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“Master your craft, empower yourself, and enjoy the journey” – Denise Simon

The Drama Department encourages its pupils to become curious, confident, creative and empathetic creators and performers. Drama is the examination of the human character. Through the enjoyment of collaboration, our pupils learn how to effectively produce creative work whilst in the process, come to understand more about themselves and others.

Through regular participation in drama activity, our pupils gain skills that are essential for success in the real world, from simply working in a supportive manner, effectively problem-solving and being analytically minded to being able to project manage (meeting deadlines and working independently) as well as reflecting on their own practice. These are all character traits worthy of accolade.

Pupils here are offered a safe and fun environment in which they can express themselves whilst taking creative risks and voicing opinions and ideas about the world around them without judgement.

Drama has its own discipline, theory, methods, influences and body of skills and knowledge. At Truro High School we aim to share this rich history of storytelling with our pupils in the hope that it will inspire, influence and inform their own creative work and empower them to express themselves.

The Drama Masterclass Programme at Truro High School is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to learn from leading Arts professionals.  Throughout the academic year, we offer a range of talks, Q&A sessions, career advice forums and workshops.

Through these experiences, our pupils gain an invaluable insight into the working life of professionals in the arts field, better preparing them for future arts-related endeavours.  Participating in the Drama Masterclass Programme broadens our pupils’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of contemporary arts practice whilst developing their own artistic skills.  

For 2023-2024, we kick off with….

26 September 2023 – Joe Carter, 1st Assistant Director
Joe has been working on film sets for more than 25 years.  His job has taken him to locations all over the world shooting all kinds of projects  – mainly TV commercials and in the early days music promos.

14 November 2023 – Emma Hogg, Wildworks
Emma has been CEO for Wildworks since 2017. Recent producing credits include ‘Behind the Postcard’ a response from Cornwall for the G7 delegates, ‘I am Kevin’ live show on Carlyon Bay beach and the soon to be released film version of ‘I am Kevin’

4 March 2024 – John Brolly, Working Outside!
John Brolly is a storyteller, writer and director. He is currently Associate Director of the Minack Theatre. John’s directing credits include, Hetty Feather, The Secret Garden, The Railway Children and Goodnight Mr Tom.

21 May 2024 – Kirsten Edwards, Director Of BOOM Theatre
In 2023, Kirsten created of BOOM Theatre as a non profit social enterprise aiming to create further opportunities of industry professionals into Cornwall and provide access to these for youngsters. BOOM’s first production was “Six” where Kirsten coordinated all the professionals including the a former West End and UK Tour Musical Director and West End / TV actors, the fundraising, Box Office, Costumes, Technical Team, Make Up and Hair and Chaperoning. 

 

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