Expressive Arts

Mr Tait  (Curriculum Leader)
Subjects - Art, Drama, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Photography, Music, Music Technology, Practical Woodwork.

 

Faculty News: Expressive Arts

KNOX'S NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Published: 20 December 2012

Knox's Nightmare Before Christmas was adapted from an original story by Tim Burton, much-loved by the cast and crew. The show, on the 17th and 18th December, featured Jack Skellington’s journey of discovery, creepy choral singing, demonic dancing and some unrequited love. Every cast member had an opportunity to shine and was a credit to Academy Productions. The Junior Drama Club's presentation – The Tale of Cinders, was an excellent pre-show addition to the evenings. We were treated to a new twist on the tale that involved the Seven Deadly Sins and their contribution to this tale of love overcoming all. Special mention has to go to Conor McHugh in S6 who did an amazing job as Jack Skellington and led the production admirably in the role of protagonist.

It's been a real privilege...

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S1/2 DRAMA CLUB

Published: 19 September 2012

Drama club runs after-school on a Monday from 4 – 5 pm. In Drama club we play games and complete small tasks to improve our skills in drama whilst having fun! We present our work to one another to show off what we can do, and to receive feedback on our dramas.

During drama club we will look at working with small scripts and will work towards performing before the Christmas Show at the end of term. 

Please come along to help us have fun and improve our drama skills! We would love to have as many members as possible to create something fantastic to perform at Christmas!

Miss MacKinnon and Drama Club members

S3 THEATRE TRIP, CINDERELLA

Published: 07 September 2012

S3 pupils studying Drama are invited to attend an evening performance of Cinderella by the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, Edinburgh on Thursday 13th December.

Permission forms are due to be returned to the Drama Department by Monday 10th September.

S4-S6 NTS THEATRE TRIP

Published: 07 September 2012

S4-S6 pupils studying Drama are invited to attend the National Theatre of Scotland's production of Beautiful Burnout on Thursday 1st November.

Visit the National Theatre of Scotland website for further information.

Payment of £16 for this trip is now due to the Drama Department, please make cheques payable to East Lothian Council.

AUDITIONS

Published: 07 September 2012

Auditions for the Christmas Show will be held on Thursday 13th September in Studio 1 from 4.00 - 6.00 pm.

All pupils from S3-S6 are welcome to attend to audition as actors, singers and dancers.

Pupils who are interested in Production Team roles designing or operating should also come along.

Ms Whitfield & Ms Orr