In this time, she has produced and directed multiple community theatre projects focused on social impact. Using her expertise in Drama Therapy, Anne approaches theatre-making as a holistic practice to engage young people in the issues of their generation, and allow developing actors to embody real stories.
It offers a dynamic pathway to healing, where stories are heard, young people feel seen, and audience members gain a privileged view into the issues faced by our youth today. Which can be especially valuable for parents, teachers and peers.
Anne believes that live theatre has the power to transform narratives, dissolve barriers and foster connection and personal growth.
She is currently offering workshops to educational practitioners or those interested in learning how to facilitate therapeutic theatre themselves, or simply experience the benefits of themselves in a workshop setting.
Anne has been working with two cohorts of teenagers since 2018 and have co-created ground breaking theatre pieces highlighting the lived experiences of teenagers and yound adult's lived experience in the inner north of Melbourne.
A black comedy exploring the chaos of teenage life, flawed adults, and an impending apocalypse. Tackles adolescent insecurities and existential dilemmas with humor and poignancy.
An exploration of perception, truth, and self-narrative, crafted from real-life stories of local teenagers, addressing the most pressing issues they face today.
A deep dive into young male friendships, mental health, sexuality, and self-identity in post-pandemic 2022.
A child embarks on a whimsical yet emotional journey to restore their parents' lost love.
A child's quest to cure death itself, exploring grief and loss through an innocent yet profound lens.
A theatrical exploration of childhood fears, bringing to life real recollections of persistent nightmares.
Our body holds our stories. If we can listen to it, we can learn from it.
And that is the beauty of movement, play, theatre and therapy. I encourage everyone I work with to embrace it.