Drama and Theatre

News

Yr 8 had a fantastic evening of fun and laughter seeing Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Sydney Theatre Company) at the Opera House last night. The show connected with curriculum content of clowning and comedy.

Musical 2019

Congratulations to all who auditioned for the 2019 musical Strictly Ballroom last Sunday. Best of luck to those completing callbacks or auditioning for the Orchestra this Sunday. A brief overview of important upcoming dates:

• Callbacks – Sunday 28 October
• Orchestra Auditions – Sunday 28 October
• Cast and Orchestra Announcement – Friday 2 November, 3.30pm            
• Compulsory Principal Rehearsal – Wednesday 21 November, 3.30-5.30pm, Drama Studio            

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

Extra Subject Classes in Performing Arts

Students will all be involved in soiree performances which parents and friends are welcome to attend. These will be held from Thursday 15 November with further details following in classes. The 2018 Soiree Event list was emailed to parents in Term 3.

Drama Celebration Night

Monday 19 November, 6.00pm, Redlands Hall

Yr 3 to 11 (Extra Subject and Drama and Theatre Curriculum Classes)

Come and enjoy a celebration of the outstanding achievements of our students in 2018 in the Redlands Drama and Theatre program. The evening will feature the highlights from our Acting, Music Theatre and Film students. Special awards will be presented and supper will be served.

Important Dates

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, L15      
Commencing Thursday 15 November – Extra Subject Soirees                                                         
Monday 19 November – Drama Celebration Night, 6.00pm, Redlands Hall

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