2016 School Magazine

That night, at the Sydney Theatre, home to the Sydney Theatre Company, we experienced another complex and engaging production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons , bringing tears to many eyes. On the final full day, we were in our element, taking part in a workshop at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) which provided challenging and fascinating insights into different performing styles and techniques. A well-deserved break found us grooving along to the extravagant musical experience of Singin’ in the Rain at Sydney Lyric and later that night, we were lucky enough to attend an outstanding performance of Lally Katz’ Back at the Dojo . Before departing, we took part in the Australian Theatre for Young People’s physically demanding but nevertheless highly enjoyable workshop exploring Epic theatre and the world of Bertolt Brecht, which proved particularly helpful on the Year 12’s journey with Mother Courage and Her Children , a celebrated play by Bertolt Brecht which they were to study in the coming term.

SYDNEY DRAMA TOUR The 2016 Sydney drama tour was a trip to remember, leaving the eighteen girls who attended inspired and motivated to tackle Term III. In a four-day, jam-packed tour, the senior drama students dove into Australian art culture, experiencing all that Sydney has to offer from theatre visits and drama workshops to sightseeing and shopping. The first night, we visited The Stables Theatre, home to the Griffin Theatre Company to watch Lee Lewis’ The Literati ; a humorous and intellectually stimulating theatrical performance, with outstanding actors who delivered the sophisticated script. A tour of the Sydney Opera House told us of its fascinating history and gave behind the scenes access, allowing us to see the brilliant logistics behind Sydney’s most famous performance venue.

STEPHANIE VAN DER JAGT (12B) AND REMY SMITHERS (12R)

GRAMMAR DANCE On with the Lycra and leggings and time to stretch, leap and kick! This is how a Girls Grammar Dancer begins her morning of fun, fitness and friendship. Being a part of Grammar Dance is a unique experience full of twists and turns and an ever-changing range of dance genres and routines keeps us on our toes. Our team of expert choreographers challenge us to constantly extend our skills and move beyond our comfort zones through rigorous rehearsals. Our performance in the Gehrmann Theatre was very rewarding as our fellow students excitedly cheered us on in support. The Grammar Dance team is a diverse group of girls whose age and experience ranges yet we all have many things in common: our love of and commitment to music and dance mixed with a spritz of hairspray and a touch of lip gloss! The highlight of my week is attending Grammar Dance morning rehearsals to find what new experiences await me. To start with a few small steps and watch our routines transform into a professional and meaningful performance is a thrilling experience which we are all proud to be a part of. Thank you to all of the teachers and choreographers involved in Grammar Dance.

GENEVIEVE TAVOULARIS (8O)

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