FACULTY

The calibre of our teaching staff and team speaks for itself. They comprise of world class, sought after Professionals, Performers and Choreographers with a wealth of industry experience. Their individual credits provide inspiration and a wealth of knowledge.

OUR DIRECTORS

TODD PATRICK

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

Todd Patrick is the proud Founder and Director of Patrick School of the Arts, which he launched in 2005.  (originally established as Patrick Studios Australia)

Todd started his career working for Disney. Whilst on tour he began modelling and choreographing for designers including Versace, Dior, Issey Miyaki, Gucci and Chanel across Europe and Asia.
He built his professional dance career and strong reputation performing in an array of cabaret shows, including The Lido in Paris. He quickly moved up to principal dancer, performing across Korea and Germany.

Commercially, Todd has worked with famous Australian pop artists including Vanessa Amorosi, Guy Sebastian and Dannii Minogue across a range of entertainment and media productions, including film clips, TV appearances and live performances.

Additionally, Todd also choreographed for international music festivals, DJ’s and pop artists. Under his talent and production companies Kissing Bee Productions and Clover Agency & Events Todd has delivered worldwide acclaimed theatre and television performances for brands such as SK2, Target, Cabaret De Paris, Peter and the Wolf, Countdown -The Arena Spectacular (Aust. Tour), Tobia (Malaysia) as well as entertainment icon Sesame Street.

Todd continually choreographs for corporate clients including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cricket Australia, KPMG, Flight Centre & HBA.

AMANDA STONE

DIRECTOR OF ARTS HIGH & PROF.  DEVELOPMENT

Amanda Stone is a highly acclaimed Producer, Choreographer, Director, and Teacher, who runs a tight ship with laser precision and professionalism.

 

As a younger performer, Amanda danced in numerous Disney productions across Australia and Asia until her talent for choreography was discovered, and she stepped up as one of their highly respected Choreographers.

In-between tours, Amanda worked on TV shows, film clips, and significant corporate events for Australia’s leading productions, such as Kylie Minogue, Batchelor Girl, Melbourne Storm, and Crown Melbourne.

From there, Amanda’s success soared as she began choreographing for powerhouse entertainment companies, including Walt Disney Studios; Andrew K and Associates (Hairy Maclary, Giggle & Hoot & friends); Shine Entertainment (Thomas and the Hidden Treasure); X System Entertainment (Barbie -Mattel, Nickelodeon; Hit Entertainment (Sesame Street Workshop, Astro Boy, Garfield, Care Bears); Marilla productions (Looney Tunes, Winx Club, Totally Spies and Strawberry Short Cake) …. just to name a few.

But that’s not all. Under her own company name – Stone Productions Australia – Amanda has produced several successful shows for big brands, including Sesame Street, Pororo, Chuggington, and Looney Tunes in Singapore.

Does Amanda ever stop? No chance. And Patrick’s is lucky to have such a high calibre of leadership in its creative arsenal, continually inspiring her student and colleagues and demonstrating unwavering passion by nurturing and supporting young artists on their way to success.

LAURA WALLBRIDGE

PATRICK MANAGEMENT AGENCY DIRECTOR

Laura Wallbridge has extensive experience in both public relations and artist management
industries. Primarily in the contemporary music realm.

During her time working for EMI Music and Universal Music Laura managed publicity schedules and media requests for the likes of Missy Higgins, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Paul Kelly, 360 and Coldplay, to name just a few. As an artist manager she secured international record deals and booking agents; put together sold out national and international touring schedules, had an artist single sell 3 x times platinum; represented
talent that was nominated for ARIA Awards and with music placed on Gossip Girl, American Horror Story and a national Woolworths campaign. She has also been on the media teams for the Australian Open, the Logies, Cirque De Soli, Disney on Ice and more prior to taking on the Agency Director role at Patrick Management.

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mERRYN tIERNEY

TERTIARY COORDINATOR AND DANCE MENTOR

With over 15 years of experience in Vocational Education and course
coordination, Merryn specialises in overseeing quality and compliance
tasks while maintaining the highest standards of education.

With a wealth of expertise in networking, communication, and teamwork, she plays a
crucial role in implementing and coordinating nationally accredited vocational training programs. Merryn collaborates closely with subject matter experts, instructors, and stakeholders to ensure program excellence
and deliver exceptional learning experiences. Utilizing strong interpersonal
skills and extensive industry knowledge, she fosters productive
relationships and facilitates effective communication among all stakeholders. Focused on upholding rigorous standards, Merryn monitors program quality and compliance, ensuring alignment with industry
benchmarks and accreditation requirements. This commitment to
excellence ensures students receive a comprehensive education that meets industry expectations.
As an experienced Course Coordinator, Merryn is dedicated to providing
students with outstanding learning opportunities, preparing them for
successful careers in the performing arts. Through a collaborative approach, she continually seeks innovative ways to enhance program
offerings and empower students to achieve their fullest potential.

DAVID WISKEN

MUSICAL THEATRE MENTOR

A Voice Coach, Music Director and Orchestrator. David studied Music Direction at Goodspeed Institute Of Musical Theatre in Connecticut. 

He was the Artistic director of The Melbourne Rainbow Band and Guest Conductor for the Siena Philharmonie. Orchestration credits include “Seriously” – The Pet Shop Boys Reinterpreted (Australia and Edinburgh), Precipice” for the National Institute of Circus Arts and Crossroads” – A New Australian Musical for which he was also the Music Supervisor. He has programmed keyboards and assistant music directed productions of Sondheim On Sondheim (Manilla St Productions), City Of Angels (Life Like Company), Children Of Eden (Magnormos). Music Direction credits include Avenue Q, Company, Reefer Madness, NINE and Billy Elliot as well as many musicals for Patrick School of the Arts.

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ANNA BURGESS

PERFORMING ARTS MENTOR

Anna is an award winning actress and acting coach with a career
spanning more than 20 years in theatre, musicals, TV and film.

Anna most recently starred in Much Ado About Nothing as Beatrice for the Australian Shakespeare Company, Comedy of
Errors, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet (ASC). Social Dance (Theatre Works) Pramkicker (Dirty Pennies) Savage in
Limbo (Allsorts Productions) Bad Jews Australian tour, Women of
Troy (Complete Works)The 39 Steps National tour (Hit
Productions), God of Carnage, Goodbye Miss Monroe Australian tour, Inconsolable, Groucho (Adelaide Fringe Festival).
The Original Australian cast of Mel Brook’s The Producers, Rigoletto, Macbeth and The Barber of Seville (OA) Crazy for
You, Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity, 42nd Street, The Pyjama Game and Anything Goes (The Production Company). Television and film Anna most recently worked on La Brea, Channel 7’s biopic Olivia, The Wheel, Any Questions For Ben, The Caretaker, Loves Brother, Neighbours, Last Man Standing, Screen Stars and Thank God You’re Here.
Anna has a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts from Deakin University, trained at Lee Strasberg in New York, and international coaches Larry Moss and Ian Rickson.

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Jan di Pietro

MUSICAL THEATRE MENTOR

Jan has been a working professional across theatre, film, TV, and commercials since the age of 13. His recent theatre work as a performing artist was in Muriel’s Wedding- The Musical for Global Creatures.

On the screen, Jan can be seen in the latest season of ABC’s Utopia. He has appeared in numerous TVCs, Musicals, Plays, and Operas across the years.

As a creative, Jan has been a Director and Choreographer for education, private institutions, corporate, and commercial. He has devised new works for large scale cultural and sporting events including the AFL and the Australian Open.

Jan is currently a Resident Playwright with leading independent theatre company Q44 where his debut play Tuntable Ck is being developed for production. As a producer and coordinator, Jan has worked in film production, theatre, art, and events. He was particularly excited and challenged by his work that helped produce the Australian premier of the immersive existential evocation ALONE.

Jan’s early training was done at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. After graduating high school, Jan took a place at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) in New York City where he undertook practice-based theatre training under chief instructor Jackie Bartone. In his graduating year, Jan was honoured with the Charles Jehlinger Award for excellence in Acting. He also gained a place in the highly competitive third-year Academy Company of Actors where we worked under seasoned Broadway veteran and Director/Writer Jonathan Bolt.

Whilst continuing a creative career in Australia and abroad, Jan began studying online to further his education. He now holds a Bachelor Communication (Hons) from Griffith University, and has been awarded 1st Class Honours for achieving outstanding results across the program. His creative dissertation/thesis was a multidisciplinary transmedia experimental fiction called The Laika Project. It explored the morality and ethics of blending human and machine creativities, humanitarian crises, and the existential threat of AI.

TEACHING STAFF

GUEST TEACHERS

TODD PATRICK

Jazz / Contemporary

AMANDA STONE

Jazz/ Musical Theatre

MICHAEL RALPH

Musical Theatre

CINDY DELANEY

Ballet

JAMANE VIRDO

Hip Hop

NADIA TORNESE

Hip Hop

DAVID WISKEN

Vocals

NATALIE GAMSU

Audition Prep

JAYDEN WALL

Contemporary

LISA WOOLLEY

VCE / VET Dance

DAVID YOUINGS

Vocals

MARTINE WENGROW

Vocals

JACINTA EGAN

Acting

ADAM NOVIELLO

Vocals

LISA HERBERT

Jazz/Commercial Jazz

JAMES MAXFIELD

Commercial Jazz/Musical Theatre

KATRINA BICKERTON

Jazz

JENSEN OVERSEND

Jazz

GILLIAN D’MONTE

Singing / Repertoire

CARTER RICKARD

Heels/Jazz

ANNA BURGESS

Acting

JACK EGAN

Tap

NEVILLE PARRY

Latin

DAVID PIPER

Audition Prep

MARK BRADLEY

Audition Prep

GABRIELLA ROSE-CARTER

Acting

FRANCIS GREENSLADE

Acting

EMMA WAXMAN

Acting

KIRSTEN KING

STEPHEN TANNOS

YVETTE LEE

ORIANA SIEW-KIM

BRITTANY PAGE

SAMANTHA DODEMAIDE

TENNILLE BURDON

SOPHIE HOLLOWAY

JACOB YARR

CAMERON MITCHELL

LUCA DINARDO

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