Academic Convenor of CAWRI Dr Trisnasari Fraser talks to Dr Sarah Woodland, Senior Lecturer in Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts. Sarah talks about her experience in theatre for social purpose in prisons, youth settings and rural communities. The episode explores how participatory arts are being applied for youth and communities in the context of climate emergency and preparedness. Trisna and Sarah talk about live versus digitally mediated performance, and creating spaces for youth to form authentic connections and find common ground.

Recorded and mastered by Patrick Telfer at Brian Brown Studios, VCA

University of Melbourne · Theatre and Climate Emergency by Sarah Woodland