Drama News
In the spotlight this week:
Theatresports
Last Wednesday afternoon SCEGGS had two teams participate in a ‘Theatresports Friendly’ hosted by Sydney Grammar. Ascham and Scots also competed in the event.
It was a terrific afternoon in which the students participated together in an hour long workshop, supper, then competition, finishing around 7:30pm.
Several SCEGGS parents were in attendance, and we thank them for their support.
The SCEGGS teams consisted of:
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Team 1 Nancy Newton (Year 12) Frances O’Donnell (Year 12) Charlotte Self (Year 11) Nina Fitzgerald (Year 8) Mackenzie Hansen (Year 8) |
Team 2 Juliette Clark (Year 12) Lucy Balderstone (Year 10) Sophie Downes (Year 10) Maya Mitchell-Zancanaro (Year 9) Calla Ciszewski (Year 8) |
There were seven teams that competed. Our Team 1 was placed third behind Grammar (1st) and Ascham (2nd). This was great considering our girls only commenced Theatresports this semester.
Nancy Newton was named Player of the Competition.
Big thanks to Mr Stephen Colyer who has overseen the project on a Friday afternoon with our Theatresports coach, Ms Emilia Higgs.
Girl Asleep
SCEGGS’ first Drama production for the year, Girl Asleep, will play The Black Box Theatre (under the Playhouse) in week 9.
- Wednesday 17 June @ 7pm
- Thursday 18 June @ 7pm
- Friday 19 June @ 7pm
- Saturday 20 June @ 1pm
Bookings are now open via the link.
The production has been directed by Old Girl Ms Poppy Lynch. She has been enthusiastically supported by the talents of Ms Eddi Goodfellow as Technical Designer and Ms Anna Gardner as Set/Costume Designer.
The cast consists of students from Years 7 to 11:
- Sarah Jenkins (Year 9)
- Asha Meagher (Year 9)
- Zara Anderson (Year 9)
- Charlotte Self (Year 11)
- Grace Katekar (Year 8)
- Alexandra Millin (Year 8)
- Josephine Grayden (Year 11)
- Perri Lawrence (Year 10)
- Nina Fitzgerald (Year 8)
- Amelie Officer (Year 7)
- Tia Mavritsakis (Year 9)
- Eloise Switajewski (Year 7)
- Helena Squires (Year 9)
- Josephine Wheater (Year 10)
- Alannah Morris (Year 8)
The show crew consists of students from Years 7 to 10:
- Annie Buchanan (Year 10)
- Bronte Treffiletti (Year 10)
- Esther Stalbow (Year 8)
- Josephine Hatherall (Year 10)
- Mackenzie Hansen (Year 8)
- Natalie Perkins (Year 10)
- Olivia Bolot (Year 7)
- Scarlett Omana (Year 7)
- Victoria Bradman (Year 10)
- Saskia Pym (Year 9)
- Sarah McIntyre (Year 9)
The production has no interval and runs approx. 1hr 15mins.
We’ll hopefully see you there!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Congratulations to the following SCEGGS girls who have been cast as various parents, children and oompa-loompahs, in the Scots production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The production plays the Parade Theatre at NIDA from June 24 to 27.
- Harriet Chandler (Year 8)
- Matilda Naik (Year 9)
- Sage Collette-Galafassi (Year 12)
- Juliette Clark (Year 12)
- Amelia Pellegrino (Year 10)
- Mimi Hildage (Year 10)
- Camille Coonan (Year 12)
- Reina Steiner Carrion (Year 9)
Bookings are now open via the link.
Prima Facie
Drama students from Years 10 to 12 have an opportunity to see the award-winning play, Prima Facie by Suzie Miller on Wednesday 10 June.
The production plays the Roslyn Packer Theatre with original actor Sheridan Harbridge.
This is a powerful piece of theatre and girls are encouraged to return their permission slips to secure a seat.
Peter Eyers
Head of Drama
