Which Way
An Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts production in association with Kooemba Jdarra and Brisbane Powerhouse presented the graduation performance Which Way.  Which way incorporated drama, dance and music in a compelling piece of theatre. 
Performed in August 2004 at the Visy Theatre at the Brisbane Powerhouse Which Way received favourable reviews for its unique blend of humour and dialogue.

Three friends come home to the town of Which Way after years of absence. 
Realising that they have grown apart and neglected each other, the friends feel responsible or the tragedy that has reunited them.  They share their journeys from adolescence and on the way discover a new commitment to each other.

Message Stick 11 August 2004
Liddy Clark Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy

Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) are showing the way with an innovative graduation performance. Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Liddy Clark said the performance– Which Way- showed there was no limit to young people realising their dreams of a career in the performing arts.“ Which Way not only showcases how talented these students are, it reveals the value of training for a career on the stage” Ms Clark said.“From my background as an actor, director and producer, I know how tough it can be for your performers, so Which Way is a wonderful example of what can be achieved with  the right encouragement.  “I congratulate Advanced Diploma students Carmen Attel, Mark Anderson and Colin Saylor and Diploma student Jeremy Youse for this production. Ms Clark opened the production, which is being performed in association with Kooemba Jdarra Indigenous Performing Arts and the Brisbane Powerhouse. he performance fuses drama, dance and music with a script developed by Hugh Watson in collaboration with the students and the play’s director Lafe Charlton. 

Carmen Attel – Student 2005
Carmen Attel was born in Brisbane and is a member of the Goenpul people of Stradbroke Island.  During her time as an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts student at ACPA, Carmen has performed a movement piece for the IDEAS festival at the Powerhouse, been part of the opening for the International Rotary Convention and acted in the play Beautiful Souls in 2003 and performed in Which Way 2004 and in Bitin' Back in 2005. As a member of Indigenous Vocal Group, Neovox, she performed at the International Women’s Day Celebrations at South Bank in 2003. Carmen would love to continue to perform and be involved in many genres of the arts. Interested in the development of new works and teaching, Carmen hopes to go on to further study.

Jeremy Youse – Student 2005
Jeremy Youse is of South Sea, New Hebrides and Aboriginal heritage.  
He has achieved his Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Music) at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts. Jeremy has been performing as an MC, rapper and guitar strumming singer/songwriter for many years, from houseparties to conferences to the Woodford folk festival.  His goal is to form a strong and powerful foundation for a career in the performing arts and to set an example for the younger generation.

Collin Saylor- Student 2004
Born in Townsville, North Queensland, Collin is a mixture of Torres Strait, Aboriginal and South Sea descent.  Highlights of his career include performing as a vocalist in the Indigenous band “Sister Plus”- a Jazz, soul, blues and reggae outfit whose performances included Maleny Folk Festival and on occasion supported Tiddas.  Collin also studied with the NAISDA theatre in Sydney taking him to France, Spain and Japan as a freelance contemporary and traditional performer. He has been training at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts for 3 years. Collin aspires to perform as a Jazz and Blues singer and also facilitate workshops with under-privileged Indigenous youth throughout Australia. Collin has also acted in the play Which Way 2004.


Mark Anderson – Student 2004
Mark Anderson was born in Brisbane, but his family are the Gungaloo people, from Central Queensland. Currently finishing his Advanced Diploma in Acting at ACPA, Mark has wanted to be an actor since he was four years old. His past credits include the play “Like No one’s Watching” by Nadine McDonald, and extra work on the film Miramax International and Village Roadshow Pictures “The Great Raid”.  Mark also performed in the ACPA production- “Beautiful Souls” by Sven Swenson, playing the support role “Justin”, a brain damaged 22yr old.  Mark was also Lenny and Ricky in the play Which Way performed in 2004. He is determined to be the first Indigenous Australian to win an Oscar!

Bobbee-Jo Mackenzie – Student
My name is Bobbee-Jo MacKenzie.  I’m from Beaudesert and my mob is Mynunjali.  I want to be as dancer when I finish at ACPA.  The people who inspire me are the Page Boys (Russell, David and Steven).  I’d like to be able to make a dent in the Performing Arts industry like they did.

Rosyln Cutmore - Student

My background is Koori born in Newcastle and Brisbane raised.  I always wanted to be an actress at a young age.  Going through school, I was in the school musicals.  I came to ACPA to study acting as my major subject in the Advanced Diploma.  My dreams are going to become a reality of being an Indigenous actress and winning a Golden Globe award of 'Best Actress' in the not so distant future.  I want to make it to the top, working with the best of the best actors and actresses there are in the Entertainment Industry.  I really want to become well known around the world  'If I can do it, You can do it to'.   

I obtained my Certificate IV in Performing Arts in December 2004 and my Diploma of Performing Arts in 2005.