DRAMA NEWS – A Dynamic Term in Drama
Term 2 has been an incredibly rich and rewarding period in the Drama Department, with students from across year levels engaging in diverse, creative and challenging projects that highlight the collaborative spirit and depth of our programme.
Senior Focus – Year 12 HSC & IB Preparations
Our Year 12 Drama students have been working with determination and focus as they prepare for their HSC Individual Projects and IB Internal Assessments. Students are refining monologues, developing original scripts, finalising portfolios, and rehearsing group devised work in preparation for performance and submission. The standard of work continues to reflect a high level of commitment, self-direction, and artistic integrity as students push themselves both creatively and intellectually.
Short Play Festival – Spotlight on Shakespeare
A highlight of the term was the Short Play Festival curated by Ms Redwin and assisted by Year 10 Drama students. This year with a thematic focus on Shakespeare reimagined with a Dr Seus flair. Year 7 and 8 students presenting work that was fresh, engaging, and theatrically bold and comedic flair with “Green Eggs and Hamlet” and “The Seussefication of Romeo and Juliet”. The festival was a celebration of student leadership and collaborative creativity.
Click here to view the photo gallery of the Short Play Festival.
Student-Directed Production – In Rehearsals
Rehearsals are now well underway for our Student-Directed Production, with students taking the lead both on and off stage. Year 11 Directors are guiding the rehearsal process with increasing confidence, supported by their peers in acting, design, and stage management roles. The production in Term 3, Week 2 is shaping up to be a powerful example of student agency and artistic expression—we look forward to sharing more in Term 3 when the show premieres.
Year 9/Year 1 Collaboration – Children’s Theatre Magic
Another joyful moment this term was the Year 9 collaborative project with Year 1, where students devised and performed staged adaptations of picture books in the Packer Theatre. With playful characters, vibrant staging, and audience interaction, our Year 9 performers brought storybooks to life for an excited audience of young learners. The project was a heart-warming demonstration of how theatre can connect generations, build empathy, and spark imagination.
Click here to view the photo gallery of the Year 9 & Year 1 Children’s Theatre.
Middle Year’s Production – Treasure Island
Over 90 students auditioned last week for the final production of the year “Treasure Island”. Directed by Mr Riorden this will be a large, comedic swashbuckling comedy/drama to finish the year. Drama has always been a collaborative coeducational space for our productions, and we aim to finish the year with a production that celebrates our past and looks forward to our future. “Treasure Island” will be staged in Term 4, Week 4.
As we move into the final weeks of term, we reflect proudly on the diversity, energy, and depth of work across the Drama Faculty. From professional-standard senior projects to the joyful play of Year 1 story theatre, Term 2 has shown the power of performance to connect, inspire, and challenge. We thank all students and staff involved for their passion, commitment, and creativity.
Andrew Benson
Head of Drama