State Drama Ensemble – application form 2024

Applications will close Friday 9 August (Term 3 Week 3).

Please note that the 2024 State Drama Ensemble will operate under the guidelines from NSW Health and the Department of Education.

Workshop dates

Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024 (school holidays)

Rehearsals run from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Workshop venue

The Arts Unit, Lewisham

Final rehearsal and technical rehearsal date

Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October 2024

Performance dates

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October 2024

Rehearsal and performance venue

The Arts Unit, Lewisham

The Seymour Centre, Chippendale

Video audition requirements

Auditions will be held via video submission.

2024 Drama Ensembles video audition guide (DOCX 5.86 MB)

Application process

Students are required to complete this form to apply to attend the State Drama Ensemble 2024.
Ensure you check the information you submit carefully, especially your email address as this is our main form of communication with you.
Ensure parent permission is indicated for student information to be published.
Once you have completed this online application form, you will receive an email confirming your submission. We recommend completing the form on a computer rather than a phone and double checking for this confirmation email to ensure it was processed properly.
After the submission of your application, your teacher and/or principal will be contacted to complete an endorsement to support students attending the State Drama Ensemble 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

Cost

$350 - metro and non-metro students
$250 - rural and remote students

These are the confirmed fees for the new financial year.

NSW regional, rural and remote public schools list (DOCX 122.41 KB)

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please contact us at drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au.

State Drama Ensemble

Program Drama

Years 9 to 11

An intensive program for high potential and gifted drama students from NSW public schools. Workshops are held during school holidays where students develop a work for performance at the State Drama Festival.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:

administration;
communication with parents/carers; and
for the health, safety and welfare of your child.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your child’s

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Student details

First name

Last name

Student gender

Student date of birth

Student mobile number

Student email

Email confirmation of your application will be sent to this address

Confirm student email

Please re-enter the email address.

School

School year

School email

Please provide the general school email address.

Contact teacher details

First name

Last name

Confirm email

Please re-enter the contact teacher's email address.

First parent/guardian details

First name

Last name

Relationship to student

Mobile

Email confirmation of your application will be sent to this address

Confirm parent email

Please re-enter the email address.

Second parent/guardian details

First name

Last name

Relationship to student

Mobile

Email confirmation of your application will be sent to this address

Confirm parent email

Please re-enter the email address.

Student medical information

Doctor or medical centre name

Doctor or medical centre phone number

Medicare number

Family number on Medicare card

Private health fund name

Private health fund number

Emergency contact details

Emergency contact first name

Emergency contact last name

Emergency contact relationship to student

Emergency contact mobile

Medical action plan

If the student has a medical action plan for any reason, including asthma, anaphylaxis or allergies you are required to supply this plan by uploading or via email to drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au.

One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

Please include details of any medication the student requires

If nil, please type N/A.

Drama experience

Video audition URL

Copy and paste the URL of your video audition from YouTube or Vimeo

Performance experience at school

Please describe your school experience.

Performance experience outside school

Please describe any other experience.

Student background information

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

Aboriginal

Torres Strait Islander

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Is a language other than English spoken at home?

Yes

Please indicate the languages spoken at home.

Parent permissions and agreements

I support my child's acceptance into the State Drama Ensemble 2024.

My child and I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to abide by the Behaviour code for students.

In the event that my child fails to abide by the Behaviour code for students I understand that I will be notified and that they will be required to be collected or sent home at my expense.

I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures.

I understand that I will be required to collect my child if they become unwell will flu-like symptoms during the State Drama Ensemble program.

I agree to my child participating in the rehearsals and performances associated with State Drama Ensemble. I also give them permission to travel on the bus with their tutor when required between rehearsal and performance venues.

I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment in case of emergency.

I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to provide any medications clearly labelled in a zip lock bag with their completed Administering medication form.

Download the Administering medication form (DOCX, 76.16 KB).

I understand that it is my responsibility to regularly check emails as it the way communication is sent out to students and their families.

I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities who have allergies or anaphylaxis are expected to provide an allergy action plan or an anaphylaxis action plan to The Arts Unit

Authority to film and record

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Contact person name: Jane Simmons
Email: drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au

Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')

Project

Project described as above.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

Video (including audio)
Still photography
Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.

Filming location

As per project location unless otherwise described.

What the footage will be used for

The footage will be used to promote the workshop or program and encourage support and participation in the workshop or program.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
in publicity materials published by the department
on the department’s social media accounts
in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
television
other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Performances, rehearsals, workshops, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.

Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Authority to Film and Record

I agree to and accept the terms and conditions set out in this Authority to Film and Record.

I do not agree to and accept the terms and conditions set out in this Authority to Film and Record.

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (talent release).

Parent/caregiver signature.

Please sign above.

Date signed

State Drama Ensemble – application form 2024

Workshop dates

Workshop venue

Final rehearsal and technical rehearsal date

Performance dates

Rehearsal and performance venue

Video audition requirements

Application process

Cost

Contact details

State Drama Ensemble

Privacy notice

Specific privacy information

Important information

Student details

Student medical information

Drama experience

Student background information

Additional support information

Parent permissions and agreements

Authority to film and record

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

Production company

Project

Medium

Filming/recording start and end date

Filming location

What the footage will be used for

Publication media

What will be filmed or recorded

How the filming or recording will occur

Storage and access

How long can the footage be used for?

Transportation

Acknowledgements and consents