit frustrated by this cover though – for I was standing just behind Alexandra, and yet somehow missed out on being included in the image). VLUU P1200 / Samsung P1200 In many ways Ann Jellicoe and ‘community theatre’ have become synonymous, and her work, which had great success during the eighties and into the nineties, became for many the defining notion of what ‘community theatre’ should be (and, for many, still is). Put very simply it was the idea that the play, a play which was produced by a professional production team and written by a professional writer, would be performed entirely by the community. Google it Play Video Open Document Paul Maunder

Inspiration Theatre is an art form. Community theatre is a grounded art form - in which the personal, the local and the connected are similar to the reality of the audience. The stories, the settings, and even the cast are of "us". This page shares stories of those who inspire us as they share their knowledge, experiences and passion, creating theatre among us. If you know of inspiring stories we can share here, please send them in! Beth Haste A Life In Theatre Beth's experience with community theatre is a wonderful example of gaining fulfilment in life through theatre. She educated herself, initiated community theatre, and led others toward the richness of community experiences along the way. She was, in her time, a hidden treasure of community theatre. We could all learn from Beth. This interview was captured only one week before Beth passed away.

Discussion about her work with people with a disability. From: YouTube Accessible Community Theatre Hayley Sherwood Discussion about her work with people with a disability. Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

My introduction to community theatre came through the work of Ann Jellicoe, probably the most influential writer and director working in the field and the woman who is still most closely identified with the notion of the ‘community play’. Indeed Jellicoe’s own book Community Plays: How To Put Them On, published in 1987 is still the only available text that provides any kind of blue print for the creation of community theatre; (I know three of the people in the photograph on the front of this book – Mr Carlyon was the father of one of my best friends and Mrs Hill still works in a shop in my home town of Colyton. I have always been a little bit frustrated by this cover though – for I was standing just behind Alexandra, and yet somehow missed out on being included in the image). From: YouTube Relaxed Performances and Social definition of Disability Paul Brewster McGinley My introduction to community theatre came through the work of Ann Jellicoe, probably the most influential writer and director working in the field and the woman who is still most closely identified with the notion of the ‘community play’. Indeed Jellicoe’s own book Community Plays: How To Put Them On, published in 1987 is still the only available text that provides any kind of blue print for the creation of community theatre; (I know three of the people in the photograph on the front of this book – Mr Carlyon was the father of one of my best friends and Mrs Hill still works in a shop in my home town of Colyton. I have always been a little bit frustrated by this cover though – for I was standing just behind Alexandra, and yet somehow missed out on being included in the image). Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney

ISBN 10: 0454014589 / ISBN 13: 9780454014587 From: ReadingList Community Theatre in Australia Richard Fotheringham ISBN 10: 0454014589 / ISBN 13: 9780454014587 Currency Press, Sydney. Published by Methuen Australia, North Ryde,, 1987 Play Video Open Document Paul Maunder

Hayley discussed values of community theatre like connection and trust. From: YouTube Connection to community Hayley Sherwood Hayley discussed values of community theatre like connection and trust. Winston Churchill Foundation Australia Play Video Open Document Michael McSweeney