Our drama programs focus on developing students’ self-confidence, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, self-expression, empathy, and creative and artistic abilities – all while having loads of fun!  

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Lessons include a variety of games and activities that incorporate a variety of drama components. Each lesson has the following structure:

• Warmup – introductions and fun ice-breaker games such as Follow the Leader, Simon Says, Name Games, Mirroring.

• Vocalisation – breathing techniques, vocal warmups, vocal placement, articulation, character expression.

• Movement – developing awareness of body’s physical and energetic properties, using the body to create characters and shapes, understanding of the use of space, height and depth.

• Drama techniques – stagecraft, improvisation, understanding emotion, building environment, script analysis, working with direction, storytelling, character development, ensemble work. 

• Drama practice – devising a piece of theatre, utilising or adapting a text or creating a new work, introduction to the use of set, props, costumes, lighting and sound techniques to enhance performance, conduct rehearsals, final performances.

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Students are encouraged and challenged to try new things in a supportive environment to build resilience and think creatively. Working in groups to do activities or create scenes cultivates respect for others while fostering the skills to listen, focus, and follow directions. 

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We currently have three classes available for different age groups and experience.