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Entries close on Friday 20 August for the Drama Competition for 2021 which will be held 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

Musical 2022

The Musical for 2022 will be announced this term with auditions taking place online next term. What exciting new adventure will it be? Watch this space with something great to look forward to!

Year 12 

We wish all our Year 12 students all the very best as they head into their Trials next week. The students have shown such resilience, flexibility and determination as they have adapted to all the changes they have faced as we are incredibly proud of them all. 

Mrs Joy Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860