Rockhampton’s Con Carnavale program started this week with sell-out school and public performances (pictured) of the challenging youth drama production called ‘Juice’.

‘Juice’ director Howard Cassidy said the innovative production about friendship, freedom, binge drinking and peer pressure was acted and produced by third-year drama majors from the Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) program.

“This highly-regarded play has been successful with youth audiences around Australia. It challenges their opinions and explores issues relevant to them.”.

Con Carnavale will continue at CQU Rockhampton on the evening of Wednesday, June 2, with a free twilight screening by the Acting For Film class and free drama performances from the first and second-year BPA students.

On Friday, June 4, members of the public are invited to a fusion of dance and music event called ‘Collisions’. This event includes items choreographed by the students. It starts at 7.30pm.

The live performances will feature up to 65 performers from the BPA program. Entry is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the door at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre on the night.

BPA coordinator Dr Emma Killion said the exciting production was based on the theme of passion.

ENDS Details about BPA events are available from Naomi Johns on 4922 0852.

Photos: Members of the Juice cast, including Emma Kilpatrick (pink shirt) helped to kick of Con Carnavale at CQU Rockhampton.