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Drama students from Dubbo Christian School were treated to a full day workshop on Saturday, run by former student and artist-in-residence Bethany Simons.
Miss Simons graduated from Dubbo Christian School in 2003 and went on to study acting at CSU Wagga Wagga.
She is now writing, producing and performing in her own theatrical works in Melbourne, and has even had her two original works, The Weather and Your Health and Reception the Musical featured in the Victorian school curriculum.
Miss Simons has now returned to her old school for three weeks to work with year 9 to 12 drama students.
She said the students were learning about Brecht theatre (also known as epic theatre) and learning how to use their bodies to convey a character's social standing.
"We're exploring character and different drama techniques," she said. "It's like a crash course in devising."
She hoped the students would also benefit from "working with someone in the industry" in the focused workshops, saying "sometimes it's just fun to have someone new".
Drama teacher Sarah Kelly was Miss Simon's first high school drama teacher, and said it was a "privilege" to have Miss Simons back at the school, and "a real delight" see how far her former pupil has come.
Miss Simons is the artist-in-residence at Dubbo Christian School until Easter, and her work with students will culminate in a performance of Pedro and the Coyote on Tuesday, March 31 at 6pm.