The Drama course prepares young actors and theatre practioners for the South African professional environment, as well as providing an opportunity for personal growth on many levels.

Drama training fosters the development of such personal attributes and skills as concentration, self discipline, self confidence, presentational skills, emotional maturity and effective group interaction. Learners receive tuition in all aspects of theatre, i.e. acting, movement and speech, stagecraft, theatre technology, mime, costume, make-up and set design. They study the History and Literature of Drama and in the practical work the focus falls on the development of acting techniques as well as on interpretation, analysis and conceptualisation.

Drama learners complete two main study streams. In the first stream, learners are required to take the Dramatic Studies course as laid down by the Gauteng Department of Education. In the second stream, known as the Further Education and Training Certificate in Performing Arts (aligned to MAPP SETA), learners study subjects which include Arts Administration, Acting, Body / Voice, Writing, Directing and Theatre Technology.  Both courses are designed to prepare learners for the profession or for further study in drama related fields.

Every available opportunity is given to drama learners to perform in our numerous productions as well as in the presentation of class work. Learners also take part in various competitions and festivals thus increasing their experience of the varied world of the Dramatic Arts.

Every effort is made to expose learners to theatre agents and potential employers, and staff and learners strive for a consistent level of excellence and achievement.