Congratulations to Nita-Lee Makai (9BB), Tobi Haynes (9MA) and Lillian Stoel (12MA) who presented their work in the New Writers Collective program on …...

The New Writers Collective (NWC) is a writing program for live performance that supports young women, female-identifying, non-binary and trans-people between the ages of 13 to 21. The NWC will have a series of workshops across the year in which they will work alongside professional playwrights to write and develop a play. Following the end of their workshops, a professional director and actors will perform a public presentation of excerpts of the plays as a “moved reading” for a live audience at The Channel in Melbourne.

Congratulations to all students involved.

Tessa Kirk
Performing Arts Teacher

“My experience in the new writer's collective has been overwhelmingly positive as I've been surrounded by like minded peers and supportive mentors. It provided me with a unique opportunity to improve my writing and refine my ideas. Seeing my play performed by professional actors was the highpoint of my experience, and has given me confidence in my ability as well as access to vital industry connections. I would absolutely recommend the opportunity for hardworking writers who want to improve their skills and get feedback from industry professionals.”

• Lillian Stoel

“My experience with the writer's collective was an amazing process and helped me understand the steps and course of action toward making a play. It was very fun and rewarding and I made new friends and people that I can share my writing with!”

• Nita-Lee Makai