Bryony Calendar
Bryony lives in Western Australia and is a Certified Provisional Interpreter. She has completed her Foundations of Theatre Interpreting training. When asked about her favourite show she says it’s a tie between Hamilton and Heathers! Bryony also facilitates a community called No Lights No Lycra where they dance in the dark!
Hannah Yaschenko
Hannah has finished her Diploma of Auslan and Diploma of Interpreting and is now a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Perth, Western Australia. Her favourite show is Hamilton – ‘it’s educational but also fun dancing and singing!’ Other hobbies include rollerblading, tennis, and she is also a part-time children’s entertainer.
Dani Pritchard
Dani has completed Foundations of Theatre Interpreting, and also has a Graduate Diploma Auslan/English Interpreting (Macquarie University). Her favourite show? ‘I am desperate to see Groundhog Day – the soundtrack is so clever and catchy!’. She also loves anything book related, nerdy roleplaying, and watching podcasts.
Melissa Smith
Melissa has a Diploma of Interpreting and has completed the Native Auslan Interpreting Course and Foundations of Theatre Interpreting. Her favourite show? ‘Auslan interpreted performance of The lion King was a show I will never forget. It was my first introduction to accessible theatre and I have never felt such a sense of belonging, pride […]
Tessa Long
Tessa has a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Interpreting, and Certificate IV in Fitness. Her favourite show is Hamilton and she also enjoys watching sports, doing sports, and is a Doctor Who fanatic.
Grace Rattray
Grace has finished her Diploma of Interpreting and also Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). Her favourite show is a 3-way tie between Jersey Boys on West End, Frozen and Wicked. She also enjoys being creative, mostly sewing when she gets time. She love live music and analysing lyrics from her favourite artists and bands.
Rebecca Kent
Rebecca is a Certified Provisional Interpreter in New South Wales and has a Diploma in Journalism. Her favourite show is Lord of the Flies and some of her other interests are spin classes, writing, and ice cream.
Tahlicia Osei-Poku
Tahlicia has a Diploma of Interpreting and TAE40116 in Training and Assessment Qualification. She is currently processing in the Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting. Her favourite show is Frozen – ‘such a vibrant show, saw it three times! Also loved the Lion King and Phantom of the Opera’. Her other interests are watching live theatre, […]
Wendy Bailey
Wendy has her Post Graduate Degree from Macquarie University and her favourite show is The Lion King – ‘rroooaarrr!!!’. She is now a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Victoria and likes to spend time walking my dog Millie, catching up with friends, and gardening.
Nicole McRae
Nicole is a Certified Provisional Interpreter and has completed Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). She also has her Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan), and a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Her favourite show is Chicago and her other interests are baking fabulous cakes, yoga, and bushwalking.
Brooke Buise
Brooke lives in Western Australia where she works as a Certified Provisional Interpreter. Along with her Diploma of Interpreting she has also finished Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). Brooke also has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters in Teaching (Early Childhood). her favourite show is 1986 Cher – Heart of Stone Tour (‘it was […]
Sofia Andersen
Sofia has a Diploma of Interpreting, Certificate II in Music Production, Training in Grief & Loss Support for Children, Professional and Personal Development Workshops, and Experience & employment as a Musician/Singer/Actor. Her favourite show? Hairspray – ‘I loved the original John Waters film and the musical film adaptation’. She also enjoys pop culture, feminism, and […]
Tishani Grioli
Trishani is a Certified Provisional Interpreter and has finished Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). her favourite show is Singin’ in the Rain and she also enjoys reading and music.
Joanna (Jewii) Clough
As well has her Diploma of Interpreting, Joanna also has a Certificate III in Early Childcare. her favourite show is Disney on Ice and she also loves playing any sport – she plays Football (Aussie rules) for Mount Barker Senior Women’s team. Joanna is a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Adelaide, South Australia.
Tiana Cramp
Tiana has finished her Diploma of Interpreting and is a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Brisbane, Queensland. Her favourite shows are Dreamgirls and Hairspray – ‘soulful music with powerful messages’. Tiana also love learning about indigenous cultures, singing and seeking adventures.
Claire Morrison
Claire has her Diploma of Interpreting, Bachelor of Education, Certificate I, III, IV in Auslan, Certificate IV in Language Literacy and Numeracy, Masters Degree (Deaf Education), Diploma of Teaching, and Certificate IV Training, Assessment and Education (TAE). Her favourite show is Sound of Music – such happy childhood memories. Claire also likes theatre, yoga and […]
Will Tapp
Will has a Diploma of Interpreting, a Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation, and has also completed Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). Will’s favourite show is Rocky Horror, the movie or the live show – ‘I would love to interpret it one day’. Their other interests are going to the gym and swimming laps, […]
Trish Townsend
Trish has a Diploma of Social Science and has also completed Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). Her favourite show is Cyrano – ‘such a fun and thought-provoking show!’ Trish is a Certified Provisional Interpreter and enjoys motorcycle riding, quilting and tattoos.
Melanie Pratt
Melanie has a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Social Work. Her favourite show is Much Ado About Nothing under the stars – ‘it’s the perfect environment to ponder relationships and humanity’. She also enjoys quilting, hiking, and baking.
Sarah Swilks
Sarah has a Bachelor of Applied Science – Physical education, a Bachelor of Education – LOTE Auslan, and has completed Expression Australia’s Native Signers Interpreters Course. Her favourite show is Disney on Ice! – ‘so much action and sooo much talent’ and some of her other interests are netball, camping and waterskiing.
Yasmin Dandachi
Yasmin has a Bachelor of Arts and has also finished Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). Her favourite show to interpret was A Chorus Line! – ‘Great working atmosphere and so much fun!’. She also loves the beach, binge watching series and drinking coffee!!
Ben Richardson
Ben has finished his Diploma of Interpreting along with a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts, and a Masters of Teaching. His favourite show is Les Miserables and he also enjoys Stand-up Comedy, cartooning, and wine tasting. Ben lives in Tasmania where he works as a Certified Provisional Interpreter.
Gemila (Gus) Burgess
Gus has finished the Diploma of Interpreting and is now a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Melbourne, Victoria. Their favourite show? Too hard to pick! ‘I love RENT, Once, and Come From Away‘. Gus also likes cooking and collage.
Linda Beales
Linda has finished Fundamentals of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI), and Musical Theatre Interpreting on top of her Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting. Her favourite show is SIX! – ‘(Amazing strong women!)’, and her hobbies include footy, trying new restaurants and live music. Linda is a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Western Australia.
Nay King
Nay’s favourite theatre show is A Christmas Carol – ‘Such a beautiful, heartfelt show complete with audience engagement.’ Her favourite live music show is St Kilda Fest and she’s also super pumped about Lizzo! Nay is a self confessed nerd who loves a bit of Comic-con cosplay, loves watching Marvel & Lord of the Rings […]
Bella Haigh
Bella’s goal for 2023 is to see more live theatre so she is yet to have a favourite show, but loves all things festival and live music. She loves yoga and anything mindfulness related, is interested in philosophy and human behaviour, and also loves to travel and explore new places. Bella is currently living in […]
Madison Rossetto
Madison is a Certified Provisional Interpreter in Queensland and has a Bachelor of Music. Her favourite show is Rent – ‘Nothing will trump this!’. She also loves singing and playing piano in her band Anti Music Club, sewing realism portrait embroidery pieces, and lifting weights at the gym.
Nicole Petley
Nicole’s favourite show is The Lion King – ‘I love all of it, the costumes, sets, music’. She as a Master of Education, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Auslan Interpreting, Bachelor of Education, and has finished Foundations of Theatre Interpreting (FOTI). She also loves spending time with family, being active outdoors, and […]
Harriet Devlin
Harriet has a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology Major) and lives and works in Melbourne. There have been so many excellent shows that she has loved working on. She loved working with Deaf Consultant, Cate Dunn and co-interpreter, Kirri Dangerfield on Moulin Rouge earlier this year – ‘this was an amazing show and I learned a […]
Camilla Smith
Camilla lives and works in Queensland as a Certified Provisional Interpreter. When asked about her favourite show, she says ‘It’s so hard to choose! I would have to say my top three shows are Frozen, Wicked and Legally Blonde – the songs and staging are amazing. A must see in my eyes!’. Camilla also loves […]
