Established in 2002 as a not-for-profit organisation by a group of artists and drama educators, SDEA’s mission is to advance the profession of the drama/theatre educator and advocate for the practice and value of drama and theatre in performance, education and community.
SDEA is run by a volunteer committee comprising 9 members elected on a 2-year cycle supported by a secretariat at Goodman Arts Centre.
SDEA is a member of the International Drama/Theatre Education Association (IDEA) and is committed to making drama/ theatre and education accessible, significant and present in the lives of children and young people everywhere. SDEA’s work as an advocacy and professional development body has earned recognition from IDEA’s President Robin Pascoe as meeting the goals for the development of arts education mapped out in UNESCO’s 2nd World Conference on Arts Education Agenda. Read more about IDEA here.
Mission
To advance the profession of the drama/theatre educator and advocate for the practice and value of drama and theatre in performance, education and community.
Drama educator: teaching artists, teachers who use drama in their work, applied theatre practitioners
Target group for advocacy efforts: artists, arts managers, arts practitioners, policy makers, school leaders, community leaders
Vision
Internationally recognised as the organisation for connecting stakeholders in theatre and drama education in Singapore to inspire change.
SDEA works in these areas:
- Policy Dialogues
- Networking
- Professional Development
- Research and Resource Centre
Policy Dialogues
SDEA engages in advocacy through partnerships, consultations, public forums and meetings with institutions and key policy makers locally and internationally. Over the course of more than 15 years, SDEA has worked closely with NAC (National Arts Council), MOE (Ministry of Education), NIE (National Institute of Education), WDA (Singapore Workforce Development Agency) as well as local and international learning institutions and professionals to bring drama education practices in schools and communities to a higher level.
In recognition of our advocacy and professional development efforts, SDEA is the only advocacy body to receive the National Arts Council’s major grant for the period from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2016 and 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019.
Since 2008, SDEA has been an active member of IDEA (International Drama/Theatre Education Association) and is committed to making drama/ theatre and education accessible, significant and present in the lives of children and young people everywhere. SDEA’s work as an advocacy and professional development body has earned recognition from IDEA’s President Robin Pascoe as meeting the goals for the development of arts education mapped out in UNESCO’s 2nd World Conference on Arts Education Agenda.
Read more about IDEA here.
Networking
Through our international SDEA Theatre Arts Conference, youth and community festival Celebrate Drama!, Connections platform, activities and events, we enable drama educators, applied theatre practitioners, arts managers, arts practitioners, policy makers, school leaders and community leaders to find new audiences, share ideas, projects, methodologies, experiences and research.
Professional Development
SDEA offers opportunities for drama educators and practitioners to enhance and strengthen their knowledge, skills, competencies and abilities through Continuing Education and Training courses and masterclasses. The courses and masterclasses are facilitated by masters in dramatic art forms and drama pedagogy who have been working in their respective fields for many years. We also offer a 40-hour drama pedagogy course – SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches, for drama educators with at least 2 years of teaching experience.
Research and Resource Centre
To foster exchange, documentation and reflection on drama and theatre practices in Singapore and the region, SDEA publishes the Dramatise journal and has established the Educators’ Repository as well as the SDEA Library and Resources which houses and shares resources that aid teaching, learning and research about arts education in Singapore. Thanks to our partnership with Routledge, our members have access to the latest academic papers in theatre and performance, exclusive discounts as well as subscription to the Youth Theatre Journal and Research in Drama Education.
SDEA is a not-for-profit organisation managed by a committee of 9 volunteer members elected on a 2-year cycle.
Committee Members are responsible for ensuring good governance for the association, forming partnerships that enhance and further SDEA’s vision and mission, and head subcommittees that programme special projects and core programmes.
The Committee is supported by the Secretariat who help look after operations, marketing and logistics.
SDEA Committee 2017-2019 SDEA Committee 2015-2017 Subcommittees Secretariat Members SDEA Partners
2018Celebrate Drama! 2018: Exploring Crossroads
The Celebrate Drama! 2018 theme ‘Exploring Crossroads’ invites students to explore the multiple roads which they may travel to develop personally through drama. The festival features two meaningful collaborative experiences in the form of the much-anticipated C3 (Creative Collaboration Camp) and 10 in a Bag performance showcase. Read More »
SDEA Day Out: ‘I Came At Last To The Seas’ Performance & Backstage Tour/Dialogue
On our first SDEA Day Out of the year, don’t miss this exclusive learning journey to watch the opening Hua Yi Festival performance of ‘I Came At Last To The Seas’, and learn about stagecraft and the philosophies of artists and designers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and the Netherlands in a private backstage tour and dialogue session. Read More »
SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course – 3rd intake
This 40-hour certification course provides participants with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and skills to help them create meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for their students with drama. The course results in a Certificate of Completion recognised by the National Arts Council and is the only part-time drama pedagogical course for professionals in Singapore. Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2018: Exploring Crossroads
The Celebrate Drama! 2018 theme ‘Exploring Crossroads’ invites students to explore the multiple roads which they may travel to develop personally through drama. The festival features two meaningful collaborative experiences in the form of the much-anticipated C3 (Creative Collaboration Camp) and 10 in a Bag performance showcase. Read More »
SDEA Day Out: ‘I Came At Last To The Seas’ Performance & Backstage Tour/Dialogue
On our first SDEA Day Out of the year, don’t miss this exclusive learning journey to watch the opening Hua Yi Festival performance of ‘I Came At Last To The Seas’, and learn about stagecraft and the philosophies of artists and designers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and the Netherlands in a private backstage tour and dialogue session. Read More »
SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course – 3rd intake
This 40-hour certification course provides participants with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and skills to help them create meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for their students with drama. The course results in a Certificate of Completion recognised by the National Arts Council and is the only part-time drama pedagogical course for professionals in Singapore. Read More »
2017Exploring the Work of Jacques Lecoq Workshop
In this practical workshop, participants will explore Jacques Lecoq’s theories on levels of tension through physical play. The levels of tension will be applied in character creation and to structure improvised dramatic scene work. Read More »
Commedia dell’Arte Masterclass for Teaching Artists is back!
Following an over-subscribed masterclass last October, SDEA is pleased to welcome back Commedia dell’Arte master – Marco Luly! This November, Marco will be facilitating two exclusive masterclasses for drama educators, directors and artists. Commedia dell’Arte offers a very valuable training in improvisation, comedy, mask and pantomime. Furthermore, the discipline improves self-awareness and participation in group work. Read More »
SDEA Masterclass: Designing Assessment Literacy in Drama Education with Dr Peter Duffy
As drama practitioners, how then do we utilise assessments as a means to sit beside students in their learning? How do we help our students shape their understanding of the practice and craft of theatre and the content of instruction? Through the process of planning formative and summative assessments, participants in the masterclass will learn how focusing on specific, authentic tasks within instruction and reflection strengthen teaching. Read More »
SDEA Talk: Drama, Cognition and Creativity with Dr Peter Duffy
This presentation draws upon decades of cognitive science, creativity, drama/theatre and education research to demonstrate why enactive pedagogies such as drama should figure centrally into schooling practices. Peter’s research makes the case for embodied and social cognition in learning as well as look at the role that metaphor and cognitive linguistics plays in how we conceptualise and frame learning. Read More »
2nd Let’s Connect! An Evening of Fun with Games and Food
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SDEA’s 15th Annual General Meeting
The 15th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 11 August 2017 (Friday) at 7pm, at Bumbu Restaurant, 44 Kandahar St, Singapore 198897. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2017
The 4th edition of SDEA Theatre Arts Conference takes place from 30th June to 1st July 2017 at Goodman Arts Centre. Its theme Future Generations: Projecting Playful Possibilities’ invites diverse arts communities to imagine possibilities in the field of theatre for young people in the region and beyond. Read More »
1st Let’s Connect: New Members Engagement Gathering
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Mapping Drama Education: Perspectives of Two Cities (SIN-HKG)
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Exclusively for SDEA Members: SDEA Visits Arts-Ed Penang
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SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course – 2nd intake
Facilitated by leading teaching artists in the industry, the practical 40-hour course is designed to guide participants to consider essential principles all drama instructors need to be familiar with when… Read More »
Devising Workshop in conjunction with Goodman Arts Centre Open House
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Exploring the Work of Jacques Lecoq Workshop
In this practical workshop, participants will explore Jacques Lecoq’s theories on levels of tension through physical play. The levels of tension will be applied in character creation and to structure improvised dramatic scene work. Read More »
Commedia dell’Arte Masterclass for Teaching Artists is back!
Following an over-subscribed masterclass last October, SDEA is pleased to welcome back Commedia dell’Arte master – Marco Luly! This November, Marco will be facilitating two exclusive masterclasses for drama educators, directors and artists. Commedia dell’Arte offers a very valuable training in improvisation, comedy, mask and pantomime. Furthermore, the discipline improves self-awareness and participation in group work. Read More »
SDEA Masterclass: Designing Assessment Literacy in Drama Education with Dr Peter Duffy
As drama practitioners, how then do we utilise assessments as a means to sit beside students in their learning? How do we help our students shape their understanding of the practice and craft of theatre and the content of instruction? Through the process of planning formative and summative assessments, participants in the masterclass will learn how focusing on specific, authentic tasks within instruction and reflection strengthen teaching. Read More »
SDEA Talk: Drama, Cognition and Creativity with Dr Peter Duffy
This presentation draws upon decades of cognitive science, creativity, drama/theatre and education research to demonstrate why enactive pedagogies such as drama should figure centrally into schooling practices. Peter’s research makes the case for embodied and social cognition in learning as well as look at the role that metaphor and cognitive linguistics plays in how we conceptualise and frame learning. Read More »
2nd Let’s Connect! An Evening of Fun with Games and Food
SDEA’s 15th Annual General Meeting
The 15th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 11 August 2017 (Friday) at 7pm, at Bumbu Restaurant, 44 Kandahar St, Singapore 198897. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2017
The 4th edition of SDEA Theatre Arts Conference takes place from 30th June to 1st July 2017 at Goodman Arts Centre. Its theme Future Generations: Projecting Playful Possibilities’ invites diverse arts communities to imagine possibilities in the field of theatre for young people in the region and beyond. Read More »
1st Let’s Connect: New Members Engagement Gathering
Mapping Drama Education: Perspectives of Two Cities (SIN-HKG)
Exclusively for SDEA Members: SDEA Visits Arts-Ed Penang
SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course – 2nd intake
Facilitated by leading teaching artists in the industry, the practical 40-hour course is designed to guide participants to consider essential principles all drama instructors need to be familiar with when… Read More »
Devising Workshop in conjunction with Goodman Arts Centre Open House
2016Dark Night: Improv For Everyone! Members Exclusive
As part of the Membership Engagement Initiative, our sub-committee has put together an event mysteriously titled Dark Night which will take place a few times throughout the year. For the first Dark Night, let’s do some improv! SDEA is footing the bill for SDEA Members. Read More »
SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course
Drama as a Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development (DCP) Module Introduction to Drama Education in Singapore Context DESC) Module Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement and… Read More »
SDEA Masterclass: Commedia dell’Arte for Teaching Artists
SDEA is pleased to have master of Commedia dell’Arte Marco Luly back to facilitate a special masterclass for teaching artists. The masterclass unpacks the main features of the theatre form such as movement, mime and vocal modulation. It also provides you the opportunity to experience actor-training with a focus on body expression, body mastery and improvisation to cultivate self-awareness as well as precision in the use of gestures and voice. Read More »
Connections: Defining Arts Integration for Teaching Artists
On 2 September 2016, teaching artists Randy Barron and Sean Layne from the Kennedy Center shared a demonstration of the fine arts centre’s definition of arts integration with 25 drama educators and theatre practitioners. Read More »
SDEA’s 14th Annual General Meeting
The 14th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 July 2016 (Monday) at 8pm, at Derwish Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant, 60 Bussorah Street, Singapore 198897 near Masjid Sultan, Sultan Mosque. Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2016: Celebrating DIversIty
On 15 and 16 July 2016, more than 700 youths, parents, drama educators, theatre practitioners and people who work with youths celebrated drama at SDEA’s biennale youth and community festival Celebrate Drama! 2016. The Arts House was abuzz with workshops, performances and a theatre open house performed and managed by youths all over the Singapore. Read More »
Getting The Best Out Of NAC-AEP Seminar (4th Run)
The fourth run of the Getting The Best Out of NAC-AEP Seminar on 26 April 2016 was facilitated by Peggy Ferroa and Serene Chen. The Getting The Best Out of NAC-AEP Seminar guides teachers on selecting appropriate NAC Arts Education Programmes (NAC- AEP) in line with school’s objectives, student profiles, desired outcomes and budget. Read More »
SDEA Pilot Certification Programme: The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Drama
A series of 4 workshops is designed to lead participants to consider some of the essential principles all drama teachers need to be familiar with when preparing and conducting drama lessons with groups. This profile group helped to shape the content of upcoming Continuing Education & Training (CET) programme that supports the needs, lifestyle and challenges as a drama educator. Read More »
Connections Forum: Youth-led Community Projects Using Drama
On 11 Mar 2016, a Connections panel discussion was organised to look at how schools and youth leaders can engage with communities meaningfully through drama. Led by forerunners in the community theatre scene, the session was a thought-provoking one questioning the impact, design and motivations for student directed community projects. Read More »
Demonstration/Talk: Commedia Dell’Arte Day 2016
On 24 February 2016, SDEA was proud to host actor/director master of Commedia dell’Arte from Italy Marco Luly and Singapore’s International award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins in celebration of Commedia dell’Arte Day 2016. Read More »
SDEA’s Masterclass: Self-With-Others Actor Training
On 13 February 2016, John Britton led a masterclass on ‘Self-With-Others’ – an improvisation-based physical approach to training as a performer. The masterclass was a positive experience for participants who were a mix of drama educators and theatre practitioners. The approach encouraged a creative daring and helped them understand how to empower and embolden the people they work with. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Directing for the Drama Facilitator and Teacher
The Finger Players’ Company Director Chong Tze Chien facilitated the ‘Directing for the Drama Facilitator and Teacher’ masterclass on 23 January 2016. It was a popular masterclass which unpacked the complexities of theatre direction and covered skills such as script interpretation via stage blocking, effective communication with actors, incorporating design and staging devises in storytelling. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Communicating With Puppets
Artistic director of Paper Monkey Theatre Ltd and puppet master Benjamin Ho facilitated the ‘Communicating with Puppets’ masterclass on 16 January 2016. Benjamin introduced different kinds of puppets like rod puppets and hand puppets as well as shed light on which best matched different student profiles. Read More »
Dark Night: Improv For Everyone! Members Exclusive
As part of the Membership Engagement Initiative, our sub-committee has put together an event mysteriously titled Dark Night which will take place a few times throughout the year. For the first Dark Night, let’s do some improv! SDEA is footing the bill for SDEA Members. Read More »
SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Teaching and Learning Approaches course
Drama as a Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development (DCP) Module Introduction to Drama Education in Singapore Context DESC) Module Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement and… Read More »
SDEA Masterclass: Commedia dell’Arte for Teaching Artists
SDEA is pleased to have master of Commedia dell’Arte Marco Luly back to facilitate a special masterclass for teaching artists. The masterclass unpacks the main features of the theatre form such as movement, mime and vocal modulation. It also provides you the opportunity to experience actor-training with a focus on body expression, body mastery and improvisation to cultivate self-awareness as well as precision in the use of gestures and voice. Read More »
Connections: Defining Arts Integration for Teaching Artists
On 2 September 2016, teaching artists Randy Barron and Sean Layne from the Kennedy Center shared a demonstration of the fine arts centre’s definition of arts integration with 25 drama educators and theatre practitioners. Read More »
SDEA’s 14th Annual General Meeting
The 14th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 July 2016 (Monday) at 8pm, at Derwish Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant, 60 Bussorah Street, Singapore 198897 near Masjid Sultan, Sultan Mosque. Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2016: Celebrating DIversIty
On 15 and 16 July 2016, more than 700 youths, parents, drama educators, theatre practitioners and people who work with youths celebrated drama at SDEA’s biennale youth and community festival Celebrate Drama! 2016. The Arts House was abuzz with workshops, performances and a theatre open house performed and managed by youths all over the Singapore. Read More »
Getting The Best Out Of NAC-AEP Seminar (4th Run)
The fourth run of the Getting The Best Out of NAC-AEP Seminar on 26 April 2016 was facilitated by Peggy Ferroa and Serene Chen. The Getting The Best Out of NAC-AEP Seminar guides teachers on selecting appropriate NAC Arts Education Programmes (NAC- AEP) in line with school’s objectives, student profiles, desired outcomes and budget. Read More »
SDEA Pilot Certification Programme: The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Drama
A series of 4 workshops is designed to lead participants to consider some of the essential principles all drama teachers need to be familiar with when preparing and conducting drama lessons with groups. This profile group helped to shape the content of upcoming Continuing Education & Training (CET) programme that supports the needs, lifestyle and challenges as a drama educator. Read More »
Connections Forum: Youth-led Community Projects Using Drama
On 11 Mar 2016, a Connections panel discussion was organised to look at how schools and youth leaders can engage with communities meaningfully through drama. Led by forerunners in the community theatre scene, the session was a thought-provoking one questioning the impact, design and motivations for student directed community projects. Read More »
Demonstration/Talk: Commedia Dell’Arte Day 2016
On 24 February 2016, SDEA was proud to host actor/director master of Commedia dell’Arte from Italy Marco Luly and Singapore’s International award-winning storyteller Roger Jenkins in celebration of Commedia dell’Arte Day 2016. Read More »
SDEA’s Masterclass: Self-With-Others Actor Training
On 13 February 2016, John Britton led a masterclass on ‘Self-With-Others’ – an improvisation-based physical approach to training as a performer. The masterclass was a positive experience for participants who were a mix of drama educators and theatre practitioners. The approach encouraged a creative daring and helped them understand how to empower and embolden the people they work with. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Directing for the Drama Facilitator and Teacher
The Finger Players’ Company Director Chong Tze Chien facilitated the ‘Directing for the Drama Facilitator and Teacher’ masterclass on 23 January 2016. It was a popular masterclass which unpacked the complexities of theatre direction and covered skills such as script interpretation via stage blocking, effective communication with actors, incorporating design and staging devises in storytelling. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Communicating With Puppets
Artistic director of Paper Monkey Theatre Ltd and puppet master Benjamin Ho facilitated the ‘Communicating with Puppets’ masterclass on 16 January 2016. Benjamin introduced different kinds of puppets like rod puppets and hand puppets as well as shed light on which best matched different student profiles. Read More »
2015Public Talk: The Art of Production Management
On 21 November 2015, Singaporean production manager Audrey Hoo shared her takeaways from her experiences in managing productions in the United States through The Art of Production Management talk. Read More »
Singapore Gold Cup 2015
In conjunction with the Singapore Turf Club’s Charity Race day and the running of the Longines Singapore Gold Cup, Singapore Drama Educators Association is is honoured to be one of the selected beneficiaries by ToteBoard and Singapore Turf Club. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Devising
On 14 November 2015, Singapore Polytechnic lecturer and theatre practitioner Oniatta Effendi facilitated a masterclass on devising attended by 15 drama educators. She provided a unique lens about the role of the facilitator and sparked a discussion on the importance of developing a spirit of civic-consciousness in youths through devise work. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Creating an Atmosphere of Possibility
Experiential therapist Sharmini Winslow facilitated the energizing psychodrama masterclass ‘Creating an Atmosphere of Possibility’ on the 31 October 2016 at the Winslow Clinic. 20 participants were treated to an enriching psychodrama experience that changed their perspectives about challenging moments in their teaching journey. For most, it was their first encounter with psychodrama and it proved to be an eye-opening experience. Read More »
Connections Workshop: Adapting Drama Games for the Special Needs Classroom
On 10 October 2015, SDEA Members Julius Foo and Michael Cheng co-facilitated the workshop on Adapting Drama Games for the Special Needs Classroom. The enriching workshop was attended by educators and programmers from ITE College West, early childhood centers, MOE schools and the Science Centre who shared their experiences with one another. Read More »
Connections Forum: Drama for Special Needs
The ‘Drama for Special Needs: Its Benefits and Implementation forum took place on Friday, 9 October 2015 at the library@esplanade to a packed crowd of 48 attendees. The forum was oversubscribed and representatives from 16 special needs schools, principals, counselors and independent teaching artists were in attendance to discuss the place of drama in special needs education. Read More »
Swopshop: Primal
On 19 September 2015,18 participants were treated to a boundary breaking and invigorating Swopshop led by Singaporean theatre actor and founder of Pink Gajah Theatre – Sharda Harrison. Read More »
SDEA’s 13th Annual General Meeting
The 13th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 27 July 2015 (Monday) at 8pm, at Goodman Road, Blk B #04-02 Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2015
After two successful conferences, the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference is coming back at The Arts House from 26th – 28th June 2015. The theme, “Standing Still: Still Standing” challenges presenters to reflect on the changing landscape of drama and theatre practices in the Asian region and further afield. Read More »
Getting the best out of NAC-AEP Seminar (3rd run)
Registration is closed. NAC-AEP Seminar facilitated by SDEA Team and supported by NAC-AEP Arts Education Team Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) is organising ‘Getting the… Read More »
Engagement Event: June & July are jumping with drama and the arts!
Join representatives from SDEA, The O.P.E.N., IDIERI and Drama Box as they share what’s in store for the educator, the practitioner and the man on the street this June and July. Read More »
Connections I – Forum: Drama Education in Early Childhood. Is it Child’s Play?
Join our panel of experienced early childhood educators and drama educators from SDEA as we explore and discuss the impact of providing a platform for imagination through drama. Read More »
Connections I – Workshop: Drama Education in Early Childhood
On 20 and 21 March 2015, Dr Julie Dunn facilitated two workshops on early childhood to help participants explore through practical activities at developing children’s creativity, literacy and narrative competence, introduce participants to drama strategies that educators and artists can employ to support the development of quality dramatic play experiences for young children. Read More »
Panda Land by Makhampom Theatre Group, Thailand
About Panda Land – a physical-theatre production Earth Town, a far away village amid mountains, used to be filled with sceneries of golden flower fields. But today, only one golden… Read More »
Swopshop in conjuction with GAC Open House
Come and join SDEA member Catherine Sng, founder and leader of Singapore’s pioneer seniors drama group, The Glowers. Find out in her hands on sharing, the kind of drama activities she uses for seniors and the considerations for working with them. Read More »
Public Talk: The Art of Production Management
On 21 November 2015, Singaporean production manager Audrey Hoo shared her takeaways from her experiences in managing productions in the United States through The Art of Production Management talk. Read More »
Singapore Gold Cup 2015
In conjunction with the Singapore Turf Club’s Charity Race day and the running of the Longines Singapore Gold Cup, Singapore Drama Educators Association is is honoured to be one of the selected beneficiaries by ToteBoard and Singapore Turf Club. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Devising
On 14 November 2015, Singapore Polytechnic lecturer and theatre practitioner Oniatta Effendi facilitated a masterclass on devising attended by 15 drama educators. She provided a unique lens about the role of the facilitator and sparked a discussion on the importance of developing a spirit of civic-consciousness in youths through devise work. Read More »
Masterclass Series: Creating an Atmosphere of Possibility
Experiential therapist Sharmini Winslow facilitated the energizing psychodrama masterclass ‘Creating an Atmosphere of Possibility’ on the 31 October 2016 at the Winslow Clinic. 20 participants were treated to an enriching psychodrama experience that changed their perspectives about challenging moments in their teaching journey. For most, it was their first encounter with psychodrama and it proved to be an eye-opening experience. Read More »
Connections Workshop: Adapting Drama Games for the Special Needs Classroom
On 10 October 2015, SDEA Members Julius Foo and Michael Cheng co-facilitated the workshop on Adapting Drama Games for the Special Needs Classroom. The enriching workshop was attended by educators and programmers from ITE College West, early childhood centers, MOE schools and the Science Centre who shared their experiences with one another. Read More »
Connections Forum: Drama for Special Needs
The ‘Drama for Special Needs: Its Benefits and Implementation forum took place on Friday, 9 October 2015 at the library@esplanade to a packed crowd of 48 attendees. The forum was oversubscribed and representatives from 16 special needs schools, principals, counselors and independent teaching artists were in attendance to discuss the place of drama in special needs education. Read More »
Swopshop: Primal
On 19 September 2015,18 participants were treated to a boundary breaking and invigorating Swopshop led by Singaporean theatre actor and founder of Pink Gajah Theatre – Sharda Harrison. Read More »
SDEA’s 13th Annual General Meeting
The 13th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 27 July 2015 (Monday) at 8pm, at Goodman Road, Blk B #04-02 Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2015
After two successful conferences, the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference is coming back at The Arts House from 26th – 28th June 2015. The theme, “Standing Still: Still Standing” challenges presenters to reflect on the changing landscape of drama and theatre practices in the Asian region and further afield. Read More »
Getting the best out of NAC-AEP Seminar (3rd run)
Registration is closed. NAC-AEP Seminar facilitated by SDEA Team and supported by NAC-AEP Arts Education Team Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) is organising ‘Getting the… Read More »
Engagement Event: June & July are jumping with drama and the arts!
Join representatives from SDEA, The O.P.E.N., IDIERI and Drama Box as they share what’s in store for the educator, the practitioner and the man on the street this June and July. Read More »
Connections I – Forum: Drama Education in Early Childhood. Is it Child’s Play?
Join our panel of experienced early childhood educators and drama educators from SDEA as we explore and discuss the impact of providing a platform for imagination through drama. Read More »
Connections I – Workshop: Drama Education in Early Childhood
On 20 and 21 March 2015, Dr Julie Dunn facilitated two workshops on early childhood to help participants explore through practical activities at developing children’s creativity, literacy and narrative competence, introduce participants to drama strategies that educators and artists can employ to support the development of quality dramatic play experiences for young children. Read More »
Panda Land by Makhampom Theatre Group, Thailand
About Panda Land – a physical-theatre production Earth Town, a far away village amid mountains, used to be filled with sceneries of golden flower fields. But today, only one golden… Read More »
Swopshop in conjuction with GAC Open House
Come and join SDEA member Catherine Sng, founder and leader of Singapore’s pioneer seniors drama group, The Glowers. Find out in her hands on sharing, the kind of drama activities she uses for seniors and the considerations for working with them. Read More »
2014Getting the best out of NAC-AEP Seminar (2nd Run)
Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) have co-designed a programme, “Getting the Best out of Arts Education Programmes (AEP)” for teachers who plan and purchase NAC-AEP Arts Education Programmes for their students. This is a rerun seminar for those who have missed out previously and especially for teachers who are new to buying NAC-AEP Arts Education Programmes. Read More »
Connections II – Workshop & Forum: Performances & Arts Education in Schools
Two workshops led by experienced facilitators offer two possible methodologies for drama teachers and trainers who often task to create short performances with their students for different school events. There is also a forum discussion on the effects of competitions on students and teachers on Read More »
Swopshop goes on a Visit!
Rebecca Lee, Artistic Director of Buds Theatre Company shares her experience on how to create productions within tight financial constraints and how do we create plays for schools and community groups with little to zero budget. Members will share and take home ideas and tips with like-minded members on making props, creating costume sets, best online resources and using recycled materials. Read More »
Masterclass: Arts as a Tool in Community Engagement with Janet Pillai
How do artists select appropriate mediums and develop appropriate programming for the communities they work with? This materclass is designed specially for artists, artist educators and pedagogues of all art forms who would like to look at innovative methods to inspire and challenge community groups. Read More »
Masterclass: Sourcing Within with Ang Gey Pin
Learn to build your creative materials as well as bridge creative impulses and intuitions to the audience. Performance will then become a means of connecting thoughts, intentions, associations, imageries and human relations. This masterclass lead you to self-discover and find refreshing new ways in physical and vocal embodiment and organic approach to performing. Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2014: YOUth Take On Local Literature
In the 8th year running, the theme for Celebrate Drama! 2014 is “YOUth Take On Local Literature”. Workshops and performances use lesser known Singapore literary works as a stimulus to learn new drama skills and deepen understanding of drama processes. Read More »
SDEA’s 12th Annual General Meeting
The 12th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 7 July 2014 (Monday) at 8pm, at Goodman Road, Blk B #04-02 Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053. Read More »
Outreach programme for Club Rainbow
SDEA members volunteer themselves to conduct a fun workshop session with Club Rainbow children while their parents concurrently attend another workshop organised by Club Rainbow. Read More »
Getting the best out of AEP
NAC-AEP Seminar facilitated by SDEA Team and supported by NAC-AEP Arts Education Team Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) have co-designed a programme, “Getting the Best… Read More »
Public Talk by Clifton Ko Chi Sum (in Mandarin)
Clifton Ko, film director shares his experience in film productions to analyze the characteristics of comedies, its underlying methods, the inspirations and conceptualization of comedies, how the comedies attract and captivate the audiences, the theory of “logical scenario but with surprising twists” and how such a creative principle is employed. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Drama Education Conference 2014 in Hong Kong
SDEA was invited to Asia-Pacific Drama Education Conference 2014 co-organised by UNESCO-RLCCE and IDEA for a two-day event from 2 to 3 May 2014. SDEA President Peggy Ferroa and Vice-President Elvira Holmberg had the opportunity to share their current preoccupations, exchange ideas and discuss key issues in drama education. Read More »
The O.P.E.N.: Conversations on Arts Festival and connections with Arts Education
Amidst the changing landscape in arts education practices in Singapore, SDEA member Noorlinah Mohamed, Director of The O.P.E.N. talks about the new Singapore International Festival of Arts and its engagement initiative The O.P.E.N. and how it relates to arts education. Read More »
Connections I – Workshop & Forum: Drama in the Academic Classroom
Two workshops led by experienced drama educators help your students apply concepts and fundamental skills of Mathematics and Science through Drama! Join us with a panel of educators, independent artists and arts education officers who exchange in-depth discussion of various challenges and benefits of drama in an academic setting. Read More »
Asian Civilisations Museum Workshop
SDEA conducted a workshop on 27 January 2014 for ACM administrators and art educators on using handheld museum replicas as group management and educational tools; and sharing how to match arts educators to ACM programmes. Read More »
Swopshop: Sharing Your Voice
Swopshop is a members only event and this edition led by SDEA member and Treasurer, Fanny Kee who offers valuable tips on how to understand your vocal apparatus, voice care and secrets to projection, vocal strength, vocal flexibility and animated vocal delivery. Read More »
Getting the best out of NAC-AEP Seminar (2nd Run)
Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) have co-designed a programme, “Getting the Best out of Arts Education Programmes (AEP)” for teachers who plan and purchase NAC-AEP Arts Education Programmes for their students. This is a rerun seminar for those who have missed out previously and especially for teachers who are new to buying NAC-AEP Arts Education Programmes. Read More »
Connections II – Workshop & Forum: Performances & Arts Education in Schools
Two workshops led by experienced facilitators offer two possible methodologies for drama teachers and trainers who often task to create short performances with their students for different school events. There is also a forum discussion on the effects of competitions on students and teachers on Read More »
Swopshop goes on a Visit!
Rebecca Lee, Artistic Director of Buds Theatre Company shares her experience on how to create productions within tight financial constraints and how do we create plays for schools and community groups with little to zero budget. Members will share and take home ideas and tips with like-minded members on making props, creating costume sets, best online resources and using recycled materials. Read More »
Masterclass: Arts as a Tool in Community Engagement with Janet Pillai
How do artists select appropriate mediums and develop appropriate programming for the communities they work with? This materclass is designed specially for artists, artist educators and pedagogues of all art forms who would like to look at innovative methods to inspire and challenge community groups. Read More »
Masterclass: Sourcing Within with Ang Gey Pin
Learn to build your creative materials as well as bridge creative impulses and intuitions to the audience. Performance will then become a means of connecting thoughts, intentions, associations, imageries and human relations. This masterclass lead you to self-discover and find refreshing new ways in physical and vocal embodiment and organic approach to performing. Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2014: YOUth Take On Local Literature
In the 8th year running, the theme for Celebrate Drama! 2014 is “YOUth Take On Local Literature”. Workshops and performances use lesser known Singapore literary works as a stimulus to learn new drama skills and deepen understanding of drama processes. Read More »
SDEA’s 12th Annual General Meeting
The 12th SDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 7 July 2014 (Monday) at 8pm, at Goodman Road, Blk B #04-02 Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore 439053. Read More »
Outreach programme for Club Rainbow
SDEA members volunteer themselves to conduct a fun workshop session with Club Rainbow children while their parents concurrently attend another workshop organised by Club Rainbow. Read More »
Getting the best out of AEP
NAC-AEP Seminar facilitated by SDEA Team and supported by NAC-AEP Arts Education Team Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) and National Arts Council (NAC) have co-designed a programme, “Getting the Best… Read More »
Public Talk by Clifton Ko Chi Sum (in Mandarin)
Clifton Ko, film director shares his experience in film productions to analyze the characteristics of comedies, its underlying methods, the inspirations and conceptualization of comedies, how the comedies attract and captivate the audiences, the theory of “logical scenario but with surprising twists” and how such a creative principle is employed. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Drama Education Conference 2014 in Hong Kong
SDEA was invited to Asia-Pacific Drama Education Conference 2014 co-organised by UNESCO-RLCCE and IDEA for a two-day event from 2 to 3 May 2014. SDEA President Peggy Ferroa and Vice-President Elvira Holmberg had the opportunity to share their current preoccupations, exchange ideas and discuss key issues in drama education. Read More »
The O.P.E.N.: Conversations on Arts Festival and connections with Arts Education
Amidst the changing landscape in arts education practices in Singapore, SDEA member Noorlinah Mohamed, Director of The O.P.E.N. talks about the new Singapore International Festival of Arts and its engagement initiative The O.P.E.N. and how it relates to arts education. Read More »
Connections I – Workshop & Forum: Drama in the Academic Classroom
Two workshops led by experienced drama educators help your students apply concepts and fundamental skills of Mathematics and Science through Drama! Join us with a panel of educators, independent artists and arts education officers who exchange in-depth discussion of various challenges and benefits of drama in an academic setting. Read More »
Asian Civilisations Museum Workshop
SDEA conducted a workshop on 27 January 2014 for ACM administrators and art educators on using handheld museum replicas as group management and educational tools; and sharing how to match arts educators to ACM programmes. Read More »
Swopshop: Sharing Your Voice
Swopshop is a members only event and this edition led by SDEA member and Treasurer, Fanny Kee who offers valuable tips on how to understand your vocal apparatus, voice care and secrets to projection, vocal strength, vocal flexibility and animated vocal delivery. Read More »
2013SDEA Social Night
SDEA first Social Night – pyjamas party! Why dress your best when you can dress for rest?! Come members, party with SDEA in your pyjamas! Non-members are welcome to join us! Read More »
SDEA’s Extraordinary General Meeting
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be called on 14th October 2013 and all SDEA members are invited to attend. The EGM will commence from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Read More »
Swopshop: Local and loving it!
Calling out all SDEA members to come and join us to exchange skills, share drama practices and techniques and network together. Spend a fabulous afternoon to create a performance from local literature with Serena Ho in this Swopshop. Read More »
8th IDEA World Congress 2013 in Paris
The organisers of the 8th World Congress of IDEA, the International Drama/Theatre and Education Association, is held in Paris from 8-13 July 2013. SDEA is invited to participate in this conference. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2013
Join us from 30th May to 2nd June 2013 for a line-up of electrifying workshops, inspiring presentations, stirring papers, and life-affirming performances that revolve around Education, Community, and Performance. Read More »
Memorial Service for Christina Sergeant
In Loving Memory Remembrance of our beloved Christina Sergeant (1955 – 2013) SDEA is organising a memorial gathering for Christina. This memorial is open to everyone in the arts community.… Read More »
IDEA Regional Conference 2013 in Hong Kong
The 3-day Regional Conference, 20 – 22 Februrary 2013, which is co-organised by the International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA) and the UNESCO Arts in Education Observatory for Local Cultures and Creativity in Education (RLCCE), and hosted by The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE). SDEA is one of the invites by the organisers to be part of this conference. Read More »
Swopshop is back!
This January, Jacyntha England shares how she makes text fun and exciting by bringing characters alive while Alvin Tan shares how he uses tableaux work to get a story going. Bring along your own favorite activity and share it with us! Read More »
SDEA Social Night
SDEA first Social Night – pyjamas party! Why dress your best when you can dress for rest?! Come members, party with SDEA in your pyjamas! Non-members are welcome to join us! Read More »
SDEA’s Extraordinary General Meeting
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be called on 14th October 2013 and all SDEA members are invited to attend. The EGM will commence from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Read More »
Swopshop: Local and loving it!
Calling out all SDEA members to come and join us to exchange skills, share drama practices and techniques and network together. Spend a fabulous afternoon to create a performance from local literature with Serena Ho in this Swopshop. Read More »
8th IDEA World Congress 2013 in Paris
The organisers of the 8th World Congress of IDEA, the International Drama/Theatre and Education Association, is held in Paris from 8-13 July 2013. SDEA is invited to participate in this conference. Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2013
Join us from 30th May to 2nd June 2013 for a line-up of electrifying workshops, inspiring presentations, stirring papers, and life-affirming performances that revolve around Education, Community, and Performance. Read More »
Memorial Service for Christina Sergeant
In Loving Memory Remembrance of our beloved Christina Sergeant (1955 – 2013) SDEA is organising a memorial gathering for Christina. This memorial is open to everyone in the arts community.… Read More »
IDEA Regional Conference 2013 in Hong Kong
The 3-day Regional Conference, 20 – 22 Februrary 2013, which is co-organised by the International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA) and the UNESCO Arts in Education Observatory for Local Cultures and Creativity in Education (RLCCE), and hosted by The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIE). SDEA is one of the invites by the organisers to be part of this conference. Read More »
Swopshop is back!
This January, Jacyntha England shares how she makes text fun and exciting by bringing characters alive while Alvin Tan shares how he uses tableaux work to get a story going. Bring along your own favorite activity and share it with us! Read More »
2012SDEA 10th Anniversary
SDEA 10th Anniversary SDEA is celebrating 10 years of membership building, partnerships, and progress in the professional development of drama education. On the same day, it also launched its Code… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012
Drama is DIVERSE Drama can extend beyond the stage to address social issues and create social change. How can it be used in a responsible and meaningful way by and… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012: Designed for Health Care Workers
Drama can provide a common ground or a different approach to tackle healthcare issues. If you work with challenged individuals or groups, Celebrate Drama! offers different avenues for surfacing discussion,… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012: Learn How Teachers Can Use Drama Off-Stage
Whether you’re a teacher in a mainstream school or one that has a special ed focus, there is something for you and your students at Celebrate Drama. This year’s line… Read More »
Masterclass: Drama as a Cross-Curricular Pedagogy by Pamela Bowell
Human beings learn naturally through drama. Our brains are ‘wired’ for it. This workshop facilitated by Pamela who is Chair of National Drama, the UK’s leading subject association for drama teachers and theatre educators, explores how teachers can move on from using one or two individual drama strategies and start to build effective dramas by combining strategies together. Read More »
Youth Forum at School Of The Arts Singapore
Youth & The Arts Forum: Identity & Influence Spend a day with us at SOTA’s Studio Theatre, viewing student performances and sharing stimulating discussions about theatre and film making with young… Read More »
SDEA 10th Anniversary
SDEA 10th Anniversary SDEA is celebrating 10 years of membership building, partnerships, and progress in the professional development of drama education. On the same day, it also launched its Code… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012
Drama is DIVERSE Drama can extend beyond the stage to address social issues and create social change. How can it be used in a responsible and meaningful way by and… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012: Designed for Health Care Workers
Drama can provide a common ground or a different approach to tackle healthcare issues. If you work with challenged individuals or groups, Celebrate Drama! offers different avenues for surfacing discussion,… Read More »
Celebrate Drama! 2012: Learn How Teachers Can Use Drama Off-Stage
Whether you’re a teacher in a mainstream school or one that has a special ed focus, there is something for you and your students at Celebrate Drama. This year’s line… Read More »
Masterclass: Drama as a Cross-Curricular Pedagogy by Pamela Bowell
Human beings learn naturally through drama. Our brains are ‘wired’ for it. This workshop facilitated by Pamela who is Chair of National Drama, the UK’s leading subject association for drama teachers and theatre educators, explores how teachers can move on from using one or two individual drama strategies and start to build effective dramas by combining strategies together. Read More »
Youth Forum at School Of The Arts Singapore
Youth & The Arts Forum: Identity & Influence Spend a day with us at SOTA’s Studio Theatre, viewing student performances and sharing stimulating discussions about theatre and film making with young… Read More »
2011Connections 2011: Drama Workshop series for Teachers and Drama Educators in Schools
There are two Connections events organised every year by SDEA. The objectives of Connections are to generate awareness of quality practices, to highlight challenges and opportunities in developments, and to… Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2011
Join us for Singapore’s largest ever Theatre Arts Conference SDEA brings together critically acclaimed theatre practitioners who teach, create, heal and enable through theatre arts in a 3-day event in… Read More »
Connections 2011: Drama Workshop series for Teachers and Drama Educators in Schools
There are two Connections events organised every year by SDEA. The objectives of Connections are to generate awareness of quality practices, to highlight challenges and opportunities in developments, and to… Read More »
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2011
Join us for Singapore’s largest ever Theatre Arts Conference SDEA brings together critically acclaimed theatre practitioners who teach, create, heal and enable through theatre arts in a 3-day event in… Read More »