The Drama Department at BCI offers students amazing opportunities to perform, learn and craft their own dramatic productions. Through both school courses and extracurriculars, students learn about live theatre productions and participate in roles including acting, tech crew, lighting and sound, and stage management.
Drama education helps students improve and evolve in a wide range of areas such as self-confidence, self-expression, communication, critical thinking skills, collaboration, interpersonal skills, aesthetic awareness and imagination. The ability to think creatively, solve problems, perform and present in front of others, accept and apply constructive criticism are life skills which are applicable to a wide variety of careers. Drama is under the umbrella of the English department.
Student FAQs
Q: I am a quiet, shy person. Drama is not for me, right?
A: On the contrary, drama is exactly the place you should be. This course is all about you developing skills and confidence as a part of your learning process. You learn how to become more comfortable and confident with communicating, expressing yourself and performing in front of others.
Q: I didnβt take drama in grade 9, can I take it in grade 10?
A: Yes! You can even take both! Every other year the 9/10 course has different units, so it is never a repeat!
Q: Are there ways I can get involved to help promote and advocate for drama at BCI and in the community?
A: Yes! The BCI Drama Council is an opportunity for students to become involved in leadership opportunities, initiatives and events relating to drama and the arts at Bluevale.
For any additional questions, contact: ashley_schindelheim@wrdsb.ca
Room 1608