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Stacey Carmichael is a passionate performing artist and teacher. Having studied a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Dance/Drama) at Deakin University she has gone on to establish her own contemporary dance ensemble, direct a number of musicals and plays within Geelong, is a regular performer within Geelong and Melbourne and is a teacher of performing arts both in private studios and within secondary schools.
Stacey has trained for over 26 years in jazz, funk, tap and contemporary dance. She trained at Screen Actors Studio where she learnt the foundation of Stanislavski technique. In 2016 Stacey spent 5 weeks at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts London studying Shakespeare.
Stacey has been the recipient of the Geelong Theatre Awards 'Best Director' for 'Exit The King' and 'Pirates of Penzance', and 'Best Actress' for her role in 'The Savages of Wirramia'. In 2019 she won Best Supporting Actress at the Anglesea One Act Play Festival for her performance in Jules Allen's 'Slipped Through The Cracks' (Directed by Irish Walshe- Howling).
Stacey has trained for over 26 years in jazz, funk, tap and contemporary dance. She trained at Screen Actors Studio where she learnt the foundation of Stanislavski technique. In 2016 Stacey spent 5 weeks at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts London studying Shakespeare.
Stacey has been the recipient of the Geelong Theatre Awards 'Best Director' for 'Exit The King' and 'Pirates of Penzance', and 'Best Actress' for her role in 'The Savages of Wirramia'. In 2019 she won Best Supporting Actress at the Anglesea One Act Play Festival for her performance in Jules Allen's 'Slipped Through The Cracks' (Directed by Irish Walshe- Howling).
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DIRECTORIAL EXPERIENCE...
Away by Michael Gow Torquay Theatre Troupe Director, 2015 Exit The King by Ionesco translated by Neil Armfield & Geoffrey Rush Geelong Rep Director, 2015 Two Gentleman of Verona by William Shakespeare Theatre of the Winged Unicorn Co-Director, 2015 My Fair Lady Footlight Productions Assistant Director 2014 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark Geelong Rep Director, 2013 Les Miserables Footlight Productions Assistant Director, 2013 Pirates of Penzance Geelong Lyric Theatre Society Director, 2011 The Sound Of Music Geelong Lyric Theatre Society Director, 2010 |
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE...
Slipped Through the Cracks - Tara Angeles Performing Arts, 2019 The Importance of Being Earnest- Cecily Theatre of The Winged Unicorn, 2019 Hopesong- Lizzie Angeles Performing Arts/ La Mama Theatre, 2017-2018 Savages of Wirramai- Cassie Geelong Rep, 2017 Three Sisters- Irena Theatre of the Winged Unicorn, 2016 Wuthering Heights- Isabella Linton Theatre of the Winged Unicorn, 2015 Cosi- Julie Torquay Theatre Troupe, 2014 Emma- Mrs Elton Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn, 2013 Our Town- Emily Webb Geelong Rep, 2012 Cats- Jenny Any Dots Footlight Theatre Company, 2011 Cabaret- Kit Kat Klub Dancer GMCC, 2006 Sense & Sensibility- Lucy Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn, 2005 Pride & Prejudice- Lydia Theatre Of The Winged Unicorn, 2004 Barcode- Girl La Mama Theatre, 2003 The Importance of Being Earnest- Cecily Peninsula Players, 2003 Extra and Bit Part Actor on Australian Television shows including Blue Heelers, Wicked Science, MDA & Homesong Story |
CHOREGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE...
Soft Landing- Original Piece 'Fall Catch Me' Blink Dance Theatre, 2015 Les Miserable Footlight Theatre Company, 2012 Pirates of Penzance Geelong Lyric Theatre Society, 2011 Shout Geelong Lyric Theatre Society, 2009 Oliver Geelong Lyric Theatre Society, 2008 Mikado Geelong Lyric Theatre Society, 2007 Collision Dance- 9 original contemporary dance works from 2006- 2015. Latest work 'Forbidden', 2015. Impetus Dance Theatre Contemporary & Jazz Classes for Junior & Adults Students 2003- Current The Loft Dance Studio Beginner Contemporary for Adults 2015 Secondary Schools Dance, Drama & Theatre Studies Yr 7-12 Students 2009-Current Guest Teacher for Sport Dance, VET & VCE Dance Classes at schools throughout Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula 2003-2008 |
TRAINING...
- Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Dance/ Drama)
- Diploma of Education Secondary
- Hightone Dance Academy, 14 years training in Jazz, Tap, Classical, Contemporary
- Impetus Dance Theatre, 10 years training in Funk
- Screen Actors Studio, training for TV/ Film
- RADA Shakespeare Summer School & Shakespeare in Action, 2016
- NIDA Summer Directors Workshop, 2017
- Barre Teacher Training, The Loft, 2019
- Frantic Assembly Summer Residency, London, 2019
