Performing Arts 

Drama

In Unit 2 Drama, students explore Australian identity. They brainstorm, research, script, edit and refine to create and present an ensemble performance. 

In creating this performance, our students used the stimulus material of the Australian National Anthem and how this can be exclusive of some people, in particular, the First Nations of our country. They were required to adhere to a structure outlining different performance styles and dramatic elements which needed to be included in the performance. The required performance styles were:

Epic Theatre: Political theatre which aims to educate audience members through alienation techniques.

Poor Theatre: Theatre that rids itself of the excess of theatre such as lavish costumes, make-up and sets. It relies heavily on the physical skills of the actors. Actors usually transform into props and set pieces with their bodies.

Verbatim Theatre: Theatre that involves engagement with a community about an event or topic. Conversations and interviews are recorded which become the stimulus for the creation of the performance. 

In creating this ensemble, students learnt skills in project management and forward planning being that they were responsible for creating their own production timeline.

We began extensive research in remote learning on aspects such as the perspectives of First Nations Peoples in regards to important matters such as the National Anthem and the date of Australia Day. We also researched stories of the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in our country. The element of research in this performance was one of the most important parts.

Once the research was complete, the students delegated scenes to script, each before coming back to face-to-face learning. This was when they began directing, blocking and rehearsing each scene. 

Overall, the performance was insightful, didactic, entertaining and poignant. I would like to congratulate these students on creating such an important piece of performance art, particularly when half of the creation time was during remote learning. 

The performance can be watched on ClickView in the Performing Arts section. 

Madeleine Tabacchiera

Performing Arts Teacher

Instrumental Music

Congratulations to all students who have continued learning an instrument this year and developing their music skills.

This is a reminder that all hired instruments need to be returned to the Music Office by Friday 27 November to ensure they are ready to be re-hired in 2021.  

Re-enrolment forms for 2021 are now available in the Music Office.  Please contact Isabella Worrall for any enquiries regarding this via email on Isabella.Worrall@kilbreda.vic.edu.au

Keryn Holden

Learning Leader: 

Performing Arts