Co-curricular Arts News

Marist College Ashgrove Awards Night

Congratulations to the Performance Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Blue and Gold Quartet, guests and the leads from Jersey Boys who all excelled on the stage of the QPAC Concert Hall last Monday night. It was inspiring to see each of the groups perform to their potential and give clear evidence of the high standard of performance that we enjoy here in the Performing Arts at MCA.

Theatre ASH Performance - '12 Incompetent Jurors' 

Well done to all involved in the Theatre ASH production of '12 Incompetent Jurors'. The cast presented an entertaining play that garnered many laughs from the large and attentive audience. A big congratulations to Ms Rebecca Taylor who put a lot of time, effort and dedication into producing a great result for the boys, crew and audience.

STOP PRESS Carols in the Green Draney (Christmas Concert)

Due to forecasted rain this coming Thursday evening the Carols on the Green (Christmas Concert) has been moved to the Draney Theatre. Please be aware, as this event has been moved to the Draney Theatre, a picnic supper will no longer be permitted, however drinks, refreshments and snacks will now be available in the Foyer. With this change this event has now become a free ticketed event however restricted to 2 tickets per family (see link below). 

https://events.humanitix.com/carols-in-the-draney-christmas-concert

Updated performance details are as follows:

Performance Date: Thursday 24 October (Week 4, Term 4) at 6:00pm in the Draney Theatre (moved from McMahon Oval)

Ensembles: Combined Instrumental & Vocal Ensembles

Uniform: Music Performance Uniform with optional Christmas-themed decoration (hat, tie, glasses, badge, etc.)

Arrival Time: All boys are to arrive no later than 5:30pm at the Green Room (moved from John Eales Grand Stand)

Approx Finish Time: 7:00pm

Year 5 Band and Strings Concert

Thursday 7 November, Session 1 – 5:45pm / Session 2 – 6:30pm | Draney Theatre

Come along and hear the stars of the future with the Year 5 Choir, Strings and Band performing for the final time this year.

The night will be separated into two groups. First session of Year 5s are 5 Blue, 5 Gold, 5 Maroon, 5 Red.

Second session of Year 5’s are 5 Silver, 5 Violet, 5 White.

Admission: Free, however tickets must be reserved (limit of 4 tickets per family)

Bookings

Session 1: https://events.humanitix.com/year-5-band-and-strings-concert-sem-2-2024-session-1

Session 2: https://events.humanitix.com/year-5-band-and-strings-concert-sem-2-2024-session-2

Primary School Speech and Drama 2025 

Marist Drama is currently taking enrolments for 2025.  Drama is held each term on a Monday afternoon with a class for Year 5 at 3:20pm to 4:20pm and class for Year 6 at 4:30pm to 5:30pm*. Students will be taught drama skills such as improvisation, characterisation, play-building, movement, storytelling and stagecraft. The lessons are designed to be fun and allow children to gain confidence in public speaking as well as learning to speak and interpret texts expressively. The year culminates in Term 4, with each group performing a one-hour show in the Draney Theatre with all costumes and props provided. The students will be taught by Louise Marshall an accredited Speech and Drama Teacher with qualifications from Trinity College London and The Actors Workshop. Students are welcome to come and try a lesson before committing to the term. Numbers are limited for each class. 

**Please note supervision for Year 6 prior to their lesson is only provided in the Draney Foyer. Students who are not engaged in school sport or do not attend the foyer must be supervised either on campus or off campus by their parents. There is no supervision provided in the primary school. 

Cost $220.00 per term inclusive of GST 

To enrol please see the contact information below.

Year 7 Drama 2025

Marist Drama is currently taking enrolments for 2025.  Drama is held each term on a Wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in Terms 1,2 and 3.  Students will be taught drama skills such as improvisation, characterisation, play building and script writing. The students will also explore the medium of camera and will undertake activities in acting in front of the camera as well as writing their own short film. Their original work will be filmed and edited in Term 3 with a world premiere in the Experimental Theatre. The students will be taught by Louise Marshall an accredited Speech and Drama Teacher with qualifications from Trinity College London and The Actors Workshop. Students are welcome to come and try a lesson before committing to the term. Numbers are limited for each class.

Cost $260.00 per term inclusive of GST 

To enrol please see the contact information below.

https://forms.gle/HWM72ymf5U2ehSJL6 or contact Louise Marshall at drama@loulabelleproductions.com.au / 0418 790 807 with any questions or to register your son for 2025.