CV & Career History
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CV & Career History *
PhD
Griffith University. Awarded 2017.
Thesis: House of Homes: Theatrical Explorations of Home and Belonging.
Winner of the Philip Parsons Award for Excellence in Performative Research.
Master of Arts (Research)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Awarded 2009.
Thesis: A Mouthful of Pins: Questioning Constructionist Therapy Frameworks in Theatre-Making
Master of Counselling
QUT. Awarded 2005.
Narrative, Collaborative, Solution Focused.
Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health & Welfare
Melbourne University. Awarded 2003.
Graduate Diploma Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy
Melbourne Institute of Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT). Awarded 2003.
Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education
Macquarie University. Awarded 1976, 1982.
Stella Adler, Acting Training, Stella Adler Conservatory, NYC 1979-81
Stefan Niedzowkowski, American School of Polish Mime. NYC 1978-81
Hayes Gordon, Acting Training, Sydney 1972-76
Yoga Teacher Training Byron Yoga Centre Level 1, 2018
Yoga Teacher Training, Byron Yoga Centre Level 2, 2021
Yoga Teacher Training, Kate Pell Yoga Level 1, year long training 2024-25
https://www.katepellyoga.com/training
Contemplative Psychology at Nalanda Institute, NYC 2023-2025: 1st year: Meditation; 2nd Year: Embodiment https://nalandainstitute.org/contemplative-psychotherapy-program/
Yin Yoga with Gabrielle Harris, 2025 https://gabrielleharrisyoga.com
Dead Puppet Society Academy, 2025 https://www.deadpuppetsociety.com.au/dps-academy
Soma Moving, with Alice Cummins, 2025 https://www.alicecummins.com
Additional Formal Training
Margi’s creative pursuits include continual training with a wide variety of practitioners, locally, nationally and internationally, including;
Prof. Richard Schechner (New York University)
Barney O’Hanlon (New York University)
Tess de Quincey Body Weather (Sydney)
Jacqui Carroll and John Nobbs Frank Theatre (Brisbane)
Dr Ken Gergen, Dr Mary Gergen (Taos Institute, USA)
Dr Harlene Anderson (Houston Galveston Institute, Texas)
Leisa Shelton (Melbourne)
Margaret Cameron (Melbourne)
John Howard and Helen Sharp (Melbourne)
Dr Jean Houston (USA)
Dr Joe Loizzo (NYC)
Sharon Salzberg (USA)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2026
Abbey of the Arts: online writing course, Wisdom and Wild Grace, 2026 https://abbeyofthearts.com
Healthy Ageing Summit, Gold Coast, 2026 https://healthyageinginstitute.com/summit/
Weekly Consultations with theatre and academic colleagues, where we write about and discuss
Creative Ageing
Online course created by Arthur Brooks about Managing Happiness https://pll.harvard.edu/course/managing-happiness
Weekend with Dan Koop, Un-Disciplined Works, focusing on art as resistance. Metro Arts.
Hosting Meditation and Creative Writing online. Ongoing since 2023.
Memberships and Organisational Roles
Associate: Taos Institute, USA (ongoing)
Guest Lecturer: Queensland University of Technology, Creative Industries (ongoing)
Guest Artist-in-Residence: Queensland Academy of Creative Industries (QACI); Curtin University; All Hallows
Member/Delegate: MEAA Actors Equity (ongoing)
Ambassador: State Library Queensland (2018)
Member: Queensland Theatre National Artistic Team (2016, 2017)
Queensland Cultural Champion (2014)
Educational Roles
Guest Lecturer & Workshop Facilitator (Highlights)
Hosting 5-day Future Stages Symposium, Theatre Works, Melbourne (2026)
Playlab Theatre: hosting creative writing and healing workshops (2026)
QUT: Director; Drama Lecturer; Counselling Lecturer and Subject Coordinator; Acting for Wellness Facilitator and Coach ; Guest Speaker; Guest Workshop Presenter (2003–2024)
Griffith University: Director; Guest Lecturer for Wellness and the Actor (2012–2015)
Curtin University of Technology: Director; Workshop Facilitator; Acting for Wellness Coach (2010–2018)
Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA): Arts Practice and Wellness for the Artist (2012)
University of Melbourne: Guest Lecturer for Adolescent Health and Welfare Grad. Dip.(2002)
MIECAT: Guest Lecturer Creative Arts Therapy (2003-2005)
Artist and Facilitator in Residence
Sostrup Castle, Denmark (March 2016)
Arteles, Finland (April 2017)
Curtin University Perth, Western Australia (June–July 2018)
Arteles Creative Center, Finland (2019–22)
Created and facilitated the New Course, working with 26 international artists, focusing on MBA’s Rituals of Practice
Performing Lines Residentials: Mentor. Far North Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania (2017, 2022, 2023, 2025)
Professional Academic Workshop Facilitation (Highlights)
Taos Institute (USA, Mexico)
Theatre of the Oppressed Conference (USA)
Houston Galveston Institute (Houston)
Various workshops focusing on practitioner wellness (Indonesia, Greece, USA, Mexico)
Arteles Creative Center, (Finland)
Masterclasses
Numerous masterclasses delivered at institutions including Queensland Theatre, Drama Queensland, State Library Queensland, Playlab, La Boite, Imaginary Theatre, QACI, Zen Zen Zo Theatre Company, Metro Arts, Centacare, 4change coaching, QUT, Griffith University, Melbourne Institute of Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy, Melbourne University, Theatre Works, and the Australian Psychological Society.
Presenter (Highlights)
MC, National WorkSmart Conference, QUT (2014–15, 2017)
MC, Office Professionals and the 21st Australian Dance Awards, Brisbane Powerhouse (2018)
Guest Presenter, Arts and Communication Conference, Montreal (2019)
Guest Presenter, Arts and Communication Conference, Sydney (2019)
Opening Keynote Address, Drama Queensland Conference, Brisbane (2022)
With The Nest Ensemble
Wanderings (2024)
Nominated Matilda Awards: Best Performer, Lord Mayors Award for Best New Australian Work, Best Stage Design
He Dreamed A Train (2014, 2017)
Nominated Matilda Awards: Best Female Actor, Best Male Supporting Actor, Best Lighting Design; Best Sound Design; Best Audio Visual Design;
Winner: Best Lighting Design
Joey the Mechanical Boy (2014)
Blue Room Awards: nominated Best Production; Best Design Award
PAWA Awards: Nominate Best Design; Best Actor; Best Play; Best Director, Best Production
Winner: Best Director
Eve (2012, 2017)
Blue Room Nominations: Nominated Best Production 2012; Best Performance; Best Production Team
Winner: Best Performance
Matilda Award: Winner Gold Matilda 2012
Home (2011, 2012, 2015)
Matilda Award Nominated Best New Australian Work; Best Female Actor in Leading Role; Best Design
Winner: Gold Matilda 2012
The Knowing of Mary Poppins (2006, 2008, 2009)
Nominated Best New Australian Work; Best Actor in Leading Role; Best Director
Winner: Gold Matilda Award Best Actor, Best Director
With Other Theatre Companies (Highlights)
As Performer
The Wider Earth
Queensland Theatre & The Dead Puppet Society
Brisbane Season, July 2016
Sydney Festival & Sydney Opera House, January 2018
Winner (Production): Gold Matilda Award, 2017
I Want to Know What Love Is
The Good Room & Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse, 2016
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne, 2018
Nominated (Production): Best Production, 2019 Green Room Awards
You and Me and The Space Between
Terrapin Puppet Theatre & Brisbane Festival
Cremorne Theatre QPAC, 2016
Prize Fighter
La Boite & Brisbane Festival, 2015
Belvoir Street, La Boite and Sydney Festival, 2017–18
Nominated (Production): Best Ensemble, Best Production, Green Room Awards
As Performer/Co-Devisor
Wizard of Oz
La Boite, Brisbane Festival and The Danger Ensemble
La Boite, 2013
Nominated: Matilda Award for Best Female Actor, 2013
As Director/Devisor
Australia Day
Queensland Theatre Company
Playhouse, QPAC, 2015
Assistant Director
Margi was awarded an Arts Queensland Individual Fund grant to undertake this role, beginning her more sustainable directorial journey of working in larger theatre spaces, having always favoured small, intimate venues.
Access Arts Theatre Ensemble
Metro Arts, 2015
Director/facilitator (whole year)
The Paratrooper Project
Phluxus2 Dance Company and Judith Wright Centre, 2015
Devised, cowrote, and performed with company
HOLON The Aeschlepian Journey
Greece, 2015
Co-facilitator with Dr Jean Houston
Lotus Project
La Boite and Playwriting Australia, 2015
Director
Hedonism’s Second Album
La Boite Indie, 2014
New work by Dave Burton and Claire Christian
Director
Other Work (highlights)
Rachael Corrie
All Hallows School 2016
Artist in Residence
WorkSmart Conference
Gold Coast 2014, 2015, 2017
MC
Tasmania Performs
Tasmania, 2017
Residential Guest Mentor
Performing Lines Far North Queensland
2022, 2023, 2025
Residential Guest Mentor