Drama and Theatre
Grease the Musical the Movie
“Simply brilliant!! A big spark of joy in an otherwise ‘grey’ mundane day… thoroughly enjoyed the production!! So professional and such fun and joy to watch.”
“Through the most challenging of circumstances, cancellations, lockdowns and singing restrictions, who could have foreseen the joy your perseverance would yield for your school community in Lockdown 2021. Such a gift to my weekend, I enjoyed it twice!”
“Well done producing and directing such a wonderful musical, and well done to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen so professionally. It was heart-warming to hear the students interviewed at the end and feel their camaraderie and joy.”
“Thank you so much for the wonderful recording of Grease! So pleased that the amazing student cast and all the team who have worked on the production over two years were able to see the musical come together in this way. Thank you for your dedication and for providing a beautiful way for the Redlands community to come together around something positive this lockdown.”
“In a time where so many obstacles threatened to curtail the annual school musical, you made it happen. To pivot from a live stage to a film production was a brave, decisive and massive task which showed incredible leadership, and the determination, effort, energy and expertise of your whole team resulted in a highly considered and professional production in our humble opinion.”
“All the interviews at the end reminded us that these are school kids! We really enjoyed being able to see the faces of the band, make up and production teams too.”
“What memories have been created for these kids. They will last a lifetime. Just so much work goes into this, and in the toughest of times. Thank you for the pure joy.”
Congratulations to all students, staff and parents who have been involved in this amazing experience.
2021 Drama Competition
Due to COVID-19, The 2021 Drama Competition will be conducted entirely online.
The Details
- You must email drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au or ssparke@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added to the Drama Competition iLearn page. This is where you will find all relevant information, and submit your performance/s and application form.
- Performances can be either a solo, duologue or ensemble piece.
- If you choose to submit a duologue or ensemble piece you must film online using zoom gallery or another appropriate platform.
- Performances must be no more than 4 minutes in length.
- There will be no auditions. Instead, a selection of ‘finalist performances’ will be chosen.
- Each submission must comprise of a video performance (mp4 format) and an Application Form. Both must be submitted via ‘Assignments’ on iLearn.
- All content/and or material must be appropriate and suited to the age of performers. If unsure, speak to a Drama teacher.
- House points will be awarded for each submission.
- Prior to filming your piece, please watch the Filming your entry video located on iLearn under Modules as it provides tips for filming your performance.
- The winners from each category will be awarded a medal and $50 theatre voucher
- When filming your performance, you must film in landscape, not portrait.
Important Dates
- Submissions are open from Monday 26 July.
- Submissions close on Friday 20 August, Week 6.
- Judging will take place during Weeks 7 and 8 and the winners will be announced in Week 9.
Judging
- A winner will be announced for the solo category and the group category (two or more performers).
- Each performance will be judged on the following criteria:
Criteria 1 – Skills: Performance skills appropriate to the style or form
Criteria 2 – Interpretation: Stylistic interpretation of the chosen repertoire
Criteria 3 – Techniques: Demonstration of a solo and/or ensemble techniques
Criteria 4 – Presentation: The care taken with suitable dress/costume and appearance appropriate to the performance style
Mrs Joy Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860