Sienna Newton

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to All Saint's College Maitland student and aspiring actor Sienna Newton on her success in auditioning for the National Institute of Dramatic Arts Young Actors Studio program. Sienna was one of 60 who auditioned and won one of the 16 places offered in NIDA's Young Performers program. The program, which takes place on weekends in Sydney, has a different focus each term. Modules include: ensemble building, movement and voice work, classical texts and contemporary scenes and audition techniques and devising works. Sienna attends the Young People's Theatre in Hamilton for musical theatre and singing lessons, and also attends dance lessons in Maitland. Sienna recently performed in the Catholic School office ASPIRE production. Sienna is hoping at the end of next year to audition for a degree program at NIDA, and possibly enter WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts). Congratulations Sienna on following your acting and performance dreams.