Drama NSW Podcast

In this episode we talk to the amazing Anna Johnstone from Canberra Youth Theatre we talk all things youth theatre and she offers her insights into her process of devising works. 

In today's episode we talk to Dr Sarah Lovesy about her inspirational career and the performance essay. 

In today's episode we talk to Danielle McKinnon from Swoop Theatre Company 

In today's episode we celebrate and chat to the wonderful Henrietta Stathopoulous an educator for over 34 years. 

In this  spooky episode we talk to Nat Richards about a Bloodfest kids horror film festival and how it is helping our young filmmakers

An interview with Dr Nina Rajcic about her background and research regarding technology and artificial intelligence

In this episode we talk to Sam Foster from Shock therapy Arts and his insights into creating innovative works.

In this episode we talk to Ryan Whitworth-Jones a proud Wiradjuri man and an Award Nominated Director. He shares his insights into First nations dramaturgy.

Dr Sally Blackwood is the  Program Manager for Schools and Community with NIDA Open. We talk all things about her career journey, NIDA open and embodied training. For more information on Nida open visit: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/

Carrie Ann Quinn is an award-winning actor, director, producer/writer and Associate Professor of Theatre in the Department of Performing Arts at University of Massachusetts, Boston. We talk about all things industry, including what it is like to produce, write and direct a play across two countries. We also gain her insights into safe practices in Drama.

Bina Bhattacharya is an AWGIE nominated feature film writer and award winning film maker from Sydney's west. Also the creative producer - Youth and emerging at PYT. 

Amy is a drama educator and HALT teacher with over 23 Years experience.  Amy is also the Vice president of professional learning at DRAMANSW and is an education innovation leader for Youth Off The Streets.

In this podcast episode we are in conversation with George Kemp. George is the education coordinator and resident artist at Australian Theatre for Young People and a director, actor and playwright. He offers strategies and insights into his processes of developing works for and with young people. 

In today's episode we are in conversation with Amy Matthews. Amy Matthews is the Senior Producer: Education and Communities at Parramatta Riverside theatre. We discuss her journey in the Performing Arts, Industry and our young people. 

Amy Murphy Amy is an exceptional Drama teacher who shares her insights into teaching in an innovative educational environment and her experience of Drama teaching.

CJ Catherine Grootenboer is an innovative Drama teacher. We explore her Drama teaching journey, her insights into Drama pedagogy and her workshop at the Drama Australia conference.

Kathleen Rourke In this Drama NSW podcast we are in conversation with Kathleen Rourke. A primary school Drama teacher who uses Drama to enhance the literacy in her classrooms. She explains the importance of literacy and some useful ways we can unlock literacy strategies in any classrooms.

 In a DramaNSW special we chat to Naomi Edwards the Australian associate Director of acclaimed musical  &Juliet 

Katy Walsh Katy is a Drama teacher and academic talks about her latest research explores post COVID collaboration. We explore her Drama teaching journey, teaching in a rural setting and her insights into her Drama research. 

Kelly Young Kelly is the Drama NSW president. In this podcast we are in conversation about her Drama teaching journey, her role at Sydney Theatre Company in education and what it is like being a president of Drama NSW.

Di Mac In this episode we are in conversation with Dianne MacDonald or as we all know her DiMac. She is a renowned Drama teacher, actor and mentor for so many of us. We explore her Drama teaching career, Dramatic experiences and her advice to teachers.

An introduction to Drama NSW podcast series for 2024

In this episode Sonia speaks to Amy Matthews who has experience working with teachers to help them get the best out of theatre companies. They discuss the resources that teachers can tap into, how theatre companies can take our students to the next level and what we can do as teachers to support the theatre world. 

In this episode Sonia interviews Nicole James about the relatively new unit called The Voice of Women in Theatre. They speak about why the unit is so relevant now, how to break down the rubric, why context is important and more. 

In this episode Sonia speaks to experienced marker, teacher and actor Anna-lea Russo about topic area Black Comedy. Anna-lea breaks down the rubric, gives advice on writing essays on it and exploring what exactly Black Comedy involves.