Work History
2008-2018
English &Â 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.
Volunteer Roles
2018 - Current
Crew / Props
PLOS Musical Productions
2019
Crew
Panorama Theatre Company
2015
Committee Member
Astral Theatre Society
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
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
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
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 /Â 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 NoonanÂ
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:Â
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
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 AstralÂ
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