Actors
Keren Schlink
Keren discovered her love of performing through ballet as a child but discovered an even greater passion for acting in high school. She performed in several school productions before completing TEE Drama and gaining entry into Curtin University. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in 2009, majoring in Performance Studies and Creative Writing, and was an active member of the Hayman Theatre Company throughout her degree. Over the years Keren has... more
Keren discovered her love of performing through ballet as a child but discovered an even greater passion for acting in high school. She performed in several school productions before completing TEE Drama and gaining entry into Curtin University. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in 2009, majoring in Performance Studies and Creative Writing, and was an active member of the Hayman Theatre Company throughout her degree. Over the years Keren has experienced multiple genres of theatre as well as studying stage combat, tap dancing, singing, oboe and ballet. She has also written and directed several productions, including the very popular ‘Flogging the Dead Horse and other pointless activities for a rainy day’. Keren is hard working and eager to learn and her dedication, creativity and attention to detail make her a pleasure to work with. less
Maitland Schnaars
Maitland Schnaars is a graduate from the Certificate III Theatre and Certificate IV Acting for Camera from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy Performing Arts) 2003 & 2004 respectively. In 2003 he won the Western Mining Corp award for Best Indigenous Male Artist. From 2004-2006 he studied Contemporary Performance at Edith Cowan University. He has created three short hybrid performance pieces, “Straight Jacket” 2004, “U.D” 2005 and “Tears of... more
Maitland Schnaars is a graduate from the Certificate III Theatre and Certificate IV Acting for Camera from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy Performing Arts) 2003 & 2004 respectively. In 2003 he won the Western Mining Corp award for Best Indigenous Male Artist. From 2004-2006 he studied Contemporary Performance at Edith Cowan University. He has created three short hybrid performance pieces, “Straight Jacket” 2004, “U.D” 2005 and “Tears of Blood” 2006, combining poetry, multi-media and visual art, movement and sound. In 2005 he co-founded the international theatre company Corazon de Vaca. In 2007 Corazon de Vaca were the first theatre company in Perth to stage a play by the English playwright Sarah Kane “Phaedra’s Love”. In 2008 Corazon de Vaca were commissioned to create a brand new work to be premiered at the World EXPO in Zaragoza, Spain. With regards to both pieces Maitland was a major contributor as performer, writer and artistic collaborator. Maitland continues to develop his skills as a writer, performer and creator by continuing to attend workshops both in Australia and Overseas. less
Tim Schoenmakers
Tim Schoenmakers is a double graduate in musical theatre from WAPPA, where he played major rules in all the productions with which he was involved. These included opera seasons with the conservatorium and co-starring with the then young Hugh Jackman in a Russian play with the acting students. Since then, Tim has worked with the WA Opera Company, Boutique Opera and Regal Opera. He has also worked on stage in both Theatre and Musical Theatre.... more
Tim Schoenmakers is a double graduate in musical theatre from WAPPA, where he played major rules in all the productions with which he was involved. These included opera seasons with the conservatorium and co-starring with the then young Hugh Jackman in a Russian play with the acting students. Since then, Tim has worked with the WA Opera Company, Boutique Opera and Regal Opera. He has also worked on stage in both Theatre and Musical Theatre. Other work includes TV commercials and corporate videos. His screen credits are numerous, the film Thunderstruck and for Television Series? Bushpatrol, The Gift and Sharknet. less
Gemma Sharpe
Gemma has always loved performing and every time there’s a camera she’s constantly smiling. She is a very enthusiastic, outgoing, fun and friendly person who finds it easy to connect with others. A love of acting came at a young age when she would put on performances for her family, it then grew as she joined the acting class in school, and from there it has continued to grow as new and exciting opportunities presented themselves. She has... more
Gemma has always loved performing and every time there’s a camera she’s constantly smiling. She is a very enthusiastic, outgoing, fun and friendly person who finds it easy to connect with others. A love of acting came at a young age when she would put on performances for her family, it then grew as she joined the acting class in school, and from there it has continued to grow as new and exciting opportunities presented themselves. She has performed in numerous musical theatre productions and Plays. Gemma has a love of screen work and has appeared in television commercials and short films where she continues to learn and shine as an actor. Gemma completed her Certificate II in Musical Theatre at WAAPA and has participated in the Music Studio Summer Course at NIDA. She wants to continue her studies to extend her knowledge and add to her skills. Gemma is a confident and accomplished actor, singer and dancer less
Lee Sheppard
Lee Sheppard has appeared on stage, in short and feature length films, TV commercials and documentaries and has worked professionally as a corporate trainer. He takes his acting seriously and is constantly working to increase his skills through both experience and formal training. A strong character actor, Lee’s excellent role-playing and improvisational skills are frequently put to use in training Police and Prison Officers, Workplace Safety... more
Lee Sheppard has appeared on stage, in short and feature length films, TV commercials and documentaries and has worked professionally as a corporate trainer. He takes his acting seriously and is constantly working to increase his skills through both experience and formal training. A strong character actor, Lee’s excellent role-playing and improvisational skills are frequently put to use in training Police and Prison Officers, Workplace Safety Investigators and medical students. He is also a member of the Spontaneous Insanity Improvisational Theatre Ensemble, participating in a number of sold out shows in both 2010 and 2011. Lee has a natural flair for comedy and accents, receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of the bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart in Garrick Theatre’s production of Get Smart in 2009. less
Gillian Shilling
Gillian has always loved acting and is passionate about theatre and film work. She thrives on new challenges and is enthusiastic to ever develop her skills. Her natural ability to communicate effectively has seen her ?noticed? on many occasions. Gillian is actively involved in theatre and has enhanced her skills through ongoing acting workshops for the screen and theatre. She has trained within the NIDA Open Program and WAAPA extension... more
Gillian has always loved acting and is passionate about theatre and film work. She thrives on new challenges and is enthusiastic to ever develop her skills. Her natural ability to communicate effectively has seen her ?noticed? on many occasions. Gillian is actively involved in theatre and has enhanced her skills through ongoing acting workshops for the screen and theatre. She has trained within the NIDA Open Program and WAAPA extension courses, as well as Perth Actors Collective. Gillian is dedicated and professional in every aspect of her work. less
Andrew Simpson
Andrew Simpson has been a dedicated performer since the age of twelve years. Having taken Acting/Performance classes for six years with Helen O’Grady, and Alan Blackwood for two years, Andrew then went on to appear in the mini series “Bay City” . He performed in the popular musical “All Above Board”, written and Directed by Hal Davies. From there Andrew began performing in popular Comedy/Musical tribute shows, as Dame Edna, Frankenfurter (From... more
Andrew Simpson has been a dedicated performer since the age of twelve years. Having taken Acting/Performance classes for six years with Helen O’Grady, and Alan Blackwood for two years, Andrew then went on to appear in the mini series “Bay City” . He performed in the popular musical “All Above Board”, written and Directed by Hal Davies. From there Andrew began performing in popular Comedy/Musical tribute shows, as Dame Edna, Frankenfurter (From the Rocky Horror Show), and he performed around Australia/Overseas in the Musical tribute “Simply George” as the colourful Boy George. Andrew performs today, as a comedic actor/singer and continues to breathe new life into classic comedy roles. He also has a passion for serious theatre pieces. less
Reid Smith
Reid Smith grew up on a farm in regional WA. He attended Hale School as a boarder where he was captain of his tennis team and the school swim team. This is also where he developed his passion for the arts. While at Hale he was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study theatre, film and music at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His studies also took him to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to... more
Reid Smith grew up on a farm in regional WA. He attended Hale School as a boarder where he was captain of his tennis team and the school swim team. This is also where he developed his passion for the arts. While at Hale he was awarded a full tuition scholarship to study theatre, film and music at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His studies also took him to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to participate in the Society of American Fight Directors national workshop. As a performer Reid is thankful for being able to work with many renowned professionals on projects such as HAIR with Doug Lutz of the Walnut Street Theatre and CHICAGO with Norb Joerder. less
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Elizabeth Spencer
Elizabeth trained as an actor at WAAPA, graduating in 1990 with a Diploma in Performing Arts/Theatre, and has worked in the performing arts industry in WA for over 16 years. Productions include two seasons of The Merry Go Round in the Sea for Black Swan Theatre Company, The Mules Foal for the PTC, Citizen X for Deckchair Theatre and three seasons of Face to Face for the PTC including a tour to Brazil in 2003 for the Cultura Inglesa Festival.... more
Elizabeth trained as an actor at WAAPA, graduating in 1990 with a Diploma in Performing Arts/Theatre, and has worked in the performing arts industry in WA for over 16 years. Productions include two seasons of The Merry Go Round in the Sea for Black Swan Theatre Company, The Mules Foal for the PTC, Citizen X for Deckchair Theatre and three seasons of Face to Face for the PTC including a tour to Brazil in 2003 for the Cultura Inglesa Festival. Film and radio credits include Rosie’s Story, Under the Lighthouse Dancing, The Shark Net and Cloud Street. In 2006 she did a three month Playing Australia tour of Soul Mates for the PTC, to Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and regional WA. Elizabeth lives in North Perth with her performer/musician husband and three children. less
