2017 School Magazine

YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 DRAMA

The Year 11 Drama students commenced their Senior Drama experience with a challenging yet very exciting Physical Theatre unit. This theatrical style primarily uses bodies and movement to communicate meaning; a completely new experience for all of us. With the help of guest artist Noa Rotem, we engaged in rigourous training workshops in which the basic principles of energy, focus, kinaesthetic response and endurance were tested. It was difficult to get out of our heads at first, but after a number of training sessions, the freedom and sense of abandonment was very liberating. We studied a framework for composition which included using ‘architecture’ of an outside space. We were seen around the CLC building, under staircases and darting through connecting corridors as we explored the theatrical potential of these everyday spaces. Visual images were the stimulus for our narrative development and while it was challenging at times, articulating our concept and devising as a group, it really pushed us to generate new and creative ways of thinking and we all rose to the occasion. Watching each other’s original physical theatre pieces at the end of term was inspiring. Overall, the experience was fantastic, and each Year 11 girl enjoyed and learned from it. GEORGIA PERRY (11G)

Drama at Brisbane Girls Grammar School is unlike the subject of drama at any other school. Pushing us to our limits, drama forces us out of our comfort zone and pushed us to create beautiful and challenging pieces of art. Drama students experience a wide variety of opportunities to explore a multitude of dramatic genres and styles while learning about the importance of teamwork, dedication and organisation. Working predominantly on group tasks, Drama is one of the few subjects that encourages and highlights the importance of teamwork and working through challenges and difficulties in creative and new ways. Along with group tasks, we have several opportunities to go out and experience the theatre of today by seeing two shows a year and analysing them and their importance in society. This aspect of Drama helps the girls develop not only their writing but their observational and analytical skills as well. My experience in Drama throughout my five years at Girls Grammar has changed my life and has allowed me to become more confident and ambitious — an experience that is not uncommon for any girl that studies this subject. It allowed me to unlock parts of my personality that I don’t get to express in any of my other subjects. Drama truly is a unique subject, and to any girl who has the opportunity to study it, I highly recommend that you do. LAURA KIMBLE (12E), DRAMA CO-CAPTAIN

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