Personal+Note

=A Personal Note=

I first started doing drama and storytelling based on this myth in 1987. Over the years I've used it in multiple ways: as part of my MEd thesis, which looked at the use of drama as a means of enhancing critical literacy skills; as a starting point with many classes during my two years as as a drama consultant with the Tasmanian education department; in my PhD, when I built a 2D virtual world using //The Palace// software which was based on the myth; and in a book chapter about online roleplaying in my 2005 co-authored book, //Children's Literature and Computer Based Teaching//.

Mythology has had an extensive influence on all forms of literature including pop culture. The story of Persephone and Demeter is my favourite as it lends itself to multiple readings, and deep discussions about religion, feminism, and identity.

I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work of my former University drama lecturer and MEd advisor, Carolyn Glock, who first inspired me to explore all literature through drama, role-playing and storytelling, and who introduced me to some of the drama stategies still used today in this new version.