On Wednesday, the Senior Drama class participated and performed in Act Up Festival at Canberra Theatre Centre. Students had a huge day at the Theatre which involved workshops, tech runs, matinee and evening performances.

This term, students have been working hard to devise their own performances for this event and, as part of their assessment, showcased their hard work to a live audience. Two groups performed in the student festival; Cardboard Box and Same Old, Same Old and also presented to a student and teacher audience at lunchtime on Tuesday.

As always, JPC Arts were proudly represented by the performers. Both pieces were comedic in style, however, explored the Festival’s theme of “New Normal” in different ways. Students relished in the experience of the festival, accepted the challenges of the day and rose to the occasion, assisting event organisers and other schools throughout the day.

A HUGE congratulations is awarded to ten performers! Ella Colquhoun, Jason Shore, Jordan Skerritt, Nina Buckley and Olivia Donovan created and presented Cardboard Box. Follow the story of a basic high school girl at the ultimate procrastination station. She’ll meet new friends and overcome challenges in a lazy way. If you thought procrastinating on TikTok is bad, just wait until you see what she does with a cardboard box.

Lilith Prado, Jacqui Koina, Keely Gould, Dakota Alderton and JP Marsden wrote and performed Same Old, Same Old. This piece follows the story of a person in need of getting out more and a new outlook on life, and their unsuspected ‘travel guide’ sends them to Britain, France and Greece in the hopes that they will find their purpose and along the way discover themselves.

All students performed with great energy. A special mention to the four Stage and Assistant Stage Managers: Will Kelly, Sultan Ahmed, Christiaan Bothma and Alex Rose. They were a great support for the students and allowed for their production elements to heighten their on-stage performance.

We look forward to our next entry into this festival – chookas!

Mrs Sarah Smith
Senior Drama Teacher