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TEMPLESTOWE Term 1 Newsletter

Advanced level students work through the final Theatre Grade Levels in both the 'Speech & Drama' and 'Performance Arts' streams. They also present a full-scale Musical Theatre Production of 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' Participating in Theatre Examinations in solos or groups is encouraged, in order to provide maximum performance exposure and experience.

SPEECH & DRAMA: offers the development of skills in spoken interpretation and dramatic

performance. During solo and pair activities, the focus is on exploring changes in mood, tension and tone in the poetry, prose and dramatic scenes they present. Audition techniques such as sight reading and presentation continue to be a focus. Students may elect to take this work to the next level and complete their Solo Grade exams in Speech and Drama (optional)

Group work recognises the fact that the performing arts are frequently a collective activity

involving co-operation between a number of participants. Students work together to rehearse and perform self-scripted or published scenes.

PERFORMANCE ARTS: In groups, we explore a range of performance elements to create original performances. Advanced students in 2012 will focus on Singing, Dance, Vaudeville, Slapstick and Music Hall as their Performance Arts, culminating in a group performance.

In 2012 our Advanced students will work towards a production of 'Fame Jr'

From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon.

Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME JR. is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.

With its topical subject manner, multi-ethnic cast of actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalists and high-energy, contemporary pop score which includes the hit title song, FAME JR. is an ideal musical for young performers.

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