At 18, Shanna Moe is an emerging performer selected for the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company, one of only 24 students chosen nationwide from around 4000 applicants. She has taken on leading roles in productions including Mary Poppins and Aladdin Jr, alongside performances with community theatre and The Court Theatre. Shanna has consistently achieved top results in NCEA Drama and has also demonstrated strong leadership as Head Girl. This Grant supports her participation at The Globe in London, where she will further develop her performance skills and continue her goal of using theatre to connect with and support others in her community.