Ripley Valley State Secondary College
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Ripley QLD 4306
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Phone: 3819 5333

Performing Arts

Welcome to Performing Arts in 2025!

 

As we enter a new schooling year, I would like to take the opportunity to re-introduce our team to the community.

Jason Coles - Music

Tina Dixon - Dance and Drama

Damika Doorley - Dance Academy Coordinator and Dance

Dale Ezzy - Instrumental Music Coordinator & Classroom Music

Tommii Keating - Cheer Coach

Jocelyn McLeod - Drama

Kiera-lee O'Neil: Drama and Dance

Jenna Park: Strings

Dave Turner: Music and Drama

I have the pleasure of leading this team in the Head of Department Performing Arts role. My main teaching area is Dance but I have a passion for all of the performing arts subjects and I am particularly passionate about productions that span across the 3 subject's areas.

With the Performing Arts Centre now in its second year, we’re ready to build on the excitement and success of 2024 to create even more opportunities for creativity, connection, and celebration.

 

This year, we are thrilled to announce our school’s first-ever musical production, Legally Blonde, coming to the PAC stage in October 2025! Our talented students and staff are already buzzing with ideas, and we can’t wait to showcase the energy, humour, and heart of this iconic show. We have a packed audition schedule that kicks off next week. Please see times below.

 

DANCE auditions

Tuesday Week 2 - 4th February

7am in the PAC

All Dance positions - featured and massed

Please note that these auditions are combined with our Dance Squad auditions

 

LEAD roles

Thursday Week 2 - 6th February

3pm - 5pm in the PAC

Please access audition packs from student SharePoint

 

 

LEAD roles

Thursday Week 3 - 13th February

3pm - 5pm in the PAC

Please access audition packs from student SharePoint

 

VOCAL auditions

Friday Week 2 - 7th February

7.30am in the PAC

Chorus positions

Please note that these auditions are combined with our Vocal Ensemble auditions

Beyond the musical, 2025 will feature a packed calendar of performances, workshops, and showcases across dance, drama, and music. From student-led performances to community collaborations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’re particularly excited to expand opportunities for families to engage with the arts, so keep an eye out for our new family workshops and special events.

 

Of course, this year we will also be offering a variety of Extra-curricular opportunities for your children. These include:

DANCE

Dance Squad

Cheer

DRAMA

Drama Troupe

MUSIC

Vocal ensemble

Stage Band

Concert Band

Drumline

Percussion Ensemble

If your child is interested in getting involved in one of our extra-curricular programs then please ensure they listen out to student notices in week one to find out how they can join one of these groups. Some of our representative teams use an audition-based process to select students while other groups are an open invitation.

Drama Troupe Auditions

Thursday and Friday week 2 Feb 6th and Feb 7th

Second break in the PAC. 

Performing Arts is all about storytelling, self-expression, and connection—and your involvement plays a huge role in creating a vibrant arts community. Whether you’re cheering from the audience, volunteering your time, or encouraging your child to take the stage, we deeply value your support.

 

Here’s to a year filled with creativity, passion, and memories that will last a lifetime. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet for the Performing Arts at RVSSC!

 

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Jessica Starkey

Head of Department - Performing Arts - Year 8E - 8H

jxsta12@eq.edu.au