dogs in the schoolyard
Dogs in the Schoolyard combines circus, storytelling, and original music to create an enchanting modern fable for families and children.
ROLE
Co-Stage Manager and Associate Artist
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer/Story/Creator: Elaine Acworth
Director/Writer/Creator: Robert Kronk
Director/Creator: Amy Stuart
Performers/creators: Flipside Circus Performance Troupe
Sound Designer/Composer: Guy Webster
Creators/trainers: Aliya Abeshiva, Amy Stuart and Chris Fleming, Alex Weckes Huck, Ellie Cox, Davy Sampford and Harley McLeish
Production Manager: Gabriela Gallardo
Set and Costume Designer: Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright
Stage Manager: Yanni Dubler
Co-stage Manager/Associate Artist: Kelsey Booth
Images: Geoff Lawrence at Creative Futures Photography
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Presented at QPAC's Cremorne Theatre, May 2021
ACCESSIBILITY
★★☆☆☆
Wheelchair accessible, Auslan interpreted and relaxed performance
SUPPORT
Presented by the Brisbane Powerhouse through The Bridge program
REVIEWS
“Dogs in the Schoolyard is such a superb masterpiece of creativity and physicality that it appeals to all ages.”
- Mandy Plumb for Brisbane Stage
“Dogs in the Schoolyard is youth circus at its finest… a moving ‘tail’ about friendship, trust and teamwork—told through exciting and skilful circus.”
- Catherine Lawrence for Creative Futures
“From the very youngest to the oldest member of the troupe, the performances are faultless and professional, working together as a true ensemble. Some of the human stunts were astounding…”
- Beth Keehn for Stage Whispers
“The kids sat still the entire time in awe. Both walked out giving it a 10 out of 10 and couldn’t wait to try some of the tricks they saw.”
- Audience member