2009 represented another successful year for Southern Edge Arts on all fronts.

The creativity of members and arts workers continues to astound and inspire. 2009 saw a range of exciting innovative performances. SEA has continued to expand and grow; membership has increased, more workshops have been conducted and the role of the company has broadened. SEA is in a strong financial position and the company benefits from effective administration; thanks to the skills and dedication of staff, supported by an active and knowledgeable Board. Staff and board members have attended professional development training, workshops and conferences in addition to formal studies. SEA’s reputation as a leading regional youth theatre continues to grow. We have a positive relationship with agencies and funding bodies as well as strong partnerships within the Arts sector generally and with Headspace, the Great Southern Factor and South Coast NRM. Board members and the AD hosted a visit by the Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts visit in June. We also overhauled our IT by buying new computers.

2009 saw the commencement of the Wanginining Koorts (Talking Hearts). This is SEA’s Indigenous Performing Arts Project. Funding has been received from the Regional Arts Fund, GSDC, Lotterywest and BHP Billiton/Nickel West. It is a two year project aimed at preserving and promoting Noongar cultural heritage through story telling music and dance. Gillian Woods was appointed in April to develop and co-ordinate the workshop program. Working closely with the community, Elders and agencies through out the region the project has resulted in numerous workshops, the production of a short film, performances at Mt Lockyer, the SEA showcase and the Christmas pageant and participation in NAIDOC week. The first stages of the project have set the foundation for further workshops, performances and festivals in Denmark, Mt Barker, Katanning, Kojonup and Gnowangerup. Wanginining Koorts has also been the catalyst for Kinjarling Yallors.

Our organisation has much to be proud of as we celebrate our silver anniversary in 2010. Join the fun.

Delma Baesjou
Chairperson

Performance Projects

ASTRONOMIC! WHERE ON EARTH?!

Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy, Astronomic-Where on Earth told stories of the stars in a theatrical collage of colour, music, light & dance...

CAFE SHAKESPEARE

Laugh yourself into stitches at this rollicking, free-flowing celebration of the Bard at his best...Anything goes - an Eminem-like Hamlet rapping 'To be or not to be?' or a Bollywood 'All the world's a stage'...

Join us for our first production of 2009 presented in partnership with Perth International Arts Festival - Great Southern and as a Taste Great Southern Event...

Workshop Intensives

CHRISSIE PARROTT DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Join Chrissie Parrott for a unique dance and choreographic workshop on Saturday 13th June...

CIRCASEA

Southern Edge Art’s youth circus performance group CircaSea, RAN away to join the circus for a week for an experience of a life time!

DIAFRIX

100% Original funk, soul and ragga-infused hip hop direct from Melbourne. In performance at Southern Edge Arts 5pm Sunday 22nd Feb. Positive Hip Hop Workshop 5pm Monday 23rd Feb. Read on for more details...

NIDA on Tour

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) are offering a short course for young people (12-15 years) and adults (16 years+) from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July at SEA...read on to find out how you can get there for FREE!

THE FESTY SHORTS ARE OFF!

SATURDAY 25TH + SUNDAY 26TH JULY> Join award-winning, Sydney-based playwight, Mary Rachel Brown, at Southern Edge Arts for a weekend of inspiration to get you on the path to writing your own short play...