In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your school’s performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your school’s performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
The Combined Drama category has been transformed for 2021. This year, the Schools Spectacular is offering individual students from Years 7-12 an opportunity to form part of a Featured Drama Ensemble. Individual students with exceptional skills in the dramatic arts are encouraged to apply. Students are required to submit an individual audition in consultation with their teacher.
Students will work with industry specialists to create an original work that develops their skills and understanding through performance.
Group applications cannot be accommodated in 2021.
Individual students will be selected via an online video audition.
Students are required to create a 90 second video audition based on the theme ‘Leaving Home’.
Some of the concepts you may consider are: Who am I? Is it me or someone else leaving home? Why am I leaving home? What do I want, how do I feel and by what method do I show that in my film?
You can explore any appropriate style in your audition including:
You are only limited by your imagination and the time to express your ideas!
The panel will be assessing your audition based on the following criteria:
Please make sure that YOU are the only person that appears in your audition so the panel can clearly assess your skills and suitability for a role in the Schools Spectacular Featured Drama Ensemble.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close & online video auditions due |
End of July 2021 | Individual students notified of acceptance into Drama Ensemble |
Tuesday 24 August – Thursday 26 August 2021 | Online teachers’ information meetings |
Monday 6 September – Friday 12 November 2021 | Up to 4 segment rehearsals or recording sessions. Exact dates notified at a later stage. |
Monday 25 October 2021 | First combined rehearsal |
Wednesday 17 November – Thursday 18 November 2021 | Second combined rehearsal |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 19 November 2021 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Matinee and evening performances |
Please note: Schools and students will be notified of exact details if successful.
The costume and prop fee will be up to $80.
Costume costs will be direct debited from your school. Students will need to pay the costume fee directly to their school once they are notified of their acceptance in to the production. We will advise the exact cost at a later date.