Drama Scholarship

At Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS), our Drama Scholars are girls who demonstrate exceptional talent or potential in the dramatic arts. Scholars are given the opportunity to participate in exclusive scholar-specific workshops, trips, and all SCHS drama events, which include:

• Termly school productions

• Workshops with professional theatre companies

• Trips to major London theatres

Not only do we nurture their talent and offer unique opportunities, but our Drama Scholars also serve as role models, inspiring others in the school and the wider community through leading clubs for younger students or participating in special assemblies.

Drama Scholars are expected to represent the department with confidence, creativity and commitment. They are role models within the student body, empowering their peers and younger students by demonstrating skill and leadership both in lessons and beyond. Drama Scholars should strive to meet their full potential, be motivated to take on challenges and be willing to step outside their comfort zone.

Drama Scholars serve as role models in terms of conduct, effort, and skill. They also participate in all eligible productions, including Lower School Play (Year 7 to Year 8), Upper School Play (Year 10 to Year 13) and Whole School Musical (all years). 

If not auditioning for acting roles, scholars are expected to assist in production teams, create small performances for the Scholars’ Celebration Evening in the Summer Term; maintain the Drama Noticeboard, keeping it updated with production rehearsals, trips, and departmental news; attend regular sessions to build skills and prepare for performances; and approach all drama work with creativity and a willingness to take risks, unafraid of failure. 

Drama facilities include: 

• Large formal performance space

• Additional drama studio

• LAMDA room / costume studio

• Film, media and green screen technology

• Two costume and prop stores

• Two performing arts spaces with professional lighting and sound systems

Applicants should provide the following:

• Membership in a drama society outside of school for at least 6 months within the past three years

• Evidence of three performances to an external audience in the last three years, including school or online performances

• A fully completed application form, including a personal statement

• Optional: Certificates for relevant qualifications, such as LAMDA or Trinity

Workshop Stage:

All applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to a one-hour workshop led by a member of the Drama Department and observed by the Director of Drama.

Second Stage – Monologue Performance: 

Shortlisted candidates will perform a prepared monologue, which must be from a professionally published play and last 1–2 minutes.

Sixth Form candidates should choose a 2–3 minute monologue from a professionally published play and prepare for a short interview. They must also provide:

• GCSE Drama predicted grades and mock results

• A reference from their school Drama teacher (max 200 words)

• Evidence of drama involvement outside of school (photos, programmes, etc.)

Application Deadline: Thursday 31 October 2024 

Drama Scholarship Workshop: Wednesday 4 December 2024