What is R.A.C.E. Drama?
R.A.C.E. Drama is a specialised extension program for students with a strong interest, ability and passion for Drama.
The program provides students with opportunities to extend their acting, voice, movement and performance skills alongside like-minded students in a creative, supportive and practical environment.
Through rehearsals, workshops and live performance experiences, students develop confidence, creativity, collaboration and stagecraft while being challenged to grow as performers. Students also have opportunities to experience live theatre and connect with local and visiting industry professionals, developing their understanding of pathways into senior Drama, further study and the performing arts industry.
Who can take part?
R.A.C.E. Drama is offered across four programs for students in Years 5–12:
- R.A.C.E. Drama | Years 5–6
- R.A.C.E. Drama | Years 7–8
- R.A.C.E. Drama | Years 9–10
- R.A.C.E. Drama | Years 11–12
Entry is through an application and audition process, with students demonstrating their performance ability, potential, commitment and ability to work positively as part of an ensemble.
As students progress through Secondary School, R.A.C.E. Drama is designed to complement classroom Drama, providing additional opportunities to extend their practical and performance skills.
What will students experience?
R.A.C.E. Drama is a highly practical program where students develop their skills through creating, rehearsing and performing.
Students may have opportunities to:
- develop acting, voice, movement and characterisation skills
- create and perform scripted and devised Drama
- perform for live audiences
- participate in workshops and specialised training
- compete and perform at the Cairns Junior Eisteddfod
- experience professional live theatre productions
- work with Drama teachers and industry professionals
- perform at the annual R.A.C.E. Showcase
- develop confidence, creativity, teamwork and resilience
- explore pathways into senior Drama, further study and the performing arts industry
Enrolment
Students must be enrolled at Redlynch State College to participate.
Entry into R.A.C.E. Drama is through an application and audition process. Secondary students participating in R.A.C.E. Drama are encouraged to select classroom Drama as an elective subject to further support their development.