The Arts Unit Drama programs aim to foster the development of students and provide performance opportunities that showcase excellence in drama as an art form.
Drama Company
In 2020 The Arts Unit are proud to partner with NIDA and Australian Theatre for Young People to present the 2020 NSW Public School Drama Company performance, Intersection: Beat.
Drama Company 2020
Drama Ensembles
The Drama Ensembles program is open to all students in NSW public Schools in Years 5-12. Successful students will perform a major high profile events such as State Drama Festival, and some students will be selected to be in Schools Spectacular.
Weekly Drama Ensembles - Years 5-12
State Drama Ensemble - Year 9-11
OnSTAGE
OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of Group and Individual performances and projects by HSC Drama students.
OnSTAGE Performances
OnSTAGE Workshops
Teacher Professional Development
There are a number of mentoring and accredited professional learning opportunities for Public Primary and Secondary Teachers in NSW including:
Drama Teacher Mentoring Program
Frantic Assembly Workshops
Multicultural Playwright Teacher Professional Learning Course
Drama Workshops
Skills Development Drama Workshops
State Drama Festival
The annual State Drama Festival held in October at the Seymour Centre. This event is a two day celebration of drama works showcasing over 800 students in a range of dramatic styles.
State Drama Festival
Area Drama Festivals
Drama Tutors
There are a number of opportunities for interested Public School Teachers in NSW to join our Drama program.
Drama Tutor Staff - Ensembles
State Drama Camp Teachers
State Drama Festival Production Team
Area Drama Festival Selection Panel
State Drama Camp
An opportunity for Year 11 drama students, who are currently studying drama at school, to extend their skills through a series of intensive workshops at an overnight camp over 5 days.
State Drama Camp
Drama Digital Engagement
Digital Engagement with Drama online resources, professional development eModules, virtual excursions and live streams. Delivered by experts and accompanied by resources drawn from within the Arts Unit and industry partners.
Digital Engagement
