4.1 Pacific Centre for Applied Performance
A major outcome of the Life Drama project is the establishment of the Pacific Centre for Applied Performance.
This Centre has now been established, with a refurbished and newly-equipped office on the grounds of the University of Papua New Guinea. The University has also offered the use of a nearby workshop space, the refurbishment of which will require additional funding.
PCAP employs a Research and Administrative Assistant. It is envisioned that a Co-ordinator position will be established as part of longer-term sustainability of the Life Drama initiative.
PCAP has the potential to:
- provide a communication and co-ordination hub for Life Drama trainers, and other applied theatre and performance workers, in PNG and throughout the Pacific
- provide a workshop space for Life Drama training and other applied theatre and performance training
- provide a training venue and working base for Life Drama lead trainers to deliver Life Drama training throughout PNG
- host conferences and seminars that bring together professionals working in applied theatre and performance for social innovation
- collect and make available IEC materials and other resources which support the social innovation aims of Life Drama and other forms of applied theatre and performance
- maintain the Life Drama website as a resource for trainers, scholars and researchers