Drama

Creativity and Co-operation in Action!

Every December the school is transformed into an actor’s workshop each morning as all children participate in the production of a series of plays. The four plays are previously adapted or written by the elementary children who delight in adding their unique touches. In multi-age groups, the children are involved in rehearsing the plays (every child has a role!), practicing the songs and dances, making props and painting backdrops. This two week process culminates in an extravaganza performed in a professional theatre and is one of the highlights of the season.

Shakespeare anyone?

The Middle School students perform in a Shakespeare play every year. They study the Shakespearean period – from the architecture to the science – and read through the play in its entirety before rehearsal begins. All students have a part in this slightly shortened but unabridged version of the chosen play, and they get hands-on experience with set design and stage management. Music from a pit band and period dances enhance the performances. The younger children are invited to a performance and all look forward to the day they too will take part.