Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2023

On Tuesday 4th April, Geraldine High School hosted the 2023 University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. This is a Regional Festival with schools around our region competing Shakespearean scenes for the honour to go to Nationals in Wellington.

Mrs. Kimble Henderson came to be our Assessor for the day which was an honour.

Aoraki Regional Schools donated a Cup Titled “Elizabeth Grubb Trophy”.

This is an acknowledgement of the service of Elizabeth Grubb to Drama and Shakespeare in our region. This will be the third year it has been presented and will now be an annual trophy at our Regional Festival.

‘Elizabeth Grubb Trophy’

For Outstanding Performance of a Role

Geraldine Senior Drama students have been practicing all term for this event and were really excited to be showcasing their talents. It was a great day, with Year 9 and 10 Drama students helping and supporting the Year 12 Drama students with backstage, Front of House and lighting.

Our Arts leaders Elle and Georgie took the roles of the MC.

Geraldine had one team entered in the festival.

Team 1 - Year 12 Students Ella Waldron and Imma De la Torre in the 15min section performing a scene from Romeo and Juliet.

Overall Results:

Major Awards

• 5 minute scene - Craighead Diocesan School - The Merry Wives of Windsor

• 15 minute scene - Geraldine High School - Romeo and Juliet

• NSSP Direct Entry Student - A student from Twizel Area School was selected for this.

• Elizabeth Grubb Trophy awarded to - Imma De la Torre, Geraldine High School

Special Awards

• Best Makeup - Imma De la Torre - Geraldine

• Best connection with the Audience (individual) - Geraldine

• Best costume (group) Twizel Area School

• Best vocal projection (individual) - Craighead

• Best use of space (group/individual) - Craighead

These students/groups will head to Wellington over the King's Birthday weekend to represent our Region in the National Festival.

Good luck to all performers

Special Thanks go out to:

Mrs. Hornsby, Mrs. Kimble Henderson, Mr. Love, Mr. Steve Ludwig, Steph Gilbert, Mr. Geoff Foster, Mrs Hawkins and Sam on Lighting

Senior Drama students

Year 9 Drama students

Year 10 helpers

And all the parents and caregivers that supported us!

Thanks again!

Drama Department