Drama
Studying Drama helps us understand ourselves, our society and our world - it helps us collaborate, create, critique and become confident actors on and off the stage. Dr. Kath Leahy
Drama Head Teacher
Megan Lubinski
Performing Arts credentials
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Faculty Goals
- Create opportunities to extend creativity through collaboration, communication and critical reflection.
- Provide co-curricular programs that enhance learning experiences.
- Build industry and community connections that continue post-school.
- Offer a variety of Drama choices led by experienced staff.
Subjects
Stage 4
Y7 Drama Performing Arts
Y8 Drama Performing Arts
Y8 Project-Based Learning: Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Acting for Screen
Stage 5
Y9 Drama Performing Arts
Y9 Project-Based Learning: Musical Theatre, Screen Acting, Directing & Scriptwriting
Y10 Drama Performing Arts
Y10 Project Based Learning: Musical Theatre, Screen Acting, Directing & Scriptwriting
Stage 6
Preliminary Drama
HSC Drama
Drama Blacks - Required attire for drama students
To maintain professionalism and unity in our Drama program, all students are required to wear "drama blacks" for assessments and performances. This includes:
Short-Sleeve, Round-Neck Black Shirt (Available as the “Performance Black T-Shirt” in the uniform shop or any plain black shirt with no logos/patterns)
- Long Black Pants (No logos or patterns)
- All-Black Shoes & Black Socks
Why Drama Blacks?
Focus & Unity: Eliminates distractions and enhances ensemble work.
Professionalism: Ensures a polished appearance for performances.
Practicality: Supports lighting design and highlights expressions/movements.
When Is It Required?
All drama assessments throughout the year
Showcase performances, including Reach Showcase nights
Need Help?
A limited supply of loan items is available for emergencies, but students are encouraged to have their own set for a consistent fit.
Opportunities in Drama at HSPA
- REACH - A period a week with industry professionals
- Semester Showcase- Each semester all Drama students perform in the state of the art Hunter Theatre
- Junior Production
- Senior Production
- Whole school musical
- Star Struck
- Junior Theatre Festival - Musical Theatre competition
- Sharp Short Festival- Playwrighting and performing competition
- Sport for Jove Shakespeare Festival
- Theatresports competition
- Industry professional workshops
- Interstate/International Drama excursions
- Year 12 Drama Camp
- Attendance at live theatre events
- State Drama Camp
- Drama Mentoring Program
- Young Wharfies
- HSC Study Day
- Termly Year Assemblies
High potential and gifted education opportunities
Explore the full list of High potential and gifted education (HPGE) and enrichment opportunities our faculty has to offer. Filter the list via the Drama faculty in column D.
Staff members and emails
The HSPA Drama staff bring an array of experience both as teachers and industry professionals. Staff have extensive experience in the Drama HSC as well as talents in directing, producing and scriptwriting shows.
At HSPA, we value the balance between work and personal time for our staff and families. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we have set clear guidelines for digital communication. Please remember that our staff, as per Department of Education policy, will not be expected to respond to non-emergency communications outside of school hours, ensuring they have time to recharge and focus on providing the best educational experience for our students.
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