'Tree of Life' The Performance tells the true life stories of young refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran and Serbia who attend Miller High School and Intensive English Centre, Liverpool Boys High School and Fairvale High School.

May 23, 2013

Event Information
This is a very powerful show for both students and adult audiences. When you see a terrorist attack acted out on stage, you have to remember that the students on stage are the survivors of that attack! The young refugees actually perform their own stories of childhood fun, then of terror and loss, and finally of resettlement and recovery. This is the culmination of a program involving group counselling, drama therapy and performance.
These amazing young people love to share their stories – the performance provides validation and understanding. Some stories are sad, some are shocking and some are very, very funny. Last year we sold out the Casula Powerhouse and the Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli. This year we have extra performances to fill!
Comments from previous years included:
‘Laughed so hard at the beginning, cried in the middle and couldn’t stop smiling at the end.’
‘Best theatre I have seen for years!’
The work of Treehouse Theatre was recognized by a 2012 Refugee Week Humanitarian Award, presented by the Refugee Council of Australia.
Please book in advance. Last year several performances were sold out. See details in the attached flyer.
Casula performances:
Thursday 23 May - 10.00 am and 12.30 pm
Friday 24 May - 10.00 am, 12.30 pm and 7.00 pm
Bookings: (02) 9824 1121

Ensemble performances:
Monday 3 June - 10.00 am, 12.30 pm and 7.00 pm
Monday 22 July - 7.00 pm
Bookings: (02) 9929 0624

For more information call 0414 257 087
George Rosier
Secretary, Treehouse Theatre Inc.
Carlingford NSW 2118
Email: georosier@gmail.com
Mobile: 0414 257 087
The 'Tree of Life' tells the true life stories of young refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran and Serbia who attend Miller High School and Intensive English Centre, Liverpool Boys High School and Fairvale High School.
The show assists non-refugee students to better appreciate the lives of their refugee classmates who are struggling with current resettlement issues and past trauma. Refugee students in the audience feel acknowledged and recognised.

The performance also has relevance to a variety of curriculum areas including HSC English (Belonging), Drama, Human Society and its Environment and Dance.

The performance is also a wonderful opportunity for staff development.
Bookings are now open at the Ensemble Theatre on 9929 0644 or go to Shows for Schools: http://www.showsforschools.com.au/show/id/12017.
Please book early to avoid disappointment!

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