Theatre Programmes

Be A Star Director

Want to know what it is like to direct?
Want to develop through directing?
Want to learn the art of directing?

This workshop will cover the basic aspects of directing – but will focus primarily on working with their peers as actors.

First, students will begin the process by learning how to create a short story through improvisation and using their imagination with given stimulus. They will learn how to devise a 3-minute script involving just 2 characters.

Then each student will take on the role as the director to direct their peers to act out the script with creativity, truth and believability

The workshop will conclude with each student presenting their piece to each other in the form of a ‘workshop’ performance and they will be showing it as a ‘work in progress’.

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Star Performance Camp

This is a 4-day drama camp combining with dance, singing, drama, fitness and movement.

They will learn the basics in drama and theatre, develop fitness, stage awareness, dance skills, acting and singing skills.

They will learn to devise solo, duo or group drama performance of contrasting genres.

They will also watch theatre performance and visit theatre venues to enhance their learning about theatre and production. They will also be exposed to visual aids like pictures and power point to deepen their knowledge on forms.

Finally, they will present their series of performances in an informal setting to showcase their learnt skills and performing talents.

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Star Poetry Performer

Read. Recite. Dramatise. Perform.

This workshop develops students to read and recite poem through learning the various choral recitation skills before learning how to dramatize and perform it.

They will learn to bring the poem alive from page to stage through performance tools involving actions, movements, creating expressions, sounds and images and using forms such as tableaux and human props.

They will also develop vocal skills, confidence and teamwork throughout the process.

The workshop will conclude with the students presenting their final performance.

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StarMagical

StarMagical is a new and exciting performing arts programme which covers essential topics not only in Speech and Drama, but Magic as well!

Magic is a powerful tool that can significantly improve students’ social skills, cognitive thoughts, language skills and self esteem. StarMagical promises a fun and exciting journey of self discovery while exposing students to performing arts, drama and magic. By sharply focusing on a topic per session, students are able to explore given subjects intensively. The course eventually climaxes to a Performance which combines Drama and Magic, giving the students another valuable learning opportunity.

Our trainers are dedicated in bringing out the best in your students, through drama, creating a safe environment ideal for building confidence. We do so by giving assurance through encouragement and warm guidance. StarMagical emphasizes on participation to gain not just knowledge but life experiences. Fun is often introduced to make learning more enjoyable to help students release inhibitions. StarMagical recognizes each student’s individuality and aims to bring out the best in your students through drama and magic.

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Reaching for the Stars

Many may have heard of musical. Many may have seen at least one musical.

But how many had the chance to perform in one?

This workshop will provide an opportunity for students to act, sing and dance in their very own musical.

They will receive intensive training in acting, dance and singing by Dramaestro’s team of professionals while developing a greater knowledge on theatre and learning about production throughout the workshop.

Also, for students in the school who had not had the chance to watch a musical, this is a good opportunity for them to enjoy watching one put together by their own peers.

This is not just a school’s production

It is a performance that will be put together and performed by young talents who are working hard to reach for the stars.

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Star Actors

Wonder what’s like to perform in a theatre?

Wonder what’s like for the actors when they perform?

Wonder what goes into a production?

Wonder what acting is like?

This workshop will provide the answers for students who are passionate about acting and in performing.

They will be trained proper and experience acting in their very own Play while developing a greater knowledge on theatre and learning about production throughout the workshop.

The process will also foster life skills development in the students who are working hard to achieve their personal excellence.

They will realize that Theatre is more than just about performing.

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Star Fairy Tale Theatre

Learn to tell a story. Learn to act out a story. Learn to perform a story.

This workshop will prepare the students to tell a story and act out the drama and their roles within the story using the theatre form of STORY THEATRE.

It involves each student taking turn to story tell and act.

Students will learn to free and use their imagination and creativity to recreate short stories based on fairy tales or any known texts with a new interpretation.

They will then learn to work as a group to rehearse to put the skit together.

Finally, the workshop will conclude with each group presenting a final performance to each other.

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Star Festival

Every student can be a Star.

From being a writer to an actor or being a production crew

First, students in their groups will begin the process by learning how to create an original story through improvisation and based on personal experiences and observation while using their imagination with given stimulus.

The workshop will progress with basic training in acting, stage skills, movement and voice work.

Then each class will pick the best script to perform it. They will learn staging and dramatization skills while knowing more about theatre and production.

Students in the class will take on the role of actors and crew members to stage the skit. So everyone has a part to play. The trainer will coach and facilitate.

The workshop will conclude with each class performing and staging their very own Drama Festival in school.

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Star Poetry Reciters

Read. Recite.

This workshop develops poem reading and recitation skills in students through choral reading

They will learn to appreciate poetry and use their voice and face to present their given text.

Students will focus on developing expressiveness in their voice, body posturing and creating expressions to read and tell the poem as a group.

The workshop will conclude with students presenting a final workshop performance.