Ariel
Teacher Ariel has been immersed in the Adelaide performing arts scene from a young age, beginning her performance journey at six years old with Theatre Bugs. She performed professionally as Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music with GFO and has since continued her training across singing, acting and dance through The Studio and Star Factory, […]
Karma
Teacher Karma is an actor and writer whose early years of youth musical theatre have left him with a penchant for larger-than-life characters. As a neurodivergent artist, he has a passion for complex language, unexpected narratives, and the breaking of form. Karma has appeared in stage productions such as Tiny Beautiful Things (dir. Olivia Jane […]
Maddie
Maddie has been passionate about performing from a young age, training and competing in a wide range of dance styles as well as musical theatre. She has been a part of Theatre Bugs for over six years now, first as a student and now as a teacher. As a teacher, Maddie loves sharing her creativity […]
Amelia
Amelia is an autistic composer and writer working across theatre and film in Adelaide. Their practice blends ambient and neoclassical soundscapes with strong narrative sensitivity. With a background in classical composition, Amelia now focuses on collaborative projects that centre accessibility and inclusivity. They are passionate about improving disability accommodations within the South Australian arts sector, […]
Olivia
Administration Olivia spent four years working at the Royal Shakespeare Company whilst attending their Masterclass Workshops in directing, writing, acting and stage management and performing across the UK. Highlights include Singin’ in the Rain (NODA Award Winner for Excellence 2017), Supersnout: The Triple Bill (NODA Best Drama Award 2019), Lilies on the Land (2018), The […]
Gracie
Gracie’s love for the performing arts started at 5 years old with the Theatre Bugs Junior Holiday programs in Glenelg, and she is incredibly excited to return as a teacher and foster the next generation of performers. She was recently honoured to be listed as a South Australian to Watch in 2025 by The Advertiser […]
Noah
Noah has a long history in the Adelaide arts scene. He took lessons at Theatre Bugs when he was 8 years old and has since gone on to perform in both the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the Adelaide Festival. He has had experience working with State Opera SA and has completed work experience with State […]
Sammi
Teacher Sammi has previously been an Assistant Musical Director for Theatre Bug’s productions of Porridge (2019) at the Dunstan Playhouse, and Adelaide Theatre Academy’s critically acclaimed productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2023) and Wizard of Oz (2024). We are thrilled to have her return as Musical Director of our 2025 Fringe production. Being a teacher, musical director, business co-owner, […]
Amber
Teacher Amber’s love of performance started when she began dance classes in 2006, continuing her love of dance and performance throughout her younger years, Amber joined the Theatre Bugs family in 2013. 2025 marks Amber’s 12th year at Theatre Bugs. Over her years, Amber has been a part of various combo classes engaging in mid-year, […]
Abby
Teacher Abby has been part of the Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy family for 13 years as of 2025. Having partaken in the combo classes Adelaide Theatre Academy’s Performance Academy, and the Teacher Development Program, Abby gained a passion for the theatre which grew each time she returned to Theatre Bugs. Over the years […]