The Drama Toolbox has been sparking creativity in classrooms for nearly 30 years, delivering unique drama incursions that make learning engaging and fun.
With a diverse team of creative educators, we bring storytelling to life and enrich the educational journey of children across Melbourne and Sydney.
Meet the talented team who will guide you through the exciting drama workshop journey from beginning to end.
founder and manager of The Drama Toolbox, Kirsten has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Work. With over 28 years in the incursion space, she has seen how drama builds confidence and enhances learning. As a social worker, she values puppetry and drama in helping children understand and regulate emotions.
with a Bachelor of Education in dance, English, and drama, Fairlie has taught in schools across Victoria and Western Australia, owned a dance school, and directed numerous children’s productions. As Drama Team manager, she is passionate about engaging children through drama, ensuring a fun, magical experience filled with laughter and learning.
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.
has a Bachelor in Contemporary Arts/Drama majoring in Drama & Literature. Michaela has over 20 years experience in theatre, both on and off stage and has directed several children’s productions. Drama is Michaela’s passion and she loves being able to share that passion with so many children through the unique style of The Drama Toolbox.
holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) from the University of Notre Dame. Alex has taught in primary and early childhood settings in NSW and WA. Passionate about play-based learning, she believes children learn best through fun, interactive experiences. Outside of teaching, she enjoys singing, playing guitar, and rock climbing.
has extensive experience developing confident, communicative and creative thinkers through process drama, drama therapy, and techniques. She has directed over 50 school productions and collaborated with Drama Victoria to create online resources for teachers. With 25+ years of inspiring students, Delyse creates vibrant spaces for students to fully embrace.
holds a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary Education) from Australian Catholic University. With much experience in preschools and childcare centres, she is passionate about teaching young children. Bella’s love for the arts, developed through her high school studies in acting and musical theatre, now fuels her role as an educator blending education and creativity.
has a Bachelor degree in Contemporary Theatre and loves bringing stories to life for young learners. At The Drama Toolbox, Mon teaches meaningful lessons that spark creativity and imagination. She finds joy in seeing children immerse themselves in stories, embrace costumes, and learn through play.
holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Jo is passionate about combining education and drama to nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, social skills, and wellbeing. Through engaging and playful experiences, she fosters a love of learning while supporting their development in a fun and meaningful way.
has a BA in English and Drama and a Master of Teaching (Primary) from UNSW. Eliza loves merging her passion for drama with teaching, inspiring children to use their imagination and develop key skills. In her spare time, she enjoys performing in musical theatre.
Seal holds a special place in the Toolbox Team! Not only does she provide caring and compassionate concern for her puppetry friends, Seal teaches students to stay calm, collected, and cool under pressure. She’s the queen of self-regulation strategies and adores working in primary schools.
is the Office Manager at The Drama Toolbox. She enjoys dealing with customers and no issue is too big for her to tackle. She loves being able to book a customer in and make sure that their journey from start to finish is perfect.
Melissa also oversees the Costume Dept here at The Drama Toolbox and sometimes will sneak in a fitting when no-one is around!
manages the logistics of our 70+ incursion packs across all states, including the maintenance and logistics of our costumes, puppets, and props. As a dance teacher and performer, she loves drama and movement and feels at home surrounded by our costumes. With a background in Workplace Health and Safety administration, Emily brings her spreadsheet skills to The Drama Toolbox.
takes pride in constructing many of the costumes and is inspired by the textures, colors and vibrancy of the materials she uses. Julie has been sewing costumes for The Drama Toolbox for many years and is currently creating and maintaining our 5000+ workshop costumes.
Teams currently available in:
Melbourne and Sydney
Head office:
Unit 1, 18-20 Redland Drive
Mitcham Victoria 3132