The Senior Drama Acting Assessments at Dunstan form a key component of the NCEA Senior Drama curriculum (covering Levels 1, 2, and 3).

Key Aspects of Senior Drama Assessments

• Internal Assessment Focus: Senior Drama students are primarily assessed internally through performance-based standards. These include applying complex drama techniques in a scripted context, devising and performing original pieces, and taking on substantial acting roles in scripted productions.

• Practical Production & Plays: As part of their summative assessment, senior classes work together to stage scripted play productions. Students demonstrate character interpretation, vocal/physical techniques, and stage presence in front of live audiences and assessors.

Year 12 and Year 13 performed their Acting Assessments over three nights to a live audience in the Drama Room Suite.

                                           Year 12 performed MAD by Tom Sainsbury

                                              Year 13 performed Desperate Antics by Kevin Keys.

Thanks to Nathan Love who made a special cameo appearance for the Year 13 performance.