It will come as a surprise to many I am sure, to learn that Drama is
frequently cited as one of the most useful and relevant subjects to
students for their subsequent careers, indeed for their future lives. If
we think about it, this should not come as a surprise – communication
is arguably the most critical skill in the modern world. Drama develops
this to a high degree and it is a skill that is transferable, as is the quiet
confidence that a course in Drama can engender in young people.
I was, therefore, delighted to learn that Maria Sukhareva won the Top
in Thailand Award for Drama in the June IGCSE Examinations. Having
witnessed some outstanding student productions since I have been at
BIS I feel that this award bears testament to the quality of the Theatre
Arts programme at the school.
My understanding is that research has also shown that Drama has
a positive effect on the learning of other subjects, but I leave this
tantalizing suggestion hanging in cyberspace – I am sure that there is
sufficient information and data somewhere ‘out there’ for your further
consideration.
For now, enjoy the performance... and consider the benefits.
Thank you for supporting the Arts at BISP.
Neil Richards
Headmaster
13th October 2015, 5.00 P.M.- DRAMA ROOM
A play without words starring students from Year 7, 8 & 9
Cast List
Introduction
This is a play without words. The cast is entirely from KS3: years 7, 8 and 9
Dead end job
Milena Kozmina
The assistant directors are Yr. 12 IB Theatre students.
Insecure
Melanie Preen
Living in the Past
Sabrina Franck
This play without words is a first for all of us. There are no line cues.
Weight problem
Nina Hannam
People gather on a railway station clutching a bag. Where are they going?
What is their problem? Will their train ever arrive?
Has overbearing mother
Jada Hannam
The mother
Marina Parakhina
Well rounded person
Isabella Hosking
Not over 1 love
Malaika Primarolo
The Man
Gemma Massie
Heart attack worries
Olivia Douglas
st
One of several e-mails from Lindsay Price the Canadian playwright:
Please give a big hello to your students. Let them know I'm
thinking of them. It's a thrill to know my work is being done on
the other side of the world.
Credit
Music heard in the play
The Chorus
Hannah Diamond
Hermione Wragg
1. Sheena Ringo
God Buddha
2. Jirka Krbecek
Break Train Blues
3. Dave Brubeck
Unsquare Dance
4. Mark O’Connor
Appalachian Waltz
5. Marcus Miller
Slap Bass
6. Bhundu Boys
Foolish Harp - Waerera
7. Chet Baker
You don’t know what love is
8. Chic
Good times
9. Oscars
Theme
10. Keith Jarrett
Tokyo Encore
11. Erik Satie
Gnossiene No 1
12. George Winston
Winter
Rosie Tucker
Kira Gaebel
Alexandra Starostina
Director
Timothy Evans
Assistant Director + Sound
Sharina Riva
Chorus Director + Lighting
Irina Ashikhmina
Front of House
Mrs Stockings and Mrs Wilkinson
Thank yous go to Simon and Benz in the Marketing Department.
And Lynne Daniels and Paulette Wilkinson for their wise counsel.