Major Dramatic Performances
Productions are usually biannual.
The 2018 production was Peter Pan.
The 2018 production was Peter Pan.
In Term 4 of 2018, over 160 students gave four performances to students and families.
Preparation for the production started in Term 2 when each student selected the character they wanted to play and then auditioned for the role. Weekly rehearsals provided opportunities for students to practice their parts, as separate class groups, before coming together in a coordinated manner
The main characters were required to memorise a great deal of dialogue and so the roles of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Wendy were split between the first and second act to make the task easier for the performers and give more children an opportunity to perform a lead role. Students, who chose not to act on stage, took on backstage responsibilities such as, setting and managing props and controlling the production’s lighting, sound and visuals.
By the first performance the students were so skilled and well-practiced that they capably ran the entire show independently.
Drama is one element of ‘The Arts’ in the ‘Australian Curriculum’.
The learning outcomes students achieved by performing and organising the play met many of the ‘Arts’ achievement expectations to a high degree. Students learned the skills of public speaking, acting, dancing and stage craft. They also improved their organisational skills and gained in self- confidence and self-control as they learned to be responsible and patient during the performances. The students reported a great sense of personal pride in their achievements and were sad to see the play finish.
Preparation for the production started in Term 2 when each student selected the character they wanted to play and then auditioned for the role. Weekly rehearsals provided opportunities for students to practice their parts, as separate class groups, before coming together in a coordinated manner
The main characters were required to memorise a great deal of dialogue and so the roles of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Wendy were split between the first and second act to make the task easier for the performers and give more children an opportunity to perform a lead role. Students, who chose not to act on stage, took on backstage responsibilities such as, setting and managing props and controlling the production’s lighting, sound and visuals.
By the first performance the students were so skilled and well-practiced that they capably ran the entire show independently.
Drama is one element of ‘The Arts’ in the ‘Australian Curriculum’.
The learning outcomes students achieved by performing and organising the play met many of the ‘Arts’ achievement expectations to a high degree. Students learned the skills of public speaking, acting, dancing and stage craft. They also improved their organisational skills and gained in self- confidence and self-control as they learned to be responsible and patient during the performances. The students reported a great sense of personal pride in their achievements and were sad to see the play finish.