React Drama School

Underway with our End of Term Performance!! Yeee haaaa!

We at React are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of React Legend Aidan Lyle. Aidan started at React from a young age and stayed for many years, working on countless plays and slaying us all with wonderful sense of humour. Later on he served as a tutor before heading off on his own teaching career. He was always an absolute gentleman, displayed kindness and generosity to all, and was gloriously funny. He was adored by many and will be deeply missed. One of my last messages to Aidan read : “Many a day goes by where I wish Aidan was in class with me.” To which he responded in his usual delightful manner “Naaaaw mate 🙂“
All our love and support go to Aidan’s partner Kat, his family and his friends.

A Happy Mother’s Day, not just to the React Mums, but to all mums out there. What an extraordinary job you do! Thank you all for your love, guidance and support. Much love from all of us at React # # #

Happy Upcoming Easter Everyone!

FYI React classes will continue as normal over the Easter Break. That includes Good Friday.

And keep your peeps peeled for a free event that we are holding on April 7th!

Thanks Everyone!

The Team at React :)

Good afternoon to all the autistic teens who love acting! Our specialised drama class with React Drama School has some openings for high school aged students for 2024 and we are inviting interested students to come along to an open class and information session tomorrow - Monday 5th of February from 4:30-6pm.
Email Cassie - [email protected] for more information!

Good Morning Everyone!

Just a little message to remind you all that today is the Hobart Christmas Pageant so traffic will be a little mad this morning So please expect some traffic delays as some roads i.e Argyle Street will be closed to cars etc

The Argyle Street car park will also be closed from 9am to 1pm.

We will definitely be open and you can access the React Studio by foot.

If you are experiencing trouble or big delays, please text us on 0417 827 805.

Thanks everyone!

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick reminder that there are no Saturday Classes today. We will be back as per normal next week!

Thanks Everyone!

Chookas to the cast and crew of Old Nick's Production of Liminal which opens this week. Get amongst this new Tasmanian Work everyone!

Chookas to the cast and crew of LIMINAL who head into their final dress rehearsal this evening, with an audience!

A handful of tickets remain for tonight's preview performance, book now to secure yours.

LIMINAL by Stephanie Francis
8-16 September
Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre
Tickets: oldnick.com.au/liminal-2023

React classes start this week! We can’t wait to get started on our next Performance Skills Term.

Classes are also still on during the Anzac Public Holiday.

On Monday Evening our React Ensemble will be performing Cubicle - A collection of monologues from dark corners. Starts at 7.30pm at our React Studio and it's totally free! That's right, totally totally free!

Our good friends at Lost Theatre Co. have their world premiere of their new play Maybe Today from the 13th to the 21st of January.

A play about love and wasted time, Lost Theatre Co. present "Maybe Today," written, directed, produced, and starring emerging Hobart talent.

It’s super exciting to see this new company produce locally written work and as a special offer to React Students and families, you can get 20% off ticket prices!

Go to the booking page link below and enter the code: React20

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/maybe-today-tickets-462451744617?fbclid=IwAR1Zy_WvxE7EP9IN77-qpCcsU4ALI9_rGSnX_5UuidWG0xSQOAt8y12Hneg

Maybe Today A play about love and wasted time, Lost Theatre Co. present "Maybe Today," written, directed, produced, and starring emerging Hobart talent.

Well that is a wrap on one of our biggest years yet!

Our End of Year Performance took place at the Moonah Arts Centre where we presented 15 plays...that's right...15 plays in one day. It was a massive weekend for all of us and we would like to humbly thank the 500+ people who came along to watch.

Our thanks also go to Andy and the staff at the Moonah Arts Centre, to all the families who kindly supported the whole event, gave gifts, and cards, kind words and were generally AMAZING all weekend. Thanks to our staff at React who are the best at what they do, anyone who built or donated props and set pieces, and especially the army of volunteers who either stayed behind or stayed all day to help out. Shout out to Kate Choraziak, Maddie Clifford, Griffin McLaughlin, Sam French, Carys Howatson, Sam Pyefinch, Cassie Xintavelonis, and Matt Dobson.

Finally, React would love to deeply thank each and every student who joined us this year. All of you worked so incredibly hard to provide some of our best work ever. Every single one of you makes such a huge impact on our school and we can't thank you enough.

Merry Christmas to all our React Families and Supporters. Stay safe and merry and we can't wait to catch you again in the new year!

Some React Stats from the Weekend:

Number of Plays Presented: 15
Number of Plays involving Zombies: 2
Number of Stage Combat Fights: 10
World Premiere Plays: 2
Number of Tutor Cameos: 5
Number of Times Griffin was Eaten in a Play: 3
Entrances Along the Traverse: Too many to count
Number of plays with Cannibals: 1
Number of Cute Inflatable Ponies Used: 22

We are so excited for the launch of this production. Featuring our very own React Legend Griffin McLaughlin. Get amongst it peeps:

Past the Shallows | 14 - 24 September 2022 | Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre | Archipelago Productions + Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) | Supported by Salamanca Arts Centre
Tickets: https://boxoffice.atyp.com.au/past-the-shallows/

Keep your eyes on the water

Harry and Miles live with their father, an abalone diver, on the wild and beautiful south coast of Tasmania. With their mum dead and their alcoholic father largely absent, they look after each other as best they can. Over a school holiday while Miles works on the boat, Harry begins an unlikely friendship that will upset the delicate balance holding this unpredictable world together.

Adapted by playwright Julian Larnach from Favel Parrett’s award-winning debut novel, Past The Shallows is an ode to brotherhood and a heart-wrenching, lyrical exploration of mortality, family secrets and the capacity for both brutality and tenderness within contemporary masculinity.

Acclaimed Director Ben Winspear leads a powerhouse cast of three young actors, each of whom play multiple roles. Past the Shallows is a deeply poignant and compelling story which we hope will stay with you long after the theatre lights come up.

Warning: Themes of Alcoholism and Domestic Violence
Photo: Luke Stambouliah

Big fat chookas go to all our React Legends who are taking part in OneFest this weekend at the Playhouse Theatre. Ther e is a whole bunch of great performances happening from tonight right through to tomorrow evening. Check em out below!