Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance Showcase, 2021

10196NAT Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance Showcase 14 and 15 December 2021 NIDA Theatres, Space

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we learn and tell stories, from the lands of the Bidjigal and Gadigal people of the Eora nation where our campus stands, to the nations across this continent where we teach.

We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present who have cared for land, water and story on these lands for generations. We also recognise the work and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, workers and creatives within the NIDA Community.

Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Stage and Screen Performance Showcase Welcome to the 2021 Showcase for NIDA’s Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance. This one-year, full-time program of study equips graduates with the foundational skills they need to perform in live and recorded contexts, and to collaborate with others in creating original content.

Liz Hughes CEO

Despite an uncertain year of production activity brought about by the COVID-19 lockdown, graduates from the course continue to have a significant impact on the entertainment industry and are being employed in a range of productions including The Wilds (Amazon Studios), RFDS (Network 7), Wakefield (ABC TV), Amazing Grace (Nine Network), Love Me (Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia) and Heartbreak High (Netflix).

We trust you’ll enjoy the selection of work showcasing the acting of the current cohort and join me in congratulating them on a year of hard work and exceptional outcomes.

NIDA is grateful for the generous support from the Australian Government and for the support of our corporate partners, trusts, foundations, supporters and donors.

The objective of the Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance is to equally develop skills and knowledge for acting, and for creating original works for stage and screen.

Students have explored the multiplicity of roles, technologies, and methodologies, that exist within the theatre, film, television, and digital industries, giving them the tools to develop their own stories.

Ongoing tutors, and specialist industry guests, during 2021 included: Les Chantery, Angela Sullen, Garth Holcombe, Holly Austin, Troy Honeysett, Monica Sayers, Shane Anthony, Laura Farrell, Philip Quast, Catherine Van-Davies, Simon Burke, Kate Champion, Guy Simon, Laura Nagy and Sam Worthington.

Mark Gaal Executive Director, Pathways and Partnerships

The 10196NAT Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance is accredited by ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority). Students are selected by audition and interview, and undertake full-time intensive development of skills and knowledge over one year.

Robbie Alexander

Florensia

Halina Brooke

Rose Chachko

Alex Champion de Crespigny

Sienna Cate

Bella Ford

Premila Ganeson-Oats

David Howell

Benjamin Huntley

Ryan Huntley

Kandice Joy

Jessica Kapiten

Joshua Kempen

Jonathan Lim

Levi MacKee

Josh Macqueen

Freya Moore

Sayuri Narroway

Sophea Pennington

Charlie Potter

William Read

Ali Samaei

Keenan Walker

Executive Director Pathways and Partnerships: Mark Gaal Manager Vocational Studies: Marnie Campbell Vocational Studies Administrator: Govinda Röser 2021 Showcase Directors: Guy Simon, Mark Gaal Production Stage Manager: Cecilia Nelson Stage Manager: Mia Barnes* Rehearsal Stage Manager: Bridget James Lighting Designer: Martin Kinnane Head Electrician/AV: Alexis Worthing* Audio/ Technical Mentor: Anthony Keen Make-up & Hair Mentors: Sandra Wograndl, Cathy Malik

Make-up Students from the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services): Head of Hair and Make-up: Lachlan Masters Ella Colhoun Polly Cooper Joshan Ramadani Jessica Tatchell

*Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)

Technical crew/Operations Students from the CUA50415 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services: Assistant Stage Manager: Sylvie Huxley AV Systems Technician: Joshua Watts Corey Blunden Alice Lloyd Kalum McMurray Mitchell Purdie

NIDA is grateful for the support of our corporate partners, trusts and foundations, supporters and donors.

The National Institute of Dramatic Art is supported by the Australian Government

Registered Training Organisation (RTO): ID number 90349