Drama at Oxley
The College has a long standing commitment to the Arts as part of its co-curricular program. Students are encouraged to be involved in drama through the annual production, the Inter House Drama Competition and the Fast’N'Fresh Short Play Festival at local, regional and State levels. A significant number of past students have gone on to careers in this field, often citing their experiences on the Oxley stage as their inspiration.
Productions
The College has a long tradition of productions. Since its beginnings, great value has been placed on the role of theatre in the development of young people. Each year there is at least one production, with a rotating choice of genre, cast and director. Many of the productions have met with critical claim, with most receiving external awards through the regional CAT awards.
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Previous Productions
A snap shot of productions in the last 13 years:
| 2011 | The Government Inspector | 2004 | The Crucible |
| 2010 | Evie & the Birdman | 2003 | Pippin & Telling Wild Tales |
| 2009 | Stories in the Dark | 2002 | Evie & the Birdman & Rosencratz and Guildenstern |
| 2008 | Macbeth | 2001 | Murder in the Cathedral & The Incredible Journey of Fenda Maria |
| 2007 | Cabaret | 2001 | St Joan of the Stockyards |
| 2006 | The Silver Sword | 1999 | The Witches |
| 2005 | A Chorus Line | 1998 | Marat Sade |
Cabaret
2007′s production was the musical, Cabaret and involved a cast and crew of over 70 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Sell-out audiences were entertained by the energetic display of dance and song.
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Our production of Cabaret received nominations for the following awards at the Canberra Area Theatre Awards (CAT):
Best Set Designer for a Musical – Adam Lindberg
Best Costume Design for a Musical – Joy Burgess
Best Variety act for an Individual or Ensemble – Jack Wasiliev as magiciain
Best Actress in a Supporting role in a Musical – Theo Antonopolous
Best Actor in a leading Role in a School Musical – Hugh MacAuley
Best Actress in a leading role in a School Musical – Taryn Harris
Best Musical Director – Robert Hughes
Best Director of a Musical – Kathryn Cunich
Best School or youth Musical – Cabaret
