Art2264@MorissetPCYC Report- 15 March On March 15th, art2264@morissetPCYC bought to us an event like no other. It was the hugely popular ‘Art2264 Theatre Expo’! Many talented people came in to teach everybody how to express themselves through drama. Drama workshops filled the evening as well as a sweet performance by Fiona’s Studio of Dance. At 4:00pm we were very fortunate to have Sarah Woods, a highly acclaimed actor, visit PCYC and gave a one-time only, workshop on the fabulous Shakespeare. Sarah was brilliant at educating the participants at the same time as having loads fun. She got kids to step out of their comfort zone and find their inner actors. One of the regular PCYC participants spoke very highly of Sarah Woods saying “It was great fun and I learnt a lot at the same time!” At the end of the workshop Sarah Woods gave us a quick insight of how she thought it went; “I thought it went very well and I was extremely happy with the turnout”, Sarah said. Following Sarah Woods  workshop was another drama workshop, facilitated by Drama Karma. The Drama Karma director was Janine Sneddon.  Janine (along with several of her senior students) took the kids through a series of performances and interactive drama activities. The participants thoroughly enjoyed watching the students perform and there was lots of laughter erupting from their part of the room. It was just as enjoyable watching the skits as it was joining in with the games. There were some great, innovative and imaginative games, with the kids coming up with some very creative ideas. There was a short break from the workshops when Fiona’s Studio of Dance performed a short musical theatre piece they had been working on from the musical “Annie”. They performed “It’s a hard knock life” which is a favourite of many from the musical “Annie”. They got into the piece by dressing up in rags and old pyjamas with dirt smeared across some of their faces. They also used mops, buckets and sponges as props to add to the choreography. The final workshop of the evening was run by Aleeta Northey, a professional choreographer for the famous television show “So You Think You Can Dance?” We were honoured to have her with us and everybody participating in the workshop came out with a whole lot of new skills. Aleeta started with a couple of interesting games that got the kids thinking on the spot with some amazing results. While all the drama workshops were in progress, to celebrate Easter Shelley Moses supplied art and craft materials for everybody to use to make cute little Easter scenes. Some the children made some beautiful art works, that when finished were put up on display. Some of the artworks included paper flowers, chicken nests, trees and painted eggs.  Once again the PCYC supplied some delicious treats to fill everybody’s hungry stomachs. The food and drinks supplied by Busy Baking included sausage rolls, vegetarian rolls, mini cheese quiches, cup-cakes, cordial, tea and coffee. The combination of all these fantastic activities made yet another, unforgettable night at Morisset PCYC. Next month should be really huge, with the ‘Art2264 YOUTH WEEK Dance Expo’ and ‘Blue Light Disco’ on Friday 12 April- we can’t wait! Written by Eleni Comino and Grace Murphy, aged 14 (See Photos posted following from the event) “Theatre Expo” Art2264@Morisset PCYC FRIDAY 15 March 4 -7pm

Morisset PCYC,
5 Kahibah St. Morisset

On Friday 15 March, the Art2264 program at Morisset PCYC brings to us, the biggest, grandest “Theatre Expo” the region has seen!

Featuring WAAPA graduate, current NIDA and Bell Shakespeare Company drama teacher, with TV roles including “Rake II”, “Laid”, “Crownies”, “All Saints”, “Blue Heelers”, “The Flying Doctors” (to name a few), AND film credits including “little Fish”,“The Black Balloon”, “Accidents Happen” and “The Last Race”, Sarah Woods is coming to Morisset to share her talents with you!

Sarah said “I am delighted to run a workshop full of games, acting, and dramatic excitement for the  Art2264 @ morissetpcyc program from 4pm- 5pm on 15th March”.

“We’ll make the workshop light-hearted and fun. I'll throw in some of the Romance of Shakespeare's teenage love from Romeo and Juliet - and for the boys who don't want to hear about the 'schmaltzy stuff' - some good old-fashioned family feuds! We'll also take a peek inside the terrifying world of Macbeth with all its magic, murder and madness!

Following Sarah’s Fun Shakespeare Workshop from 4-5pm, Morisset’s local drama school, Drama Karma will run an Improvisation Workshop from 5-6pm with some theatre sports & performance, providing an opportunity for all to enjoy the fun & creative world of drama.

The evening crescendos, with a spectacular Musical Theatre performance of “Annie” by students of “So You Think You Can Dance” tutor, Aleeta Northey (Fiona’s Studio of Dance). Following the performance, Aleeta will facilitate a heart stopping workshop in Musical Theatre from 6pm-7pm, teaching the dynamic and expressive skills required in music, dance & drama.

Art2264  PROGRAM:

“Theatre Expo”

FRIDAY 15 March from 4pm-7pm 

4 - 5pm Fun Shakespeare Workshop - with Sarah Woods
5 - 6pm Improvisation Workshop - with Drama Karma
6 - 7pm Musical Theatre W'shop - Fiona’s Studio of Dance

art2264 where ART meets

sport @ Morisset PCYC!

 

Morisset PCYC Ph: 4973 4677 or 0459 038 217

5 Kahibah St. Morisset (next to Morisset pool)

INSPIRING THOUGHT.....

Life is a dance, you learn as you go.

Sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow..

MUSIC WRAP REPORT- by Eleni & Grace

The February PCYC was one to remember! It was full of fun and exciting activities to fill the evening. This included a ukulele workshop with prize- winning Stavri Comino, a drumming circle with Rhythm Hut PC Parlour and a Blue-light disco.

The ukulele workshop with Stavri was a first to PCYC and many turned up ready to learn and came out with a couple of Jazzy tunes up their sleeves, such as ‘I’m Yours’ by Jason Mraz and ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison. It was great to see lots of talent emerging from everyone that participated. 

Next up was the drumming circle with the Rhythm Hut.  As always this workshop was very popular with children and adults and was probably the highest attendance level yet! The fantastic rhythms that they created echoed around the PCYC building and was stuck the heads of everyone long after the workshop finished.

 Once again, before the Blue-light disco commenced there was a fabulous PC parlour to snazzy everybody up! Our hairdressers were Eleni, Grace, Olive and Tynan, that did an excellent job of adding colour, glitter and fun to the heads of those participating. The face painting was a great hit with kids leaving with beautiful butterflies, love hearts and shocking lightning bolts.  

Whilst all these activities were happening the fabulous staff of the PCYC were cooking up a fabulous afternoon, made up of party pies, small sausage rolls, vegetarian rolls, cupcakes and cordial. Which, might we add, all tasted sensational. Just before the disco kicked off a sausage sizzle was served for everyone to enjoy.

Now to the highlight of the night- the Blue-light Disco! Once again it was a marvellous turn out with a fantastic vibe. The DJ was pumping out great hits of the past and present to entertain all. It was great to see so many kids up and dancing with such passion. Not was only was the music and dancing cool but there was also some pretty cool costumes to add the energy of the night. The smoke machine and strobe lights that the DJ brought along perfected the night like a cherry on top and was a tremendous hit with kids.

Overall it was a brilliant night and everyone left with the widest smiles on their faces. Thank-you PCYC and Blue-light for an unforgettable night

Eleni Comino, Grace Murphy

"MUSIC WRAP"...

ART2264@MORISSETPCYC

FRIDAY 15 FEBRUARY  5.00PM – 7.00PM *

–followed by Blue Light Disco from 7.00pm- 10.00pm

Morisset PCYC Kahibah Street Morisset (next door to the pool).

Art2264 “Music Wrap”

This month, we are celebrating music (“Art2264 Music Wrap”) with a workshop run by our local star, ’Stavri’,  playing and teaching the ever so portable and fun Ukulele –  from 5pm to 6pm. Bring along your own Ukulele and join in the class learning some of the basics in using simple chords and playing some simple, fun melodies. (A couple of spare Ukulele’s may be available to borrow, -bring your own if you can!)

Following the Ukulele class, feel the rhythm and get in the beat with the ‘The Rhythm Hut’ drumming workshop playing Japanese Taiko Drums from 6pm to 7pm. These drums must be played standing up using sticks and are a very physical form of musical expression- perfect in a PCYC sports setting! During the art2264 session, find the PC parlour mistress (Margrete) for a quick spray of hair colour and sparkles to add some pizazz to your outfit in time for the BESTEST Blue Light Disco yet!

The Blue Light Disco starts at 7pm sharp and costs $10 per person. There are no pass outs, no alcohol or drugs and plenty of police supervision to keep this night super fun and super safe for all. The PCYC Gaming Van will also be in attendance and DJ Kite will be there spinning the latest tunes to the giant video screen and laser lights.

If you missed last years Blue Light Disco, then be here for the start of this years program, with Blue Lights to be a regular feature at Morisset PCYC every 2 months, in collaboration with the art2264 program.

Rosmairi Dawson, the centre’s new Manager, said “the excitement of hosting our first Blue Light Disco is immense! Finally there’s a safe, fun environment for our youth to enjoy. They can socialise outside of the school environment, and make new friends”.

“We really need something for our kids to do, in the local area, and regular Blue Light events should help fill this gap”.  ‘It’s all part of the PCYC mission’ explained Andrew Best, exiting Manager. ‘We get young people active in life. It’s all about building positive relationships between kids and their communities’.

Entry is $10 per child and this includes a sausage sandwich and water/cordial. Any other food and drinks must be purchased at the kiosk. Blue Light is a drug, alcohol and smoke free event and there are no pass outs (parents must collect their kids at 10pm).

Blue Light will kick off after Morisset PCYC’s regular monthly youth art event, art2264, which will run between 5-7pm.

Picture from November 2012 Blue Light Disco at Morisset PCYC

(*The art2264 program usually runs on the 3^rd Friday of each month from 4-7pm.)