Activities for all programs with The Arts Unit have to adhere to current DoE COVID-19 restrictions.  

The commencement of the 2021 Drama programs will be contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health.

Link to Department of Education latest information on COVID-19.

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

Fun.  Playful.  Engaging.
Children's Theatre for the digital age.
This original devised Children's Theatre will be created for early primary school students.The production will be performed and recorded at NIDA in May 2021.  The filmed production and accompanying resources will be shared with Department of Education schools across NSW.
2021 NSW Public Schools Drama Company 

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.
Primary Weekly Drama Ensembles - Years 5-6
Junior Weekly Drama Ensembles - Years 7-8
Senior Weekly Drama Ensembles - Years 9-11 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
State Drama Ensemble - Year 9-11

Drama Workshops

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

State Drama Festival