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CV

Sarah Tierney

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CV: About

Work History

2008-2018

English & Drama Teacher / Production Director / Mentor

Flinders Christian Community College - Tyabb Campus (Independent School)
• Lesson planning, curriculum development, implementing ILPs, tracking
student progress, assessment and reporting from Year 7 through to Year 12.
• Student mentoring, leadership development and behaviour management.
• Production management, fundraising, promotion, budget management,
directing, designing and technical oversight.
• Year Level Camp leadership and co-ordination.
• Leadership of Homegroup and Year Level sessions on topics such as stress
management, self-esteem, sexual education and exam preparation.

2007

Creative Consultant

Nanneella Estate Primary School (Country State Primary School)
• Provide creative consultation including writing, direction, choreography and
design for theatrical performances, including the Science Drama Awards for
which we were selected in the top 4 for state finals.
• Collaborate with staff and other creatives to produce performances, inspiring
students in the Arts and showcasing the school to the wider community.

2005-2007

Artistic Director / Education Officer

Shadow Productions (Talent Agency and Theatre Company)
• Business operations and planning, public relations, budget management and
oversight.
• Conceive, develop, promote and produce all aspects of theatre productions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals, venues,
schools and the wider community.
• Apply for grant opportunities and undertake company fundraising.

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Volunteer Roles

2018 - Current

Crew / Props

PLOS Musical Productions

2019

Crew

Panorama Theatre Company

2015

Committee Member

Astral Theatre Society

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Education

2007

Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Monash University

Majoring in Drama and English

Graduated on the

Deans Honour List

2007

Literature

Griffiths University
Minor in Literature

2005

Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Drama)

Deakin University

Graduated with Distinction

2001

VCE Certificate

Flinders Christian Community College 

Academic Excellence, Drama Award, Prefect, SRC and A Grade Debating

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Training

2019

Masterclass

Milke
Under the tutelage of
Laura Milke Garner

2018-2019

Singing Lessons

PS Studios
Under the tutelage of
Phil Scanlon

2018

Leadership Course

Connect Christian Church
Under the tutelage of
Andrew Batty

2008-2016

Drama Workshops

Drama Victoria State and National Conferences
Various Workshops

2011

Masterclass

Drama Victoria

2010

Global Leadership Summit

Willow Creek
Various international leaders

2009

Acting Techniques

NIDA
(National Institute of Dramatic Art)
Various acting coaches

1986-1999

Piano Lessons

Various Studios
Under the tutelage of Vaughn Wilson and Anne Crosby

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Directing Experience

BIG FISH
2020

Director

Produced by Fab Nobs
Presented at The Factory

EXTINCTION
2020

Director / Producer

Presented at Gateway Performing Arts Centre

MARY POPPINS
2017

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at Frankston Arts Centre

GUYS AND DOLLS
2016

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at Frankston Arts Centre

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
2015

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

HAIRSPRAY
2013

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

CAMP ROCK
2011

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

GLEEKS: THE MUSICAL
2011

Director / Production Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

METALS ROCK
2007

Co-writer / Director / Choreographer

Produced by Nanneella Estate Primary School
Presented at Various Venues
*Science Drama Awards Finalist*

WEAPON OF CHOICE
2006

Co-writer / Director /
Producer

Produced by Shadow Productions
Presented at Theatreworks

NANNEELLA'S SECRET
2006

Co-writer / Director

Produced by Nanneella Estate Primary School
Presented at Nanneella Town Hall

HIDDEN
2005

Co-writer / Director

Produced by BustCo.
Presented at Deakin University's Black Box Theatre

ALADDIN
2003

Director

Produced by The FUN Company
Presented at the Pancake Parlour

CINDERELLA
2001

Assistant Director

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at Various Venues for the Queensland Shine Tour

GUYS AND DOLLS
2000

Assistant Director

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

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Acting Experience

BLOOD BROTHERS
2018

Mrs Lyons

Directed by Colin Armstrong
Produced by Mornington Players
Presented at Cranbourne Community Theatre

HUSHED VOICES (Film)
2018

Ally

Directed by Laura Thiele
Produced by Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT
2015

Featured Wife / Ensemble

Directed by Gabe Noonan
Produced by Astral Theatre Society
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall

SOUND OF MUSIC
2014

Maria Rainer (Understudy)

Directed by Billy-Jo Royale
Produced by Astral Theatre Society
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall

CALAMITY JANE
2012

Katie Brown

Directed by Gabe Noonan 
Produced by Astral Theatre Society
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall

FAWLTY TOWERS
2012

Audrey /
Raylene Miles /
Miss Young

Directed by Evan Knoble
Produced by Southern Peninsula Players
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall
Episodes: 
The Anniversary, The
Psychiatrist, The Kipper and the Corpse

TAKE 5
2010

Sharon

Directed by Sally Montgomery
Produced by Southern Peninsula Players
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall

RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET
2009

Featured Singer /
Ship's Crew

Directed by Natalie Pharoah
Produced by Mornington Players
Presented at Bellamy Hall

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRINCESS
2008

Featured Singer / Ensemble

Directed by Drew Lane
Produced by Mornington Players
Presented at Bellamy Hall

THE HARP IN THE SOUTH
2007

Stella

Directed by Wayne Worrall
Produced by Southern Peninsula Players
Presented at Bellamy Hall

MARKING LIFE
2007

Kylie

Directed by Drew Lane
Produced by Mornington Players
Presented at Bellamy Hall

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Further Industry Experience

LES MISERABLES
2019

Props / Crew

Produced by PLOS Musical Productions
Presentated at

THE PRODUCERS
2019

Crew

Produced by Panorama Theatre Company
Presented at Frankston Arts Centre

SHREK THE MUSICAL
2018/19

Crew

Produced by PLOS Musical Productions
Presented at Frankston Arts Centre

SONGS OF JESSE ADAMS
2015

Stage Manager

Produced by Gateway Theatre Company
Presented at Gateway Performing Arts Centre

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT
2015

Vocal Coach

Produced by Astral 
Presented at Rosebud Memorial Hall

JONAH
2001

Co-writer

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at various venues for the Queensland SHINE Tour

GAME OF LIFE
1999

Assistant Stage Manager

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT
1998

Crew / Smoke Machine

Produced by Flinders College
Presented at George Jenkins Theatre

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