Drama Ensembles 2025 – applications
Dates
Applications closing: Fri 14 Feb 2025
The NSW Public Schools Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama. Ensemble tutors are drawn from Arts Unit experts and industry professionals. The Drama Ensembles will perform at the Drama Festival in October.
For more information about this program, please read the 2025 Drama Ensembles Information Pack
Program commencement dates
All Drama Ensembles commence on Wednesday 30 April, 2025 (Term 2 Week 1). There will also be three Sunday rehearsals, one per term.
Rehearsal times:
- Wednesday 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm for Primary Drama Ensembles (Year 5 and 6)
- Wednesday 5 pm to 7 pm for Junior and Senior Drama Ensembles (Year 7 to 11)
- All Drama Ensembles will rehearse from 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday 15 June, Sunday 21 September and Sunday 19 October 2025.
Application process
- Complete the webform application below and include your parent consent.
- Your school principal will receive an email once you submit this application and be asked to endorse your inclusion, if successful, in the weekly Drama Ensemble program.
- Attend the live audition at the time you have chosen. No preparation is required.
Audition requirements
- Auditions will be in a workshop format of warm-up, movement and improvisation skills
- All students are to wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
Audition dates and times
Primary Drama Ensembles (Years 5 and 6):
- Sunday 16 February 2025, 10 am to 12 pm
- Sunday 16 February 2025, 2 pm to 4 pm
- Wednesday 19 February 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm
Junior Drama Ensembles (Years 7 and 8):
- Wednesday 26 February 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm
- Sunday 9 March 2025, 10 am to 12 pm
Senior Drama Ensembles (Years 9, 10 and 11):
- Wednesday 5 March 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm
- Sunday 9 March 2025, 2 pm to 4 pm
- Wednesday 12 March 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm
Callback auditions
Students will be notified after their open audition whether or not they are invited to the callback audition. Callbacks for Primary students will occur on Sunday 23 February, 2025. Callbacks for Secondary students will occur on Sunday 16 March and Wednesday 19 March, 2025.
Audition resources
Fees
- The annual membership fee for each drama ensemble in 2025 is $395, including GST.