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Nikki Shiels and Anne-Louise Sarks. Photo: Sirap

Script notes

A Streetcar Named Desire

Script Notes with Nikki Shiels and Anne-Louise Sarks

Actor Nikki Shiels and Director Anne-Louise Sarks discuss their script notes for Tennessee Williams's classic play.

By Emily Doyle

Learn from Actor Nikki Shiels and Director Anne-Louise Sarks about using A Streetcar Named Desire's script to bring the play to the stage.

Breakdown a scene activity – Lesson plan

Melbourne Theatre Company acknowledges the support of The Ian Potter Foundation and the Department of Education, Victoria, through the Strategic Partnerships Program.