Professional Development For Teachers

Suitability:

Grades P - 12

Available Terms:

Terms 1 - 4

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
Empowering Educators Through Play, Performance & Practical Tools

Reignite Your Creativity. Reinvigorate Your Classroom.

Homunculus Theatre Company offers dynamic, interactive professional development workshops that equip teachers with the confidence, tools, and techniques to bring Drama and Theatre to life in the classroom. Whether you’re a seasoned Drama specialist or an educator stepping into creative territory for the first time, these workshops are tailored to build capability, inspire confidence, and align with curriculum objectives.

Explore a World of Comedic Forms & Dramatic Styles

Our professional development intensives span a range of theatrical traditions, offering teachers first-hand experience with performance styles that engage, challenge, and excite students:

Commedia dell’Arte – Stock characters, lazzi, and improvisation
Clowning (Traditional & Contemporary) – Embracing vulnerability, failure, and play
Absurdism – Exploring existential comedy and meaning-making
Slapstick & Stage Combat – Physical comedy with safety and style
Mime & Non-Verbal Communication – Mastering gesture, expression, and stillness
Melodrama & Physical Theatre – Storytelling through archetypes and action
Political Satire & Parody – Engaging with current issues through humour
Circus & Ensemble Movement – Building physical confidence and group cohesion

Learn from Internationally Acclaimed Performers

All programs are delivered by Clint Bolster and the artists of Homunculus Theatre Company — internationally experienced teaching artists and physical performers renowned for their expertise, warmth, and transformative workshops. Teachers engage directly with proven techniques that have been used across classrooms, festivals, and stages in Australia, the UK, Asia, and beyond

What You’ll Gain:

Practical, curriculum-linked activities ready for immediate classroom use
Expanded knowledge of performance styles, devising processes, and comedic form
Deeper understanding of how to teach through play, movement, and imagination
Techniques to develop confident, resilient, and expressive learners
A renewed sense of personal creative confidence and professional joy

Curriculum Alignment: Australian Curriculum – The Arts: Drama

Workshops address key outcomes across Years P–10 and Senior Drama, including:

Creating & Performing: Role creation, expressive skills, physicalisation, vocal technique
Responding & Analysing: Evaluating dramatic meaning, intention, and audience impact
Understanding Practices: Historical and cultural performance styles
General Capabilities: Critical & Creative Thinking, Personal & Social Capability, Ethical Understanding

What Teachers Are Saying:

“Often, there comes a time in a person’s life when they stop playing due to age, maturity, or judgment. Why? Shouldn’t we all take it upon ourselves to be joyful, laugh, and play? Surely, one should never stop playing.

It was through the work of Clint Bolster and the Homunculus Theatre Company that I learned this lesson. Their work is so important to our well-being; they inspire people, both adults and children, every day. I have seen two Homunculus performances (Café Floriani and Spirit of the Mask) and attended several professional development workshops by Clint. At the end of each one, I was disappointed that it was over. I learned so much — my head was exploding with new ideas and ways to engage students in Drama.

Homunculus is such a powerful company. Keep up the fantastic work!”
★★★★★ – Bronwyn Marsh, Townsville State High School

Formats Available:

Half-day or Full-day Workshops
Staff PD Days or Twilight Sessions
Conference Presentations
In-school Mentoring or Co-Teaching Models
Online or Blended Delivery Available

Bring the Power of Play into Your Pedagogy

Let Homunculus Theatre Company reignite your love for teaching, renew your creative energy, and equip you with the tools to transform your classroom through drama.

"I recently attended a Commedia, Clown & Physical Comedy professional development workshop run by Clint Bolster at The Game Changer Drama Australia & Drama New Zealand Conference. I can honestly say his workshop was the highlight of the entire three-day conference! Clint was enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable from the moment we entered the room. It was clear that he knew his content and was excited to share his experience with us.

I was asked to participate in the Shawn Mask activity, which, with Clint’s guidance, gave me confidence and had everyone in stitches. This also allowed me to experience what it's like to be a student and performing in front of others. I was very grateful for that opportunity. Not only did I have a great time in the workshop, I learnt valuable skills that I can add to my repertoire of skills. I am eager to have Clint come to my high school and perform for my students!"★★★★★

ASHLEA ROSS, MAITLAND, NSW

"Thank you to Clint from Homunculus Theatre Company, for an afternoon of professional development. Through structured play and laughter, we were able to gain invaluable experiences that we can apply in our classroom teaching. Clint was both engaging and incredibly hilarious – a testament to his trade. An insightful entry to the wonderful world of Clowning and Commedia!"★★★★★

REBECCA MEALE, CURRICULIUM LEADER, DRAMA, CARMEL COLLEGE, QLD

"Just wanted to say thank you for yesterday’s masterclass at the DQ Conference. I was feeling tired, unmotivated and uncommitted to teaching Commedia for the first time in many years. You were disarming, direct, amusing and inspiring. I earnt so much from watching those on stage, and your coaching from the expensive padded chair brought out each actor’s ‘dericiousness’. I shall sally forth into the drama room armed with the exercises I need to make Commedia relevant for my students and me. Thank You. Thank you, THANK YOU!"★★★★★

NICOLE KAPERNICK, DRAMA TEACHER, QLD

"Under the artful direction of Clint and Lauren, the participants of the teacher’s workshop were given a hands-on journey through theatrical styles of clowning. The presenters’ energy inspired all to experiment and develop techniques that could be applied to general and specific drama classes. By the end of the 3-hour session, all were invigorated and armed with a swag full of activities ranging from warm-ups to character refinement. The opportunity to learn from Clint and Lauren was highly motivational."★★★★★

LORRIANE SPECOGNA, MERCY COLLEGE, MACKAY, QLD

"Thank you so much for facilitating such an invigorating and inspiring professional development in Townsville. The four hours of PD went so quickly. I gained so many new activities, and ideas that I know will enhance my classroom practice. I can't wait to try all these new ideas and activities out. " ★★★★★