Drama and Theatre

Welcome to our new families joining Redlands and welcome back to our students, parents and friends who are involved in the many activities offered in Drama and Theatre at Redlands. Term 4 is always an exciting term with many soirées, auditions and performances. We also wish our Yr 12 students the best of luck as they prepare for their final examinations/assessment.

This week we welcome Ms Alyssha Clarke to the Drama Department. Ms Clarke will be working as part of our team whilst Ms Daley is on Long Service Leave. Ms Clarke has a wealth of experience as a Performing Arts educator and has settled in quickly.

As Acting Subject Coordinator of Drama for Term 4, I look forward to working with all Drama and Theatre students and families for the remainder of 2018. A quick note, all curriculum enquiries are to be directed to Ms Marita Jansons. Other matters should be sent to the Drama Office where they will be directed accordingly.

Musical 2019

Musical auditions for Strictly Ballroom 2019 will be held this coming Sunday. Time slots have been made available to students in the 2019 Musical Google Drive folder and posted outside of the Drama Office. A brief overview of important upcoming dates:

  • Auditions Sunday 21 October
  • Callbacks Sunday 28 October
  • Orchestra Auditions Sunday 28 October
Yr 8 Drama Excursion

As part of our curriculum program, our Yr 8 Drama students are super excited to be embarking on their first Drama excursion. Students will be attending Sydney Theatre Company to see their highly reviewed production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. The production ties in nicely with the Yr 8 curriculum content of clowning and comedy. Please ensure that permission has been granted for this event via Redlands Pulse. Students are required to wear full school summer uniform and blazer to this event.

Theatresports House Competition

The Theatresports House Competition will be held on Thursday 25 October at 12.20pm in the Drama Studio. Which House will win? Students are invited to attend and be part of the excitement as our teams battle for the 2018 House Cup. 

Extra Subject Classes in Performing Arts

After school classes in Film, Acting and Music Theatre resume this week. Students will all be involved in soirée performances which parents and friends are welcome to attend. These will be held from 15 November with further details following in classes.

Yr 9 Performance Headlines 

In Week 3 Yr 9 Drama students will perform scenes which explore current and historic issues and events, devised using the style of Documentary Drama. What is Documentary Drama you ask? Pop along to one (or both) of our performance evenings and find out. A letter with logistical information was emailed to parents in late Term 3.

  • Technical Examination Friday 26 October
  • Performance Examination (Classes 9.1 and 9.2) Monday 29 October, 6.30pm, Drama Studio 
  • Performance Examination (Classes 9.3 and 9.4) Tuesday 30 October, 6.30pm, Drama Studio
Yr 8 Performance Australian Landscapes

In Week 4 Yr 8 Drama students will perform scenes from iconic Australian plays. Scenes explore key Australian cultural and social contexts. Students are looking forward to sharing their work with the Redlands community. A letter with logistical information was emailed to parents in late Term 3.

  • Technical Examination Friday 2 November
  • Performance Examination (Classes 8.1 and 8.4) Monday 5 November, 6.30pm, Drama Studio
  • Performance Examination (Classes 8.2 and 8.3) Tuesday 6 November, 6.30pm, Drama Studio
Important Dates

Sunday 21 October – 2019 Musical Auditions 
Wednesday 24 October – Yr 8 Drama Excursion                                                    
Thursday 25 October – House Theatresports Competition, 12.20pm, Drama Studio         
Sunday 28 October – 2019 Musical Callbacks                                                     
Sunday 28 October – 2019 Musical Orchestra Auditions                                    
Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 October – Headlines (Yr 9 Performance), 6.30pm, Drama Studio      
Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 November – Australian Landscapes (Yr 8 Performance), 6.30pm, Drama Studio
Monday 12 November – Friends of Drama AGM, 5.00pm, Drama Studio      
Commencing Monday 15 November – Extra Subject Soirees                                                         
Monday 19 November – Drama Celebration Night, 6.30pm, Redlands Hall

Ms Marita Jansons
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama (Acting)
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860