Exploring Eco-Theatre for Teens

The scale of environmental issues is daunting to say the least. Theatre gives us the space to explore their scope and build towards meaningful change through empathy and play.

In this 90 minute workshop, artist Francis Dowlatabadi will cover the basics of writing for stage, share knowledge about environmental issues from the raccoons in your backyard to climate change, and explain how to explore these ideas through theatre. By the end of this workshop you will have written a first draft of an eco-theatre scene, heard it acted out, and have the tools to build your scene into full play. All levels of skill are welcome. Participants need not have any theatre experience or even an environmental topic in mind when signing up.

For ages 13-18.

Monday, March 24 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Email teens@vpl.ca to register. 

Francis Dowlatabadi is a Persian-Canadian artist dedicated to work that gives voice to unheard stories and attempts to uplift humanity. Selected writing credits include An Empty Home (rEvolver Festival), The Parallels Project (Momentum 180), and My Roommate Ahriman (naltobel productions) for which he was nominated for a Leo award for best original script in the short film category. Francis is currently pursuing his Masters in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. Coming up, Francis' full length eco-theatre play The Forests' Wild will premiere at Arts Umbrella, performed by their senior acting troupe. If you'd like to catch Francis on stage, you can do so in Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre's (vAct) upcoming production of The Frontliners this coming May.

Teen Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver teens. Please email us at teens@vpl.ca to let us know how our program facilitators can support you to participate fully and comfortably.