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Drama Teacher / Director / Creative Educator

MA.Ed
BThA, BA (Hons),
Grad Dip in Teaching
CELTA, CELT YL

Dale Keys

About Me

Welcome to my online portfolio! I am Dale Keys, an educator and creative professional with a rich background in theatre arts and international education. This portfolio showcases my diverse experiences and skills.

Education

2020.

2014.

Masters in Education in Leadership and Management 

Queensland University of Technology 

Graduate Diploma of Teaching

University of Southern Queensland 

2009.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature

University of Southern Queensland 

2007.

Bachelor of Theatre Arts

University of Southern Queensland 

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Meet Dale Keys

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A Creative at Heart​

 

I thrive in maker spaces and love working on creative projects. I enjoy creating props and collaborating with teachers to deliver truly creative experiences for students. I’m especially fond of cross-curricular units and inquiry-based learning, which bring different disciplines together for a richer, more engaging learning experience.​

Meet Dale Keys: An International Theatre Educator and Creative Visionary

 

I’m a passionate and versatile educator with a love for theatre, digital design, and creative collaboration. With a strong academic background, including a Bachelor of Theatre Arts (2007), a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature (2009), a Diploma of Education (2011), and a Master’s in Education (2020), I’ve built a broad range of experience that I bring to every project I take on.

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My international teaching journey began at the American International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where I had the opportunity to help expand the drama program from just four students to over 400. I also immersed myself in the local theatre scene, performing with Saigon Players Theatre and Saigon Soul. After Vietnam, I spent two and a half years in Jakarta, Indonesia, working as Artistic Director for a major school production and contributing to the development of a new performing arts venue at the Jakarta Intercultural School.

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Now living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I’ve continued my creative journey at the Australian International School Malaysia (AISM). As Artistic Director, I’ve had the privilege of leading productions like Mamma Mia and The Addams Family, the latter breaking box office records and making Malaysia’s top 10 list on CloudJoi.

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Outside of the theatre, I’m also passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), mindfulness, and yoga. These practices not only keep me grounded but have also influenced the way I teach physical theatre. I integrate elements of movement, balance, and body awareness from BJJ and yoga into my drama lessons, helping students develop a deeper connection to their physicality and the characters they portray on stage. Mindfulness plays a key role too, encouraging students to stay present and focused during both rehearsals and performances.

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As a lifelong learner, I’m always looking for ways to improve. I’ve taught myself programs like SketchUp for stage design and I’m proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, skills I use for marketing and enhancing visual storytelling in my productions.

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I see myself not just as a teacher, but as a mentor, creator, and collaborator, committed to inspiring a love for the arts and bringing stories to life on stages around the world.

Administrative Testimonials

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“Dale's energetic approach combined with the focus and passion he shows in his classroom makes him an initiative educator; someone who strives to find the most efficient solution to challenges, and resolving them with the learning needs of the students in mind.”

James Joubert 

Associate Principal

American International School Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Student Testimonials

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“I am really happy to have you as my drama teacher. I enjoy every class, every moment in drama, where I can laugh and make fun of myself"

Former 6th Grade Student

American International School Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

 Past Productions

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Rock of Ages 2025 (Upcoming)

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An Egyptian Whodunnit 2023

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Alice in Wonderland Jr. 2019

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Tales from Vietnam 2017

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Hoodwinked 2024

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Mamma Mia 2022

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A Star Wars Saga 2019

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Arturo Ui 2017

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The Addams Family 2023

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Rocktopus 2022

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Alice in Wonderland Jr. 2019

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Ubu Roi 2016

Contact

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For any inquiries, job opportunities, or potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out. You can also connect with me directly through my LinkedIn profile, my Search Associates, and or my Schroles account. I look forward to the opportunity to connect and continue to bring arts education to a new generation.

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