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TAJ Productions creates & delivers
inspiring entertainment and education experiences and is dedicated to the
celebration of culture, diversity, knowledge and access.
TAJ Productions offers a
wide-range of services in the production of creative and dramatic arts including
theatre, video, short film, choreography and dance. Workshops and acting
training are also offered for children and adults alike.
Current and forthcoming
productions include:
 Heads UP!
(K-6)
Heads UP! is
a K-6 school show approved by the NSW Department of Education and Training
that provides children and teachers a heads up into the world of the Deaf
and their language – Auslan (Australian Sign Language).
The show promotes diversity and difference, and raises students’ awareness
levels and appreciation of people with disabilities, as one of the actors is
Deaf. The
vibrant & energetic show combines Auslan, dance, sign-singing, Aboriginal
Dreamtime, improvisation, masks, Deaf culture and a Q&A session. Heads
UP! is tailored to
meet the K-6 curriculum in the areas of CAPA (drama and dance), English, PD/H/PE, HSIE and (LOTE)
and has played to huge acclaim
since opening in 2003.
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 Heads
UP! HIGH
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Heads UP! HIGH
extends Heads UP! for a more mature audience exploring challenging
social themes using a myriad of dramatic skills.
Shakespeare is turned upside-down in Romeo & Juliet's struggle
between the Deaf and hearing worlds. Famous poems are
transformed into inspiring visual and dance movements while comedy and drama are
crisply presented through Vaudeville. Auslan, sign-singing and improv test and
develop student skills which are enhanced through the TAJ Workshop.
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 Heads
UP! Cabaret
Heads UP!
Cabaret
is the adults only version of Heads UP!. Enormous fun, Heads UP!
Cabaret has delighted adult audiences at Bangarra Dance Theatre and many community venues.
Heads UP! Cabaret can make a great
night really special and your audience will not only be entertained but will
actually learn something too! Heads
UP! Cabaret works particularly well with a fundraising dinner but can
be used as a headline
act in itself.
Email us for more information on
cabaret@tajproductions.com.au.
TAJ Workshop: TAJ Workshop offers students a
range of opportunities to benefit directly from the expertise of acting
professionals while developing teamwork and communication skills. Dramatic
skills are developed using improvisation, movement, mime,
storytelling, masks and playbuilding. Coordination and confidence is
built through dance in conjunction with music. Insight is
gained into the cultural relevance of drama and the power of
self-expression in overcoming perceived disabilities.
Recommended in conjunction with one of the Heads UP! shows, the
workshop is offered in 45 min, 90 min or full-day options.
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Auslan Weekend Retreat
Beginners, intermediate and advanced students are welcome for a fun-filled
weekend of activities, games, costuming, self-expression and AUSLAN!
This
retreat is a stress-free environment where you will be able to learn and
improve your Auslan skills at your own level. It will not be a
complete ‘voice off’ weekend but there will be sessions where participants
will be encouraged to not use their voice with longer sessions for
advanced students. The weekend will also give students an opportunity to
get to know Deaf participants. Activities include ice-breakers; hand
shapes games; team-building; story-telling; Auslan, Conversational, Deaf
Culture and Fingerspelling classes; board games; treasure hunt;
sign-singing; charades; and much more…
Come
and join the fun! And bring your friends!
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