Celebrating 10 years at the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

It is very exciting that 3 of our students have  been attending The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy Johannesburg East  for 10 years and  it was  a great pleasure  to present our specially designed cut glass trophies to mark their achievements at our mid year presentations.

Vanessa Joseph -Kensington Youth theatre. Age 19 years joined the academy in Grade 3. She now attends the National School of arts and is studying drama and directing. She is also in a band and sings. Vanessa has developed into a wonderful performer and a brilliant director.

Phoebe Worrel- Edenvale Youth Theatre- Age 14. Phoebe was just four and a half when she started at the Academy and her first role in our end of year productions was "The Old woman who lived in a Shoe". She has since taken lead roles in many of our plays. Phoebe is now a very confident speaker and versatile as an actress. She has really embraced being in the Youth Theatre class and brings great entertainment value!

 Jamie -Rose Brewer :Edenvale Youth theatre. Age 18 .Jamie-Rose started in the Lower Primary class in 2003. Over the years she has  gained huge amount of confidence and become a great actress. Her diversity as a performer has been demonstrated in the various lead roles she has had in our end of year productions. She is always enthusiastic and  brings great energy to the class.