THE ROBOT DOG
Prepare to see this intercultural sci-fi comedy with these VCE Drama insights and activities.
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Design & symbolism
Hear from the creative team of The Robot Dog as they answer VCE Drama-aligned questions about the show's design.
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Representing characters
Hear from the cast The Robot Dog as they discuss how they create characters in Roshelle Yee Pui Fong and Matthew Ngamurarri Heffernan's play.
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Script Notes with Ari Maza Long, Jing-Xuan Chan and Kristie Nguy
Actors Ari Maza Long, Jing-Xuan Chan and Kristie Nguy discuss their script notes for The Robot Dog.
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The Robot Dog set design virtual tour
Explore how Set & Costumer Designer Nathan Burmeister has brought The Robot Dog to life with its retro-futuristic design. Lighting design by BROCKMAN.
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The Robot Dog education pack
A resource pack for teachers and students to learn more about The Robot Dog with links to the VCE Drama curriculum.
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The Robot Dog pre-show resource
Learn more about the play through the lens of VCE Drama and make informed predictions about what you'll see on stage.
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The Robot Dog post-show resource
After watching The Robot Dog on stage, use this resource to help you analyse the production.
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Initial design phase of The Robot Dog
Learn about the world of The Robot Dog through a discussion with Director Amy Sole and Set & Costume Designer Nathan Burmeister.
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A spiritual landing pad
Set & Costume Designer Nathan Burmeister and Cultural Design Consultant Kat Chan discuss the oversized altar created for The Robot Dog.
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Costuming The Robot Dog
Set & Costume Designer Nathan Burmeister discusses his costume designs for The Robot Dog.
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Jing-Xuan Chan on The Robot Dog
Jing-Xuan Chan discusses how voice and movement are key to creating the characters of Dog, Hus and Melanie Chan Wing Lam 陳詠琳 on stage.
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Ari Maza Long on The Robot Dog
Ari Maza Long discusses finding the truth of his character and how costume and props influence the way he moves through space.
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Kristie Nguy on The Robot Dog
Kristie Nguy discusses the play's themes and how design elements can be dramaturgical tools for exploring her character, Janelle Chan Yi Ling 陳依齡.
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Lighting The Robot Dog
Lighting Designer BROCKMAN provides insight into the artistic concepts and lighting technologies at work in their lighting design.
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The Robot Dog in rehearsals
Step inside the rehearsal room to see the cast and creatives of The Robot Dog bring this new sci-fi comedy to the stage.
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Co-writing The Robot Dog
Co-writers Roshelle Yee Pui Fong and Matthew Ngamurarri Heffernan discuss the evolution of their play, artificial intelligence, science-fiction and their respective stories and cultures.
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Music in The Robot Dog
Learn how Chun Yin Rainbow Chan uses recurring musical themes for different characters to convey meaning beyond words.
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The Robot Dog trailer
Watch the video trailer for The Robot Dog, a cheeky comedy set in an all-too-believable future.
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Writing The Robot Dog
Roshelle Yee Pui Fong and Matthew Ngamurarri Heffernan discuss their new play, The Robot Dog
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