Drama @ The Arts Unit

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

OnSTAGE

 

OnSTAGE is a presentation of performances and projects by HSC Drama students presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority and the NSW Department of Education.

Performances will be held at the Seymour Centre from
Saturday 4 February to Friday 10 February 2023 (Term 1 Week 2)

For more information please go to OnSTAGE.

2023 OnSTAGE

 

Weekly Drama Ensembles

Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama. Ensemble tutors are drawn from Arts Unit experts and industry professionals. Students perform in events such as the State Drama Festival. Drama ensembles rehearse at The Arts Unit in Lewisham during school term. 

  • Senior Drama Ensemble –Years 10 and 11
  • Junior Drama Ensembles – Years 7 to 9
  • Primary Drama Ensembles – Years 5 and 6

Applications are now open for students in Years 9, 10 or 11 in 2023 to attend a live audition workshop on Sunday 19 February 2023.

For more information please go to Drama Ensembles.

 

Drama Company

The 2023 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.

Performances will be held at NIDA from
Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 May 2023 (Term 2 Week 3)

For more information please go to Drama Company.

The Wasps Drama Company 2023

Drama tutors

There are a number of opportunities for interested public school teachers in NSW to join our drama programs.

For further information on the various opportunities, please visit the following programs:

 

State Drama Festival

The 2022 NSW Public Schools State Drama Festival celebrates classroom drama achievements of students from Years K to 12. The Festival was held across two days from Thursday 20 October to Friday 21 October with over 800 students participating from across the state.

For more information please go to State Drama Festival.

     

    Tales from the Wild Bush

    Co-produced with NIDA, the NSW Public Schools Drama Company's 2021 performance Tales from the Wild Bush is now available to enjoy, explore and bring into your classroom.

    ​​​​For further information, see the Tales from the Wild Bush creative resource.

    Tales from the Wild Bush

     

    Digital Drama Festival 2021

    Explore the State Drama Festival 2021 through the digital showcase and celebrate creativity, resilience and storytelling through drama in 2021.

    Enjoy a combination of traditional, devised and original pieces and some brand new approaches in the form of our short film, physical theatre, monologues and puppetry ensembles who created their original works during remote learning.

    Enquiries

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

    State Drama Festival

    Drama
    Kindergarten to Year 12
    The Festival is a 2-day celebration held at the Seymour Centre, showcasing strong drama outcomes in classrooms from across the state in a range of dramatic styles.

    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 Ensembles

    Drama
    Years 5 to 12
    Drama Ensembles develop high potential and gifted students in drama. Students have the opportunity to perform in both live and digital events such as the State Drama Festival.

    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.

    Teacher opportunities and development

    Drama
    Teachers

    Professional development opportunities for drama teachers as well as extensive online resources, e-learning modules and events, catering for teachers with a wide variety of experience from beginner to advanced.

    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.

    OnSTAGE

    Drama
    Year 11 and 12
    OnSTAGE is a presentation of performances and projects by HSC Drama students presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority and the NSW Department of Education.
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    Related digital resources

    Monologues

    Creative Class Drama
    Years 9 and 10 drama

    Develop skills in characterisation through personal storytelling.

    Making mini paper puppets

    Art Bites Drama
    With
    Genevieve De Souza
    Primary and lower secondary drama

    How to make a mini paper puppet and 'breathe' life into it by adding movement.

    Tales from the Wild Bush – the script

    Creative Resource Drama

    Access the script of Tales from the Wild Bush, performed by the Drama Company.

    Inspired individual performance

    Creative Class Drama
    Year 12 drama

    Explore approaches to developing and enriching monologue for performance.
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    Related local arts programs

    Griffith

    KROP

    Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
    Kindergarten to Year 12
    A creative and performing arts event showcasing performances by local students in a professional setting.
    Chatswood | Parramatta | Penrith

    LightsUP Drama Festival Series

    Local arts program Public schools Drama
    Kindergarten to Year 12
    A series of drama festivals held at three different performance venues showcasing public school drama pieces providing the opportunity for students to build knowledge, skills and understanding of performing and appreciating dramatic works.
    Wollongong

    Southern Stars

    Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music VET
    Kindergarten to Year 12
    An exciting arena event that promotes excellence in arts education and provides valuable performance and learning opportunities for students in the arts.
    Mumbil

    Western NSW Drama Camp

    Local arts program Public schools Drama
    Years 5 to 12
    The camp provides opportunities for students to develop their playbuilding skills as well as sessions on skill-based learning, including clown, voice, movement and physical theatre.
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