The Art Umbrella School Of Performing Arts

Studio South presents its latest youth theatre production, "You Only Live Once". Punctuated by powerful performances, humour and pathos combine in this thought provoking play that explores the thing we, all too often, take for granted.

Congratulations to all our talented and dedicated actors in this year's Mid-Year Showcase on the weekend. Each class brought to the stage their best and we are proud of the quality of their performances and the camaraderie that they showed to each other. We would also like to thank our parents for their continued support and positive feedback.

Just a few of our little ants from the Saturday 9am class. All ready in costume for the Mid-Year Showcase tomorrow at Kirrawee High School 🐜

2018 Mid-Year Showcase

One of our lovely students from the 4pm Friday Class. Already in costume!

Tableaux and physical transformation with the Wednesday 4.30 class!

We welcome back our students and all new enrolments to The Art Umbrella Semester 1 ! Enjoy this snapshot of our fabulous Monday class 🎭

2 shows down and 2 more to go of Studio South's young adult production of 'I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here' directed by James McCuaig. The doors will open at 7.45 and tickets will be sold at the door. If there aren't many seats left, there is always tomorrow night! Don't miss out on this gripping and entertaining performance that explores the vulnerability of the human heart.

On Wednesday, January 24th, James and Rob conducted a two hour drama and vocal workshop with a Chinese children's television host and a small group of exchange students at the Sydney Opera House. Arranged through the Australia China Cultural and Professional Exchange, it was an absolutely fantastic experience meeting our Chinese guests and bonding through drama and song. The video focuses on the vocal component of the workshop where James is teaching the classic Australian song, "Botany Bay".

A powerful, confronting and emotional play that explores a world where the edges blur around what is real and what is fake, where the small is monumental and where everything in teenager's life is stretched and heightened beyond its reality. As much as anything, it is a play about the friends you have as a teenager before life takes you in new directions. Tickets $15.00 at the door. No advance bookings. Doors open at 7.45 Please note that the play contains adult themes, strong language and sexual references.

End of Year Newsletter - including some of the reasons why Drama is a beneficial and educational activity as well as a lot of fun.

2017 End of Year Showcase Rehearsal Times
The rehearsal for the End of Year Showcase will be held at the Sutherland Memorial School of the Arts Theatre on Saturday the 9th December. Please note that no lessons will be held at the Caringbah studio on this date. The theatre is located in East Parade, Sutherland (opposite Sutherland Rail Station). East Parade is the road that runs parallel to the railway tracks on the cemetery side. Because of the tight rehearsal schedule, it is... important that students arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
Below are the times that classes are to be at the theatre for their technical rehearsal: Rehearsal: 9.00am-11.00am (Friday 4.00pm Class) Rehearsal: 9.30am-11.00am (Saturday 9.30am Class) Rehearsal: 11.00am-1.00pm (Saturday 11.00am Class) (Wednesday 4.00pm Class) Rehearsal: 1.00pm-3.00pm (Saturday 1.00pm Class) (Tuesday 4.30pm Class) Rehearsal: 3.00pm-5.00pm (Saturday 3.00pm Class) (Monday 4.30pm Class) Rehearsal: 5.00pm-onwards (Studio South)
2017 End of Year Showcase Performance Times
The End of Year Showcase will be held at The Sutherland Memorial School of the Arts, East Parade Sutherland on Sunday, 10th of December. Below are the details for each show, indicating which showcase your class will perform in:
10.00am Showcase (Cast arrive 9.30am) Friday 4.00pm Class (Junior Troupe 2) Saturday 9.30am Class (Junior Troupe) Saturday 11.00am Class (Junior Ensemble 1)
12.00pm Showcase (Cast arrive 11.30pm) Monday 4.30pm Class (Junior Company 2) Wednesday 4.00pm Class (Junior Ensemble 2) Saturday 1.00pm Class (Junior Company 1)
2.00pm Showcase (Cast arrive 1.30pm) Tuesday 4.30pm Class (Junior Company 3) Saturday 3.00pm Class (Junior Company 1) Interval Studio South Performances Thursday 4.30pm Class
General Admission Tickets will be sold at the door: Adults: $20.00 Children: $15.00 Each ticket entitles you to see all three shows.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in or came to our amazing 2017 pantomime, Snow White.

Thank you to everyone who participated in or came to our amazing 2017 pantomime, Snow White.

We are so excited about our upcoming children's pantomime, Snow White, performed by our wonderfully talented students. The show runs from September 26 through to September 29 at the Sutherland Memorial School of Arts theatre (opposite Sutherland Rail Station) with two shows daily, 10.00am and 1.30pm. Tickets are avilable at Trybooking. Click on the link below to purchase tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/RTOW
... There are two casts. Please note when each cast is performing: Session Tuesday 26th, 10.00am Cast A Tuesday 26th, 1.30pm Cast B Wednesday 27th, 10.00am Cast B Wednesday 27th, 1.30pm Cast A Thursday 28th, 10.00am Cast A Thursday 28th, 1.30pm Cast B Friday 29th, 10.00am Cast B Friday 29th, 1.30pm Cast A
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A big thanks to parents and students for the amazing effort and creativity put into the costumes. Looking forward to our Mid-Year Showcase tomorrow! Only one more sleep! 😴

You are invited to attend the inauguaral launch of our new theatre company Studio South Drama at our Caringbah studio with a performance of the National Theatre of London's Youth Connections play, "Bassett".
Set in a high school, "Basett" is a powerful a play that challenges the idea of apathetic youth. Finding themselves trapped, a group of students, conflicted, confused and yet no less passionate face up to a changing and seemingly dangerous world where beliefs and values h...ave lost their certainty.
The performances will be held in our Caringbah studio on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd at 7.30pm. There are limited seats available. Bookings are, therefore, essential. If you wish to book tickets, please go to the Contact section of the website and provide us with your email address, phome number, the night that you wish to attend along with the number of seats that you wish to purchase.
The cost is $10.00 per person and payable at the door.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Congratulations to Beni Brett from our Wednesday Class who recently gained entry into the prestigious NSW DET Performing Arts Senior Drama Ensemble. The positions for this program are very hotly contested and we are very proud of Beni's achievement.

Congratulations to everyone who was a part of this magnificent production!

Fantastic school! Great teachers, excellent curriculum, amazing opportunities--an all around awesome school!

Fantastic school! Great teachers, excellent curriculum, amazing opportunities--an all around awesome school!