2020 Education Season ATYP_EDUCATION_2020 | Page 11

ATYP
08—09
Education 2020
Winner!
Junior ATYP Foundation Commission 2019
The year is 2079. Artificial Intelligence
co–exists peacefully with humans, until
the appearance of an exceptionally clever
AI named Neutron Finch. On the first
day of kindergarten, Neutron reads the
entire collection of literary works in the
history of humanity. This unprecedented
feat attracts a gaggle of AI followers, who
start withdrawing from the children. Then
one night, a group of sixth graders are
summoned to the oval… Venue
SBW Stables Theatre
Nimrod Street, Darlinghurst
The AI’s want souls. Specifically, theirs.
It’s up to the secret six to solve the
greatest existential question of all time
within a week. Will their soul-searching Duration
70 mins + 20mins Q&A
provide the answers they need to stop AI
becoming humanity's worst nightmare? Tickets $23
1 free teacher per 10 students
atyp.com.au
The Junior ATYP Foundation Commission
awards invest in work for young people to
perform. A canon of work for young actors
aged 10–13 is being developed by ATYP,
and published by Playlab. This is your
chance to see this exciting new Australian
work before it goes on to be performed by
schools and youth theatres around
the country.
Schools Matinees
Fri 16 Oct 11am
Wed 21 Oct 12pm
Fri 23 Oct 11am
Live Stream
Wed 21 Oct 12pm
Bookings
Suitability
Years 4–8 Drama and English
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Curriculum links
on page 11
Image Justin & Luke Stambouliah
Talent Adelaide Kennedy