Shannon McAlary
Shannon has earned a B. Theatre and Performance from UWS. She has worked as a Speech and Drama teacher for 14 years at PLC, St Vincents and St Catherine's. She has guided hundreds of Students through the esteemed Trinity of London Program and had extensive experience with both inner west and Sydney Eisteddfod's.
Shannon has developed and delivered arts programs to remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and has worked closely with Mission Australia and the Milk Crate Theatre developing plays with Sydney's Homeless community.
Heidi May
Heidi has earned a B.Acting from NIDA. She has extensive experience with primary aged students and a zeal for fun. Heidi is a master-hand at teaching both our Speak Up and Drama programs. She’s had the benefit of speech and drama classes from a young age herself, and knows how rewarding and constructive theatrical education can be and how an immersive creative discipline can enrich early development in all the best ways. She’s loved watching her students develop confidence, willingness to play, and activating their intrinsic creative imaginations.
Jessica Spies
Jess holds a B. Performing Arts (Acting) from NIDA and a Dip. Acting from WAPPA. As well as working professionally as an actor Jessica is a passionate teacher who shares her love of performance with her students at the Open Acting program at NIDA. Jess uses performance as a tool for social and academic growth. She prioritises a sense of community and belonging in the classroom, encouraging students to interact in a brave and open way.