Drama and Theatre
Redlanders – Drama Achievements
Louise Colin has been admitted into NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Louise Colin has been accepted into the NYU Tisch School of the Arts starts in August and will begin her Degree in Drama Performance. Louise was an International Baucarate student in 2022 and she was also Theatre Captain. Louise was heavily involved in the Arts at Redlands including the Shakespeare Festival, Gala Arts, and Redlands Musicals.
Romeo and Juliet
Tiffany Wong is performing in Romeo and Juliet under the stars in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. Tiffany is performing with the Australian Shakespeare Company, with a contemporary take on this iconic play, with Bollywood inspiration. 2014 Alumni and former Drama and Music Tutor, Tiffany has been extremely successful with her theatre company Slanted Theatre as their Artistic Director and will be directing two shows later this year Short Blanket & Boom. She recently completed a stint with Sydney Theatre Company assistant directing the successful Top Coat.
Congratulations to Louise and Tiffany – we are so proud!
The Addams Family
We had our first Sunday rehearsal for The Addam’s Family and it has kicked off with a great start! A big thank you to our Friends of Drama Support Group who are assisting with costumes, it was a really productive rehearsal and we’re really looking forward to performing for our audience very soon later this term. Stay tuned for ticket sales for this fun, quirky and spooky Musical.
Friends of Drama
We value our Friends of Drama team and they are a great support to our various Drama programs throughout the year. Without our Friends of Drama, many of our programs would not be possible, if you are interested in being a part of this group and supporting Drama throughout the year, collaborating with us, please contact our Friends of Drama President: Mrs Tracy Everingham: tracyeveringham@gmail.com
Extra Subject and Co-Curricular Drama 2023
We would love to have you join Drama in 2023! There are multiple opportunities available, including our Drama and Theatre Clubs. Below is an overview of our Extra Subject Drama program, as well as our Drama and Theatre Club. For more information, please contact: Drama drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Drama and Theatre Clubs (Nil Cost)
Senior Acting – Monday Lunch Club – Drama Studio and Adams Centre. Students in Year 7 – 9 meet in Drama Studio and Year 10- 12 meet in Adams Centre at the start of lunch.
These clubs are popular lunch options for students looking to develop their skills in Drama. In Senior Acting students develop skills in the forms self-devised performance and script work.
Junior Theatresports – Tuesday Lunch Club – Meet at Junior School Flagpole at 1:00pm
Junior Theatresports is a club where students learn improvisational skills, the foundation of drama and playmaking. Through a variety of pre-determined games, students learn to think on their feet and collaborate in a team.
Co-Curricular Offerings (Nil Cost)
Senior Production – Friday 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Drama Studio
Senior production pulls back the curtain on the theatre world as students learn the art of lighting, sound and stage management.
Senior Theatresports – Tuesday Lunch – Drama Studio and Adams Centre
Theatresports is an activity where students learn improvisational skills. Through a variety of pre-determined games, students learn to think on their feet and collaborate in a team. There is the opportunity to compete in an inter-school competition.
Drama & Theatre Extra Subject 2023
Redlands House, Preparatory, Junior & Secondary School Classes
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Course Timetable |
Class |
Cost per Semester (2 terms) |
Days Offered |
Class Time |
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Acting |
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Redlands House Creative Kids
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$476 |
Tuesday or Wednesday |
2:45pm – 3:45pm |
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Prep Acting (Classes in Kindy – Year 1) |
$476 |
Thursday |
2:45pm – 4pm |
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Prep Acting (Classes in Year 2) |
$630 |
Thursday |
2:45pm – 4:30pm |
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Junior Acting (Classes in Year 3 –Year 6) |
$630 |
Monday or Tuesday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Secondary School Acting (Classes in Year 7 – Year 12) |
$630 |
Monday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Senior Acting Club (Classes in Year 7 – Year 12) |
Club (No Fee) |
Monday |
1:00pm– 1:30pm |
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Year 7- 12 Senior Acting (Theatre Sports) |
Co Curricular (No Fee) |
Tuesday |
1:00pm –1:30pm |
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Year 3 – 6 Junior Acting Club (Theatre Sports) |
Club (No Fee) |
Tuesday |
1:15pm – 1:50pm |
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Private Tuition |
$1024 |
Various |
As allocated |
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Music Theatre |
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Prep Music Theatre (Classes in Kindy – Year 1) |
$476 |
Monday |
2:45pm – 4pm |
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Prep Music Theatre (Classes in Year 2) |
$476 |
Monday |
2:45pm – 4:30pm |
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Junior Music Theatre (Classes in Year 3 – Year 6) |
$630 |
Thursday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Secondary School Music Theatre (Classes in Year 7 – Year 12) |
$630 |
Monday or Wednesday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Private Tuition |
$1024 |
Various |
As allocated |
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Film Making |
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Junior Film Making (Classes in Year 3 – Year 6) |
$630 |
Monday or Tuesday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Senior Film Making (Classes in Year 7 – Year 12) |
$630 |
Wednesday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Production |
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Senior Production (Year 7 – Year 12) |
Co- Curricular (No Fee) |
Friday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
Ms Tamara Sweetman
Head of Drama and Theatre
tsweetman@redlands.nsw.edu.au