This past week I was reminded just how important a factor confidence is when Drama/Theatre students are developing theatre performances. In my own example, Year 12 Drama students are preparing final examinations, particularly their 7-minute…
A few days back, I posted a review of the current Australian production revival of Chicago. While watching the show, I couldn’t help but think just how relevant Chicago is for students of theatre, particularly…
Object transformation is becoming increasingly common in student performances today. Popularised by Polish theatre practitioner Jerzy Grotowski in the 1970s, the transformation of props into other objects can be very effective if the technique is…
A quick post about theatre spaces for possible use in the classroom by Drama/Theatre teachers. Proscenium Arch: The most common stage in purpose-built theatres, where the audience is placed on one side of the stage….
