Within Performing Arts at Damascus it is in the environment of live theatre that the young performer is ultimately tested and rewarded. It is the beginning or the extension of performer confidence and experience. It is for that reason that is why events like this weeks drama showcase are so important.
The College’s regular program of showcases serve the specific
purpose of publicly recognizing and applauding the achievements of students
within the department. We believe that this kind of event is different from a
School Production in that it provides greater opportunity to display a wide
range of students and their talents. The work within last nights public
presentation was only just recently assessed as Semester two performance tasks
set within the classroom. On viewing these we felt that some of these pieces
showed great potential and deserved a wider viewing than simply their
classmates. On display was a range of scripted pieces from year 9 students a
year 10 ensemble performance based on the effects of climate change and four
original solo performance pieces by year 11, Unit 2 students. The appreciative
audience attending provided these talented students a wonderful opportunity to
gain performance experience and hone their craft.
Well done to all these amazing students.
