Overview
This interactive panel discussion was filmed on the set of The Riddle of Washpool Gully by Dead Puppet Society.
Moderated by Dave Burton, students are invited to meet a range of artists – including the writer and creator of The Riddle of Washpool Gully – David Morton and other artists who share insight into their creative careers, pathways, and practices.
Panellists
Moderator: Dave Burton.
Panellists: Aunty Sharron mirii Bell (Early Childhood & Cultural Educator/Performer)), David Morton (Writer/Director/Creative Director – Dead Puppet Society) and Ngoc Phan (Writer/Director/Performer)
Curriculum Links
This panel discussion is designed to complement curriculum study in Drama and English (Years 5–12). Content explores career pathways in the creative arts, including writing, directing, performance, and cultural education. Suitable as a stimulus for units on Australian performance, devising, and cultural identity.
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