The Drama Toolbox was created in 1996 to provide imaginative resources for learning. Originally called “Kidz Fantasy Dress-Ups”, the company has grown to become a major supplier of drama incursions, puppets and dress-ups to pre and primary schools.

Kirsten Kirkman

is the owner and manager of the business. Kirsten is a qualified social worker who appeciates children’s pleasure in exploring their world through costumes. Even though her girls are now older secondary age, they still enjoy dressing up and draping material lengths around themselves to create different personas.

Christine O’Callaghan

works in the office coordinating all Drama Toolbox brochures, newsletters and marketing material as well as taking bookings.

Amy Lever

obtained her Bachelor of Education in Queensland. Amy enjoys being a part of this successful program that encourages children to be creative and expressive. She believes that education and fun should go hand in hand. Amy’s other interests include costume design and writing children’s fiction

Fairlie O’Donnell

has a Bachelor of Education majoring in dance, English and drama. She has previously worked in schools both in Victoria and Western Australia, owned her own Dance school and directed and choreographed many children’s productions. Fairlie enjoys working with children as they engage in drama and have loads of fun. She is married with two active children who keep her very busy.

Michaela Smith

has a Bachelor in Contemporary Arts/Drama and is currently studying her Dipolma of Education. Michaela has 12 years experience working in theatre, both on and off stage and has directed several children’s productions. In her spare time, she co-runs a monthly drama club for under 18’s through the Players Theatre Company.

Julie Marcon

Julie has been sewing costumes for The Drama Toolbox for many years and has recently become the Costume Manager creating and maintaining our 600 plus workshop costumes. Julie also manages the hire packs and sales distribution.