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 2012
Executive
President - John Saunders (Southern Cross Catholic College)
Vice-President Planning and Drama Australia Liaison Officer (DALO) - Jane Gado (Redeemer College)
Vice-President Projects – Teresa McFadden (Lourdes Hill College)
Vice President Communications - Marion Welsh (Kenmore SHS)
Business Manager and Administrator - Alaana Sheppard
Conference Manager - Katrina Torenbeek
Management Committee
Dana Holden (Kedron State High School)
Juliana Guinane (Pioneer State High School)
Annette Head (Sommerville House)
Jo Brasch McPhee (All Hallows’ School)
Robyn Shenfield (Brisbane Girls Grammar)
Claire Austin (KITE at QPAC)
Rachael Jacobs (Australian Catholic University)
Emily Taske (Wellington Point State High School)
Julianne Macpherson (Villanova College)
Simone Forman (St Augustine’s College)
Co-opted members
Bec Evans (Woodridge State High School)
Louise Robinson (Kingston College)
Leah Johns (Queensland Health)
Sarah Ryan (Kingston College)