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

Margi’s creative pursuits include continual training with a wide variety of practitioners, locally, nationally and internationally, including;

1. Prof. Richard Schechner (New York University)

2. Barney O’Hanlon (New York University)

3. Tess de Quincey Body Weather (Sydney)

4. Jacqui Carroll and John Nobbs Frank Theatre (Brisbane)

5. Dr Ken Gergen, Dr Mary Gergen (Taos Institute, USA)

6. Dr Harlene Anderson (Houston Galveston Institute, Texas)

7. Leisa Shelton (Melbourne)

8. The late Margaret Cameron (Melbourne)

9. John Howard and the late Helen Sharp (Melbourne)

10. John Bolton (Melbourne)

11. Dr Jean Houston (USA)  

Guest Lecturer & Workshop Facilitator: Universities and Higher Education

• QUT (2003–Ongoing)

• Griffith University (2012–2015)

• Curtin University of Technology (2010–2018)

• Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) (2012)

• University of Melbourne (2002)

• MIECAT (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

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.