NSW Public Schools State Drama Ensemble
An intensive program for high potential and gifted drama students from NSW public schools. Workshops are held during school holidays and students develop a work for performance at the State Drama Festival in October.
The NSW Public Schools State Drama Ensemble provides students from Years 9 to 11 with the opportunity to develop a work for performance at the State Drama Festival in October. Places in this Ensemble are open to talented students who are currently attending a NSW public school.
Applications will open in Term 2, 2024.
Dates
Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024 (school holidays)
Venue
The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Performance opportunities
Students will perform for filming and/or at the Drama Festival held at the Seymour Centre.
Fees
The ensemble fees cover the hire of regular tutors and industry professionals for intensive workshop, an ensemble t-shirt, and the sourcing and supply of costumes for the State Drama Festival. Students will need to cover the cost of their own travel and/or accommodation if needed. All prices include GST:
- metropolitan/non-metro: $385
- rural and remote: $285
Workshops
There are 2 intensive compulsory devising workshops held at The Arts Unit in Lewisham to develop new work that will be filmed and/or performed at the State Drama Festival.
- Term 3: school holidays. Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Term 4: Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October prior to Drama Festival
Student requirements
- Priority will be given to students from rural and remote schools.
- Students in metropolitan schools who do not currently attend a weekly drama ensemble will also be able to audition.
- This is not a residential program, students will be required to provide their own accommodation and transport.
Rural and remote subsidy
We are able to offer a subsidy to students from rural and remote schools (DOCX, 74.07KB) to attend the State Drama Ensemble. This amount will be confirmed prior to the application closing date.