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