Why young Aussies are quitting drama

In 2016, 4,724 students enrolled in drama for NSW's Higher School Certificate. Last year, it was 3,192.

And it's not just NSW, the share of Year 12 students taking drama has fallen in every state and territory that publishes the data. The curtain hasn't come down on the subject, but the cast list has been getting shorter.

Today, we look at what researchers, teachers and education departments say is behind it.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Emily Donohoe
Producer: Rosa Bowden

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