monkeys in schools

Who we are

The primary goal of MASC is to promote positive conservation as we feel many conservation messages fail to motivate people to take action. Our positive approach aims to counteract how overwhelming the enormity of deforestation can be. Thus, empowering people to take positive steps and allowing them to contribute to conservation efforts.

We feel that children are key to conservation. Without encouraging an environment of conservation in everyday life the future of the planet is an uncertain one. Children are the agents of change and their potential impact the environment is one that can be beneficial if they are taught the consequences of their consumer actions in the West.

We like to practice what we preach so our activities are as environmentally sound as possible. We use recycled materials to make our set, props and costumes wherever possible. Our plays are compact and can be transported as much as possible without using a huge amount of energy. We use e-materials, ecologically-friendly transport, focus locally and, most importantly, illustrate the importance of this to our audiences.

Who’s who in MASC

MASC is the brain-child of Joy Iliff but is made up of a mixture of conservationists and theatre folk who are all trying to teach about conservation in schools using theatre and hands-on activities. Primates are our focus as they reflect our areas of expertise and are wonderfully charismatic and popular animals. We are all very different and we use our specialist skills to ensure our message is clear and effective.

The trustees - a collaboration of theatre and conservation experts

Trustee	Role
Joy Iliff	Founder
Aoife Healy	Graphic Designer and admin support
Kingsley Glover	Creative Director and admin support
Marie Hamard	Fundraiser
Susan Cheyne	Treasurer
Jenny Lange	Events co-ordinator
Ben Lawson	Theatre secretary
Charlotte Lambourne	Secretary

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• Schools
• Zoos