Drama and Theatre
Onstage Selection
Congratulations to Yr 12 Drama student Tom Wightwick who has been selected for Onstage 2020 for his lighting design for the play Black Diggers (2014) by Tom Wright. Black Diggers by Tom Wright addresses the perception and reality of racism in Australia through the untold story of Indigenous soldiers, throughout World War 1. The play’s constant shifts in time and place over a 69 year period, from 1887 to 1965 highlights the two-faced nature of Australia’s racist culture, which is still faced by Indigenous Australians today. This unrealistic façade is realised in his design through contrasting colours.
He addressed the episodic and Brechtian nature of the play through the transformative set, lighting colour and projection, communicating both location and time. He chose not to reflect the changing dates and time through the lighting as a metaphor for the presence of systemic racism throughout Australia’s history.
Onstage 2020 will be released virtually in February 2021.
Gala Arts 2020
This week our judges met via Zoom from Denmark, London, Melbourne and Sydney to decide on the winners of Gala Arts 2020. Winners in each category and the overall winners will be announced shortly. The video will be available for viewing shortly.
Musical 2021
Callbacks for the Musical were held last Sunday. The full cast will be announced here on Friday 27 November.
2021 Enrolments
Enrolments for 2021 are now open. Students currently enrolled for 2020 will automatically roll over to 2021. For variations or new enrolments, please contact the Drama and Theatre Office on 99688960 or drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
End of Year Soirees
Our End of Year Soirees continue to be filmed and will be made available to our families via our online learning platforms in the Secondary, Junior and Preparatory programs shortly.
Young Wharfies
A free intensive program for Yr 11 Drama students at Sydney Theatre Company
Young Wharfies is an engaging and free learning program for Yr 11 Drama students (in 2021) who are inspired by the power and creativity of theatre.
The group of students selected to be 2021 Young Wharfies will spend a year attending productions, participating in workshops and meeting artists and creatives at STC.
In 2021, the Young Wharfies will:
- Attend 7 productions throughout the year
- Explore aspects of each play in pre-show workshops
- Deconstruct each show in discussion groups with other Young Wharfie participants
- Participate in five masterclasses led by artists/creatives about theatrical styles, playwriting, directing, programming and writing for theatre
How to apply
To apply, complete the online application form below and create a short video. Your video should be short, simple and straight-to-the-point: tell us who you are and why you would like to be a Young Wharfie!
Applications close at 5.00pm on Mon 30 November.
For any questions, please contact studentlearning@sydneytheatre.com.au or 9250 1778.
Mrs Joy Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860