Hi, I'm Sarah Litsas, a Melbourne-based drama educator and performer with over two decades of experience across the UK and Australia. I teach acting, theatre studies, English and performing arts, direct and produce theatre for young people, and I love helping students discover their creative voices. My work as Artistic Director of Knight's Acting School and Head of Drama at Oasis Academy reflects my passion for curricula development, youth mentoring, and community engagement. I thrive on collaborative projects, international exchange, and bringing bold theatre to the classroom and stage. When I’m not teaching or directing, I enjoy exploring theatre, travel, and the arts with my family.…

Sarah Litsas

Hi, I'm Sarah Litsas, a Melbourne-based drama educator and performer with over two decades of experience across the UK and Australia. I teach acting, theatre studies, English and performing arts, direct and produce theatre for young people, and I love helping students discover their creative voices. My work as Artistic Director of Knight's Acting School and Head of Drama at Oasis Academy reflects my passion for curricula development, youth mentoring, and community engagement. I thrive on collaborative projects, international exchange, and bringing bold theatre to the classroom and stage. When I’m not teaching or directing, I enjoy exploring theatre, travel, and the arts with my family.…

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Hi, I’m Sarah Litsas, a Melbourne-based drama educator and performer with over two decades of experience across the UK and Australia. I teach acting, theatre studies, English and performing arts, direct and produce theatre for young people, and I love helping students discover their creative voices. My work as Artistic Director of Knight’s Acting School and Head of Drama at Oasis Academy reflects my passion for curricula development, youth mentoring, and community engagement.

I thrive on collaborative projects, international exchange, and bringing bold theatre to the classroom and stage. When I’m not teaching or directing, I enjoy exploring theatre, travel, and the arts with my family.

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Skills

Experience Level

Voiceover
Expert
Set Design
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CRT Teacher at ANZUK South East Region of Victoria
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teaching all levels of Drama, Theatre Studies, English and Performing Arts; delivering diverse subjects in primary and secondary schools across the South East Region of Melbourne; short-term contracts at Mount Eliza Secondary School, Monterey Secondary College and McClelland College.
Artistic Director/Teacher at Knight's Acting School
April 1, 2011 - Present
Teaching Acting/Voice and Musical Theatre to 5-15 year olds; Directing two shows annually for Acting and Musical Theatre; Handling Promotion/PR, budgeting, and liaising with parents.
Head of Drama/Learning Co-ordinator for Drama at Oasis Academy
July 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Created Drama handbook, directed school musical and talent shows; developed KS3/KS4/KS5 schemes of work; organised Drama and Performing Arts examinations; ran coursework clubs; internal assessor for BTEC and Diploma Performing Arts; implemented school-wide strategies; mentored PGCE students; contributed to international exchanges and trip planning; managed the Drama department.
Teacher of English at Oasis Academy
January 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004
Teaching English Literature and Language to KS3 and KS4.
GCSE Drama Examiner at Edexcel
September 1, 2007 - Present
Edexcel GCSE Drama Examiner (UK).
Acting/Voice Teacher at Boden Studios
January 1, 2001 - July 1, 2006
Acting and voice teacher for students of all ages and levels preparing for professional training.
Joint Artistic Director/Actress/Producer at The Principal Theatre Company
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009
Created a professional theatre company; performed as an actress in open-air Shakespeare productions; produced and marketed shows in London.
Actress/Workshop Leader at Young Shakespeare Company
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Toured primary schools with Shakespeare productions; conducted workshops in primary schools.
Actress at Y Touring Theatre Company
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Acted in new TIE plays The Gift and Cracked; toured schools in the UK and Toronto; performed at the Royal National Theatre, London.
Waitress at Pizza Express
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Served customers, handled payments and assisted with restaurant setup.
Manager at Harrods Luxury Coach Tours Dept
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997
Managed private/corporate events, cultivated new contracts, supervised staff, handled accounts and budgets, organized staff rosters.
Actress at Freelance Acting
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Repertory work at Theatre Royal, York and Regent’s Park, London.
Waitress at Pizza Land
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993
Waiting tables in Guildford, Surrey.

Education

MA in Teaching at Middlesex University, Trent Park, London, UK
September 1, 2005 - July 1, 2007
PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status in Drama at Middlesex University, Trent Park, London, UK
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005
BA Honours Degree English Literature at Open University, London, UK
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Diploma in Acting at Guilford School of Acting, UK
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
A Levels in Drama, Sociology, Art at Bettws School, Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1989
O Levels/ GCSEs including English and Maths at Bettws School, Newport, Gwent, South Wales, UK
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

GCSE Drama Examiner (Edexcel)
September 1, 2007 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level

Voiceover
Expert
Set Design
Intermediate

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