Resource Library
Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.
We Wear Black
A panel discussion in the New Zealand drama industry, featuring professionals in various roles such as costume design, set construction, makeup, stage management, and lighting/sound design.
Meet the Makers: The Master Builder
Lynne Cardy talks with Colin McColl about the adaption and making of Auckland Theatre Company's The Master Builder.
Meet the Makers: Eleanor Bishop - Auckland Theatre Company
Meet Eleanor Bishop - Director and co-creator of Auckland Theatre Company's online adaption of Chekhov's The Seagull. Hosted by Lynne Cardy find out about this amazing piece of work that came out of a Covid time.
What's My Process? - Character Development with Hayden Tee
Hayden Tee is a New Zealand actor, singer, and makeup artist. In this video he shares his process for developing a character in a role.
Academic Writing Zoom Workshop by Claire Coleman
This video resource is for kaiako wishing to submit academic writing to blogs, journals and articles eg NZCER, ADEM, NJ: Drama Australia Journal. These workshops were produced by Dr Claire Coleman for Drama NZ in 2023.
Conversations with Patrice Baldwin
Video interview with Patrice Baldwin (world leading Drama educator, UK) Drama for Writing in the Primary Classroom
A Conversation with Julie Dunn Video
Video interview with Julie Dunn Associate Professor of Drama and Applied Theatre at Griffith University, Australia. De-Mystifying Process Drama in the Primary Classroom
The Well - Video
A story adventure integrating drama, literacy and visual art. Two communities living in a parallel world share a precious resource. This units provides an opportunity to explores themes of treaties and agreements. Best for years 5-10.