Here ye, here ye, calling all who dare to listen! If you’ve been spending hours on end in a dreary daze, awaiting bright, bold colours to paint over your monotonous and boring days, then fear not, for I am here to provide a solution that’ll rid you of unexciting ways; the Year 10 excursion to the HSC drama performance exhibition, held by OnSTAGE!

I hope my excessive attempts at trying to sound moderately Shakespearean will compensate for my inability to bring you all with me to this wonderful excursion, but I’ll bring the excitement to you just for good measure.

After weeks of anticipation, the day arrived at last and was welcomed with eagerness and enthusiasm by the Drama students of Year 10. The students carried elevated spirits with them on the bus ride, all the way to the Seymour Centre at Chippendale as their studies of the fascinating art of drama would be exemplified before them by high achievers in the HSC; true inspirations for the girls’ senior drama studies.

The performances were held in two different parts, each just as thrilling as the other. Students were found laughing hysterically during some acts, while during others, silence consumed the room as the heart-rending performances had everyone on the verge of tears. My personal favourite was the very first performance, titled ‘The Accidental Artist’, in which four talented students portrayed three melodramatic art fanatics who introduce a bypassing stranger to a world of wild interpretations of renowned artworks in a museum; all while trying to convince him of the artistic depth of a cricket ball. The witty script, exaggerated execution and comedic plot of the performance had me howling with laughter the entire time (my sincerest apologies to those sitting near me).

Another act captured the hearts of the audience, as three extraordinary actresses told the sorrowful story of three wives who were, as they described it, “forever waiting” for their husbands to return from war. The lyrical and elegant movements of the performers enchanted the students, as their talent was hard to ignore. I must say, these performances have me hoping that I won’t be forever waiting to witness more of the performing arts! Props to all the seriously skilled performers and those who contributed to the exceptional show.

On behalf of the Year 10 Drama students, I’d also like to offer thanks to the awesome teachers of MMCC who made this excursion possible. All in all, if you’re a junior student pondering upon subject selections, or a senior student in search of a valuable use of your spare time, don’t spend hours contemplating whether it is to be or not to be; go ahead and dive headfirst into the captivating world of Drama! P.S: You can thank me later for curing your bleak and boring days forevermore.

Amily Aishia Year 10