Alia Marshall (left) and Rosie Potter in the Carrus Crystal Palace. Photo/supplied
Thirteen senior students from Tauranga Girls' and Boy's colleges are trying their hand at show reviewing courtesy of Tauranga Arts Festival.
Rosie Potter, head of performing arts at Girls' College, has a roster of 9 girls and four boys to review mostly dance and drama shows through the 10-day festival,
with the 300-500-word reports appearing on the festival website and at their schools.
"The festival wanted different, younger voices to share their views and for the performance students it is enriching the knowledge they need for their external exams, where they have to evaluate a performance and critically analyse it," Ms Potter said.
Alia Marshall, 18, was at Monday's performance by Australian folk music trio Bush Gothic, her third show after having seen Troll and Pss Pss, both stage performances.
"I've done drama my entire school career so when Miss Potter asked the class for volunteers, I was the first to put my hand up," the Year 13 student said.
