Performing Arts
Music Matters
Exciting news: Oliver Twist tickets are now on sale!
Oliver Twist: we are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the College’s production of the play, Oliver Twist. Performances are Week 1 next term on April 30, May 1, May 2, at 7pm in the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood. Our Drama Coordinator, Ms Penny Lindley, with assistance from Mr Andrew Saar includes a talented cast from SPX, Mercy College and Loreto Normanhurst. who have been working tirelessly to produce an entertaining and thoughtful rendition of this classic. Our last production sold out, so don’t miss out! All tickets are a very reasonable $30.
Book your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/CZWCI
An Evening of Jazz with James Morrison – The one and only jazz legend will be working with our jazz ensemble students throughout the day on Friday May 23rd, followed by a masterclass with his quartet for all our interested musicians after school. This day will culminate in a special concert that evening, where James will be performing with our jazz ensembles as well as his own quartet and will also include performances by our concert bands. Pre-sale tickets will be released to Performing Arts families via email on Monday 17th March, followed by the rest of the school community in next week’s Woodchatta. Stay tuned!
Open Day - Saturday 22 March
We are excited to have many of our ensembles playing at this event. Students are expected as follows in schedule below. Any students with clashing sporting commitments should advise their ensemble director ASAP. For any queries, please contact the PA Ensemble Coordinator, Mr Andrew Saar: asaar@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au
Open Day Schedule - 2025
All students to meet at MR2 no later than 10 minutes before they are due to perform
Time for each ensemble includes set up and getting on stage
If students are involved in being tour guides or helping in other departments, the performance takes priority, and they are to play before returning to their other sections.
Some exciting dates for your diaries:
PAPA parents’ social evening – 28 March, 6:30 pm, The Willoughby Hotel
Oliver Twist College drama production – 30 April, 1 May, 2 May, 7:00 pm, at the Zenith Theatre, Chatswood
James Morrison – the one and only jazz legend will be performing with our jazz ensembles and his own quartet in ‘An Evening of Jazz’ – 23 May, tickets to be released in coming weeks
PAPA Comedy Fundraiser – 20 September
From PAPA:
SAVE THE DATE: PAPA parents and carers' social event
You are invited to join us for our first social event to connect with other Performing Arts parents and carers! Enjoy drinks and finger food on Friday, 28 March, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at The Willoughby Hotel.
There is no cost for this event but registrations are essential as spaces are limited. Please register either via the QR code above or using the link below:
Mrs Annabel Westhoff - Leader of Learning, Performing Arts
Drama Matters
Oliver Twist
Exciting news: Tickets available for cast and crew from Monday 10 March at 1:00 pm. Please check your emails as the QR code was emailed to you directly. We have now included this into Woodchatta so tickets are available to everyone.
Our production t-shirts have arrived, and we will give these out on our next ALL CAST rehearsal on Friday 14 March. We will be looking for volunteers to help in the holidays and with the Bump Out of the show on the evening of 2 May (final performance). Please contact me for details.
Please check the NEW REHEARSAL schedule here. Missed scenes have now been added.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Year 7 Chase Cartoon Assignment
Students in Year 7 were given the exciting opportunity to create a visual chase using various mediums including drawing, animation, film, stop-motion animation, and collage. It is heartening to see the hard work and dedication displayed by many students in their approach to this task.
Numerous students filmed their projects during lunchtime, enlisting friends from other classes, while others involved parents and siblings in their home productions. The most engaging submissions were those where students infused their own interests and personalities into their work. Here is a glimpse of the creativity on display. Well done to the Year 7 Drama cohort for your impressive efforts!
Intermediate Drama Ensemble
I am excited to announce that Michael Krizan (HSC Drama class of 2024) will be joining us for the next three weeks during our ensemble slot. Currently enrolled at Sydney University, Michael is studying Media and Communications and is passionate about pursuing a career in theatre as a scriptwriter and director. Having co-taught the Junior Drama Ensemble in the past, he brings valuable experience to our group.
During this time, Michael will assist me as we delve deeper into the concepts of status and the theatrical form of Melodrama. Our students will continue to build both skills and friendships while creating their own content for performance. They will also learn the importance of being both an actor and a supportive audience member.
We look forward to an inspiring and productive few weeks.
Upcoming events
Oliver Twist Rehearsals: Ongoing – please check the schedule. ALL CAST rehearsals begin from Friday 14 March. MONDAY 17 March is a crew meeting for all students who are involved with the play. Buy your tickets now!
Wednesday 19 March: Periods 2-6 Picnic at Hanging Rock at the Sydney Theatre Company at The Drama Theatre, Opera House for Years 9-12 Elective Drama.
Please check Clipboard to sign the permission note. We would like to extend our gratitude to PAPA for their support in covering part of the costs of this excursion. Thank you!
Ms Penny Lindley - Leader of Learning, Drama