Stage Combat: Choreographing Fight Sequences
Our Year 9 students have been participating in stage combat sessions, learning to perform choreographed fight scenes.
Our Year 9 students have been participating in stage combat sessions, learning to perform choreographed fight scenes.
The Year 11 Drama Day provides an excellent opportunity for our girls to engage with Drama students from other Perth …
We sit down with Emily Hunt, House Drama Competition Coordinator, to talk more in-depth about what the night entailed.
Roald Dahl’s classic, Fantastic Mr Fox was brought to life last weekend by the Year 7-9 students.
Eighteen Senior Drama students braved the rain on Wednesday night and ventured into the Heath Ledger Theatre to see The Torrents, the latest production from Black Swan State Theatre Company.
The Years 10, 11 and 12 Drama students had an amazing opportunity to hear from past student Charmaine Bingwa (Class of 2001) this week, who spoke about her non-traditional route into the world of acting.
The Years 10, 11 and 12 Drama students had an amazing opportunity to hear from past student Charmaine Bingwa (Class of 2001) this week, who spoke about her non-traditional route into the world of acting.
On Saturday night, Year 11 student Ella Jones had to muster all her courage and talent to take on a role most of us would have run miles to avoid.
The girls have been working extremely hard on the 2019 Senior Production Blue Stockings. We chatted to them this week to find out what the experience has been like.
This week, our Years 11 & 12 Drama students were treated to a performance of “You Know We Belong Together” at the State Theatre Centre.
Three Santa Maria College graduates have been selected to study at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts this year. They carry on a proud tradition of achievement in Drama at the College.
Year 11 drama students headed to Scotch College to participate in Drama workshops with industry professionals, the focus of these workshops was movement, improvisation and text interpretation, which are all key aspects of the Drama ATAR courses.
Three Santa Maria College graduates have been selected to study at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts this year. They carry on a proud tradition of achievement in Drama at the College.
The Performing Arts Department have had an extremely busy week, with the annual Dance Night and the Year 12 Graduation Performances.
This week, we had the privilege of being able to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. During our Year 12 Drama class we’ve been working on our Original Scripted Monologues and I was hoping that in attending the show, I could find some creative ideas. I was not disappointed!
Congratulations to Year 11 student, Genevieve Reid who has been selected to represent Santa Maria College as a 2019 Black Swan Student Ambassador.
On Tuesday 12 June, Year 12 Santa Maria College Drama students had the opportunity to attend a drama afternoon at Methodist Ladies’ College, hosted by the Independent School’s Drama Association (ISDA).
Wendy and Peter Pan has sadly, but triumphantly come to a close. Despite the strenuous task of balancing school, sleep and other commitments, the incredible and unforgettable experience far outweighs it all.
After much disappointment due to delays because of the weather, the audience was treated to a wonderful performance, at the Opening Night of Wendy and Peter Pan.
Quick thinking, witty sayings and acting on impulse – that’s the summary of the Interhouse Drama Competition.
Politically thrilled and fundamentally changed, the senior Drama students emerged from Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan’s production of  “1984” by George Orwell pleasantly disturbed and wittingly provoked.
On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow – and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable meetings and whimsical escapades highlight Alice’s journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts – and her army of playing cards.
Our Year 12 Performing Arts reflect on their past roles and productions, as well as what these experiences have taught them.