HYPER REALISM Showcase – Year 10 Drama

The ambitious Year 10 Drama Showcase, Hyper Realism was an outstanding success! The young actors adapting and performing a collection of Australian scripts that explored the funny, turbulent lives of young adolescents full of anxieties, fears, aspirations, dreams and love.

Nicole Ellis-Windsor
Head of Drama & Visual Arts

Student Reflections:

I think it was a very different experience for me, and it made me overcome my fears and stress of performing in front of a crowd of people. I really enjoyed the connections we all made during the performance, and I will never forget this experience.
Mila Ettore

I enjoyed the experience, as it gave me new opportunities to become more confident and try something new. I also enjoyed being able to have fun with friends.
Holly Laing

A highlight for me was acting and getting involved with my fellow peers and being able to learn and expand on my drama performances and skills.
Kate Cooper

I enjoyed being in the showcase because it was enjoyable to work together with the whole class and collaborating and giving each other feedback to improve.
Abigail Boschiero

The showcase was an amazing learning experience, allowing me to express and show my full capabilities.
Claudia Ferla

I enjoyed being part of the showcase because it gave me the opportunity to share what I love doing which is performing.
Olivia Doueihi

My highlight was gaining an understanding of a different character and learning how to embody my character. I also enjoyed overcoming my nerves and performing in front of people allowing myself to fully commit.
Sophie Trinder

I enjoyed the showcase because I enjoyed the challenge of playing a character of a different personality compared to myself.
Analee Arranz

I really enjoyed doing the performance, it gave me a chance to connect with my classmates and showcase key aspects of my learning.
Amelia Abi Abdallah

During my performances I felt a strong connection with my fellow actors as we practised our lines and supported each other. The experience made me feel confident, included, and proud of what we achieved as a team.
Sophia Karakatsanis

I enjoyed performing the monologue… it was my favourite because it shows my character’s rapid emotional change as she realises, she is growing.
Wenxuan Wang