Jon BodePerformer · Teacher

Performer · VIT-registered teacher

Performance craft, brought into the school.

Jon Bode leads performance-making incursions for primary students and practical professional development for teachers.

You book Jon. Jon leads the room. Every workshop draws on his career across theatre, opera and the primary classroom.

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Jon Bode in formal performance attire
Jon BodeProfessional performer. Working teacher.
Selected creditsOpera AustraliaMelbourne Theatre CompanyVictorian OperaColumbia Artists Management

For students · Prep–Year 6

Performance-making incursions

Students make, rehearse and perform. The flagship Years 5–6 intensive combines ensemble physical theatre with scripted scene work, status and subtext, ending in a filmed class showcase.

Confidence grows through doing the work: making choices, taking notes and performing as an ensemble.

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For teachers and staff teams

Practical performance PD

Active sessions built around usable rehearsal structures, performance language and ways to move a class from activity to finished work.

Available as a stand-alone staff session or paired with a student incursion day.

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The difference is the practitioner

The person at the front of the room has done the work.

Jon has performed in theatre, musical theatre and opera in Australia and internationally. He also teaches Performing Arts from Prep to Year 6 in Victorian schools.

That combination changes the session. Professional rehearsal discipline meets the realities of a Tuesday morning class.

Read Jon’s performance and teaching story →
Tom Wright and Jon Bode performing in Natural Life
Natural Life, Playbox Theatre Company / State Theatre Company of South Australia / Adelaide Festival. Photo: David Wilson.
Jon leading primary students through a physical theatre workshop

The flagship incursion · Years 5–6

They don’t watch a show. They make one.

In 90 minutes, the class moves through ensemble work, character and scene rehearsal, performance notes, then a filmed showcase.

  • Ensemble physical theatre
  • Status and subtext in scripted scenes
  • A final performance the class can watch back
Ask Jon about your school

Christ Our Holy Redeemer · Year 5/6

“Jon’s expertise, passion and ability to connect with students created a memorable 90 minutes of fun, productivity and learning.”

“It was wonderful to see students challenged, supported and celebrated as young performers.”

Ilona Cetrola · Deputy Principal and Year 5/6 teacher

Start with the school you have

Tell Jon who is in the room.

Send the year levels, rough numbers and the outcome you want. Jon will recommend a format that fits.

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