Page 146 - Herzlia HS Magazine 2021

In Grade 11 we explored Realism and modern theatre, and

focussed on performing solo pieces such as monologues and
poetry.

Much of Grade 12 was occupied by preparing for the Final
Practical externally marked by the Department of Education. As

was the case last year, pupils filmed solo theme programmes
which were filmed, but still had to display their theatre acting

chops.

This year, our pupils were able to take part in the virtual
Stellenbosch Drama Eisteddfod. We had a large number of

entries covering poetry, monologues and dialogues. Our pupils
coped beautifully with the virtual set up and excelled in their
pieces.

The biggest challenge that Drama pupils have faced this year has

of course been the fact that we have not been able to attend live
theatre, which is a huge part of enrichment and enjoyment in this

subject. We were devastated at the closing of The Fugard
Theatre, the site of our last theatre outing in 2020, where we saw

Master Harold….and the boys. This will now be a historic moment
in time that we will never forget, seeing an Athol Fugard play at
the theatre named after him...for the last time…

We have managed to find other ways of analysis, enrichment and

engagement through the medium of film, which has produced
exciting explorations and project work. We look forward to next
year and continuing to extend ourselves..