School Drama
Our Drama program at De La Salle College is dedicated to fostering creativity, confidence, and personal expression. With a curriculum that balances practical exploration with an understanding of drama’s technical aspects and its significance in contemporary society, students engage in storytelling, character creation, and reflective practices that mirror life’s diverse experiences.
Program Highlights
Year 7: Exploration of characters and character relationships with a focus on physicality, conflict and space. Students choreograph a physical theatre performance and explore the quirky character archetypes of Commedia dell’Arte.
Year 8: Exploration of ensemble and improvised performance with a focus on symbolism and the actor-audience relationship. Students devise a performance of an Ancient Greek myth and co-create theatre with an audience.
Year 9: Exploration of expressive and performance skills with a focus on mood and meaning. Students create a melodrama performance and explore forum theatre, focusing on real-life issues and ideas.
Year 10: Study and application of solo and ensemble performance structures with a focus on production areas including lighting and sound design. Students use play-making techniques to create their own solo and group performances based on a given stimulus.
VCE Drama: Advanced study of Drama skills, performance styles, and play-making techniques with a focus on developing complex dramatic performances. Students work individually and collaboratively to devise performances for the school community and their external exam.
Beyond the Classroom
Annual Productions: Each year, students take part in a Senior and Junior Musical and Senior Play. These are Collaborative theatre experiences with Sacré Cœur and OLSH College and offer opportunities for students to be involved on-stage and behind the scenes.
Performance Nights: A range of events throughout the year showcase students’ work from drama classes, including the annual VCE Showcase, presenting top Drama and Music soloists.
The De La Salle Drama department is a safe and inclusive learning space providing students with opportunities to explore, create and connect.
Our Drama Department at De La Salle College is a place where students not only learn about the art of drama but also grow personally and creatively, ready to make their mark in the world of arts.
