The Year 9/10 Drama class successfully performed in Canberra Theatre’s “Act Up” Festival on Friday night. This term, students devised the performance “Do You Need Help?”. This performance explored how negative experiences influence our mindset, in turn, shaping our sense of self. The three characters revealed their internalised thoughts which determined their mindset. The performance demonstrated how these external pressures could crumble you or when you have the courage to take the first step, you can make a positive change.

The 15-hour day was packed with Industry experiences including professional tech runs, a NIDA workshop, an Industry panel and students contributing to the planning of the future Canberra Theatre. The class also saw a professional production of “The River that Ran Uphill” by Slingsby Productions.

As always, JPC Arts were proudly represented by the performers. This thought-provoking piece effectively included non-realistic conventions to capture the audience’s attention blending movement, puppetry and symbolic gestures. Students relished in the experience of the festival, accepted the challenges of the day, and rose to the occasion to be a show standout.

A HUGE congratulations is awarded to our performers: Rosa B, Charlotte C, Maisy E, Ava G, Zach H, Olivia H, Gabby H, Abigail H, Grace H, Olivia Jc, Natasha K, Bridget L, Mia M, Aliya S, Luka S, Lily S, Eli S, Jacquie T.

Students were also supported by a buzzing group of fans created by family, friends and the impressed general public.

"Chookas" and jazz hands to all students involved.

Mrs Sarah Smith
Drama teacher