<RED_FLAGS>
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<from_the_director>
Thank you so much for coming tonight and supporting local, independent theatre.
Red Flags tackles some deeply important topics within our community - image based abuse and coercive control.
Two years ago, we began a Creative Development process where we interviewed a wide range of stakeholders (including professionals from the child protection unit, psychologists, guidance officers, teachers, parents, and students) about their lived experiences around this topic.
Using those interviews, we have built a hybrid verbatim piece of theatre (where some of the script is constructed directly from the real words of real people).
As a team, we are fiercely passionate about using theatre as a tool to spark vital conversations. Our goal is to give teenagers crucial information in a palatable, engaging way. During our development, our psychologist used the term "psychoeducational drama" to describe what we are doing, and it perfectly sums up our mission.
Image-based abuse is prolific, but by using the stage, we hope to break the stigma and start the dialogue. We hope you take something meaningful away with you tonight, or that it at least kickstarts an important discussion on the drive home.
Thank you again for your support, and enjoy the show.
Rachel Terry
Director
<MEET_THE_CAST>
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
featuring real stories from teens
performed by students from Box Jelly film class and local actor Grace Meyer
Peppa Clarke
Riley Murphy
Felix Kraus
Kobe Flinders
Ari David Stern
OLIVER MARSDEN
<AV_DESIGN>
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GRACE MEYERS
<COSTUME_DESIGN>
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FINN GEORGE NEWMAN
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SUSAN PRINCE
<STAGE_MANAGER>
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JODIE BROWN
<PRODUCTION_ASSISTANT>
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Roz Pappalardo,
Patrick Mays, Natalie Taylor
<ADDITIONAL _WRITING>
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RACHEL TERRY
<DIRECTOR>
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<special_thanks>
Danae Owen, Mick Gooiker, Stacey Isemonger, Jessica Lamb, Nicole Starr, Claire Denzin, Roz Pappalardo, Cairns State High School and Matt Hogan and the team from Cairns Police - Child Protection Investigation Unit.
All guidance officers, nurses, parents, teachers, police and teens we interviewed in our initial creative development.
Our volunteer ushers -Sharon, Dean, Melissa, Brianne, Carmel, Kim, Matt, Heidi.
Massive thanks to Darts- Jute, RADF and Arts Qld who made this production possible.
and always David Terry x
<ABOUT_THE_SHOW>
This thought-provoking production tackles the critical issue of consent in the digital age, exploring the complexities of relationships, online safety and the impact of social media on young people.
Using the powerful voices of local police officers, social workers, guidance officers, parents, teenagers, and psychologists, <Red_Flags> delves into real-life experiences and explores sensitive topics such as:
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The dangers of sharing intimate images online.
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Understanding and respecting boundaries.
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Healthy relationships vs unhealthy relationships.
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The impact of social media on body image and self-esteem.
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Navigating consent in a digital world.
This impactful and engaging performance will empower teens to make informed choices, build resilience and develop a deeper understanding of consent.