• Kara Flanagan and Cameron Crookston, “Perspectives from Emerging to Emeriti: Innovating and Adapting Canadian Theatrical Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Training to New Interior and Exterior Landscapes in Theatre and Non-theatre Education”
Our working group is concerned with applications of theatrical principles and pedagogy to (1) non-theatre pedagogy and training, and (2) innovation in theatre education. In this conference’s theme, we explore how to adapt and innovate theatre curriculum, pedagogies, and training to travel across interior and exterior landscapes with our fellow educators and students to create an environment of support and resilience. We are looking for working group members (to review submissions) and participants (to submit their work). Submissions can take the form of curriculum or an outline, a teaching outline, or a research paper. Participants in this working group session will be assigned to a sub-group in theatre education or non-theatre education. Working group members will be assigned 3–4 submissions to review in advance and will provide feedback in a generous spirit to their peers, examining submissions with these questions: (i) what does their work address in the current landscape of theatre or non-theatre education, (ii) what are strengths in their work, (iii) what thought-provoking questions do you have for them, and (iv) what are areas of development? This in-person session consists of short introductions by all participants, break-out sessions with sub-groups, and concludes with learnings and key themes presented by each sub-group, and a discussion of trends for future working group sessions. Scholars and educators at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply as working group members or participants!
Biographies
Kara Flanagan
Kara Flanagan is a PhD candidate (Education Studies Program) in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria with a research focus on curriculum and acting and music education. Kara is a co-founder of an acting conservatory, the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Cameron Crookston
Cameron Crookston is a lecturer in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at UBC Okanagan where he teaches classes on media, queer theatre, drag, and pedagogical development. His research focuses on drag, LGBTQ2+ cultures, and pedagogical training. He has also worked as an instructional designer and legal consultant.
