It’s a nerve-wracking thing, to stand on a stage in front
of a room full of strangers and put on a performance, but
Hunter Drama Artistic Director Daniel Stoddart believes there is nothing better than a little bit of Drama to instill confidence in a child. In this issue, we talk to Daniel about all things dramatic, including the annual Roald Dahl Festival, which will hit the stage this month.
We also speak to Michelle Lee about instilling confidence and hope in our youth. Michelle works as a transformational youth coach with clients aged between 15 and 25 and is passionate about changing the tide of youth struggle.
Struggle is no stranger to Nigel Milsom, who produced
the winning portrait in the 2015 Archibald Prize, which will be installed at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery throughout May. We spoke to Nigel about the making of the winning portrait and his lifelong relationship with its subject, Barrister Charles Waterstreet. Enjoy!