Vanessa Chan

Hi! My name's Vanessa and I’m a first year Philosophy student :) I strongly believe that all kinds of people should be unafraid to have a go at whatever theatrical shenanigans they desire no matter their background or experience. As a tiny, naive fresher back in September with only way too much enthusiasm to back me up, I'm thankful for the many events that have allowed me to not only get back into acting, but also try my hand at directing and writing. This especially resounds with me as a queer person of colour (woo!); I am overjoyed to have worked and connected with people that have backgrounds similar to me. 

Nonetheless, there is no doubt that entering such a busy, busy society while knowing absolutely nothing can be quite intimidating at times, especially for those within minority communities (at least that’s how I feel!). So, it only feels right to help make dramasoc as unintimidating and accessible as it can be for everyone. I'm keen get more people involved with our wonderful pre-existing BAME and PRIDE showcases, and create more freshers-exclusive opportunities to lower the entry barrier for newcomers. I am dedicated to removing any apprehension that can surround joining our society and encouraging absolutely everyone to join in on our dramatic endeavours; this, of course, would be done through shameless promo to make our ongoings as clear as possible. Ultimately, I'm just someone who loves theatre and wants other people to love it too; I swear you can rely on me :)