Entry Information

Prepared speech on own choice of topic. Total performance time of up to 3 minutes.

Adjudicator

Deborah Galanos

Area of Specialty:
Speech & Drama, Acting, Voice

Alumni:
1973-1986

Deborah Galanos graduated from NIDA with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (BDA) and attained her Associate and Licentiate diplomas (ATCL & LTCL) in Speech & Drama from Trinity College, London. She continues to teach, mentor, and direct many students, works regularly with playwrights on script developments and currently teaches first year actors at NIDA. Throughout her acting career, Deborah has performed in and toured with countless productions all over Australia and has also worked extensively in film and television. Recently, Deborah was seen in Sydney Theatre Company's SWEAT, and in SAINTS OF DAMOUR. This year Deborah features in the critically acclaimed return season of Timon Of Athens for Sport For Jove theatre company at the Seymour Centre. 

Important Notes

Entrants must hand in a hard copy of their speech on the day of the event upon registration. Entrants are not required to upload a copy of their speech ahead of the day.

Conditions

If insufficient entries in either Events 357 or 358 these will combine. Please refer to the Speech & Drama Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.

Prizes

Winner: $150 & Medal

2nd: $100 & Medal

3rd: $50 & Medal

Supported by Dr David and Caroline Champion and Richard Thompson

For the Richard Thompson & Constance Butterworth Memorial Awards

Richard Thompson (Senior) was Chairman of the City of Sydney Eisteddfod Council from 1956 to 1963.