From the Drama Department
From the Drama Department
Drama Coordinator
YEAR 9 DRAMA EXCURSION – An Incomplete Encyclopedia Of Hugs
A group of Year 9 Drama students were lucky enough to attend An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs presented by the SA Playwrights Theatre. Blending spoken word poetry with round-the-kitchen-table style storytelling, Juno (Claire Glenn) journeys through her personal hug repertoire, weaving tales of loss and love as she figures out what to do with this one glorious life. One hug at a time. Heartwarming, poignant and captured by playwright, Sarah Peters’ trademark lyrical storytelling and warmth, An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs is a one-woman theatre-shaped hug for your soul.
Students’ Reflected:
“I really liked how the actor painted the picture of her life through the use of ‘hugs.’ I also really liked the Q&A at the end where we met the actor, director and playwright.” Frances Papps
“I thought the play was really good as it highlighted the importance of talking about the topic death and the significance of a simple hug.” Poppy Watts
“I like how everything in the play had a meaning and how it was very relatable to the whole audience.” Olivia Parrella
“I really enjoyed the acting and Juno’s story and her growth as she paves her way through her life with the use of hugs.” Mariah Stavliotis
“I thought it was good. I liked the scenarios she used to portray her life and the simple set, sound and lighting.” Amelia Williams
Year 10 Drama Night – A Captivating Showcase of Talent and Storytelling
In what can only be described as a two hour ‘epic’ theatre event, the Year 10 Drama Night, a celebration of documentary style plays, was held last week and it was a great success. The student written plays explored a number of interesting and complex topics such as the 1888 historic strike of the factory workers known as the matchstick girls; the perils of online dating; the tragic life of Princess Diana; the Gypsy Rose story; the rise of Donald Trump and the way the media mistreats women. The students performed marvelously on the night in front of a very supportive audience of family and friends. Congratulations to the talented Year 10 Drama Students!
Mr Tom Coultas and Ms Lucy Newton
Year 10 Drama Teachers
