13+ Drama Scholarships
Process | Expectations | Dates
Assessment Process
Candidates for Drama Scholarships will be asked to perform a prepared learnt monologue taken from a scripted piece of drama. This should be chosen to show the candidate’s physical and vocal ability. There will also be a group improvisation and/or work on unprepared material. Candidates will also have an interview with one of the Drama teachers.
If possible, candidates for Drama Scholarships are encouraged to invite the Director of Drama to watch them in a school production prior to the Scholarship assessment. If this is not possible, however, it will not count in any way against the candidate.
Expectations of Drama Scholars
Drama Scholars are expected to make an active and high quality contribution to Drama productions, either as performers and/or backstage. As they develop through the College, Drama Scholars will be encouraged to take opportunities to direct or produce pupil-led productions.
Please note that LAMDA lessons are optional and the cost of LAMDA lessons are not included as part of a Drama Scholarship. The Director of Drama meets with Drama Scholars regularly to support their development and ensure that the above expectations are being met.
The number of Scholarships awarded is at the discretion of the Head of College.
These awards are valid until the end of Year 11 if continued to GCSE level. If GCSE Drama is not taken as an option then the award will cease at the end of Year 9.
Candidates for Drama Scholarships will be asked to perform a prepared learnt monologue taken from a scripted piece of drama. This should be chosen to show the candidate’s physical and vocal ability. There will also be a group improvisation and/or work on unprepared material. Candidates will also have an interview with one of the Drama teachers or the Director of Drama.