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Sarah Deering

Sarah Deering

Port Melbourne,VIC

Summary

A motivated, committed, and talented performer with a large range of skills, experiences, and extensive formal training. Sarah’s passion in life is performance and the creative arts, and since high school she has taken every opportunity to gain and improve upon her skills in this field. Sarah has completed years of regular training in dance, acting, music, voice, and has numerous lead roles in community theatre productions and an independent film. In Sarah’s time away from lessons and performance, she enjoys costume making for her own use at cosplay events and playing the piano. Sarah facilitates theatre workshops on a weekly basis for people with disabilities. Sarah is energetic and highly dedicated to this field and her dream is to continue to grow as a performer and to one day gain paid employment in this field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Theatre Facilitator

Abilitive
Brunswick , VIC
08.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated group discussions to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
  • Developed engaging training materials for workshops and educational sessions.
  • Assisted participants in understanding program objectives and expectations clearly.
  • Created interactive activities to promote learning and participation among attendees.
  • Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.

Volunteer Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Connecting Skills Australia
Wonthaggi
01.2017 - 01.2018

Education

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Drama

Deakin University
01.2023

Certificate of Acting 1 - Acting

Victorian College of The Arts
Melbourne, VIC
09-2014

Certificate IV in Information Technology - Websites

Chisholm Institute
01.2007

Skills

  • Hip-hop (Intermediate)
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Contemporary (Intermediate)
  • Jazz (Intermediate)
  • Tap (Intermediate)
  • Ballet (Beginner)
  • Piano Playing
  • New Yorker (Brooklyn)
  • Indian Dialect
  • British (Aristocratic) Dialect
  • Russian Dialect
  • Singing Contralto
  • Impressions
  • Cartoon voices
  • Whistling
  • Hip Hop
  • Tap
  • Jazz
  • Contemporary
  • Ballet
  • Acting
  • Drama
  • Group Singing

Personal Information

  • Age: 37
  • Height: 177cm
  • Weight: 62kg
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Hazel

Credits

  • 'Frankenstein' - Peridot Theatre Company - Clarice and Gretel - 2025
  • 'Lost In Love' - Deakin University Theatre - Mia Johansson (Lead) - 2022
  • 'Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier' - Burwood Student Theatre Company - Ensemble - 2022
  • 'Bird "Dwelling in Darkness"' - Zoom Webinar Performance - Crow (Lead)- 2021
  • 'Showcase' - Siteworks Theatre - Karin (Lead)- 2021
  • 'Showcase' - Back-to-Back Theatre - Ensemble - 2019
  • 'The Super Meeting' - Frankston Arts Centre - Amazing Man (Lead) - 2016
  • 'Dwarf Factor' - Frankston Arts Centre - Puss in Boots (Lead) - 2015
  • 'Angry Pigs' - Frankston Arts Centre - Pig #1 (Lead) - 2014
  • 'Hansel & Gretel: The Untold Story' - Frankston Arts Centre - The Queen of Hearts (Lead) - 2013
  • 'Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Necklace' - Frankston Arts Centre - Sherlock Holmes (Lead) - 2012

Timeline

Theatre Facilitator

Abilitive
08.2025 - Current

Volunteer Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Connecting Skills Australia
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Drama

Deakin University

Certificate of Acting 1 - Acting

Victorian College of The Arts

Certificate IV in Information Technology - Websites

Chisholm Institute
Sarah Deering