Shows
Drama NSW PodcastTeachers and Theatre CompaniesIn 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, how theatre companies can take our students to the next level and what we can do as teachers to support the theatre world.
2021-02-1126 minDrama NSW PodcastStudies in Drama and Theatre - The Voice of Women in TheatreIn 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, why context is important and more.
2020-10-0335 minDrama NSW PodcastStudies in Drama and Theatre - Black ComedyIn 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 exploring what exactly Black Comedy involves.
2020-09-3000 minDrama NSW PodcastThe 4C'sIn 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 to the website: https://www.4ctransformativelearning.org/
2020-09-1400 minDrama NSW PodcastSignificant Plays of the 20th Century - Studies in Drama and TheatreAs 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 in the exams. Show notes can be found here: https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/
2020-08-2600 minDrama NSW PodcastEAL/D and the Drama ClassroomThis 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 of Western Sydney about the work she is doing in this field and what teachers can do to make their classrooms more inclusive and richer in activities that help students who are EAL/D.Show notes can be found here:https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/
2020-08-1700 minDrama NSW PodcastSocial Justice and the Drama classroomThis 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 justice is and how it can be explored in the classroom.References and links to documents can be found at https://dramansw.org.au/podcast-show-notes/
2020-07-1500 minDrama NSW PodcastJapanese Theatre - Studies in Drama and TheatreThis 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 includes and the richness of teaching and studying it.The Japan Foundation Library - https://jpf.org.au/library/
2020-07-0900 minDrama NSW PodcastApproaches to Acting - Studies in Drama and TheatreIn 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.
2020-07-0100 minDrama NSW PodcastMultidiscipline Theatre - Studies in Drama and TheatreIn 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 to create your own multi-discipline theatre and much more.
2020-06-1500 minDrama NSW PodcastVerbatim Theatre - Studies in Drama and TheatreIn 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 and the texts and why Verbatim is such a great topic area.
2020-05-2800 minDrama NSW PodcastRe-imagining and Re-structuring the GPThis 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 markers of the GP and have suggestions as to how to work with online or in person scenarios for the GP.
2020-05-0200 minDrama NSW PodcastThe HSC Drama Written examThis 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 key questions that students and teachers have about the written component.
2020-04-2400 minDrama NSW PodcastNESA Guidelines with John MontgomerySince 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 discuss these guidelines with the Curriculum Inspector the Arts John Montgomery.
2020-04-0800 minDrama NSW PodcastImprov at home and onlineIn 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 phone.
2020-04-0100 minDrama NSW PodcastWe have a podcast!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 and past students and we will be focusing on key areas of the NSW Drama curriculum as well as the broader Drama world.
2020-03-2100 min