'The Thin Line' is a theatre-based educational program about eating disorders. It originated in the U.S and has been adapted for Australian audiences by the Australian writing team listed. The program helps open the conversation about eating disorders by showing one girl's struggle and her friends and family's determination to understand and help. The play gives sufferers a voice while at the same time encouraging them to seek help. It also seeks to engage the friends and family members of those who are ill. An integral part of the program is a local panel who can provide advice on where to seek help.
History
Alternative title
Thin Line: breaking the silence on eating disorders
Location
Maine, U. S.
Start date
2015-05-04
End date
2015-05-11
Notes
Preview program performed to:
- Health communication students on the Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion course at Deakin University, Burwood;
- Two groups of students on the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course at Deakin University, Waterfront, Geelong;
- Year 8 students (mixed gender group) at a state secondary school in Essendon;
- Mixed year group (all female) at a state secondary school in Ballarat;
- Mixed adult audience at Eating Disorders Victoria (Collingwood);
- General audience (open attendance) at Melbourne City Centre
Audience sizes varied between 20 - 150.
Publication classification
J2 Minor original creative work
Copyright notice
2015, Deakin University, School of Health
Extent
Stage play
Event
The Thin Line: breaking the silence on eating disorders. Performance (2015 : Maine, U. S.)