Does your School
need a bit more
DRAMA?
Performance is about creative expression. It’s also about connection, confidence, openness, and trust.
Let’s play in that space together.
Performance is about creative expression. It’s also about connection, confidence, openness, and trust.
Let’s play in that space together.
“Debbie has an impressive repertoire of creative and teaching skills, and the temperament to get the most out of the children, while making the whole process a lot of fun.”
Principal, Montessori East Primary
"When our school decided to do a whole school musical written from scratch, I thought it was an almost impossible undertaking with children aged 6-12. I was utterly amazed - they had a whole team help to scaffold each stage of the creative process: from concept and plot creation, singing lessons, auditions right through to rehearsals and costume design creations. The resulting musical was amazing and memorable, and the whole school community loved it!"
Teacher, Montessori East Primary School
I'm a practicing artist and have performed for both kids and adults across Australia; bringing original shows to comedy and fringe festivals and touring regionally.
My teaching approach is largely informed by Clowning, a form I love as it encourages students to embrace failure, drop the mask, and connect openly with each other. I am passionate about working with kids to develop these skills both for life and for the stage.
Whether you're interested in a one-off clowning incursion, or a longer engagement, I'd love to speak with you!
We’ve got answers
Red noses, curly wigs, and big shoes? Well yes... but that's are not what makes a clown!
If you've seen the Comedy Festival lineup in recent years you may have noticed an influx of clown shows. This European approach to performance has made it's way to our shores as Australian performers increasingly go to France to study (for me it was Ecole Philippe Gaulier back in 2009).
Clowning starts with openness and connection to the audience. A performer learns to drop their fears and insecurities, in order to play freely on stage. From this we add character, and costumes, and can start devising performance pieces!
Through our workshops students discover that there is no need to hide! There is joy, humour, and relatability in their weird individual selves.
We start with a chat about your goals and budget. After which I’ll get back to you with a plan in writing, including different options and fee structures that can be taken to stakeholders.
My rate for a full teaching day is $850. There are discounts for extended engagements, and separate rates for designing Custom Programs and producing concerts.
What about GST? Lucky you! You got in early, so at this stage I don’t charge it! Once BANANADRAMA reaches the GST threshold I will need to add this charge.
In Preston, in Melbourne’s inner(ish) north.
