Encore for Innovation: Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators & Entrepreneurs
Encore for Innovation is an unmissable opportunity for schools to ignite curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students from Years 5–9. This dynamic program combines the energy of live theatre with the excitement of cutting-edge technology, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving. Delivered by a diverse team of First Nations performers and industry leaders, Encore for Innovation is designed to inspire every student—whether they dream of coding robots, starting a side hustle, or taking centre stage. With limited bookings available and regional delivery across Cairns, Mareeba, Innisfail, Mossman, and beyond, now is the time to bring innovation to life in your classroom.
Why should schools book?
- Engaging & Interactive – A theatre performance that brings tech and innovation to life
- Hands-On Learning – Public speaking and entrepreneurship workshops to develop real-world skills
- Supports Curriculum – STEM, business, and creative thinking in a fun, immersive way
- Diverse & Inclusive – Featuring First Nations actors and industry leaders to inspire all students
- Regional Accessibility – Bringing the program to Cairns, Douglas Shire, Atherton Tablelands, Yarrabah, the Cassowary Coast and beyond
- Theatre Show: Get Your Geek On – A high-energy performance blending storytelling, tech, and entrepreneurship
- 1 Confidence and public speaking boosting theatre-based workshop
- Choice of 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship based workshop (optional)
- The Problem Solvers: Designing Solutions That Make a Difference (Problems Worth Solving)
Identify meaningful challenges within your community and discover innovative ways to design solutions, fostering creative problem-solving skills. - Pitch Perfect: How to Share Your Ideas with Confidence (Presenting and Pitching)
Develop key skills in communication, storytelling, and pitching your ideas confidently and effectively to an audience. - Build a Side Hustle: From Idea to Action (Creating a Side Hustle)
Explore how to turn your passions into real-world business ideas, learning the basics of launching a small project or business.
- The Problem Solvers: Designing Solutions That Make a Difference (Problems Worth Solving)
- Inspiration for students to see the possibilities in STEM, business, and creative industries
Who is it for?
Grades 5-9
Cost:
$1200+GST
The Future Starts Here!
Prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow by igniting their passion for innovation today.
Limited School Bookings Available!
THE PLAY: GET YOUR GEEK ON
Synposis
12-year-old Djirra is a science whizz; she knows how to make a robot walk and volcano pop bright coloured fizz. Her hero is David Unaipon- you know the bloke who’s on the Australian $50 note! He was an Australian Indigenous inventor, and just like him, Djirra wants to make an invention that changes the world for the better … the world’s greatest ever invention! But what?? Djirra is excited that the school science fair is coming up and she wants to take out top prize with a great invention. She’s got some competition, though. Her classmate and archrival in the invention game, Kevin, will do anything to take that first prize instead of her.
Creative Team: Get your Geek on
Actors: Maurice Sailor and Maci-Grace Johnson
Stage Manager: Sam Gray
Creative Producer: Monica Stevens
Playwright: Isaac Drandic
Director: Raymond Blanco
Set, Props & Costume Designer: Simona Cosentini & Simone Tesorieri
Composers: David Hudson & Nigel Pegrum
Proudly supported by the Advance Queensland initiative.
JUTE Theatre Company is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
