Description
SYNOPSIS:
The Fowards – Nothing ever happens in small town Pintoon. Except the footy. Everyone loves the footy. But the Pintoon Parrots can’t seem to break their losing streak. That is until they change their line up. Suddenly it’s goal after goal, and win after win. But after a pre-match party gets out of hand, the team’s new forwards might struggle to bring Pintoon the grand final victory they expect. Created through workshops with students from regional high schools around Victoria, The Forwards deals with football culture, alcohol abuse and reckless behaviours in small country communities.
The Apology – “Mr Buckley rang me. Said there was a hassle at the excursion. Said you were to blame. You want to give me your side of the story? Is someone hassling you…someone in your class? If someone is giving you a hard time … then be smart … pick your time and place … use your head … and fight back. OK?” When Ray takes his dad’s advice and stands up to the school bullies, his life will be changed forever. An award-winning production, The Apology is a powerful study of teenage violence and the effects of long-term bullying.
PRODUCTION HISTORY
The Forwards was commissioned by Regional Arts Victoria in 2003 and has toured throughout regional Victoria and Queensland.
The Apology premiered at the Newcastle Showroom in 2005
ISBN 978 09081569 55