VCE Theatre Studies Production
University High School
On Thursday June 1, the VCE Theatre Studies class presented their production of The Real Inspector Hound in the Backstage. The production process, which has been undertaken over several months, represents an ongoing assessment in the Theatre Studies course where students are assessed on their ability to creatively contribute to the development of a production, through the interpretation of a script. A largely student-led, whole-class project, this task sees students take on the various roles of director, actors, and designers, including sound, lighting, makeup, costume, set and props, working collaboratively through all stages of the production process from research and planning through to performance to an audience.
Cast & Creatives:
Directors: Benjamin Morcos & Harry Palin
Cast: Anaïs Tucker-Ahkin, Noah Theilhaber, Benjamin Morcos, Harry Palin, Lily Smith, James Rawlings, Miranda Zabel & Lin Guan
Set: Ash Baer & Maurice Ashlin
Props: Ash Baer & Charlotte Siegers
Costume: Anaïs Tucker-Ahkin & Lyla Coyle
Makeup: Myra Barber
Sound: Myra Barber, Jack Krbaleski & Yazid Achary Khan
Lighting: Noah Theilhaber & Chrysander Renaldo
Students of the Year 9 and 10 Drama and Backstage Arts classes were invited to attend a matinee performance of The Real Inspector Hound followed by a Q&A with the cast and crew, prior to an evening performance held for friends, family and the wider school community. The evening was a wonderful celebration of student work and the whole class should be incredibly proud of their efforts.
Kate O’Callaghan – VCE Theatre Studies Teacher