One Voice Can Change The World With Tina Bangel

Susana Downes has been an avid performer since she was little, trained in ballet, jazz, tap, singing and piano.  She then went on to study music and musical theatre at the McDonald College of Performing Arts, obtaining her HSC. She then went on to study her Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM). During her time at the McDonald College, Susana performed the role of Lucy in the New South Wales premiere of 13, and sang ‘Bless the Lord’ in Godspell. While at AIM, Susana was fortunate to be a part of the ensemble in Rent (Tyran Parke) and to play Peg Hartigan in Summer Rain. At the same time she also performed in various local productions including Hairspray, The Wizard of Oz (both with Packmen Productions) Gigi in Miss Saigon and Carmen in Fame. After completing her degree, Susana starred in her dream role playing Wendla Bergman in Spring Awakening with independent theatre company, Stagetek Productions, in 2014. She has also been an avid member of Exclaim Thea