The Performance Studio Tutor Profile

Brendan Monger  (Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre - W.A.A.P.A.)

Originally from Canberra, Brendan graduated from WAAPA in 1996 with a BA in Musical Theatre. Brendan has nineteen years experience as a professional actor, singer, composer, director and musical director, with his career spanning stage, television, cabaret, radio and film - as well as playing both the piano bar and club circuit. He's written original scores for stage, screen and radio, and worked as resident Director / Musical Director for various theatre companies around Australia. He has also taught and directed in major institutions all around Australia, including: The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), and The Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT). Brendan founded, performed with and wrote the vocal / musical arrangements for the popular Sydney group "Vocal Design". His theatre credits include: "Easter Parade", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Taming Of The Shrew", "The Villain Of Flowers", "The Seagull", "Grand Hotel", "Sweeney Todd" and "Little Shop Of Horrors". Since graduating, Brendan has worked extensively in television with 21 TV Commercials (both national and international) and guest roles in "All Saints", "Home & Away", "Backberner", "Chaser" and "Behind The Scenes with Tony Squires". He also starred in the feature film "The Oyster Farmer", and has just finished treading the boards with The Sydney Theatre Company in "Urinetown - the musical". Brendan’s knowledge, skills and keen sense of humour have made him a much sought after vocal / acting coach, and he is currently coaching many leading Australian theatre professionals.