Where passion meets possibility...
In line with our school’s goal of increasing opportunities for students to explore pathways both beyond and alongside traditional university education, the Year 11 Drama class has engaged with a range of guest speakers from the performing arts industry and tertiary education providers.
Throughout the unit, students met with representatives from some of New Zealand’s leading theatre companies, including Sam Scott from Massive Theatre, Kalia Regan from Auckland Theatre Company, Jordan Keyzer from Silo Theatre, and Ella Becroft from Red Leap Theatre. Will Wallace, from UNITEC, along with Sara Wiseman and Jessi Williams from The Actors’ Program, introduced students to the conservatory- style approach to actor training. A Zoom session with Hilary Halba from the University of Otago provided further insight into studying performing arts at university level.
The unit concluded with a panel discussion featuring actors Amanda Billing, Mirabai Pease, Arlo Gibson, and Serena Cotton, who shared their career journeys and offered practical advice on building a sustainable career in the performing arts, both in New Zealand and internationally.
