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a special thank you to all the performers shown in the images throughout this book, as well as companies and individuals who

provided internship opportunities during 2015. we would also like to thank the many guest speakers and tutors who provided students with invaluable advice and insight

into their respective professional practices.

Production AcAdemicsroger alsopgreg clarke

Joseph mercuriodanny Pettingill

mark Postlethwaiteannie riedleon salom

christina smithkym williams

ProFessionAL stAFFmonique aucher

kate elliottJo foley

darren goldinggeorgia Johnson

david langelizabeth maisey

duraan reidJames russell

sessionAL stAFFlexi desilva

nichols dunandclive Jones

colin orchard robbie mackenzie

James russellivar arandez

rose mccormick

industrY ProFessionAL GrAduAtes

lexi desilvamichele forbes

russell goldsmithfelicity hollingberylyndie li wan Podanny PettingillJames russellluke thorley

PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY

Jessica DavieLaura Jean Hawkins

Melissa HoEleanor Hutchison

Neneh LuciaCandice MacAllister

Jack MilneAnastassia Poppenberg

Jarra SteelEmilija Tanner

Meropi TourogiannisIsabel WalugaLucy Wilkins

Jonas AndersonJackson Banks Harper

Maddie KornElise MercurioLouise Miller

Amelia O’BrienKaytlin Petrarca

Jess ScottKatharine TimmsRebecca E Zarb

Nick GlenDeclan O’Neill

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JONAS ANDERSON

CONTACTM 0415 652 553E [email protected] jonasanderson.com.au

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Jonas’ passion for large-scale performances and culturally significant works has led to diverse experience spanning a variety of genres, working with musical theatre, contemporary drama, opera, orchestras and dance. He is a versatile creative facilitator who enjoys working on large projects and in challenging environments.

Highlights at the Victorian College of the Arts include Stage Manager, Three Birds One Cock and The Human Project; Stage Manager, Mongrel/2015; Orchestra Manager, 2014 Victorian State Schools Spectacular (Adam Lowe Group); and Costume Manager, Plus Sign Attached. He has completed internships with Anything Goes (Opera Australia/GFO) and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Jonas has also worked with Melbourne Opera and Melbourne Gang Show.

Jonas’ interests focus on creating theatre which gives audiences joy, and opportunities to reflect and grow. He is keen to continue to work with musicians, young people and on large works in the future.

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ENUF is Enough 2014Plus Sign AttachedDir. Maude DaveyCostume Manager

Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2014Dir. Neill GladwinOrchestra Manager

on y va 2014Stone | MourningChor. Rochelle Carmichael | Mariaa RandallStage Manager

Mongrel/2015 2015Devised and composed by Music Acting Company 15 and Interactive Composition students. Stage Manager

FR!SK Festival 2015Three Birds One CockDevised by Acting Company 15Stage Manager

FR!SK Festival 2015The Human ProjectDevised by Acting Company 15Stage Manager

JACKSON BANKS HARPER

Jack commenced his tertiary studies at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) in 2013 under the Bachelor of Fine Art, majoring in the Production, Stage Management stream. Since then, he has had the privilege of being involved in a number of diverse management roles within productions associated with the VCA, both on campus and in the greater Melbourne area. What drives Jack in his work is the uplifting feeling of accomplishment after seeing a good show come down at the end of the night.

In his spare time, Jack thoroughly enjoys sitting back and relaxing while watching a good movie at the end of the day and Lego.

Melbourne Festival 2014The Trouble With HarryDir. Alyson CampbellAssistant Stage Manager

ENUF is Enough 2014UN/cleanDir. Noel JordanCostume Manager

The University of Melbourne Orchestra 2014Anzac Day CommemorationCon: Fabian RussellAssistant Orchestral Manager

Project Three: Graduation Dance Season 2013Chor. Frances Rings, Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal and Feng Feng Wang.Assistant Stage Manager

OTHER PRODUCTIONSVictorian State School Spectacular 2014Prod: Adam LoweOperations Coordinator

VCA PRODUCTIONS

The Hatpin 2015Dir. Jacinta JohnStage Manager

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CONTACTM 0403 592 217E [email protected] jacksonbanksharper.weebly.com


MADDIE KORN

Maddie is a dynamic, driven individual who has found herself thriving in the creative, collaborative environment of the Victorian College of the Arts. Throughout her time here she has completed various internships, including shadowing Stage Management on Strictly Ballroom the Musical, working as a Production Assistant on SummerSalt Festival and assisting at various auditions for major musicals with Lynne Ruthven Casting. Maddie has begun her professional career with the role of Assistant Company Manager on Georgy Girl - the Seekers Musical.

Maddie looks forward to an exciting, diverse and challenging career working with equally passionate individuals who share her love for theatre and live performance.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungStage Manager

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaStage Manager

ENUF is Enough 2014UN/cleanDir. Noel JordanAssistant Stage Manager

One Act Plays 2013The Little Prince | TuesdayDir. Angus Templeton | Alice DarlingAssistant Stage Manager

Dancescape 2013Small Details | Just Looking | Long Time At SeaChor. Sandra Parker | Vivienne Rogis | Natalie CursioAssistant Stage Manager

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CONTACTM 0402 182 468E [email protected]

STAGE MANAGEMENT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPANY MANAGEMENT

Elise Mercurio first experienced the performing arts as a child, watching side-stage as her parents performed as professional dancers. It seems fitting, then, that she would end up side-stage once more.

Since enrolling at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), Elise has had a variety of experiences across different art forms, from theatre, ballet, contemporary dance, music theatre and devised work. During her time at the VCA she has worked externally on many projects including four years stage managing with Starbound a music theatre workshop, Calvin Berger (dir. Casey Gould), presented at The Lawler at the Southbank Theatre, Young and Jackson (dir. Wayne Harrison) at Fortyfivedownstairs and most recently a secondment position with Victorian Opera on their production of Sweeney Todd (Dir. Stuart Maunder).

Elise was a proud recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate Creative Scholarship, which generously supported her through her studies.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

dance ON 2015Chor. Feng Feng Wang and Kyall ShanksStage Manager

Music Theatre Showcase 2014Dir. Margot FenleyStage Manager

UN/clean 2014Dir. Noel JordanStage Manager

It’s an Earthquake in My Heart 2013Dir. Robert WaltonCostume Manager

Romeo and Juliet 2013Dir. Bagryana PopvAssistant Stage Manager and Audio Operator

OTHER PRODUCTIONSSweeney Todd 2015Victorian OperaDir. Stuart MaunderStage Management Secondment

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Louise is a highly versatile theatre facilitator who has applied herself across numerous aspects of production. She is an exceedingly passionate and driven individual with an affinity for the management of performing arts, with particular interests in contemporary theatre, physical theatre, performance art, dance and circus. Since completing a technical traineeship in lighting and sound in 2008, she has been employed as a technician, stage manager and supervisor for various established companies, venues and large-scale events. Louise has worked with Dancenorth, Back to Back Theatre, Melbourne Ballet Company, Gideon Obarzanek, Maude Davey, Emma J Hawkins, Lina Limosani, White Night Melbourne, Midsumma Festival and Finucane and Smith. In June 2015, she completed a thoroughly rewarding Stage Management internship with Circus Oz for the return season of But Wait... There’s More under the Big Top at Birrarung Marr. Louise is also an avid member of the Women’s Circus.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

360° (Program 2) 2015Chor. Gideon ObarzanekStage Manager

FR!SK Festival 2015Assistant Production Coordinator

Dystopia 2015Chor. Lina LimosaniStage Manager

on y va (Program 2) 2014Chor. Anna Smith, Lina Limosani, Prue Lang and Stephanie LakeCostume Manager

ENUF is Enough 2014Plus Sign AttachedDir. Maude DaveyStage Manager

One Act Plays 2013The Breath of Empty SpaceDir. Tom HealeyAssistant Stage Manager

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CONTACTM 0405 075 201E [email protected] louise-miller.com


Based in Melbourne, Amelia is a recent graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) majoring in Stage Management. Through her three years at the VCA, she has had many wonderful opportunities working in different management roles and working with other arts cohorts such as musical theatre, theatre and dance.

She has also been fortunate to work as: Principle Stage Manager, State School Spectacular; Assistant Stage Manager, World Music Stage, White Night; Vehicle Crew, Moomba; Stage Management intern, Death and the Maiden, Melbourne Theatre Company and Operations Intern, Melbourne Festival.

Through her experiences at the VCA, she has gained many skills in organisation, an eye for detail and extraordinary passion for the arts. She looks forward to exploring more areas of the industry in the very near future.

VCA PRODUCTIONS42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungCostume Manager

The Chapel Perilous 2015Dir. Tanya DicksonStage Manager

Showbites | New Short Works 2014Dir. Sally Bourne | Annie DaveyStage Manager

on y va (Program 1) 2014Chor. Rochelle Carmichael, Sandra Parker, Phillip Adam, Mariaa RandallAssistant Stage Manager

One Act Plays 2013Red Black & Ignorant | A Room of One’s OwnDir. Liz Arday|Peta HanrahanAssistant Stage Manager

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From Melbourne, Kaytlin Petrarca is a stage manager whose passion for the performing arts shines through her determination to facilitate a positive working environment. Her credits include working with PJS Events, Big West Festival, St Kilda Festival, Moomba Festival, Midsumma Festival, Melbourne International Food & Wine Festival and Wanderlust Festival (Sydney).

At the Victorian College of the Arts, Kaytlin has worked on dance, orchestra, theatre and musical theatre as an assistant stage manager and stage manager. Her secondments include Strictly Ballroom the Musical Children’s Rehearsals and Auditions, Asian Cup Opening Ceremony (Spinifex/Twenty3), Kill The Messenger at Belvoir St Theatre (Sydney) and North by Northwest at the Melbourne Theatre Company. Kaytlin recently worked as the Stage Manager on Women in War at the Ancient Theatre of Ifaistia (Lemnos, Greece) and Ancient Theatre of Philippi (Kavala, Greece), which toured to Playhouse Theatre (Melbourne) in 2015.

Kaytlin is a recipient of the Orloff Family Charitable Trust Scholarship 2014 awarded for excellence, and a Melbourne Theatre Company Ambassador in 2010. Kaytlin is looking forward to working as an Assistant Stage Manager on Georgy Girl in 2016.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Relational 2014Chor. Rebecca HiltonAssistant Stage Manager

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairAssistant Stage Manager

on y va 2014Chor. Anna Smith & Stephanie LakeStage Manager

Bullets Over Broadway 2015Dir. Gary AbrahamsStage Manager

The University of Melbourne Orchestra 2015Conductor Fabian RussellAssistant Orchestral Manager

FR!SK Festival 2015Mission Unsexable | We Are Not Good People | Soula’s KitchenDevised by Acting Company 15Stage Manager

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CONTACTM 0406 535 590E [email protected] kaytlinpetrarca.com

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Originally from New Zealand, and currently based in Melbourne, Jess is a recent graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), majoring in Stage Management. She has spent the last three years residing at St Hilda’s College in Parkville, where she completed roles such as Event Manager for the 2015 Ball, and Producer of Copacabana, the 2014 College play.

At the VCA, Jess has been grateful for the opportunity to work in stage, production and costume management with the Music Theatre, Dance and Theatre, as well as completing internships on a range of television productions in both Australia and New Zealand. While Jess has always shown natural organisational ability, these opportunities have enabled her to develop further skills in communication, administration and attention to detail. Jess has a strong interest in production coordination, children’s management, and television production, and is looking forward to exploring these areas of the industry further in her future.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungAssistant Production Coordinator

dance ON 2015Chor. Lee Serle, Feng Feng Wang, Emma Riches, Kyall ShanksStage Manager

One Act Plays 20144:48 PsychosisDir. Justin NottStage Manager

dance ON 2014Chor. Lee Serle, Helen Herbertson, Tra Mi Dinh, Mikaela CarrCostume Manager

Relational 2014Chor. Rebecca HiltonCostume Manager

It’s An Earthquake in my Heart 2013Dir. Robert WaltonAssistant Stage Manager

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Katharine (Kat) is very passionate about the ‘dark side’ of theatre, that is, what happens behind the stage. She has been studying Stage Management at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) for the past three years. During this time she has worked on numerous shows within the College, including The Love of Don Perlimplin and Belisa in the Garden, The Breath of Empty Space, Showbites & New Short Works, 4:48 Psychosis, Urinetown and Roxie Hart. She also undertook stage management internships at the Melbourne Theatre Company and Victorian Opera, both of which she enjoyed immensely. This year Kat was also fortunate enough to be able to work as an Assistant Stage Manager on the Neon Festival show We Get It, which gave her the opportunity to work both with the Neon Festival and the Melbourne Theatre Company. She is excited to be graduating and can’t wait to continue her work on productions outside the VCA.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Roxie Hart 2015Dir. Alister SmithStage Manager

Showbites & New Short Works 2014Dir. Sally Bourne and Anni DaveyAssistant Stage Manager

One Act Plays 20144:48 PsychosisDir. Justin NottCostume Manager

Urinetown 2014Dir. Alister SmithCostume Manager

One Act Plays 2013The Love of Don Perlimplin and Belisa in the Garden | The Breath of Empty SpaceDir. Kate Shepard | Tom HealeyAssistant Stage Manager

OTHER PRODUCTIONSNeon Festival 2015We Get ItDir. Emily Tomlins and Marcel DorneyAssistant Stage Manager

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Rebecca’s passion for theatre sparked at an early age. Finding her way backstage, she has worked in multiple genres, including music theatre, drama, dance, orchestral concerts, festivals and arena events, in many different capacities. In 2015, Rebecca has been the Stage Manager for Miss Saigon (Footlight Productions) and Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) productions Smithereens and Disasterpiece (FR!SK Festival) and the Costume Manager for Cloudstreet (VCA). Other VCA credits include Stage Manager for on y va (2014) and Assistant Stage Manager for Plus Sign Attached (2014).

Professional internships include Stage Management on the 69th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York, Audition Management for the Gordon Frost Organization (GFO), Orchestral Management with the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House and Opening Ceremony Stage Management for the AFC Asian Cup 2015. As the 2014 Lionel Gell Foundation Scholarship recipient Rebecca hopes to further her studies in New York.

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REBECCA E ZARB

CONTACTM 0403 412 997E [email protected] rebeccaezarb.com

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VCA PRODUCTIONS

Dancescape 2013Chor. Sandra ParkerAssistant Stage Manager

Eddie Goes to Poetry City 2013Dir. Richard MurphetAssistant Costume Manager

ENUF is Enough 2014Plus Sign AttachedDir. Maude DaveyAssistant Stage Manager

on y va 2014Chor. Phillip Adams & Sandra ParkerStage Manager

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaCostume Manager

FR!SK Festival 2015Smithereens | DisasterpieceDevised by Acting Company 15Stage Manager

University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 2015Chancellor’s Concert Series: Sydney TourConductor: Ben NortheyOrchestral Production Assistant

Jess is a Melbourne based designer whose main loves are sculpting, puppet making and creature design. Hailing from the small coastal town of Byron Bay, Jess has a strong connection with community and a deep respect for nature. With a background in wearable art, Jess hopes to find ways through her practice to inspire, educate and engage with the local community on the possibilities of reusable and found materials. This year Jess has undertaken an internship with Cliff Doliver of Dowtch Puppets in Cork, Ireland and worked on the children’s puppet show Peta and the Whale for the Melbourne Fringe Festival under the guidance of Philip Millar, opening her eyes to the joys of children’s theatre as well as further solidifying her passion for puppets, creature design and travel.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

The Chapel Perilous 2015Dir. Tanya DicksonCostume Designer

Kawaki & Sharp (Film) 2015Dir. Joshua SteeleSculptor

Li’l Abner 2014Dir. Martin CroftSculptor

dance ON 2014Something SimilarChor. Tra Mi DinhCostume Maker/Assistant

dance ON 2014Conditioned HumansChor. Mikaela CarrCostume Maker/Assistant

JESSICA DAVIE

CONTACTM 0411 054 007E [email protected] jessicadavie.com

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CONTACTM 0426 966 973E [email protected] laurajeanhawkins.com

COSTUME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Laura is a Melbourne-based costume designer who has been designing and creating clothes since childhood. With a background in both psychology and fashion design, Laura is passionate about the importance of costume in character construction and its use as an emotive narrative device in contemporary film and theatre. As a 2015 production design graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts, Laura has had experience costume designing and assistant costume designing for short film, documentary film, feature film, theatre and contemporary dance as well as having worked with internationally award-winning directors and choreographers.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaCostume Designer

WOOF! (Film) 2015Dir. Nina BuxtonCostume Designer

FR!SK Festival 2015Mission: UnsexableDevised by Acting Company 15Costume Designer/Maker

360° Dance Season 2015Chor. Gideon ObarzanekCostume Designer

One Act Plays 2014Fewer Emergencies | Crave | Slut | Prodigal Son | 4.48 PsychosisLara Kerestes | Cathy Hunt | Penny Harpham | Iris Gaillardine | Justin Nott Costume Assistant/Maker

Blood Trust (Film) 2014Dir. Alberto Di TroiaCostume Designer

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MELISSA HO

CONTACTM 0481 261 241E [email protected] melissahodesigns.com

SET DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROP DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Melissa Ho is a prop maker, set designer and a full-time foodie. She comes from Singapore, the little red dot on the world map. She was a theatre graduate who used to enjoy performing before she encountered the dark side of theatre in 2010.

Prior to her time at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), she worked with various Singaporean companies such as Dream Academy, iTheatre and W!LDRICE in the roles of Assistant Stage Manager, Props Mistress and Set Designer. Her works include Crazy Christmas 2013, The Last Five Years & Happy Robin (The Henderson Project) and Chingay Parade Singapore 2014.

During her time at the VCA, she worked on A Little Touch of Chaos (2014) and one of the short works in Mongrel/2015. She also completed two internships with JustImagine Productions and Polyglot Theatre.

When Melissa is not making or designing, she can be seen searching for the best hot chocolate in Melbourne.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Mongrel/2015 2015Devised and composed by Music Acting Company 15 and interactive composition studentsProduction Designer

Kawaki & Sharp 2015Dir. Joshua Ross SteeleProp Maker

FR!SK Festival 2015Soula’s KitchenDevised by Acting Company 15Drafter

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairProp Maker

End of Year Dance Program One 2014Chor. Rochelle CarmichaelCostume Maker

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Eleanor is a Melbourne based costume designer, who is a member of the Victorian College of the Arts graduating class of 2015. Eleanor has designed for theatre, film and several dance pieces, and has found her passion in the theatre making process. Prior to her time at the VCA, she pursued her love for animation, and was accepted into Top Designs and Top Screen for her 3000 frame hand-drawn animation in 2012, inflatable art, fashion, and many other creative ventures. Eleanor hopes to one day combine her love of animation and costume and create new and exciting interactive and immersive theatre.

Until then, she hopes to travel the world and gain a whole new plethora of strange and wonderful experience. Eleanor’s enthusiasm for making and designing knows no bounds.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

dance ON 2015Chor. Emma RichesCostume Designer and Maker

FR!SK Festival 2015SmithereensDevised by Acting Company 15Costume Designer and Maker

360° Program One 2015Chor. Mariaa RandallCostume Designer

dance ON 2014Chor. Leigh SerleAssistant Maker

Li’l Abner 2014Dir. Martin CroftSet Maker

The Tempest 2013Dir. Jenny KempAssistant Maker

ELEANOR HUTCHISON

CONTACTM 0431 573 552E [email protected] eleanorhutchisoncostume.weebly.com

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NENEH LUCIA


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Neneh Lucia is a production designer, model maker and draftsperson. Her practice is motivated by collaboration and creativity. At the Victorian College of the Arts, she has designed for short films WOOF! and Blood Trust. Blood Trust has screened at a number of festivals including Dances With Films, Melbourne Underground Film Festival, NYC Independent Film Festival and Minneapolis Underground Film Festival. Neneh has gained experience from interning and working in the Art Department on a number of productions including: The Dressmaker, Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries S2, House Husbands S3, Lion, Jack Irish S1, Footballer Wants a Wife, I Am Evangeline and Turkey Shoot. Neneh also assisted the art departments on commercials for RACV, Mazda, Sheraton Hotels, TAC and Australia Post. In 2015, she was awarded the Vectorworks Design Scholarship – Global Entertainment Award for Australia.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

WOOF! (Film) 2015Dir. by Nina BuxtonProduction Designer

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaDraftsperson

The Chapel Perilous 2015Dir. Tanya DicksonDraftsperson

Blood Trust (Film) 2014Dir. Alberto Di TroiaProduction Designer

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairConstruction Assistant

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Candice is an emerging production designer and illustrator working across performing art forms and event design. During her time at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) she has designed costumes for choreographer Lee Searle in a piece for dance ON (VCA Dance 2015) and designed for The Human Project as part of the FR!SK Festival. She was a costume maker for VCA dance pieces by Philip Adams and Stephanie Lake and was a set builder for the new Australian musical A Little Touch of Chaos. In 2014, she was a chosen participant for the Beijing International Bienniale, an international exhibition aimed to connect student theatre designers and was awarded the Cassidy Bequest Scholarship for excellence in 2015. Outside of the VCA, in 2015 she designed the set for The Importance of Being Earnest at the Union House Theatre and works as a freelance illustrator.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

FR!SK Festival 2015The Human ProjectDevised by Acting Company 15Set and Costume Designer

dance ON 2015From/To/FromChor. Lee SerleCostume Designer

PterodactylChor. Stephanie LakeCostume Maker

AmoureuseChor. Philip AdamsCostume Maker

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairSet Construction

UN/clean 2014Dir. Noel JordanSet Construction

CANDICE MACALLISTER

CONTACTM 0435 366 417E [email protected] candicemacallister.com

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Jack first encountered live performance with his grandmother when he accompanied her to The Australian Ballet, sparking his curiosity for the behind the scenes activities of theatre production. After leading the design team of his graduating production at Sandringham Secondary College, he realised he could make a career from doing ‘something he loved’. Jack recently undertook an internship with Cirque Du Soleil’s production of Totem, where he was praised for his professional attitude and eye for detail. At the Victorian College Of The Arts (VCA), Jack worked as a Set Manager on the production of Cloudstreet and is currently designing costumes under the guidance of choreographer Darren Vizer for the 360° (Program 2) piece Igneous. His last role at the VCA will involve designing the set for the musical The Hatpin. Jack is driven to create designs that provoke audiences and allow them to step into another a world, where reality and imagination collide.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaSet Manager

360° (Program 2) 2015Igneous Chor. Darren VizerCostume Designer/Maker

The Hatpin 2015Dir. Jacinta JohnSet Designer

One Act Plays 2014The Prodigal SonDir. Iris GaillardSet Assistant

Li’l Abner 2014Dir. Martin CroftSet Assistant

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JACK MILNE


SET DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION COSTUME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROP DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Anastassia Poppenberg is a stage designer, maker and draftsperson. She completed a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama) at Queensland University of Technology in 2011 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2015. Her creative practice is guided by the notion that art should occur within a wide spectrum of conversation. She thrives within devised and collaborative processes. Anastassia has recently participated in the Global Atelier program, a two week scenography intensive in Hong Kong with designer Yaron Abulafia. Credits include set building and scenic art on feature films The Dressmaker (2015) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017); Set Builder, Bush Magic (NGV Fashion Week, 2015), Production Assistant, Motel of Memory (OzFrank Theatre, 2013); Designer, A Practical Users Guide to the Afterlife (Zen Zen Zo, 2011), Designer, Cotton Pony (2012) and Artist, Internet Asshole Theory (2high Festival 2011).

VCA PRODUCTIONS FR!SK Festival 2015SmithereensDevised by Acting Company 15Set and Props Designer Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaProps Manager/Maker The Chapel Perilous 2015Dir. Tanya DicksonProps Manager/Maker New You Hair and Beauty (Film) 2014Dir. Trent McClureSet Assistant and Scenic Artist One Act Plays 20144.48 PsychosisDir. Justin NottSet Assistant

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CONTACTM 0450 016 993E [email protected] anastassiapoppenberg.com

SET DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROP DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Growing up surrounded by the Melbourne artist community from a young age sparked a love for all the creative arts. Jarra has actively been involved in many different creative disciplines; from acting, website design, film making, photography, writing, drawing, CAD, fashion design and theatre art production (costume). Her eclectic artistic interests have led to many different creative paths. Jarra is currently running Space 32, a community creative arts-hub based in South Yarra. She set up Space 32 with the help of the Boon Wurrung Foundation and Stonnington Council.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Show Bites 2014Dir. Sally BourneProps designer/maker / manager

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairSet assistant

One Act Plays 2014 Prop maker/manager Wominjeka Festival 2015Past Racism/Future Rights Dir. Yagan Satour and Genevieve Grieves Costume Designer/maker

Prague Quadrennial 2015Tribes - Colonies in ConflictMask designer/maker

Blood Ties (Film) 2015Dir. Christel Chia Costume Designer

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JARRA STEEL

CONTACTM 0413 655 264E [email protected] jarradesigns.com

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Emilija’s passion for costume design and making has its roots in childhood, creating her first costume aged four! Whilst struggling to reach the pedal she was determined to make her masterpiece (a Little Mermaid dress). She’s lived at the sewing machine ever since.

She has a love of period garments and musical theatre costumes. Whilst studying at the Victorian College of the Arts, her experiences include travelling to the 2015 Prague Quadrennial, where she performed in a period costume she designed and made representing the degradation of the Great Barrier Reef.

She has completed specialty courses at The University of the Arts, London, and Central St Martins, London, and wardrobe internships at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Series 3 and with Isaac Lummis for Victorian Opera. Away from university, Emilija has also designed and made the costumes for a number of theatre companies.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

360° (Program 1) 2015Chor. Anna SmithCostume Designer/Maker

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungPattern Maker

Prague Quadrennial 2015Colonies in ConflictCostume Designer/Maker

Mongrel/2015 2015Down the Rabbit HoleDevised and composed by Music Acting Company 15 and Interactive Composition studentsCostume and Set Designer

on y va 2014God Save the QueenChor. Lina LimosaniCostume Maker

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CONTACTM 0427 960 003E [email protected] emilijaleahdesigns.wix.com/emilijatanner

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Meropi Tourogiannis is a Melbourne-based theatre designer currently studying at the Victorian College of the Arts. With her aesthetic intelligence, self-motivation and passion for historical costume, she is able to design within any context. Having a strong interest in the contemporary construction of garments, Meropi has been able to promote herself as a talented young designer. Meropi’s design is strongly based on historical shapes, and on reforming these silhouettes into contemporary garments. Recently, in her graduating year at the VCA, she has continued to design costumes that show her ability to mix history and current ideas. Meropi aims to expand her knowledge in the design field by increasing her skill base, by completing courses in photography, make-up and shoe design, whilst also continuing to design costumes based on a couture technique, developing one-off gowns

VCA PRODUCTIONS

360° (Program 2) 2015Everything has Already been Done but Not by UsChor. Becky HiltonCostume Designer

FR!SK Festival 2015Soula’s KitchenDir. Acting Company 15Costume & Set Designer/Maker

dance ON 2015PitChor. Kyall ShanksCostume Designer

Li’l Abner 2014Dir. Martin CroftProp Manager

A Little Touch of Chaos 2014Dir. Ian SinclairCostume Design Assistant

One Act Plays 2014Fewer EmergenciesDir. Lara KerestesSet Builder

MEROPI TOUROGIANNIS

CONTACTM 0432 049 964E [email protected] meropieglezos.com

SET DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN

Prior to her acceptance to the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), Isabel completed work experience at The Australian Ballet, sparking her passion for design and performing arts. During her time at the VCA Isabel has been involved in a wide range of projects within theatre, dance, and film.

Isabel has worked on VCA student films, participating on the set construction for New You Hair and Beauty and was the production designer for Splenda. This year Isabel designed costumes for the contemporary dance season dance ON and Federation University’s production of Machinal in Ballarat. Along with her classmates, Isabel had the opportunity to design and make a costume which she paraded as part of Tribes at the Prague Quadrennial 2015 in Europe. Recently, Isabel has undertaken two internships wardrobe assisting for Victorian Opera’s The Grumpiest Boy in the World and for Melbourne Festival’s theatre performance The Bacchae by critically-acclaimed director Adena Jacobs.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

dance ON 2015Under EchoesChor. Feng Feng WangCostume Designer New You Hair and Beauty (Film) 2014Dir. Trent McClureSet Construction

One Act Plays 2014CraveDir. Cathy HuntSet & Prop Assistant

ENUF is Enough 2014Plus Sign AttachedDir. Maude DaveyCostume Maker/Assistant

Romeo and Juliet 2013Dir. Bagryana PopovCostume Assistant

OTHER PRODUCTIONSFederation University Australia 2015MachinalDir. Kim DurbanCostume DesignerD

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CONTACTM 0403 762 492E [email protected] isabelwaluga.com

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Lucy has been working in theatre since she was just 15. Since then she has been hired as a hair and makeup artist, wig stylist, set painter, performer and of course costume designer/maker on many varied productions including: A Little Night Music, Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, The Producers, Urinetown and Into the Woods. Originally from Tasmania, Lucy decided to move to Melbourne in 2013 to study at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) focusing on the costume design side of her talents. Recently Lucy won an Errol (Tasmanian Theatre Award) for her design of A Little Night Music in 2014. Lucy has a passion for period costume as well as all things sparkly and hopes to pursue these passions further through designing for musicals, theatre, cabaret, drag and burlesque shows. After graduating from the VCA, Lucy will start designing costumes for Stage Art’s production of Saturday Night Fever on at Chapel off Chapel in February, 2016.

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LUCY WILKINS

CONTACTM 0447 451 565E [email protected] lucywilkins.wix.com/costumedesign

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VCA PRODUCTIONS

Li’l Abner 2014Dir. Martin CroftCostume Maker and Hair Stylist

A Little Touch Of Chaos 2014Dir. Iain SinclairProps Manager/Maker

EUF is Enough 2014Plus Sign AttachedDir. Maude DaveySet Maker, Hair and Makeup Artist

OTHER PRODUCTIONSFR!SK Festival 2015Three Birds, One CockDevised by Acting Company 15Costume and Set Designer, Hair and Makeup Artist

Mongrel/2015 2015Among UsDevised and composed by Music Acting Company 15 and Interactive Composition StudentsCostume and Set Designer

Nick is an emerging theatre lighting designer and technical manager based in Melbourne. For the last three years Nick has studied at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) working on dance, theatre and musical theatre. Nick’s lighting design credits include; Grease: The Musical, Machinal, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, dance ON 2015, Nine & Assassins. Nick has worked as an associate lighting designer on two Victorian Opera shows; Grumpiest Boy in the World and Seven Deadly Sins.

In 2014, Nick was lucky enough to travel to Beijing for the International Stage Design Student’s Work Exchange where he was involved in various theatre design workshops with theatre designers around the world. In early 2015, Nick completed an internship with Donald Holder working as his Assistant Lighting Designer on the Broadway show of On the Twentieth Century. In Nick’s third year at VCA, he was lucky enough to receive the Orloff Family Trust scholarship, Lin Martin travel scholarship and Global Mobility Travel scholarship.P

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CONTACTM 0447 845 081E [email protected] nickglen.com

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VCA PRODUCTIONS

dance ON 2015To/From/ToChor. Lee SerleLighting Designer

dance ON 2015Half GlassCor: Emma RichesLighting Designer

Nine | Assassins 2014Both dir. Sally BourneLighting Designer

New Short Works 2014Dir. Anni DaveyLighting Designer

Music Theatre Showcase 2014Dir. Margot FenleyLighting Designer

OTHER PRODUCTIONSFederation University Australia 2015MachinalChor. Kim DurbanLighting Designer

STEVE HENDY


LIGHTING DESIGN

Steve is investigating the collaborative process in European contemporary theatre and its influence on the resulting design and performance. He is mentored by professional lighting designers; Paul Jackson and Nigel Levings.

Steve’s recent designs include: Quick Death / Slow Love written and directed by Richard Murphet (La Mama Theatre, 2015), MKA: Bounty directed by Tom Gutteridge (Northcote Town Hall 2015) and Parade directed by Bruce Hardy (Merlyn, Malthouse Theatre, 2015).

In 2014, Steve was awarded the inaugural OzCAD Vectorworks Spotlight graduate award. He was also the Production recipient of the Lionel Gell Foundation scholarship in 2013.

In addition to his theatrical career, Steve works as an architectural lighting control technician. He has recently been involved in lighting the HSBC Main Building, Hong Kong and the newly opened Studio City, Macau.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaLighting Designer

on y va (Program 2) 2014Chor. Stephanie Lake, Prue Lang, Lina Limosani, Anna SmithLighting Designer

Union House Theatre 2014don’t bring luluDir. Tom GutteridgeLighting Designer

Eddie Goes To Poetry City 2013Dir. Richard MurphetLighting Designer

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Declan is a passionate lighting designer from Melbourne. He started his career in late 2011 when he has first involved in amateur theatre. Since then, Declan has worked with numerous companies both professional and non-professional on over 80 productions. Declan is currently at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) where he is undertaking the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), majoring in Performance Technology. Aside from lighting design, Declan also practises and enjoys vision design and is developing his skills as a technical manager. Declan has been fortunate to have worked all over Victoria on numerous performances and is about to tour the VCA Musical Theatre Showcase 2015 to Sydney as the Lighting Designer. Notable design credits outside of the VCA include: Co-Lighting Designer, Resonance (Nick Glen); Vision Designer, Fame, Emmaus college, and Vision Designer, Fame, Siena College and Whitefriars College.

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CONTACTM 0412 081 994E [email protected] declanone.com

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VCA PRODUCTIONS

Dystopia 2015Chor. Lina LimosaniLighting Designer

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary Young Lighting Designer

Music Theatre Showcase 2015Dir. Margot FenleyLighting Designer

FR!SK Festival 2014Devised by Acting Company 14Technical Director Season One Dance 2014Head Electrician

FR!SK on Tour 2014Devised by Acting Company 15VCA Technical Manager

Alicia AulsebrookDagmara Gieysztor

Eloise KentDaniel Moulds

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ALICIA AULSEBROOK

CONTACTM 0432 927 426E [email protected] aliciaaulsebrook.wordpress.com

SET DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN COSTUME CONSTRUCTION

Alicia graduated from Swinburne University in 2012 with a Diploma of Costume for Performance. She has worked on a variety of theatre productions in Geelong, designing and constructing costumes. She has also made costumes for Parallax Dance Company, Footlight Costume Hire Company and was commissioned by the Geelong City Council to design and make costumes for the 2013 Christmas celebrations. She has also worked as a backstage dresser and hair/make-up assistant on several productions.

While at Victorian College of the Arts, she was the set and costume designer for Fewer Emergencies, part of the 2014 One Act Play season (dir. Lara Kerestes), the costume designer for Dystopia (chor. Lina Limosani) and as well for 42nd Street (dir. Gary Young). Earlier this year, she attended the Prague Quadrennial and exhibited work in the Australian student section. Alicia is currently doing an internship on the television series Barracuda at the ABC.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Dystopia 2015Chor. Lina LimosaniCostume Designer

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungCostume Designer

One Act Plays 2014Fewer EmergenciesDir. Lara KerestesSet & Costume Designer

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VISUAL DRAMATURG

Dagmara has been a multidisciplinary artist for over 20 years. Her focus is on story telling and its realisation in many different mediums from film, theatre, puppetry, photography, installation, street art and site specific projects. She is interested in the continual discussion with audiences and the community and doesn’t shy away from the political. She is a founding member of an international artist collective, runs an artist residency in Poland and is part of the Theatre Research institute in Melbourne with Tomek Koman. Her practical and theoretical research has been on visual dramaturgy in live performance.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Dystopia 2015Chor. Lina LimosaniVisual Dramaturgy and Set Design

Self directed, site specific design project 2015Mirage refugeVisual dramaturgy, design and realisation

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Eloise is a Melbourne-based theatre designer and graduate from the Master of Production Design for Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). An undergraduate degree in Art History, French and German has led Eloise to develop her designs via in-depth visual and academic research, often drawing on the fields of contemporary art, architecture and literature for references. She is particularly focused on creating integrated and active scenographic environments — stages that respond to and interact with the performers, and where possible, the audience. In doing so, she is drawn to the use of found objects and everyday materials to create novel effects and scenarios. Eloise values close collaboration with the director/devisor and fellow designers. As part of her studies at the VCA, she designed set, props and costumes for a number of stage plays, but also has prior experience with architectural model making, event planning, graphic design, illustration and painting.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

One Act Plays 2014CraveDir. Cathy HuntSet & costume designer

Cloudstreet 2015Dir. Julián Fuentes RetaSet designer

42nd Street 2015Dir. Gary YoungSet designer

ELOISE KENT

CONTACTM 0478 416 867E [email protected] eloisekent.com

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Having graduated from the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Creation in 2014, Daniel will be one of the first graduates of the Master of Production Design for Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). He also holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, where he specialised in Object Design and Printmaking, and a Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy, with experience facilitating group creative activities in community arts, as well as in one-on-one creative therapy. He is establishing himself as a bold and innovative emerging set and costume designer and theatre maker, with a particular focus in his practice on co-devising works, visual dramaturgy and creating immersive designs.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

The Empty Salon (Working Title) 2015Dir. Anna MolnarSet, props and costume designer, co-deviser and performer

FR!SK Festival 2015Disasterpiece Devised: Acting Company 15Set, props and costume designer, scenic painter, co-deviser and performer

Intimate Topographies 2015Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design

The Chapel Perilous 2015Dir. Tanya DicksonSet Designer, Graphic Artist

One Act Play Season 2014The Prodigal SonDir. Iris GaillardSet & Costume Designer, Scenic Painter

DANIEL MOULDS

CONTACTM 0431 326 302E [email protected] danielpmoulds.wordpress.com

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Shelley WilliamsJacque Yepez

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Dorian began his career in 1979 as an actor and in 1980 had the opportunity to perform at the iconic Nimrod theatre. He moved on to directing and during the early ‘80s directed several successful productions at St Martins Theatre Company. In 1986, his passion for film led him to complete an undergraduate Degree in Film and Television at Swinburne Institute of Technology. He completed several independent short films, one of which had a run at the Longford Cinema in Melbourne. During the birth and explosion of the MTV film-clip generation Dorian was involved in directing and filming video clips. He left directing to raise a family and has recently re-entered the film industry. In 2015, he completed his Master of Production Design for Screen and was forwarded several opportunities to work as a production designer/ art dept. assistant on independent productions, feature films and television.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Earth 2014Dir. Tatiana DoroshenkoProduction Designer (inc. studio set design and construction)

New You Hair Day 2014Dir. Trent McClureArt Director

OTHER PRODUCTIONSEmily (Independent Short) 2015Dir. Eddie DiamandiProduction Designer

In Life Today (Indepenent Short) 2015Dir. Lauren BaileyProduction Designer

Open Channel 2015Bringing our stories homeDir. Natalie CunninghamProduction Designer

Lion (Film, post-prod) 2015Director: Garth DavisResearch/ Props Sourcing

DORIAN LAZAR


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Anna’s initial involvement with film and television was as a performer in musical theatre, reality TV and feature films, and as co-producer of reality-documentary series No Way San Jose (2009) which has aired several times on the ABC, and followed the opening of a cocktail bar in Costa Rica, which Anna co-designed and built.

After gaining art department experience on student films in London and designing sci-fi short Queen of the Bees (2013), which she also produced, Anna decided to focus her skills and experience on production design.

Throughout the Master of Production Design for Screen, she has honed her skills working as Standby Props Assist on ABC TV series Little Lunch, as well as several Victorian College of the Arts student films; New You Hair and Beauty (2014), Kawaki & Sharp (2015) and Under the Table (2015). Once Anna has completed the Master of Production Design for Screen, she wishes to pursue a career in production design for film.

VCA PRODUCTIONS

Kawaki & Sharp (Film) 2015Dir. Josh SteeleArt Director

Under the Table (Film) 2015Dir. Max WalterProduction Designer

New You Hair & Beauty (Film) 2014Dir. Trent McClureSet Dresser

ANNA RUSSELL

CONTACTM 0423 962 858E [email protected] annarussell.com.au

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Shelley began her career in film and television as a sound designer and recordist (Instruments of Darkness, Red, Making It) and as an editor (No Through Road, Poynton’s Nursery Congress 2013). After undertaking the role of production designer on graduating film Restless for a fellow film student in 2011, Shelley decided to use her skills as a visual artist to pursue a career in the art department as a designer. Throughout the Master of Production Design for Screen she has honed skills including prop making, technical drawing and pre-visualisation on Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) student films such as Remnant as well as interning on the ABC TV series Sammy J & Randy in Rickett’s Lane. In her final semester she was the Production Designer on VCA graduating film Kawaki & Sharp, Art Director VCA graduating film Under The Table and completed a placement on feature film Berlin Syndrome. Shelley currently works as a Props Assistant at Channel 9.

SHELLEY WILLIAMS

CONTACTM 0458 909 080E [email protected] [email protected]

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VCA PRODUCTIONS

Kawaki & Sharp (Film) 2015Dir. Josh SteeleProduction Designer

Under The Table (Film) 2015Dir. Max WalterArt Director

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Jacque has been involved in the creative and artistic world as a freelancer, exploring different areas and fields. With a background in multimedia and audiovisual production, Jacque has participated in many student and independent productions in Ecuador. Focused in the film and video industry, she has collaborated in music videos for local bands such as Zoria Duo before being accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). During the Master of Production Design for Screen program, she gained experience and has worked in the art department for VCA films including New You Hair and Beauty, Under the Table and Kawaki & Sharp. In her last semester of the course she is collaborating as an intern in the graphics/props area for the feature film Berlin Syndrome.

At the end of the course, Jacque will return to her country and aspires to become a pioneer in the Ecuadorian industry as a production designer.

JACQUE YEPEZ


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VCA PRODUCTIONS

New You Hair and Beauty (Film) 2014Dir. Trent McClure Art Department Assistant

Under the Table 2015Dir. Max WalterGraphic Props Designer

Kawaki & Sharp (Film) 2015Dir. Josh SteelArt Department Assistant

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In Interactive Computer Art Work”

Camille Robinson - PhD (Production)“Listening Art; Making Sonic Artworks

That Critique Listening”

Ben Wiesner – Master of Sound Design (Production)

“Integrating Space Composition And Performance; An Investigation Into

The Musical Relationship Between The Instrument And The Space”

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JONAS ANDERSON1. ‘Ux 1. Past/Present, 2013 (Jeff Busby)

2. Wilin Centre Spring Intensive, 2013 (Jorge de Araujo)

3. Plus Sign Attached, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

4. Three Birds, One Cock, 2015, (Lachlan Woods)

ALICIA AULSEBROOK1. Fewer Emergencies, 2014, (Sarah Walker)

2. Dystopia, 2015, (Jeff Busby)

3. 42nd Street, 2015, (Drew Echberg)

4. 42nd Street, 2015, (Alicia Aulsebrook)

JESSICA DAVIE1. The Chapel Perilous, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

2. Kawaki & Sharp, 2015 (Sam Haines)

3. The Chapel Perilous, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

4. Li’l Abner, 2014 (Drew Echberg)

DAGMARA GIEYSZTOR1. – 2. Mirage Refuge, 2015 (Dagmara Gieysztor)

3. – 4. Dystopia, 2015 (Dagmara Gieysztor)

NICK GLEN1. – 2. Machinal, 2015 (Jodie Hutchinson)

3. Half Glass (dance ON), 2015 (Jeff Busby)

4. Nine, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

JACKSON BANKS HARPER1. The Trouble With Harry, 2014 (Daily Review)

2. Victorian State School Spectacular, 2014

(Promotional image)

3. Anzac Day Commemoration, 2014 (Sav Schulman)

LAURA JEAN HAWKINS1. Mission: Unsexable, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

2. Cloudstreet, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

3. Blood Trust, 2014 (Alberto Di Troia)

4. Woof! 2015 (Nina Buxton)

STEVE HENDY1 – 4. Cloudstreet, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

MELISSA HO1. on y va (Program One), 2014 (Jeff Busby)

2. Soula’s Kitchen, FR!SK, 2015 (Melissa Ho)

3 – 4. Mongrel/2015, 2015 (Drew Echberg)

ELEANOR HUTCHISON1 – 2. Smithereens, 2015 (Greg Clarke)

3. dance ON, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

ELOISE KENT1. Crave, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

2 – 3. Cloudstreet, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

4. 42nd Street, 2015 (Eloise Kent)

MADDIE KORN1. 42nd Street, 2015 (Drew Echberg)


3. Fewer Emergencies, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

4. UN/clean, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

DORIAN LAZAR1. Earth, 2014 (Dorian Lazar)

2 – 4. Emily, 2014 (Katie Harmsworth)

NENEH LUCIA1. Blood Trust, 2015

2. WOOF!, (2015)

3. Cloudstreet, (2015) Jeff Busby

4. Cloudstreet, (2015) Neneh Lucia

CANDICE MACALLISTER1 – 2. The Human Project, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

3. From/to/from, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

ELISE MERCURIO1. dance ON, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

2. UN/clean, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

3. It’s An Earthquake in My Heart, 2013 (Production still)


LOUISE MILLER1. Plus Sign Attached, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

2. The Breath of Empty Space, 2013 (Amy Dwight)

3. Dystopia, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

4. Fragile Oasis, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

JACK MILNE1. Prague Quadrennial, 2015 (Jack Milne)

2. 360° (Program 1), 2015 (Jack Milne)

3. Li’l Abner, 2014 (Drew Echberg)


DANIEL MOULDS1. The Prodigal Son, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

2. The Chapel Perilous, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

3. Disasterpiece, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

4. Le Salon de la Fumée, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

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2. Nine, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

3. Assassins, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

4. Red Black and Ignorant, 2013 (Sarah Walker)

DECLAN O’NEILL1. 42nd Street, 2015 (Drew Echberg)

2 – 3. Dystopia, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

4. 42nd Street, 2015 (Ellie Kent)

KAYTLIN PETRARCA1. A Little Touch of Chaos, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

2. Tuesday, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

3. Women In War, 2015 (Eleftheria Kalpenidou)

ANASTASSIA POPPENBERG1 – 2. Smithereens, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

3. New You Hair and Beauty, 2014 (Michelle Leong)

4. 4.48 Psychosis, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

ANNA RUSSELL1 – 4. Under the Table (2015) screen grabs

NICHOLAS SANDERS1. Mission: Unsexable, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

2. A Little Touch of Chaos, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

3. Plus Sign Attached, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

JESS SCOTT1. 42nd Street, 2015 (Drew Echberg)

2. dance ON, 2015, (Jeff Busby)

3. 4:48 Psychosis, 2014 (Sarah Walker)

4. Relational, 2014 (Byron Perry)

JARRA STEEL1 – 2. Past Racism / Future Rights, Wominjeka Festival 2015,

(Footscray Arts)

3. Blood Ties, 2015 (Jarra Steel design)

EMILIJA TANNER1. Prague Quadrennial – Colonies in Conflict, 2015,

(Steve Scalone)

2. 42nd Street, 2015 (Drew Echberg)

3 – 4. Nonesuch, 360° (Program 1), 2015 (Jeff Busby)

KATHARINE TIMMS1. Urinetown, 2014 (Steve Wild)

2. We Get It, 2015 (Neon Festival)

3 – 4. The Love of Don Perlimplin and Belisa in the Garden,

2013 (Lara Week)

MEROPI TOUROGIANNIS1. – 2. Soula’s Kitchen, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)

3. A Little Touch of Chaos, 2014 (Jeff Busby)


ISABEL WALUGA1. Under Echoes, 2015 (Jeff Busby)

2. Plus Sign Attached, 2014, (Sarah Walker)

3 – 4. Machinal, 2015 (Jodie Hutchinson)

LUCY WILKINS1 – 2. Among Us, 2015 (Camden Tilley)

3 – 4. Three Birds One Cock (Lachlan Woods)

SHELLEY WILLIAMS1 – 4. Kawaki & Sharp, 2015 (Stills, Michelle Leong)

JACQUE YEPEZ1. Graphics for Stage and Screen, 2015 (Jacque Yepez)

2. Under the Table, 2015 (Zoe Twomey– Birks)

3. Under the Table, 2015 (Ben Colson)

4. Theoretical Design Project: Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, 2015

(Jacque Yepez)

REBECCA E ZARB1. on y va, 2014 (Jeff Busby)

2. Eddie Goes to Poetry City, 2013 (Jeff Busby)

3. Smithereens, 2015 (Lachlan Woods)


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