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DISCOVER DRAMA AT GENAZZANO

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“ I gained a great sense of community being involved with Theatre Studies. It made me more confident and more creative. It teaches you to be analytical and problem solve, pushing you out of your comfort zone.”

BRIDGET HOLLITT, COLLEGE DUX 2014

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The Drama Program at Genazzano FCJ College provides students with an exemplary education in all aspects of Drama, Theatre Studies, production and performance.

Along with a solid grounding in the history of theatre, it includes current trends in contemporary practice and exposure to the Performing Arts industry in Australia and the world.

With access to two purpose-built theatre spaces, the intimate Wardell Theatre and the state-of-the-art Montagner Auditorium, Genazzano students have a host of opportunities for hands-on learning. Specialist trained teachers lead classes from Prep to Year 12 with both Drama and Theatre Studies at Year 10 and VCE level. Students write scripts, design costumes, create sets and stage lighting, participate in specialist workshops, and experience the thrill of collaborating with peers to create performances they are proud to be a part of.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Curricular performance opportunities are available at all stages of learning, and co-curricular performances are available to students in the Middle Years, Year 9 and Senior Levels. Student co-productions with both St. Kevin’s College and Xavier College are also offered.

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OUTSTANDING VCE RESULTS

We are proud of our consistent level of excellence in VCE Drama and Theatre Studies, with many alumnae receiving Premier’s Awards in these subject areas and performing annually in the VCAA Season of Excellence Top Class performances.

Drama is a subject that engages body, mind and spirit in a dynamic and creative way. At Genazzano we prepare students for the future by requiring that they think creatively, collaborate and plan to timelines, while enhancing their literacy and confidence.

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Date Production Time Location

TERM 2

Mon 9 May VCE Drama 3&4 Ensembles explore: SPACE 6.00pm Wardell Theatre

Wed 18 & Thu 19 May

VCE Theatre Studies 1&2 Production: Scenes from Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman

7.00pm Wardell Theatre

TERM 3

Wed 13 & Thu 14 July

Year 7/8 Co-curricular Performance: Annie Jnr 7.00pm Montagner Auditorium

Wed 24 & Thu 25 August

Year 5/6 Performance: Celebrating Australian Women

4.00pm (Wed)6.00pm (Thu) Montagner Auditorium

Thu 1 & Fri 2 September

St Kevin’s & Genazzano Co-curricular Play: Twelfth Night

6.00pm Wardell Theatre

TERM 4

Tue 4 October VCE Drama Evening: Solo Performances 6.00pm Wardell Theatre

Wed 9 & Thu 10 November

Year 9 Drama, Semester 2 Page to Stage elective performance: Turbine

7.00pm Wardell Theatre

2016 Drama Calendar

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A Catholic Day & Boarding School All Girls Prep to Year 12 The Early Learning Centre is Co–Educational

genazzano.vic.edu.au

301 Cotham Road Kew VIC 3101 Ph: 03 8862 1000