Drama Activities

Through engaging in our productions, students have the opportunity to experience the entire process of bringing a play to life on stage. At the heart of the Productions Programme is our desire to support the personal growth of students and enable them to reach their full potential in either an on-stage or off-stage role. Our productions are about the community of individuals involved, collaboratively working towards a common goal, but also about the influence and message of the human condition that can be conveyed through our productions to our wider UWCSEA community.

Studio Performances

Studio Performances are showcased in our Drama Studios. Students will collaborate together to devise an original piece based on a prompt given to them, supervised and guided by the MS Drama team. This experience will allow you to build drama skills, perform in front of an audience of parents and friends and connect with other drama students. 

All students must audition to be part of the cast. Auditions are held prior to the start of Season 1. Information can be found in the weekly announcement slides for students. 

Seasons 1 and 2 (Sep - Dec): Rehearsals, one session a week on Mondays (G7/8) and Tuesdays (G6) No payment needed

Scripted Productions

Middle School Drama also works on an annual Middle School Scripted Production. In this production, students will build drama skills, learn to embody and maintain different characters, work as an ensemble, think creatively and work with a script. They connect with other students in the cast and perform in front of an audience in the Black Box with costume, set and lighting.

Season 2 (Dec - Jan): Auditions for Cast - information in the weekly announcements 

Seasons 3 and 4 (Feb - Jun): Rehearsals, twice a week on Mondays and Fridays No payment needed

Season 4 (Jun): Performances (Open to the public)

Student Theatre Festival

Each school year, High School Drama offers opportunities to Grade 9 to 12 students to participate in either student-directed productions or our annual High School Productions directed by our HS Drama Teachers.

The Student Theatre Festival is very special as it is completely student-run - from the directors to the cast and crew. It is a great chance for HS students to learn production elements, leadership and management skills, and learn how to use performance as a platform to create change and speak about social or world issues that are close to their hearts based on the scripts they choose to do. 

** IBDP theatre students interested to be a Director can speak to our HS Drama Teachers to express their interest early on.

Season 1 (Aug - Sep): Auditions for Cast / Sign-ups for Tech Roles

Seasons 1 and 2 (Sep - Nov): Rehearsals, twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays- No payment needed

Season 2 (Nov): Performances (Open to the public)

HS Production

Besides the Student Theatre Festival, the High School Drama team also directs an annual High School Production. (9-12)

This yearly Production is directed by the HS Drama Teachers and students participating in it will get exposure to performance-making, character embodiment, creative design, and more. They range from Shakespeare to Verbatim shows and every 2-3 years a musical. Backstage roles in productions (Stage Management, Lighting, Sound, Costume and Makeup, Set and Props) are also available to students and students participating in a Tech Role can pick up practical skills and learn what goes on behind-the-scenes for every show.

Season 1 (Aug - Sep): Auditions for Cast / Sign-ups for Tech Roles

Seasons 1 and 2 (Sep - Feb): Rehearsals, twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays- No payment needed

Season 2 (Jan / Feb): Performances (Open to the public)

Student Theatre Festival 2024

HS Production 24-25