Alumni Evening at CHS
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Join us for an evening back at school, with acclaimed theatre designer Richard Roberts (Class of 1972) as our special guest.
Have you ever wondered what goes into the design of a theatre stage? Our guest speaker Richard Roberts will present on the people and events that have influenced his career and showcase examples of his work across Australia's major performing arts companies.
Come and enjoy some nibbles, reconnect with fellow alumni and take the opportunity to spend some time back at the school. This will be a relaxed evening of old memories, new stories and a chance to hear about where some of our amazing alumni have ended up.
6pm - Arrival with nibbles
6.30pm - Presentation and Q+A with Richard Roberts
Your ticket includes light refreshments and supports CHESS to continue delivering events for ex-students.
Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts is one of Australia's most experienced and in demand freelance theatre designers and is currently Deputy Director of the Victorian College of the Arts in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Richard graduated from Camberwell High School in 1972.
Richard has designed for drama, dance, film, television and opera. His first professional engagement was in 1977 as a resident designer at the State Theatre Company of South Australia. Since then, he has worked for all the major performing arts companies in Australia, including Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre and Victorian Opera among others. He has also worked extensively internationally in the USA, Europe and Asia, most recently at San Francisco Opera.
Have you ever wondered what goes into the design of a theatre stage? Our guest speaker Richard Roberts will present on the people and events that have influenced his career and showcase examples of his work across Australia's major performing arts companies.
Come and enjoy some nibbles, reconnect with fellow alumni and take the opportunity to spend some time back at the school. This will be a relaxed evening of old memories, new stories and a chance to hear about where some of our amazing alumni have ended up.
6pm - Arrival with nibbles
6.30pm - Presentation and Q+A with Richard Roberts
Your ticket includes light refreshments and supports CHESS to continue delivering events for ex-students.
Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts is one of Australia's most experienced and in demand freelance theatre designers and is currently Deputy Director of the Victorian College of the Arts in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Richard graduated from Camberwell High School in 1972.
Richard has designed for drama, dance, film, television and opera. His first professional engagement was in 1977 as a resident designer at the State Theatre Company of South Australia. Since then, he has worked for all the major performing arts companies in Australia, including Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre and Victorian Opera among others. He has also worked extensively internationally in the USA, Europe and Asia, most recently at San Francisco Opera.
