lisa petty____________________________

movement direction /choreography – theatre

DIE MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERG Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Exhibition Building

THE FABULOUS LIFE OF LINA PROKOFIEV, Theatre Row, New York
LA BOHEME Directed by Gary Abrahams, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
MARIA STUARDA Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne I SHALL GO OUT ACROSS THE SNOW COVERED FIELD - La Mama Theatre, Melbourne
THE RISE AND FALL OF MAHAGONNY, Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
THE EXQUISITE CORPSE...shall drink the new wine, directed by Faye Bendrups, La Mama Theatre Melbourne
MACBETH, Directed by Bruce Beresford. Melbourne Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne SQUIZZY by Barry Dickens, Directed by Greg Carroll, Trades Hall, Melbourne
DEAR IDA, La Mama Theatre, Kelpie Cross Productions
THE PENELOPIAD directed by Greg Carroll, Stork Theatre
DANCEWORKS, Victoria University
THE ROALD DAHL PROJECT, Victoria University
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES by Hans Christian Anderson, Victoria University
THE LORAX by Dr. Suess, Victoria University

ARTWEAR AWARDS – Conception, Direction and Choreography - Whitehorse City Council

TWELFTH NIGHT – by William Shakespeare; Directed by David Myles - Victorian College of the Arts Roald Dahl’s SNOW WHITE – Directed by Mike Bishop – Magpie Theatre Company Victorian Arts Centre
THE CHAPEL PERILOUS – by Dorothy Hewitt; Directed by Eugene Schlusser – National Theatre Drama School (NTDS)
NOTHING TO WEAR – by Chris Wallace; Directed by Mike Bishop– Victorian Arts Centre
ALICE IN WONDERLAND – by Lewis Carroll, Directed by Joan Harris– NTDS
CLOUD NINE – by Caryl Churchill, Directed by David Ashton – NTDS
OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD – by Timberlake Wertenbaker; Directed by Janet Andrewartha – NTDS FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE – by John Bowen; Directed by Joan Harris – NTDS
CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE – by Bertolt Brecht; Directed by Joan Harris – NTDS
NICHOLAS NICKELBY – by Charles Dickens; Directed by Joan Harris – NTDS
MUMMY LOVES YOU BETTY ANNE JEWEL – Charles Sturt University NSW

intimacy direction
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Accelerator Program, USA. Completed.
THE RISE AND FALL OF MAHAGONNY, Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
LA BOHEME Directed by Gary Abrahams, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Directed by Suzanne Chaundy, Melbourne Opera, Atheneum Theatre, Melbourne
DEAR IDA, La Mama Theatre, Kelpie Cross Productions

direction

The Fabulous Life of Lina Prokofiev, Theatre Row, New York
I Shall Go Out Across the Snow-Covered Field La Mama Theatre, Melbourne
Dear Ida, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Lorax and Other Stories, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, Dinkum Assorted, Alice in Wonderland, Cosi, Secret Bridesmaid’s Business, All Stops Out, Roald Dahl’s Cinderella, Peter Pan The Politically Correct Romeo and Juliet, The Politically Correct Adam and Eve, The Sneetches
Many works at tertiary level

choreography– dance
DEAR IDA, La Mama Theatre, Kelpie Cross Productions
COMBAT...FOR WHAT? – Commission, Arts Centre Melbourne
DOWN ON THE CORNER – ABC TV
50’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW – Arlberg Hotel, Mt. Buller
MELBOURNE SKI SHOW – Entertainment Centre, Melbourne
CLOWNS – Joyce Trisler Danscompany NYC
LEATHER WAREHOUSE COMMERCIAL – Whitman Productions, NYC
JUMPIN’ WITH SYMPHONY SID “12(ISH)” – Short Film
LOVE IS A WINDOW SEAT – Short Film
TILL HUMAN VOICES WAKE – Short Film
BASF Product promotion, Melbourne
ATEA Conference, Melbourne
THE LORAX, Victoria University
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES: Victoria University
MUSICALS: The Addams Family, Cinderella, Grease, Legally Blonde, Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, Parade
Events: BASF product launch, Artwear Awards Box Hill City Council, Australian Tertiary Educators Conference, New York Hair Show

teaching
Australian Catholic University, Monash University, Box Hill TAFE- School of Creative Industries, Parkdale Secondary College, Victoria University, National Theatre Drama School, Victoria College of the Arts, Playback Theatre, Sturt University School of Visual and Performing Arts, The Arts Centre Melbourne, Jaanz Schjool of Singing, Pineapple Dance Centre NYC, New York University, Terpsichord Dance Studio, 59th St Recreation Centre, De La Salle Academy NYC.

Plus many workshops and consultations for independent schools, facilities and artists.

performance

SERVICE STATION, STOMP, NABUCCO, WORKSHOP BUKOWSKI , COMBAT...FOR WHAT? WEST SIDE STORY SWEET CHARITY, BROADWAY TIME PLAYERS , ANNE ROBERTS & CO, CHASE INDUSTRIAL AMEX INDUSTRIAL HEARTBEAT , MARIA CASAL’S REVUE

publications

A Generation lost; When AIDS Hit Our World

https://www.delvingintodance.com/dwords/a-generation-lost?

Well dressed, charming and boy could they dance! Dance Halls and the Americans in World War II

http://www.history.unimelb.edu.au/overhere/well-dressed.html

Dear Ida Radio play. Victorian Seniors Festival, Oct 2020

https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festivalsandawards/listen-now/radio-plays

dearidaproduction.com

papers

The Role of Dance in WWII Talk About Town: Urban Lives and Oral Sources in 20th Century Australia Conference at Monash University August 2009

training
B.Ed. Deakin University, MA Theatre Performance (research) Monash University
New York City: Milton Myer, Alvin Ailey School, Finus Jung, Douglas Wassell, Cindi Green, Cecilia Marta,
Acting: William Hickey, HB Studios NYC

Intimacy Direction

Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Accelerator and Certification Program, USA

Proud Member: MEAA

referees

Suzanne Chaundy

Director-Richard Duvall program Melbourne Opera
Mob 0412123049

Greg Carroll
Freelance Director/Actor Mob: 0417 397 509