Drama and Theatre
Legally Blonde Auditions
Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the Redlands stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Auditions for Redlands 2024 Senior Musical: Legally Blonde are in Week 8! It would be criminal to miss the opportunity to go to Harvard Law as Elle Woods, or teach a class as the villainous Professor Callahan, or just have the time of your life in the Greek Chorus of the Delta Nu Sorority!
Auditions for Orchestra will be held in Week 9 for our superstar musicians.
There’s still time to sign up! Complete the google form found in the audition pack to secure your slot.
All Audition Information can be Found Here
We can’t wait to see all the talent Redlands has to share. What? Like it’s hard?
Yr 12 IB Theatre Solo Performance Evenings
Our Yr 12 IB Performance, Theatre Solo Performances is taking place on Thursday 31 of August and 1 September at 6:30pm in the Drama Studio. This term, students have researched theatre theorist, Anne Bogart, and identified an aspect of her theatre practice to use in their Solo Performances. Students were required to reflect on their learning and how it had been impacted, by performing theatre which was based on the exploration of a theorist’s concepts, all audience are most welcome.
Yr 11 HSC Drama Performance Evening
Our Year 11 HSC Drama Showcase Performance evening is taking place on Friday the 8 of September at 6:30pm in the Drama Studio. The students will be performing a range of performances from units they have studied this year, dramatic forms and styles, we warmly invite you to attend.
Yr 10 Drama Excursion – Constellations
Last week we took Year 10 Drama students to see Sydney Theatre Company’s production of ‘Constellations’ – Nick Payne’s gloriously romantic West End hit and winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Play Revival. As heartrending as it is splendid, Constellations told the story of beekeeper Roland, and quantum physicist Marianne: two (literally) star-crossed lovers whose relationship we saw in a series of different ‘what if?’ variations – their joy and heartbreak, their laughter and quarrels, their break-ups and make-ups. The result for our Year 10 Drama students who were studying realism acting techniques this term was a rich, compelling, and sensitive love story that reflected on the power of human connection in a seemingly random universe. Students were able to recognise the ability that Stanislavski’s ‘given circumstances’ can bring to an actor’s performance on stage, allowing them to present a character with authentic emotion.
“The actors’ choices were represented through lighting and stage positioning. The constant resetting of scenes was astonishing to watch – just seeing how the smallest detail can lead to a completely different outcome in a scene. Furthermore, this technique allowed me to understand the characters and see how their love story unfolded multiple times, eventually seeing the climax of their relationship at the end of the performance. This excursion allowed me to see professional actors at a high level and exhibit many techniques that I can incorporate into my acting to develop it further”. (Jaiden Murphy – Year 10 Drama Student)
Drama and Theatre: Student of the Week – Bodhi Sepulohniam
Bodhi is an outstanding member of Kindergarten Preparatory Acting. He has been nominated for Redlands Drama and Theatre student of the week because of his commitment and attitude. He demonstrates fantastic teamwork and always tries his best. He already knows his lines for our end of year showcase and brings wonderful energy to each rehearsal. He is very excited to perform to an audience next term. Well done, Bodhi! (Amber Virtue – Drama Tutor)
Parent Open Sessions for Extra Subject Drama Classes
We are thrilled to be offering parents the chance to sit in on our Extra Subject Drama classes in the coming weeks to get a glimpse of what the students have been working on. The Open Sessions will take place in the last 30 minutes of regular class times. Please see the timetable for Open Sessions HERE
Important Dates
Term 3 –
Legally Blonde Auditions – 4th 5th 6th 8th of September
Time: 3:30pm – 6pm
Legally Blonde Audition Callbacks – 11th and 12th September.
Time 3:30pm – 6pm
Legally Blonde Orchestra Auditions – 15th of September
Time 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Year 11 HSC Curriculum showcase – 8th of September
Parents are welcome.
Monday 4th September – Thursday 21st of September
Parent visits to extra subject classes.
Redlands App
The Redlands App allows you to see all activities, including all Drama classes, that your child is enrolled in. If you are not familiar with the Redlands App, please CLICK HERE for details on how to download and use.
Click on Pulse for an outline of all Drama classes and any questions please contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Ms Tamara Sweetman
Head of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au