Spotlight on Drama

Drama is off to a spectacular start this year at St Andrews College. We have already engaged with, and started the process of creating, many different projects to present to you. Here are just a few:

Onstage

This year has started with our annual OnStage excursion. OnStage is a showcase of all of the outstanding Major Works and Performances from the previous year’s HSC. It is a prime opportunity for the students to see the standard that is being held throughout all of NSW and to be challenged in their understanding of what a performance can be. This excursion was accompanied by a day ensemble workshop, wherein our Year 12’s had the opportunity to develop skills necessary for success within the HSC Group Performance. It was a wonderful day and evening. A big thank you to Ms. Rujicica who accompanied the Year 11’s during the evening.

Theatresports

Theatresports returns fortnightly during sport. Led by Ms. Rujicica, this program aims to build confidence and performance skills in our Junior cohort. With each new session bringing opportunities for improvisation, teambuilding and entertainment, Theatresports is open to all students who are interested and not currently engaged in one of our many wonderful mandatory sporting programmes. 

Project Performance

Project Performance is a new initiative focused on playbuilding and building performative excellence outside of the classroom. Our tryouts were held last Tuesday, providing students an opportunity to audition in order to secure their position within this program. In this program students will be mentored by our Drama Department and will be given the opportunity to choose how they wish to prepare for internal, and external, performance competitions and events. If any student is interested in this initiative but missed the auditions, please contact Mr Lewandowski via his email at nlewandowski@parra.catholic.edu.au regarding a chance to join. Keep an eye on this space to find out the results of this program!

Jazz Night

As per tradition, Jazz Night will make a return later this term, and so will the accompanying performance pieces that will act as the opening towards this night of wonder. We look forward to seeing your support towards both the Music and Drama Department at this extravagant event.

Stations of The Cross

The Drama Department continues to remain committed to the expression of the Catholic ethos at St Andrews College. As such, our wonderful seniors are in the process of developing a representation of the Stations of the Cross to be held on Holy Thursday this year. With the support of Ms. Anthony and Mr. Hoare, we look forward to revealing this reflection of faith later this term.

It is shaping up to be a prolific year for the Drama Department with a focus on bringing to life the extracurricular nature of the subject. More will be announced in the upcoming weeks, and we look forward to sharing the wonderful achievements of our dedicated students. Until then, keep your eye on this space.

Kind Regards,

Mr Nick Lewandowski

Director and Drama Teacher