Theatre to teaching : how a theatre degree can help you become an educator
Amy Cruickshank is an educator and the Assistant Department Head of the English & Drama department at Southwood Secondary School. In her role, she orchestrates the school's dynamic drama program, effectively doing the work of an independent theatre company. Amy completed her BA in Theatre & Performance in 2008.
What are your most significant career accomplishments?
In the same year the #MeToo movement gained momentum, I spearheaded a significant production focusing on consent. Initially, we were unaware of the movement, but as it gained traction, we reshaped the show student voices into #MeToo. Collaborating closely with the students, we crafted a poignant production that remains one of the most memorable projects of my career.
Additionally, in 2018, my theatre group and I were honoured with nominations for the Bernice Adams Legacy Awards in Performance and the Outstanding Youth Award. Subsequently, in 2019, I received a nomination for Performance and I won that.
The more love, passion, and curiosity fueled behind your choices and decisions will help [life] feel less like a grind in those hard years.