Like Me, Like You
Like Me, Like You is an ActNow Theatre work for children in years 1-4 that explores the different people, cultures and stories that make up Australia today.
Like Me, Like You introduces little ones to the idea of inclusivity, and sows the seeds for anti-racism and bullying prevention.
ActNow Theatre’s actor/facilitators take students through a series of short scenes with songs, dance, puppets and stories that build their sense of personal safety and belonging, and teach them how to advocate for themselves and each other.
“It was quite emotional hearing the students furnish articulate and caring solutions about the issue of racism and I was reminded that a racist attitude is a learned viewpoint rather than an inherent characteristic.”
“There is beauty in simplicity and this work has that quality as well as an unselfconscious honesty. With a superb adult cast and intelligent direction ‘Like Me, Like You’ is a joyous, interactive and educative adventure into our world, our wondrous differences and our shared humanity.”
Venue This is a flexible work that can be easily adapted. It requires a clear space of approximately 5m x 5m and 6 chairs.
Technical Like Me, Like You is a tech free work.
Access We are committed to ensuring that all children can access our work and are included in our theatre experiences. Children requiring sensory supports are encouraged to bring along sensory-regulating items. Movement breaks are incorporated throughout.
Duration 60 minutes
Capacity 100 people
Creative Team
Director
Yasmin Gurreeboo
Puppet Designer
Stephanie Fisher
Facilitators
Sam Lau
Elleni Karagiannidis
Actors
Valerie Berry
Eddie Morrison
Amber Giles
Briah Thompson
Eisha Anderson
Alexis West
Like Me, Like You was developed throughout 2018 in close partnership with Reconciliation SA, the Department for Education, Catholic Education South Australia, and the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia.
Additionally, we would like to thank the following artists and schools for helping develop the work: Jermaine Hampton, Karno Martin, Mahira Hasanovic, Stephanie Fisher, Lochy Maybury, and Lachy Micklethwaite and Kaurna Plains School, Kilkenny Primary School, and Upper Sturt Primary School.