Level Up! Fest is SDEA’s annual platform to recognise, celebrate, and bring focus to the importance of professional development of the drama/theatre educator.
About Level Up! Fest
Level Up! Fest is SDEA’s platform to recognise, celebrate, and bring focus to the importance of professional development of educators and those involved in drama/theatre education. From workshops and courses, to career chats and talks, there are many opportunities for drama educators, teachers, and practitioners to Level Up!
Topics and programmes offered during Level Up! Fest have included:
- Devising Theatre with Youth
- Technical Theatre
- Vocal Expression
- Shakespeare Masterclasses
- Career Chats with established professionals
- Headshot-taking sessions
In 2025, SDEA organised Level Up! Fest as a learning festival specially curated for the Drama CCA Instructors and Teachers-in-charge. It aimed to address some of the sector’s competency gaps, advance capabilities of educators and encourage the development of holistic Drama CCA experiences for students in today's world.
The festival was conducted over 4 dynamic workshops led by seasoned educators and lecturers from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE), and the Intercultural Theatre Institute.
Partners
SDEA has worked with institutions and companies to deliver academic expertise and professional industry experience to the room. Previous partners include:
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
- LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE)
- Intercultural Theatre Institute
as well as a plethora of freelance educators providing workshops and programmes.