Woodlea
Drama
Over the past term, students in the Drama Enrichment Program immersed themselves in a vibrant and creative journey which brought Middle and Senior School students together.
Students developed spontaneity and teamwork through a fast-paced series of improvisation activities, guided by the core principles of “Make your partner look good” and “Yes, and…”. These ideas underpinned every session, encouraging active listening, bold choices and collaborative storytelling.
The course began with circle work where stories were built one word at a time to strengthen trust and creativity. Students then explored character through voice, movement and status, with many initially quiet students stepping forward to reveal impressive talent. Budding actors, writers and directors emerged as students confidently took direction, adapted scripts and added their own flair.
Weekly activities included rapid character switches, status walks, short-form scenes and mimed storytelling challenges where groups devised and performed scenes in just 10 minutes. One memorable piece featured four people trapped in a lift, only to reveal one was secretly a witch. Students also tackled object transformation tasks and partner-building exercises, learning to extend and elevate each other’s ideas.
As confidence grew, so did students’ willingness to take creative risks, with many becoming key contributors who drove scenes forward.
The term concluded with two showcase experiences: a lively performance of Ninja Red Riding Hood for a neighbouring class and one-minute live advertisements for imaginative products, including a magical healing bandage, a never-ending quantum pen, a morphing water bottle and a pen that brings drawings to life.
Each performance highlighted. not only our students’ creativity and humour, but also their ability to work together and support one another on stage. The growth in confidence, collaboration and performance skills across the term has been outstanding.
Ms Astudillo and Mr Ong – Enrichment Drama Teachers