Sacred Heart College – Theatre Link. Theatre Link is a scriptwriting programme that Sacred Heart College runs with the Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City. The Drama Department at Sacred Heart College works closely with three different schools in the United States, where they exchange scripts as a means not only to refine their artistry but to share ideas. Several of our students in Grades 7 to 11 participated in the programme that addressed social issues.

This programme allows Grade 11 students to write and direct plays while working alongside actual Broadway actors, scriptwriters, and directors. The students also have the chance to exchange plays with different American schools. This means that the writers have a chance to interact with working professionals and schools from different parts of the world.

The play called “The Situation” explored the racism that still exists in our society on a deep level, particularly in inter-racial relationships. The young actors of Sacred Heart College eloquently portrayed the story of two young people from different worlds and realities who are brought together by love despite racial discrimination and family feuds. The other two plays: “The Comedy Club” and “A Sip Too Far,” illustrate the sexism and harassment experienced by many women in the work environment, especially women of colour who are constantly expected to prove themselves and go the extra mile with an unequal start. The plays also addressed issues of substance abuse and generational trauma.