Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) honours student Rhys Stewart is focused on cultivating his acting skills and creating meaningful connections within the performing arts industry. While he has always wanted to be an actor, Rhys says it’s not without its challenges including the financial pressures of supporting himself while studying.
This year, Rhys received a $5,000 Adelaide Theatre & More Scholarship for Honours Performing Arts, which has provided both personal and professional benefits, including being able to afford to experience local performances to broaden his understanding of the performing arts.
He says, ‘It has also made it less stressful to consider how I am to pay for important resources and equipment, such as lighting for my home-based film set, which contributes to my degree.’
The scholarship will also enable Rhys to travel to Sydney and Melbourne for his end of year acting showcase – an essential step in his acting career.
Rhys Stewart performing in BC
Duncan Vecchiarelli grew up in Italy and Scotland, but since 2008 he has called Adelaide home.
He knew from the age of three that he would pursue a career in the performing arts, and since studying Creative Arts at Flinders Duncan has his sights set on directing and writing performances.
During pandemic restrictions Duncan found it difficult not being able to interact with fellow creatives to develop work and stay motivated.
With the support of a $5,000 Adelaide Theatre & More Scholarship for Honours Perfoming Arts, he purchased a Zoom Pro License to host online rehearsals and upgraded his webcam, microphone and software – enabling him to enhance the quality of recording a live performance from home.
‘Relearning how to reach out and interact with my peers online during this time has proved to be my greatest challenge, but one that was extremely rewarding to overcome,’ says Duncan.
Duncan Vecchiarelli performing in Grimmer
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