About Us
Drama Queensland is a non-profit professional association supporting approx 400 drama educators. Our members work in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors in the areas of drama or arts education. They teach the 14 000 young people (QSA Figures 2006) enrolled in Senior Drama in Queensland and the even larger numbers of students in middle and early phases engaged with drama education. Drama Queensland collaborates with the theatre industry through projects involving companies, artists and arts venues.
To find out how to become a member, visit the MEMBERSHIP page.
DQ provides a variety of Professional Development opportunities for our members. For more information visit the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT page
DQ also provides resources for members. Visit the RESOURCES page for more information. Resources can also be purchased by anyone if you visit the Drama Queensland SHOP
The executive and committee are elected each year by members at the Annual General Meeting. The management committee meet regularly and all members are invited to attend. Drama Queensland relies on the generosity and good will of volunteers. The activities of this service organisation are supported by a part-time paid Business Manager and Administrator.
Drama Queensland members are automatically affiliated with the International and National drama in Education organisations: IDEA and DRAMA AUSTRALIA.
The Australian parent body to DRAMA QUEENSLAND is DRAMA AUSTRALIA, the National Association for Drama in Education. For more detail on Drama Australia please visit their website: www.dramaaustralia.org.au
The International Drama in Education Association (IDEA) now has a membership of over 40 countries. Up to date information about IDEA and the International Congress that is held every three years can be found on the IDEA website: www.idea-org.net
DRAMA QUEENSLAND COMMITTEE 2009
Executive
President - Sean Box (Queensland College of Teachers)
Vice-President Planning and Drama Australia Liaison Officer (DALO) - Alaana Sheppard (Rivermount College)
Vice-President Projects – Daniel Evans
Business Manager and Administrator - Katrina Torenbeek
Management Committee
Professional Development Officer- Louise Robinson (Kingston College)
Professional Development Officer - John Saunders (Southern Cross Catholic College)
Web Master - Katie Stewart (Queensland Theatre Company)
Journal Editor - Jane Gado (Redeemer Lutheran College)
Musesheet Editor - Kerry Beswick (Capalaba State High)
Spotlight Editor - Marion Welsh (Kenmore State High School)
Membership Officer - Hannah Brown (Stuartholme School)
Co-opted members
Marie Smith (St Augustine’s College)
Bec Evans (Woodridge State High School)
Teresa McFadden (Lourdes Hill College)
Claire Austin (Macgregor Primary School)