Where did we come from (and why does it matter?): shared memories of Drama Australia^*

Abstract

As part of the first Drama Australia Symposium in 2016 three of Australia’s best loved ‘vintage’ drama educators, who had been instrumental in the establishment of the association, were asked to contribute a keynote. Kate Donelan, Val Johnson and John O’Toole drew on their shared memories of the 40 years since the foundation of Drama Australia to highlight key moments in the association’s history. Here is the script they presented to delegates, 1st October, 2016, Adelaide.

Keywords:

• Professional associations
• drama education
• archives
• advocacy
• Drama Australia

Notes

* A keynote performance delivered at ‘Looking Forward, Looking Back’, Drama Australia Symposium, 30 September – 2 October, 2016, University of South Australia, Adelaide.