Donna Reilly-Parrish
Donna has been studying the performing arts and performing since the early age of 5. Donna has a Bachelor of Education in Primary School Teaching and is going into her 4th year of qualified teaching. As well as this Donna has her DipABRSM in Vocal Teaching and has a natural love for teaching children of all ages from tots to teens. Donna is the post holder for music and drama in the school where she works and also runs an independent Performing Arts afterschool club.
Donna has completed all grades with ABRSM and RIAM for classical and musical theatre singing as well as musicianship and piano with many being awarded as distinctions. Donna is a passionate performer and has performed lead roles on many prestigious stages including The Gaeity Theatre, The Olympia Theatre, The Helix and The Moat Theatre. Donna has studied drama and musical theatre with The Gaeity School of Acting, The Irish Board of Speech and Drama as well Talented Kids and NPAS.
Donna has a very professional approach to anything she undertakes. Her passion, desire and commitment in this field of art is always above the 100%.
Dancing (Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical & Commercial)
Singing (Classical & Musical Theatre)
Swimming
Teaching (Primary School Teaching & Stage School Teaching)
Languages (English, Irish & Basic French)
Music (Music Student of the Year 2015/16 St. Joseph’s College)
B.Ed Primary Teaching Froebel
Maynooth University Ireland
DipABRSM Teaching
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Proficiency Certificate in Drama High Achiever Award
Irish Board of Speech & Drama
Pianoforte Grades 1-8
Royal Academy of Music
Vocal (Classical & Musical Theatre) Grades 1-8 & Senior Certificate
Royal Academy of Music & Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Musicianship Grades 1-8
Royal Academy of Music & Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Ballet Grades 1-8
Royal Academy of Dance
PADI Open Water License
PADI International
Music Student of the Year 2015/16 St. Joseph’s College
Student of the Year at Talented Kids 2013