Childrens' museum theatre program - Museum of the Riverina

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I currently work as a Museum Education and Public Programs officer for the Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, NSW. Earlier this year we were involved in an arts based program for children that culminated in the development of a short film, 'The day we made rain'.

On Saturday 26 June in conjunction with the 2010 Refugee Week Celebrations, the Museum screened this film and it has since been included in the Border and Region Film Festival

This short film was a unique production created by a vibrant group of Wagga kids. The film's storyline focuses on a worldwide drought in which a diverse array of creatures are forced to leave their homes and loved ones in search of water. Also included was behind the scenes footage of some of the fun, laughs and games had during production.

The film was the result of a 6 week Museum theatre program developed by the Museum of the Riverina in partnership with the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga.

Visit this program’s blog at http://www.museumwagga.wordpress.com/ or watch the film below.