About

Hello Parents, Guardians and Carers, 
We are Sam and Jasper Reucassel, and over the past four years we have had the privilege of running drama programs, workshops, and clubs across various schools and institutions.

These holidays, we have brought together this experience to bring you a fresh and exciting Holiday Drama Program. This program, while hosted at Newington College's Wyvern Campus in Stanmore, is open to and designed for students from all schools and levels of experience.

Workshop Details

Years 5–6
Monday 13 July – Wednesday 15 July 2026

Years 3–4
Thursday 16 July – Friday 17 July 2026

Location
Newington College – Wyvern K–6
115 Cambridge Street, Stanmore NSW 2048

Time
9:30am – 3:30pm daily
(Drop-off available from 9:15am)

More About the Program
This workshop is designed for all students, whether they are completely new to drama or already passionate performers.

Whether your child loves being on stage, enjoys creative storytelling, or is simply looking to try something new these holidays, this program offers a fun and supportive environment where every student has the chance to build skills, confidence and friendships.

Throughout the workshops, students will develop an introductory Performer’s Toolkit through a range of imaginative, collaborative, and performance-based activities. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Create memorable characters
• Build exciting fictional worlds
• Learn the foundations of acting and storytelling
• Explore improvisation and creative play
• Devise and perform original scenes

Above all, our aim is to provide a safe and inclusive experience where students can challenge themselves, express their ideas, and have plenty of fun along the way.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

These holiday workshops will be co-facilitated by working artists and teachers Sam and Jasper Reucassel.

Sam Reucassel
Sam was one of only twelve writers nationwide to graduate this year with a Master of Fine Arts (Dramatic Writing) at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). He is both a writer and performer, having appeared multiple times at the Sydney Comedy Festival and Sydney Fringe Festival. Sam graduated from Newington College in 2021 as a HSC All-Round Achiever.

Sam's experience teaching and working with young people spans more than five years, specialising in Drama, Improvisation, and English across a range of K–12 settings.

Jasper Reucassel
Jasper is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance Studies) at the University of Sydney. He graduated from Newtown High School in 2024 as a HSC All-Round Achiever.

His teaching experience includes four years with the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), facilitating both holiday workshops and weekly classes, as well as two years teaching at Wyvern and Newington. Alongside his teaching practice, Jasper is an emerging theatre director who has worked with ATYP, The Old Fitz Theatre, and the Sydney University Dramatic Society.

DATES
Year 5-6 - Monday 13/07/26 - Wednesday 15/07/26
Year 3-4 - Thursday 16/07/26 - Friday 17/07/26

Location

Wyvern House
115 Cambridge Street, Stanmore NSW 2048

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