Alberton served as a stage today as well as inspiration for performances by Year 10 & 11 Drama Academy students.
As part of their NCEA assessment, students create a performance after researching the history of the historic homestead with a focus on the Kerr-Taylor family. They visit the site and hear from historians about the stories of the house.
Using these stories the students devise a performance as part of their NCEA assessment. Common themes include the status of women, financial hardship, and the impact of World War I. These are then performed at Alberton House.
HoD Drama Gerald Urquhart said, “It works well as the students feel a tangible connection to the local history. The idea that they are playing characters who have actually lived in the place they are performing is fascinating for them.”
Mr Urquhart added, “The work of the team at Alberton, especially Rendell McIntosh and Jocelyn McQuaid, has been invaluable.”
