Drama and Theatre
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Drama and Theatre Program this year. It has been full of beautiful events and achievements from Shrek, Gala Arts and the Extra-subject Soiree performances. The Drama Department will be on break from Friday 9th December to Monday 23rd January.
Once again, thank you for allowing your child to be part of the program. Have a fantastic Christmas break and we wish everyone a healthy and joyous summer holiday.
Student Achievement
Year 12 2022 HSC student Kyle Banfield has been offered a spot at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). One of the most prestigious Performing Arts schools in Australia, WAAPA has trained the links of Tim Minchin, Eddie Perfect and Lucy Durack, to name a few. Kyle joins a line of Redlands Alumni to be accepted as a student straight after High School. We wish him all the best in his future studies.
Image: Kyle Banfield starring as Donkey in the 2022 Musical, Shrek
Staff Leavers
Andy Kent – 13 years
A former Heads of Friends of Drama, Andy has been an invaluable Redlands staff member for over 13 years. She is much loved by all, particularly our younger students on the Preparatory and Junior campus. A constant Creative Kids and Musical Theatre tutor, Andy has been integral in establishing key skills and relationships with students. She brings joy and love to the classroom and we are all sad to see her go. Although we know this isnt goodbye, we wish her all the best with her future endeavours.
Jessica Tripp – 12 months
Jessica has been a bright light across all campuses this year. A senior curriculum drama teacher, Jess has supported the start of the drama journey for Year 8 elective students. She has also been integral in our extra-curricular program, working with a variety of students in our musical theatre and acting program. An expert in all areas we wish her all the best as she welcomes a beautiful baby into the world. We wish you and your new family all the best.
Extra-Subject Drama and Theatre
2023 Enrolments
Enrolments for the 2023 Drama and Theatre program have transitioned to Clipboard. This is now open and enrolling fast. Limited spots are available. We are no longer accepting enrolments via email and no automatic rollovers will occur. Some classes have reached capacity and are now waitlisting. Add your name to the waitlist and we will be in contact if other free spots become available.
Instructions about how to use Clipboard and how to enrol your child for all drama and theatre activities can be found HERE.
The class schedule which includes days, times and fee structure are listed on the front of the Drama and Theatre Pulse page. You can only enrol in one class per day. Confirmation for classes will be sent out with the fee schedule in early December.
Soiree Highlights
We have seen some outstanding performances this past few weeks as part of the extra-subject soiree presentations. Below are some highlights from the various evenings
Thursday 23 November
Monday 28 November
Curriculum Drama Celebration Evening
Tomorrow night we are excited to hold the Inaugural Secondary School Curriculum Drama Celebration Evening at The Rebel Theatre on Friday 2 December. This night will commemorate the achievements of our Curriculum students in Years 8 to 12 in 2022. Letters and information for the event have been sent out to the families and students nominated for an award and performing as the selected representative of their year group. Winners of each category will be announced on the night. There is very limited capacity so unfortunately only those invited may attend, once you have received your invite please RSVP to drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Ms Alyssha Clarke
Head of Drama and Theatre (Acting)
aclarke@redlands.nsw.edu.au
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
02 9968 9857