Tutoring - Theatre Studies and Drama

Having taught classroom Theatre Studies, Drama, English, EAL and Literature since 2007, I am now delighting in the privilege of working with students of all ability levels who feel they need extra support in these subject areas. I am particularly fascinated by the Monologue and Solo creation process, and by the opportunity to analyse life performance and texts from the VCAA lists. Please email directly with any enquiries for the upcoming academic year. This link will take you to an interview with one of my fabulous Theatre Studies students, Mad Li, who was invited to present her Monologue as part of Top Class, and who was offered a place studying Acting at NIDA straight after our work together in Year 12. I am very proud to say that the two legends I tutored in Theatre Studies in 2022 have both been invited to audition for Top Acts on the basis of their exemplary monologues. Well done, Alex and Emiley! And congratulations to Alex for being accepted into NIDA straight out of school - I am so proud of you!

Here are some of the kind things some legends I’ve worked with over the years have said about our times together:

“I don’t think I’d be even half the person I am today if I didn’t meet her and work with her.” - Lizzy Mathers (Former Student/Actor)

“She taught me to be fearless and that with hard work I could achieve things I didn’t know were possible.” - Lily Walker (Former Student/Actor)

“The genuine respect and support that she has always demonstrated towards us made theatre studies much more than a school subject, and gave us a special place in which we were able to feel empowered and comfortable.” - Maddy Li (Former Student/Actor)

“Mx Wearne taught me to be myself, and to be myself unapologetically.” - George Conheady (Former Student/ Paramedic/ Stunt Person)

“They taught me to accept weirdness, in its various forms” - Izzy Peltekis (Former Student/Makeup artist)

“Mx Wearne taught me that in order to gain respect, you don’t need to be or act superior or better than other people.” - Becky Britton (Former Student/Academic)

“Claire is a bloody legend and the influence they have had on so many students will continue to guide and inspire for eons. They remain one the most incredible, motivating, terrifying and brilliant artists I’ve had the privilege to learn from.” - Connor Johnston (Actor)

 ‘Claire Wearne is an expert in her field of Drama and Theatre Studies. In my time working with her, she demonstrated a thirst for excellence while showing a true consideration of the individual.’ - Susanna Rummel, Head of Performing Arts | Mentone Girls’ Grammar

‘Claire is honestly one of the most impressive drama educators in the country. Their commitment to enabling the best theatrical experience for their students is awe-inspiring. Whether it’s mentoring them in professional practice, eliciting their best ever performance or guiding them through world class productions. Claire doesn’t stop until the best result for everyone has been achieved! If I could choose anyone to teach my child Drama, Claire would be it!’- Melanie McLean, Artistic Director | SSoCA