Education
Bachelor of Music (Voice)
Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide 1984-1986
Piano
8th Grade AMEB, 1983
2nd Instrument studies 1st & 2nd Year of Degree
Flute
1980-1983
Classical Ballet, Jazz Ballet, Tap
Dance Factory (Richmond), The Space (Prahran), Dance World (South Melbourne), 1987-2010
Speech and Drama
Private Tuition Anna McCrossin-Owen and Michael Dalley, 1990-2024
Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide 1984-1986
Piano
8th Grade AMEB, 1983
2nd Instrument studies 1st & 2nd Year of Degree
Flute
1980-1983
Classical Ballet, Jazz Ballet, Tap
Dance Factory (Richmond), The Space (Prahran), Dance World (South Melbourne), 1987-2010
Speech and Drama
Private Tuition Anna McCrossin-Owen and Michael Dalley, 1990-2024
Additional Instrumental Skills
∙ Ukulele
∙ Recorder
∙ Tin Whistle
∙ Guitar
∙ Drums
∙ Ukulele
∙ Recorder
∙ Tin Whistle
∙ Guitar
∙ Drums
Awards and Recognition
Green Room Award (2005): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for "Carousel" (Carrie)
Green Room Award Nomination (1992): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for "King of Country" (Viki)
Green Room Award Nomination (1991): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for "Return to the Forbidden Planet" (Gloria)
Green Room Award Nomination (1992): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for "King of Country" (Viki)
Green Room Award Nomination (1991): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for "Return to the Forbidden Planet" (Gloria)
Teaching Experience
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Vocal Tuition Studio, Alphington
Owner/Instructor, 1999-2024 University of Melbourne/Victorian College of the Arts Instructor, 2005-2024 Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School Instructor, 2006-2024 Camberwell Girls Grammar School Vocal Coach for School Musical, May-July 2024 Haileybury College, Keysborough Instructor, 2013-2014 APO International Arts Academy, South Melbourne Instructor, 2009-2011 |
Wesley College, Elsternwick
Instructor, 2004-2005 Billanook College, Mooroolbark Instructor, 2000 Siena College, Camberwell Instructor, 1997 Dance Factory, Richmond Instructor, 1999 Centrestage Performing Arts, East Brunswick Instructor, 1999-2002 |
Student Achievements
Major Competitions: Herald Sun Aria
2023: 2nd Place Richard Duvall Prize - Jane Magao
2022: 2nd Place Richard Duvall Prize - Jane Magao
2019: Winner - Georgia Wilkinson
National Liederfest
2024: Winner - Jane Magao (Soprano)
2023: Winner - Kiran Rajasingham (Baritone)
2018: Winner - Shimona Thevathasan (Soprano)
2019: Finalist - Hannah Kostros (Mezzo Soprano)
Current Students in Professional Roles
Olivia Federow-Yemm (Mezzo Soprano) OA, VO
Kiran Rajasingam (Baritone) OA, VO
Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) OA, VO
Michael Zuccala (Baritone) VO
Past Students in Professional Roles
Shakira Tsindos (Mezzo Soprano) Hamburg Staatsoper (Germany), Opera Holland Park (London, UK) OA, VO
Thomas Harvey (Tenor) OA, VO
Liam Headland (Bass Baritone) OA
Lizzie Barrow (Soprano) VO
Emily Barber (Mezzo Soprano) VO, OA
2024 Main Stage Roles
Kiran Rajasingam: Eucalyptus VO, Sweeney Todd VO
Jane Magao: Musetta in La Boheme OA Touring Company
Georgia Wilkinson: Christine in Phantom of the Opera World Tour
2023: 2nd Place Richard Duvall Prize - Jane Magao
2022: 2nd Place Richard Duvall Prize - Jane Magao
2019: Winner - Georgia Wilkinson
National Liederfest
2024: Winner - Jane Magao (Soprano)
2023: Winner - Kiran Rajasingham (Baritone)
2018: Winner - Shimona Thevathasan (Soprano)
2019: Finalist - Hannah Kostros (Mezzo Soprano)
Current Students in Professional Roles
Olivia Federow-Yemm (Mezzo Soprano) OA, VO
Kiran Rajasingam (Baritone) OA, VO
Georgia Wilkinson (Soprano) OA, VO
Michael Zuccala (Baritone) VO
Past Students in Professional Roles
Shakira Tsindos (Mezzo Soprano) Hamburg Staatsoper (Germany), Opera Holland Park (London, UK) OA, VO
Thomas Harvey (Tenor) OA, VO
Liam Headland (Bass Baritone) OA
Lizzie Barrow (Soprano) VO
Emily Barber (Mezzo Soprano) VO, OA
2024 Main Stage Roles
Kiran Rajasingam: Eucalyptus VO, Sweeney Todd VO
Jane Magao: Musetta in La Boheme OA Touring Company
Georgia Wilkinson: Christine in Phantom of the Opera World Tour
Adjudication Experience
2023: Hobart Eisteddfod Tas.
2023: Royal South Street Eisteddfod Vic.
2023: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic.
2022: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic. (online)
2021: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic. (online)
2014: West Gippsland Eisteddfod Vic.
2023: Royal South Street Eisteddfod Vic.
2023: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic.
2022: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic. (online)
2021: Eisteddfod by the Bay Vic. (online)
2014: West Gippsland Eisteddfod Vic.
Professional Performance Experience
Musical Theatre
Sweeney Todd (Victoria Opera, Dubai 2025): Ensemble
Sweeney Todd (Victoria Opera, Melbourne 2024): Ensemble
Sweeney Todd (Life Like Company with Anthony Warlow, 2019): Quintet/Beggar Woman cover
Sweeney Todd (Victoria Opera, 2019): Ensemble
Sunday in the Park with George (Victoria Opera, 2013): Celeste 2/Elaine
Mary Poppins (Cameron Mackintosh/Disney, 2010): Bird Woman/Mrs Brill cover/ensemble
Jerry Springer the Opera (Sydney Opera House Prod., 2009): Baby Jane cover/ensemble
Sideshow Alley (Jim Mcphearson, 2007): Cleo – The Snake Charmer
Nostradamus (Stage by Stage Productions, 2006): Marie Nostradamus
Oh Come All Ye Stressful (Glynn Nicholas Group, 2005): Vocal Arranger/Lead Performer
The Pleasure of Their Co. (Glynn Nicholas Group, 2005): Musical Director/Lead Performer
Metro Street (The Production Co., 2005): Sue Barnes
Carousel (The Production Co., 2004): Carrie
Les Miserables (10th Anniversary/Oz & New Zealand Tour, 1998): Factory Girl/Fantine cover
Crusade (Crisade Productions, 1998): Catherine
Only Wanna Be With You - The Dusty Springfield Story (Elston, Dusty’s alter ego Hocking & Woods, 1995-1996)
Hey Hey Its Cinderella (Paul Dainty, 1996): Lead Performer/Dancer
Cats (Australasian Tour/Really Useful Co., 1994-1995): Jellyorum/Griddlbone
Return to the Forbidden Planet (Kevin Jacobson Co., 1992-1993): Gloria
The King of Country (Playbox Theatre Melbourne, 1992): Vicki
Hair (Elston, Hocking & Woods, 1991): Mary/Sheila
Les Miserables (Sydney/Cameron Mackintosh, 1988-1990): Cosette
Nine (Australian Tour, 1988): Swing
Sweeney Todd (S.A. State Opera, 1987): Ensemble
Sweeney Todd (Victoria Opera, Melbourne 2024): Ensemble
Sweeney Todd (Life Like Company with Anthony Warlow, 2019): Quintet/Beggar Woman cover
Sweeney Todd (Victoria Opera, 2019): Ensemble
Sunday in the Park with George (Victoria Opera, 2013): Celeste 2/Elaine
Mary Poppins (Cameron Mackintosh/Disney, 2010): Bird Woman/Mrs Brill cover/ensemble
Jerry Springer the Opera (Sydney Opera House Prod., 2009): Baby Jane cover/ensemble
Sideshow Alley (Jim Mcphearson, 2007): Cleo – The Snake Charmer
Nostradamus (Stage by Stage Productions, 2006): Marie Nostradamus
Oh Come All Ye Stressful (Glynn Nicholas Group, 2005): Vocal Arranger/Lead Performer
The Pleasure of Their Co. (Glynn Nicholas Group, 2005): Musical Director/Lead Performer
Metro Street (The Production Co., 2005): Sue Barnes
Carousel (The Production Co., 2004): Carrie
Les Miserables (10th Anniversary/Oz & New Zealand Tour, 1998): Factory Girl/Fantine cover
Crusade (Crisade Productions, 1998): Catherine
Only Wanna Be With You - The Dusty Springfield Story (Elston, Dusty’s alter ego Hocking & Woods, 1995-1996)
Hey Hey Its Cinderella (Paul Dainty, 1996): Lead Performer/Dancer
Cats (Australasian Tour/Really Useful Co., 1994-1995): Jellyorum/Griddlbone
Return to the Forbidden Planet (Kevin Jacobson Co., 1992-1993): Gloria
The King of Country (Playbox Theatre Melbourne, 1992): Vicki
Hair (Elston, Hocking & Woods, 1991): Mary/Sheila
Les Miserables (Sydney/Cameron Mackintosh, 1988-1990): Cosette
Nine (Australian Tour, 1988): Swing
Sweeney Todd (S.A. State Opera, 1987): Ensemble
Opera
Chorus the Opera (OA, 2024 Geelong): Chorus
The Spare Room Workshop (Montrous Theatre Tess Borg/Anton Berizin, 2024): Madeleine
Tännhausser (OA, 2023): Chorus
Lohengrin, Mefistofole (OA, 2022): Chorus
Aida, Ernani (OA, 2021): Chorus
Turandot (OA, 2019): Hand Maiden
Die Meistersinger, La Boheme (OA, 2018): Chorus
King Roger, Cav/Pag, Carmen (OA, 2017): Chorus
Pearl Fishers, La Boheme, Götterdämmerung (OA, 2016): Chorus
Elixer of Love, Don Carlos (OA, 2015): Chorus
Faust, Carmen (OA, 2014): Chorus
Aida (OA, 2013): Chorus
Lucia di Lammamour (OA, 2012): Chorus
Don Pasquale – Tokyo (OA, 2012): House Keeper
Merry Widow (OA, 2012): Olga
Turandot (OA, 2012): Hand Maiden
Mikado (OA, 2011): Peep Bo cover
Pirates of Penzance (OA, 2010): Isabel
Die Fledermaus (OA, 2010): Ida cover/chorus
Aida (OA, 2009): Chorus
Madama Butterfly (OA, 2008): Chorus
Otello (OA, 2008): Chorus
Carmen (OA, 2008): Black Widow/chorus
Un Ballo (OA, 2008): Chorus
Turandot (OA, 2006): Chorus
Gondolier's (OA, 2006): Gianetta cover/chorus
Mozart's Requiem (OA, 2006): Chorus
Lakme (OA, 2006): Chorus
The Rake's Progress (OA, 2006): Swing/chorus
H.M.A.S.Pinafore/Trial By Jury (OA, 2005): Chorus
Mikado (OA, 2004): Peep Bo cover/chorus
Tosca (OA, 2003): Acolyte
Impressario (Emotion Works, 2003): Silvertone
The Sound Garden (Oz Opera Schools Co., 2003): Catherine
Software (Oz Opera Schools Co., 2002): Valerie/Control
Marriage of Figaro (OA, 2002): 1st Bridesmaid
The Magic Flute (Co.Opera Adelaide, 2002): Queen of the Night
Pirates of Penzance (Vic. State Opera, 1992): Isabel
Marriage of Fabio (Vic. State Opera, 1991): Lucy
Orpheus & Euridice (S.A. State Opera, 1988): Chorus
Dido & Aeneas (S.A.C.A.E., 1987): Chorus
The Spare Room Workshop (Montrous Theatre Tess Borg/Anton Berizin, 2024): Madeleine
Tännhausser (OA, 2023): Chorus
Lohengrin, Mefistofole (OA, 2022): Chorus
Aida, Ernani (OA, 2021): Chorus
Turandot (OA, 2019): Hand Maiden
Die Meistersinger, La Boheme (OA, 2018): Chorus
King Roger, Cav/Pag, Carmen (OA, 2017): Chorus
Pearl Fishers, La Boheme, Götterdämmerung (OA, 2016): Chorus
Elixer of Love, Don Carlos (OA, 2015): Chorus
Faust, Carmen (OA, 2014): Chorus
Aida (OA, 2013): Chorus
Lucia di Lammamour (OA, 2012): Chorus
Don Pasquale – Tokyo (OA, 2012): House Keeper
Merry Widow (OA, 2012): Olga
Turandot (OA, 2012): Hand Maiden
Mikado (OA, 2011): Peep Bo cover
Pirates of Penzance (OA, 2010): Isabel
Die Fledermaus (OA, 2010): Ida cover/chorus
Aida (OA, 2009): Chorus
Madama Butterfly (OA, 2008): Chorus
Otello (OA, 2008): Chorus
Carmen (OA, 2008): Black Widow/chorus
Un Ballo (OA, 2008): Chorus
Turandot (OA, 2006): Chorus
Gondolier's (OA, 2006): Gianetta cover/chorus
Mozart's Requiem (OA, 2006): Chorus
Lakme (OA, 2006): Chorus
The Rake's Progress (OA, 2006): Swing/chorus
H.M.A.S.Pinafore/Trial By Jury (OA, 2005): Chorus
Mikado (OA, 2004): Peep Bo cover/chorus
Tosca (OA, 2003): Acolyte
Impressario (Emotion Works, 2003): Silvertone
The Sound Garden (Oz Opera Schools Co., 2003): Catherine
Software (Oz Opera Schools Co., 2002): Valerie/Control
Marriage of Figaro (OA, 2002): 1st Bridesmaid
The Magic Flute (Co.Opera Adelaide, 2002): Queen of the Night
Pirates of Penzance (Vic. State Opera, 1992): Isabel
Marriage of Fabio (Vic. State Opera, 1991): Lucy
Orpheus & Euridice (S.A. State Opera, 1988): Chorus
Dido & Aeneas (S.A.C.A.E., 1987): Chorus
Artist Liaison Experience
Gasworks Theatre Company – Outdoor Summertime Concerts
Artist Liaison, 2024-2025
Artist Liaison, 2024-2025
