Students from Moree were among several regional NSW schools who attended workshops at NIDA to explore different approaches to devising their HSC group performance project this year.

“This is a great opportunity for the students to meet artists who have studied and who perform regularly as well. It has really added a whole new layer to their work,” said MSC drama teacher Stevie Jean.

“We did a group performance workshop this morning which was a great way to get them ready for their ensemble work.”

The group then went to see a matinee and evening performance of OnStage. Stevie said there was a lot of experiential learning happening.

“There are some amazing skills that the students can take away and utilise.”

Moree student Isabella said she has always been into performing since she was about three years old and was a little intimated by how big NIDA was.

“NIDA is not what we’re used to,” she laughed.

Fellow student Holly said she really liked the movement in the class and the way the tutor involved everyone.

“I think I will take away the ‘no holding back’ message from this experience. It’s about ‘who cares what anyone thinks- just go for it’,” she said.

OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of group and individual performances and projects by HSC Drama students.

The OnSTAGE season at the Seymour Centre is presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority and the NSW Department of Education.