OnStage features the most outstanding drama performances from the 2016 Higher School Certificate.

The former St Clare’s High School student Nick Smith performed a monologue as the character Charles Bronson. Nick performed six times to large crowds, which included his fellow students and teachers who travelled down for the show.  

“Having my school and drama teacher Callam Howard attend one of my performances meant a great deal to me,” Nick said.

Nick said, his teacher Callam Howard helped make his achievement possible. 

Nick practised his monologue as much he could, even when he was “working, walking and cleaning”.

“I was lucky to meet a lot of teachers and students from the audience after shows, and it was incredibly rewarding to be told exactly what elements of Bronson's character appealed to different people,” he said. 

“Everyone I met at Onstage were such incredibly talented performers, it was an experience in itself getting to act alongside them.”

Nick said, “performing the piece on the final show was a bittersweet experience”. 

“I definitely considered it the best run of the program, but it was a shame to finish after such an incredible week,” he said. 

“I'm glad I got the opportunity to say goodbye to Bronson's character in such a spectacular way.”