Viviana Verveen has been head of the Drama Department at WSMD since 2003. She is a professional actress with UK and Irish Equity membership. Her experience is across the board from stage acting to tv, film and commercial work.

Her qualifications include a Diploma in Childcare and various certificates in Drama and Dance. Her education has taken her from The Holborn Centre for performing Arts in London where she trained in The Stanislavski Technique to the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. She is presently working towards a degree in Theatre and Film Studies at University College Dublin. She also has experience in working through drama with people with physical/ learning disabilities.

"I believe in working with the children in a relaxed yet disciplined and structured manner allowing them the freedom to explore and discover their inner creative talents within a safe and happy environment. Each child is unique and individual and requires personal attention. Drama provides an essential part of expressive development and confidance building. It allows a freedom of spirit and stimulates the imagination. Ultimately the child learns to believe and trust in themselves and their creative skills. To stand alone or feel comfortable in a group and in front of an audience. I like to draw inspiration from the children to write and produce pieces specific to the groups needs, where they get the chance to display their creative talents to their utmost."

Viviana's classes include:

Fun Games for Actors
Voice Exercises - Diction, Articulation and Voice Projection
Physical Exercises - Mime, Movement and Music
Concentration Exercises
Relaxation Exercises
Improvisation
Storytelling
Verse-speaking
Poetry Reading
Creative Writing
Stagecraft>Puppetry, Mask-Making, Costume, Makeup and Set Design
Audition Preparation - Monologues and Scenework