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Featured drama ensemble – participants info 2026
The featured drama ensemble showcases the exceptional dramatic talent of NSW Public School students from Years 5 to 12. The ensemble will be made up of select high-potential and gifted drama students from schools right across NSW. As part of the featured drama ensemble, students will work to master the elements of drama, including rhythm, timing/pace, space, and filmic elements. Students will also develop skills in voice, movement dynamics and the ability to create and sustain a character/role.
Key dates for all featured drama participants
All featured drama participants are required to attend the scheduled rehearsal dates listed below, in addition to the individual item rehearsals to which they have been assigned.
| Date | Time | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | TBC | Individual performer meeting | Online |
| Mon 14 – Wed 16 Sep | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Featured drama ensemble rehearsal week | |
| Wed 28 Oct | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Rehearsal – Back in Black Students required: Isabella B, Xander C, Ezra H, Mark H |
Netball Central |
| Thu 29 Oct | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Rehearsal – Alien Dance Students required: Isabella B, Xander C, Ezra H, Mark H |
Netball Central |
| Tue 3 Nov | TBC | First combined rehearsal | Afterpay Arena |
| Mon 16 Nov | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Rehearsal – Back in Black Students required: all |
Netball Central |
| Thu 19 Nov | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Rehearsal – Sabre Dance Students required: all |
Netball Central – additional court |
| Fri 20 Nov | TBC |
Featured drama rehearsal Students required: all |
Olympic Park Sports Hall |
| Wed 25 Nov | TBC | Segment technical rehearsal 1 | Afterpay Arena |
| Thu 26 Nov | TBC | Segment technical rehearsal 2 Dress rehearsal |
Afterpay Arena |
| Fri 27 Nov | 11:00 am and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performances | Afterpay Arena |
| Sat 28 Nov | 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performances | Afterpay Arena |
