Podcasts by Drama NSW Podcast

Teachers and Theatre Companies from 2021-02-11T20:19:08

In this episode Sonia speaks to Amy Matthews who has experience working with teachers to help them get the best out of theatre companies. They discuss the resources that teachers can tap into, h...

Studies in Drama and Theatre - The Voice of Women in Theatre from 2020-10-03T11:29:27

In this episode Sonia interviews Nicole James about the relatively new unit called The Voice of Women in Theatre. They speak about why the unit is so relevant now, how to break down the rubric, ...

Studies in Drama and Theatre - Black Comedy from 2020-09-30T14:28:33

In this episode Sonia speaks to experienced marker, teacher and actor Anna-lea Russo about topic area Black Comedy. Anna-lea breaks down the rubric, gives advice on writing essays on it and expl...

The 4C's from 2020-09-14T13:47:22

In this episode Sonia interviews Michael Anderson about what the 4C's are, how it's based on Drama pedagogy and the way in which it is transforming schools. For more information on the 4C's head...

Significant Plays of the 20th Century - Studies in Drama and Theatre from 2020-08-26T10:36:14

As part of our series examining the Studies in Drama and Theatre options Sonia interviews Belinda Farr-Jones about what this topic area incorporates, how to workshop the plays and what to avoid ...

EAL/D and the Drama Classroom from 2020-08-17T18:45:37

This episode includes a discussion on what EAL/D is and how Drama can be used to effectively teach students who fall under this category. Sonia interviews Dr Rachael Jacobs from the University o...

Social Justice and the Drama classroom from 2020-07-15T15:14:59

This episode includes a discussion on what social justice looks like in the Drama classroom. Sonia interviews Dr Kelly Freedbody, Dr Carol Carter and Andrew Byrne in regards to what social justi...

Japanese Theatre - Studies in Drama and Theatre from 2020-07-09T08:34:44

This episode Sonia speaks to Brenton Fletcher about one of the most uncommon options in Studies in Drama and Theatre - Japanese Theatre. A fascinating discussion is had on what this unit include...

Approaches to Acting - Studies in Drama and Theatre from 2020-07-01T13:50:26

In this episode Sonia speaks to Paul Eastway about Approaches to Acting. They speak about the rubric, how to write effectively for the topic and what to make sure you study.

Multidiscipline Theatre - Studies in Drama and Theatre from 2020-06-15T08:43:40

In this episode Sonia interviews Kathryn Breen who is an experienced teacher of Multi-discipline theatre. Kathryn speaks about what Multi-discipline theatre is, how to approach the rubric, how t...

Verbatim Theatre - Studies in Drama and Theatre from 2020-05-28T17:49:59

In this episode we talk to Daniel Kavanagh about the option of Verbatim Theatre for Studies in Drama and Theatre. He explains how to unpack the rubric, how to balance the original performance an...

Re-imagining and Re-structuring the GP from 2020-05-02T18:17:15

This episode explores how to create Group Performances with HSC students in the current COVID-19 environment. Sonia interviews Jane Simmons and Jo George who are both experienced teachers and ma...

The HSC Drama Written exam from 2020-04-24T15:55:42

This episode looks at why the written examination in Drama is important, how to write for this exam and what the marking of it looks like. Dianne McDonald joins Sonia as they explore some of the...

NESA Guidelines with John Montgomery from 2020-04-08T17:36:23

Since changes have occurred to the HSC and teaching with COVID-19 NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) have released some decisions and guidelines in relation to Drama and the HSC. Today we ...

Improv at home and online from 2020-04-01T13:25:17

In this episode Clare Cavanagh speaks about the importance of keeping up improvisation skills. She offers some activities to do at home alone and some group improvisation to do online or on the ...

We have a podcast! from 2020-03-21T17:21:42

Welcome to a brand new podcast from Drama NSW.

This podcast will be for teachers, students, practitioners and anyone interested in Drama. We will have interviews from industry, educators ...