1998
Joni launched her new performing arts school ‘Joni’s Theatre Bugs’ and conducted acting classes at St Ignatius School Hall, Norwood on Tuesday evenings. Several students were cast in new DVD series The Fairies.
1999
Classes moved to the Odeon Theatre Rehearsal Room. Holiday programs commenced.
2000
Theatre Bugs website was born! Joni moved to Sydney for 12 months – classes in Adelaide were taught by other teachers and a part-time administrator came on board. Classes also ran in Sydney by Joni. ‘Combo’ classes were introduced. First public performances Alice In Wonderland and Aladdin.
2001
We moved into our own premises in Church Ave, Norwood. Joni moved back from Sydney.
2002
Opened classes in the hills at Stirling East Primary School, these classes were later moved to the Aldgate Memorial Hall where we still run classes every Wednesday evening. Launch of ‘Bugs Management’, a casting agency for students at Joni’s Theatre Bugs.
2003
We expanded premises at Norwood to include a bigger waiting area, kitchen and offices. We also pened classes at Unley.
2004
Terese (Office Manager) started working for Theatre Bugs!
2005
Joni had her first baby, Amelie!
2006
We collaborated with Peter Combe at the Elder Park Carols by Candlelight. Additionally, we opened classes at Glenelg and Golden Grove.
2007
We expanded premises in Norwood to introduce a second teaching space known as the ‘Rainbow Room’). We also introduced ‘Busy Bees’ classes. Branding change and name change to simply ‘Theatre Bugs’
2008
Marking our 10-year milestone with the introduction of Theatre Bugs parties.
2009
We proudly launched the all-new ‘Bugs Café’ at our Norwood premises.
2010
We opened classes at Aberfoyle Park.
2011
We achieved recognition as a Messenger Business Award Finalist in the ‘Recreation and Leisure’ category.
2012
We secured victory in the Messenger Business Awards under the ‘Recreation and Leisure’ category. Concurrently, we initiated classes at Port Adelaide and launched the production of ‘Bugs TV’ video clips.
2013
We embarked in the production of ‘Bugs TV’ video clips and concert video with Peter Combe.
2015
We performed with Peter Combe at the Elder Park Carols by Candlelight.
2016
We moved our Norwood premises to 79 Beulah Rd. We also underwent a branding change.
2017
Joni employs Michael Eustice as the new General Manager.
2018
After 20 years, Joni sells Theatre Bugs and Adelaide Theatre Academy to Michael Eustice and Libby Drake. Michael takes on his new role as Managing Director and Joni agrees to continue as our first Patron.
