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Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society Inc. proudly sponsored by:

RJK Optometry, presents the:

46TH ANNUAL

COFFS HARBOUR AMATEUR THEATRE SOCIETY

SPEECH AND DRAMA EISTEDDFOD 2018

30-31 May and 4-6 June 2018

Lifehouse Church: Secondary Schools Drama

Jetty Memorial Theatre: Private & Primary School Drama

Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society

proudly sponsored by:

Private and Primary Adjudicator: Mrs. Anne Whale

A.MUS.A, C.MUS. A, P.Dip.A.G.M, M.M.T.A, L.I.M.E.B

Teacher of Piano, Singing, Theory and Musicianship

Anne Whale is an experienced and dedicated teacher. Her philosophy

is to develop and extend natural talent and creative ability in a happy

and relaxed atmosphere.

Her students have regularly impressed judges with the quality of their

performances in exams and competitions. Several of her students

have become professional music and drama teachers and lecturers in

their own right.

She has taught at several schools in Sydney, where she was in charge

of the music and liturgy at Kogarah Marist Brothers and Regina Coeli

School in Beverly Hills. After teaching in Sydney for several years,

Anne moved to Bathurst where she ran a thriving private music

studio. She also taught at the Mitchell Conservatorium and several

other schools in the area.

Anne now lives and teaches in the Hunter Valley, where she runs a

private studio specialising in piano and singing.

ADJUDICATOR

Anne is recognized by her peers as a highly competent music adjudicator for eisteddfod, festivals and

competitions etc. She is considered fair and honest in her assessment of performances of a wide range of

instruments including voice, piano, violin, cello, guitar and piano accordion. She has also taught the Speech

and Drama Syllabus for Trinity College, London, and has conducted school and community choirs.

COMPOSING

Anne has published a book of inspirational verse and is currently preparing vocal and piano works and

poetry for publication. She also gave a recital of her own vocal and instrumental compositions recently at St

Joseph’s Mount in Bathurst and Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and is preparing for further recitals this

year.

MUSIC PRODUCTION

In recent years Anne has produced three concerts at the Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock. In these

concerts all the musical items were Anne’s own compositions including choral, instrumental, vocal and

piano solo performances.

Anne is also the founder of The Tone Shadows Choir (2006), which has performed for several functions and

events in the Hunter Valley.

SUMMARY

Anne Whale is a dedicated and experienced musician with a lifelong love of music. She has enjoyed an

extended career as a pianist, singer, teacher and composer. We are very pleased to welcome Anne to Coffs

Harbour.

Secondary School Adjudicator: Merryl Lloyd

MERRYL LLOYD AAGMS.TD, LAGMS.TD, EX.CERT. (IMEB) F.IMEB

Merryl has had a love of Speech and Drama from an early age when she began learning at 6 years old. This

led to a love of creativity, literature and performance. She is passionate about teaching and imparting

knowledge and confidence to those interested in improving

communication skills. She has an Associate and Licentiate Diploma

through Australian Guild of Music and Speech and is an accredited

Examiner for the IMEB and is also a member of the board. She has also

an honorary Fellowship through the IMEB for her contribution to

Speech and Drama through her career as a teacher. Merryl has taught

in private schools and currently teaches at Knox Grammar School and

conducts a private studio in North West Sydney. Through her teaching

Years she has seen many pupils graduate with high levels in

performance and teaching diplomas through the IMEB. Merryl believes

it is a privilege to inspire and encourage others into the art of creatively

communicating.

Merryl has been adjudicating many eisteddfods and festivals throughout Australia and Internationally. She

has also established the examining board of the IMEB in Sri Lanka to assist children to learn English. She

loves to encourage participants and help realize their potential in performing. She has had extensive

experience as a teacher, examiner, workshop presenter and adjudicator. Merryl has also been involved in

many creative productions in direction and also performing. She is also a supporter of the Riverside Theatre

Parramatta.

VENUE: Secondary School Drama

Lifehouse Church

Orlando Street

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

VENUE: Private and Primary School Drama

Jetty Memorial Theatre

Harbour Drive

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Coffs Harbour and District 46th Annual Eisteddfod

Speech and Drama Eisteddfod

Proudly presented by

COFFS HARBOUR AMATEUR THEATRE SOCIETY

ADMISSION PRICES

SESSION TICKET DAILY TICKET

Adult $5.00 Adult $10.00

Child/Pensioner $3.00 Child/Pensioner $8.00

SEASON TICKETS (Entry to all Eisteddfod sessions)

Adult $35.00

Child/Pensioner $25.00

Family $70.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)

PRIVATE DRAMA COORDINATOR:

Vanessa Crossley

PHONE: 0400022359

SCHOOL DRAMA COORDINATOR:

Susan Clarke

PHONE: 0467381157

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: http://coffseisteddfod.org.au/vocal/

mailto:[email protected]

http://coffseisteddfod.org.au/vocal/

General Rules and Important Information: Please read carefully

COPYRIGHT

1. The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod supports copyright laws and the original copy of the music or authorised copy must be presented upon

request. Competitors are responsible for abiding by these copyright laws. Authorised copies can be purchased from websites such as

“Musicnotes”.

2. It is important that all competitors and teachers realise their responsibilities regarding laws under the Australian Copyright Act 1968.

3. Adjudicator’s copy. The competitor must supply the adjudicator with a photocopy of original sheet music, printed material, dramatic

or literary extracts. All copies will be destroyed at completion of the eisteddfod and NOT RETURNED.

STAGE ETIQUETTE

1. Please arrive at the venue well before the session time as the competitor could be disqualified for not being ready when

their number is called. Report to the registration table on arrival.

2. All competitors and groups must perform in the order of their name in the program. Changes might only be made after consultation

with the session coordinator.

3. All props to be free standing. Entrants must notify the stage manager if they need assistance with props. Props must be kept to a

minimum because of time constraints.

4. Teachers we would consider it a courtesy if you could let the Stage Manager or Vocal Coordinator know well in advance if your

competitor or group is not performing.

5. All competitors must demonstrate courtesy. If they distract or cause problems to the performers, the Stage Manager and Vocal

Coordinator have the power to disqualify any person causing trouble and will do so immediately. BAD SPORTSMANSHIP WILL NOT BE

TOLERATED.

6. No teacher or parent will be permitted to make contact with a competitor during the item on stage unless as an accompanist. No

prompting or assistance of any kind may be given by any person other than the adjudicator. Flouting this rule will mean

disqualification.

7. All competitors are to wait where the Stage Manager instructs. All competitors, their teacher and parents shall obey all reasonable

directions from the Stage Manager.

8. NO PARENT, TEACHER, COMPETITOR OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON SHALL BE ALLOWED TO APPROACH THE ADJUDICATOR.

TO DO SO WILL MEAN INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION OF THE COMPETITOR.

ALL ENQUIRIES ARE TO BE MADE THROUGH THE REGISTRATION DESK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE VENUE.

9. PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING, INCLUDING MOBILE PHONES: THERE IS NO FILMING OF ANY SORT ALLOWED DURING A

PERFORMANCE.

10. PLEASE STAY WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS PRINTED IN THE SYLLABUS AS GOING OVER TIME COULD SEE THE COMPETITOR

DISQUALIFIED.

11. The adjudicator has the authority to terminate a performance if considered offensive in any way. This may include, language used,

inappropriate dress or offensive content.

12. Presentation and dress constitute part of the performance.

13. Rehearsal or practice not permitted once eisteddfod has commenced.

ADJUDICATOR

1. The adjudicator’s decision is final.

2. All enquiries relating to the conditions of the competition, including formal protests, must be addressed to a member of the

Organising Committee

3. Communication with the adjudicator before or during the eisteddfod by teachers, competitors or spectators is strictly forbidden.

4. Competitors who have been formally taught (including workshops), by the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the

eisteddfod, are not eligible to compete.

5. The adjudicator has the right to withhold first prize if the competitors are not up to standard

PRIZES

1. In all sections second prize may be awarded if there is 5 or more competitors and third prize if more than 8 competitors.

This may vary at the discretion of the adjudicator.

2. Scholarships are intended for further study.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

1. All competitors must enter in the appropriate age group for all Sections. The age requirement is determined by the age

the competitor is at the close of entry date, March 31st 2018

2. The eisteddfod committee reserves the right to see documentation to verify the school year level or age of the

competitor.

COMPETITORS

1. Competitors must appear at the time set down in the Program for each Section.

2. Competitors must advise the Eisteddfod Committee at the earliest possible opportunity if withdrawing from a Section of

the competition. Entry fees will not be refunded in this circumstance.

3. Competitors must provide their own accompanists or have accompaniment CDs in Sections where accompaniments CDs

are allowed.

4. Competition is open to AMATEURS ONLY. This rule does not apply to accompanists or conductors.

ORGANISATION

1. The Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator; to divide or combine any Section for

programming purposes; to cancel any Section due to insufficient entries.

2. The Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod Committee bears no responsibility for personal breach of copyright

3. Every care will be taken for the competitor’s safety but the organisation will not be held responsible for any

injury sustained by a competitor during the eisteddfod.

REPORTS

Adjudication Reports may be collected from the Registration Desk after the conclusion of each Session. They will not be

available after conclusion of eisteddfod.

PROPS

1. Dangerous props are forbidden. Glass, naked flame, objects thrown from the stage into the audience, liquid, powder or

fine particles that may be difficult to remove from the stage or any other prop that may endanger competitors or

audience are strictly prohibited.

2. All props must be of a suitable size and nature to allow for placement and removal quickly and with minimal disruption.

Props, their placement, removal and storage are the responsibility of the competitor. The Eisteddfod Committee and / or

its volunteers accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to these items. All props must be removed from the

performance space immediately after each performance.

Monday Morning 4 June 2018 – 9.30a.m.

Venue: Lifehouse Church

Adjudicator: Merryl Lloyd

Section: 104/107 Years 8 to 10 Dramatised Scene

1. Aidan and Daniel, St John Paul College

2. CHCCS Group A

3. Emily and Georga, St John Paul College

4. CHCCS Group B

5. Year 8 Drama Grafton High School

6. Bronte and Trisha, St John Paul College

7. CHCCS Group C

8. Year 10 Drama Grafton High School

9. CHCSS Group D

10. Mackenzie and Tyler, St John Paul College

1st __________________ 2nd _________________ 3rd _________________

Section: 106/110 Years 8 to 10 Group Improvisation Group A

1. SJPC Year 9 Group 1

2. Grafton High School Year 10 Drama

3. Group 2 Orara High School

4. Grafton High School Year 8 Drama





1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 109 Years 9 to 10 Devised Scene Group A

1. Toormina High School A

2. Grafton High School Year 10

3. Orara High School Group 1

4. Toormina High School C

5. Toormina High School E



1st __________________ 2nd _________________

LUNCH BREAK

Section: 100 Year 12 Individual Performance Monologue Solo Group A

1. Coffs Harbour Senior College A

2. Alanah Channon-Heath SJPC

3. Cassidy Meldrum SJPC

4. Morgan Koekemoer Grafton High School

5. Coffs Harbour Senior College B

6. Bailey Palmer SJPC

7. Maree Parker Grafton High School

8. Coffs Harbour Senior College C

9. Isaac Rothery-Small SJPC

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 102 Year 10 Individual Performance Monologue Solo Group A

1. Allana Ryan-Silvia SJPC

2. Darian Thompson GHS

3. Amy Hancock SJPC

4. Isabelle English GHS

5. Kate Smith GHS

6. Courtney Knott SJPC

7. Lachlan Scott GHS

8. Zahlia Tibbs GHS

1st __________________ 2nd _________________ 3rd _________________

Monday Evening 4 June 2018 – 4.30p.m.



Section: 100 Year 12 Individual Performance Monologue Solo Group B

1. Sam Wignell SJPC

2. Siena O’Carroll SJPC

3. Coffs Harbour Senior College D

4. Tayla Ayshford SJPC

5. Coffs Harbour Senior College E

6. Hannah Legge SJPC

7. Coffs Harbour Senior College F

8. Nicola McLennan SJPC

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 109 Years 9 to 10 Devised Scene Group B

1. Year 10 group 1 SJPC

2. Toormina High School B

3. Toormina High School D

4. Year 10 Group 2 SJPC

5. Toormina High School F

6. CHCCS Group A

7. Toormina High School K

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 109 Years 9 to 10 Devised Scene Group C

1. CHCCS Group B


3. Toormina High School G

4. Toormina High School H

5. Toormina High School I


7. Toormina High School J

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Tuesday Morning 5 June 2018 – 9.30a.m.



Section: 110 Years 9 to 10 Group Improvisation Group B

1. CHCCS Group A

2. CHCCS Group B



5. Toormina High School A

6. CHCCS Group C

7. CHCCS Group D

8. Toormina High School B

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 102 Year 10 Individual Performance Monologue Solo Group B

1. Molly Horseman SJPC

2. Leah Bell CHCCS

3. Molly McKinnon SJPC

4. Jessica Wright CHCCS

5. Rachael McConnell SJPC

6. Bailey Blackman CHCCS

7. Shania Mitchell

8. Skye Courts

1st __________________ 2nd _________________ 3rd _________________

Section: 108 Years 9 to 10 Group Mime

1. CHCCS Group A



4. CHCCS Group B


6. CHCCS Group C


8. CHCCS Group D


1st __________________ 2nd _________________ 3rd _________________

LUNCH BREAK 12 NOON

Tuesday Afternoon 5 June 2018 – 1.30p.m.



Section: 111/115 Years 11 and 12 Dramatised Scene

1. CHCCS Year 11 Group A 2. CHCCS Year 11 Group B

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 112/116 Years 11 and 12 Group Mime

1. CHCCS Year 11

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 113 Year 11 Group Improvisation

1. CHCCS Year 11 A

1st __________________

Section 114 Year 11 Devised Scene

1. Year 11 Group 1 SJPC 3. Year 11 Group 2 SJPC

2 CHCCS Year 11 4. Year 11 Group 3 SJPC

Section: 114 Year 11 Devised Scene


2. CHCCS Year 11



Tuesday Evening 5 June 2018 – 5.00p.m.



Section: 101 Year 11 Individual Performance Monologue Group A

1. Carly Ahern SJPC

2. Harrison Allen CHCCS

3. Darragh Duggan SJPC

4. Jacob McCarthy CHCCS

5. Kyron Putwain SJPC

6. Tiarna Williams BDC

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

Section: 101 Year 11 Individual Performance Monologue Group B

1. Siena Bordignon SJPC

2. Josephine Eather CHCCS

3. Sophia Waterworth SJPC

4. Tayla Rankine CHCCS

5. Taleah Pizzi SJPC

6. Takiah Pizzi SJPC

1st __________________ 2nd _________________

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