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Hannie Rayson on writing complex roles for women

Video Hannie Rayson on writing complex roles for women

TLF ID M020009

Watch as Hannie Rayson describes her early desire to write multidimensional, complex roles for women in her plays. What was this in response to?  Why is it important for audiences to see female characters as well as male characters driving drama in plays? 

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  • This resource is available on ABC Splash
Year level

5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Torres Strait Islander art Aboriginal art Australian art Aboriginal English literature English language Regional literature Aboriginal theatre Speaking Cultural imperialism Acting Characters (Acting) Drama (Arts) Improvisation (Acting) Aesthetics Social relations Theatrical genres Culture Literature Dramatists Screenwriters Media arts Plots (Stories) Social history Drama (Literature) Cultural contexts Social settings (Narratives) Conversations Cultural awareness Cultural identity Language conventions Devised drama Narratives Settings (Narratives) Artistic purpose
Learning area
  • The Arts
  • Drama
  • English

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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