Drama and Theatre
As Term 3 draws to a close I would like to thank all those who have supported our Drama and Theatre students while in Remote Learning. The resilience of our young people, the creative positivity of our teachers and tutors and the support of our parent community is something for which we can be very thankful in these challenging times. We wish all our families the very best for a refreshing holiday break.
Musical 2022
Please note, the Company size (Cast, Crew and Orchestra) will be strictly limited to a maximum of 60 due to COVID restrictions.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek
Audition Information
Who can audition?
Auditions for the cast and orchestra are open to students from Yr 6-11 (Class of 2021). ALL students wishing to be part of the musical MUST audition. Students must complete a singing and acting audition. This year there will be a Dance Ensemble. Any student who would like to be a part of this ensemble must learn the choreography material for the audition. In preparation for auditions students will need to include information on audition forms which identifies their outstanding commitment, attitude, punctuality and behaviour. This can be in any area of the Arts.
When are the auditions?
Auditions will be held online from 17 September to 4 October through iLearn. Email drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added to the course page.
Callbacks for cast and band (if required) will be announced 3pm Friday 15 October
Callbacks will be held online Sunday 31 October and the Cast and Band announced on Friday 12 November.
How do you audition?
All auditions will be held online with submission via iLearn. Download the Audition pack here. Complete audition information form and submit your audition on ILearn (Year 7 to 11) and share via Google folder (Year 6) by 4 October.
When are the rehearsals?
There will be an online holiday workshop for lead roles in the last week of the January school holidays. During Term 1 2022 rehearsals will be held on:
Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime for principals for Vocals
Wednesday from 5.00-7.00pm for Principals for Acting
Friday from 3.30-5.30pm for Choreography and Orchestra
Sunday 10am-5pm for Full Company including Production Crew and Make up team.
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be available from the Drama and Theatre Office fortnightly throughout the rehearsal period. All students must attend scheduled rehearsals.
Mrs Joy Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860