About Us
Welcome to the Rother Swain Drama Studio, a collaborative venture founded in 1991 by Sharon Rother and Linda-Louise Swain. We offer a diverse range of classes across various schools, including Clarendon Park Primary School, Pearson High School, PE Montessori School, and our "home" studios in Walmer.
The studio's comprehensive curriculum covers Speech and Drama, Musical Theatre, and Performance Arts, and even offers tuition in Subject Drama for learners at schools without Dramatic Arts as a subject, based on demand.
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The philosophy at Rother Swain Drama Studio centers around "Love the Art in Yourself, not Yourself in the Art" (Stanislavski), promoting a balanced and holistic approach to Performance Arts. While examinations and skills development are essential, our main focus is on nurturing individual growth and self-expression. Regardless of future career paths, the confidence gained through drama and the performing arts proves invaluable, imparting essential life skills to all learners involved in our productions.
Sharon Rother
ATCL, LTCL, FTCL (Trinity College London)
Sharon's dedication to drama education began in 1984. She teaches drama at various schools, runs her own studio, and co-teaches at Pearson High School. Beyond her work in local theatre productions, she shares her expertise through lectures and created the "Out of the Box" drama platform during the Covid pandemic. Her most significant project is "Isithatha Theatre," providing arts education to disadvantaged children in the Walmer township, reflecting her belief in drama's transformative impact.
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Linda-Louise Swain
ATCL, LTCL (Trinity College London)
Linda-Louise Swain, an educator since 1980, specializes in Community Drama, combining her passion for animals and work with AACL. Her community-based theatre fosters empathy and awareness through outreach performances. As Head of Dramatic Arts at Pearson High School and an extramural teacher at Clarendon Park Primary School, Linda also runs a studio from her home. With extensive involvement in Pemads and the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival, she is a celebrated actress, director, and expert in Commedia dell’Arte, offering courses on the topic.
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