Teacher opportunities and development

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.

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Frantic Assembly masterclass

Frantic Assembly are world leaders in devised and collaborative theatre. Based in London, these expert practitioners have the opportunity to visit and conduct bespoke workshops to teachers at The Arts Unit, Department of Education NSW. This opportunity is rarely available outside of London and we are privileged to host them in the first week of May, 2023.

  • Monday 1 May: Newcastle (beginners/intermediate)
  • Wednesday 3 May: Coffs Harbour (beginners/intermediate)
  • Thursday 4 May: Sydney (beginners/intermediate)
  • Friday 5 May: Sydney (beginners/intermediate)
  • Saturday 6 May: Sydney (advanced)

For further information visit the Frantic Assembly masterclass webpage.

Drama tutors

There are a number of opportunities for interested public school teachers in NSW to join our drama program. Please visit the following programs for more information

Useful drama teacher resources

Enquiries

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

Frantic Assembly masterclasses

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Drama teachers

In 2023 The Arts Unit are thrilled to present a series of teacher professional development workshops around the state with the award winning UK company Frantic Assembly.

Drama Teacher Mentor Program

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Drama teachers
Professional learning opportunities for teachers with a passion for being involved in drama events such as festivals and camps.

Puppetry For Drama Teachers

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Drama teachers
This popular professional development workshop is offered by The Arts Unit in partnership with Drama NSW. Online resources exploring puppetry are available on demand in our digital library.
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Related digital resources

Acting like animals!

Creative Class Drama
Years 3 and 4 drama

Explore characterisation through animals.

Intersection: Beat

Creative Resource Drama Film
The 2020 NSW Public Schools Drama Company, in partnership with the Australian Theatre for Young People, presents a selection of short films from Intersection: Beat.

Devising drama with Frantic Assembly

Creative Teachers Drama
Secondary teachers, drama

Explore the art of devising drama with Frantic Assembly with this teacher resource for use in the drama classroom.

Melodrama characterisation

Creative Class Drama
Years 7 to 10 drama

Discover the dramatic form and acting style of melodrama
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Related local arts programs

Young

Cherry Jam

Local arts program Public schools Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
A celebration of music and dance offering schools the opportunity to collaborate on combined items including a combined choir and band and showcase their own performance pieces.
Chatswood

Arts Alive Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Kindergarten to Year 12
A showcase of drama works created in schools by students and staff. Improvisation, movement, mime, storytelling, readers’ theatre, puppetry, mask and play building are eligible genres to audition for the festival.
Campbelltown

In the Spotlight Drama Festival

Local arts program Public schools 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.
Newcastle

DramaWorks

Local arts program Public schools Drama
Years 7 to 12

Contemporary theatre workshops for secondary students providing an opportunity for them to engage in a diversity of performance techniques and conventions beyond the classroom.
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