Applications are now closed.
If you have any questions, please contact Damien McCabe, Operations Manager
E: damien.mccabe3@det.nsw.edu.au
Ph: 0422 022 264
If you have any questions, please contact Damien McCabe, Operations Manager
E: damien.mccabe3@det.nsw.edu.au
Ph: 0422 022 264
The Drama Ensemble showcases the exceptional dramatic talent of NSW public school students. The ensemble will be made up of select individual students from schools right accross NSW. As part of the drama ensemble, students will work to master the elements of drama including rhythm, timing/pace, space and filmic elements. Students will also develop skills in voice, movement dynamic and the ability to create and sustain a character/role.
Students from Years 3-12 who have strong dramatic skill and experience are encouraged to apply.
In 2023, the Drama Ensemble will be comprised of individual representative students rather than whole school groups. It is possible that multiple students from a school are selected.
Students are asked to present a self-devised individual/solo or duo/pairs piece that will allow the audition panel to assess movement skills, expressive skills, characterisation skills and narrative/storytelling skills. If presenting a duo piece, you must still apply individually with your own online form.
Students are required to create a 90 second video audition based on one of the following situations:
Some of the concepts you may consider are: Who am I? What do I want? How do I feel? Why do I feel that way? What is happening in the scene and how can I show it?
You can explore any appropriate style in your audition but make sure you include:
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:
The audition process occurs in two parts.
The final drama ensemble selected may be a small or large cohort. This is yet to be determined.
Monday 27 February 2023 | Online applications open |
Thursday 6 April 2023 at 5:00pm (updated date) | Online applications close & online video auditions due |
Monday 29 May 2023 (updated date) | Callback audition at The Arts Unit – Selected students only |
Friday 30 June 2023 | Individual students notified of acceptance into Drama Ensemble |
Monday 11 September – Friday 17 November 2023 | Up to 4 segment rehearsals or recording sessions. Exact dates notified at a later stage. |
Monday 30 October 2023 | First combined rehearsal |
Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 November 2023 | Second combined rehearsal |
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 24 November 2023 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Matinee and evening performances |
Please note: Schools and students will be notified of exact details if successful.
The costume and prop fee will be $120 per student.
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.
Some assistance may be available for students with financial hardship.