Drama

Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers

Drama @ The Arts Unit enables students to develop confidence and extend their skills, and teachers to build knowledge and skills to engage students to explore their potential.

Industry partnerships provide creative opportunities to extend skills, while performance events showcase drama as an art form.

Local and inclusive opportunities, digital resources and event streaming provide equity and comprehensive support to deliver drama in and as an extension of the classroom.

Programs include ensembles, workshops, performances, teacher professional development and unique industry partnerships.

drama students performing

NSW Public Schools Drama Ensembles

Applications have now closed for 2024 and will open in Term 4 to apply for next year.

Drama Ensembles

Drama
Years 5 to 11
Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama.

Enquiries

The drama team
The Arts Unit
drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
02 8512 1175

Programs

State Drama Camp

Drama
Year 11
Participants extend their skills through a series of intensive workshops led by experienced teachers and industry tutors. The emphasis at the camp is on active involvement, development of skills and enjoyment.

Drama Ensembles

Drama
Years 5 to 11
Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama.

Drama Festival

Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The Festival is a 2-day celebration showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms.

Drama Company

Drama
Years 10 to 12
The Drama Company extends the best performers auditioned from public schools across NSW. Company members work with industry professionals and experienced educators to create a drama work.

Drama Workshops

Drama
Years 3 to 12
Workshops develop student's technical and artistic talents and provide opportunities to develop high-level skills in this art form.
South West Sydney

Shining Stars – Drama

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Provides opportunities for students with a disability to engage in drama workshops that caters to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.
Goulburn

Southern Tablelands Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival encourages and supports the development of drama programs at a school level by providing an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.
Newcastle

Hunter Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 11
A showcase of drama works from schools across the Hunter, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens enabling students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating drama.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival encourages and supports the development of drama programs at a school level by providing an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Drama Festival

Local arts program Drama
Preschool to Year 12 drama
Showcases the skills and talents of students and teachers in creating and performing drama. The festival demands of students a higher degree of focus, commitment and performance.
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All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in Drama, please email drama.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au so we can assist.