
Peta Coy
Résumé
An ardent theatre maker with over twenty years of experience in the arts and entertainment industries, working as an independent producer, director, choreographer, and teacher. Cross industry experience includes Theatre, Dance, Entertainment, Analytics, Film and Fitness sectors. A proven track record of creative project planning and delivery, my strong communication skills, and creative curiosity, enable effective interaction with individuals at all levels.

Education
Breathe Education,
Western Australia

Cert 4 Pilates (Mat & Reformer)
2020
Directors Lab West Pasadena, California

Directors Lab
2017
Siti
Company,
New York

Summer Residency
2013
Labyrinth Theatre,
New York

Winter Ensemble
2013
Melbourne Institute of Technology,
Melbourne

Diploma in Small Business
2010
Melbourne University - VCA

Diploma in Performing Arts (Direction)
2009
Swinburne University

BA in Performance Practice,
2004/05
Training + Assessmest

Cert IV in Training & Assessment (Teachers)
2006
Dance Factory,
Melbourne

Diploma of Performing Arts
1994/95
National Theatre Ballet School,
Melbourne

Diploma of Dance
1992/93
Awards

New York Foundation Arts Immigrant Artist Recipient 2018

Australia Council for the Arts –Artstart Award
2013
Experience
Freelance,
USA/ Australia

Pilates Instructor
Current
Coymotion,
USA/ Australia

Artistic Director
2010-17
Stage Directors & Choreographers, Society
New York

Executive Assistant
2015-17
National Theatre Drama School,
Melbourne

Head Lecturer Movement
2011-12
Red Stitch Actors Theatre,
Melbourne

Box Office + Front of House Manager
2005-08
Australian Shakespeare Company,
Melbourne

Production Assistant
2005-08
McPherson Touring Inc,
Melbourne

Tour Manager/
Assistant Producer
2004/05
Swinburne Theatre Arts,
Melbourne

Lecturer in Movement
2005-07
Professional Artist
Europe, Asia & Australia

Contemporary + Commercial Dancer/ Movement Educator,
From 1995

Director - Theatre
The Low Road Western Australian
Bruce Norris Academy Performing Arts 2020
Salome Redux
Siti Company Development
Tina Mitchell, Shura Baryshnikov, Helen Yee
Residency, New York
2015-16
Invidia
Spoke the Hub, Brooklyn
2015
Peta Coy & Company (New Work)
Hunker Down
Monica Hunken & Peta Coy
Clemente Soto Velez, NY
2014
Secret Lounge
Black Light Lab
STASH Bar, NY
2013
Another Twin Lally Katz
Savage in Limbo
National Theatre Drama School
2012
John Patrick Shanley
Victorian College of the Arts
2012
Rentokil Barry Dickins
Melbourne Fringe Festival
2011
Conspiracy John Kiely
La Mama Courthouse
2011
Unrestless Ben Ellis
MKA Abbotsford
2011
Dropped, Katy Warner
MKA Abbotsford
2011
Unforeseen Circumstance of a Patriotic Act
Victorian College of the Arts
2011
Howard Barker
Action, Sam Shepard
Victorian College of the Arts
2010
Time with Mrs Thompson Gareth Ellis
The Bald Prima Donn Eugene Ionesco
La Mama
David Williamson Theatre
2007
2005
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The Quiet Ones Mary Hamilton
Dir. Portia Krieger (New York)
2017
Top Girls Caryl Churchill
Dir. Jenny Kemp (MTC)
2012
My Romantic History D.C. Jackson
Dir. David Whiteley (RedStitch)
2011
A Behanding in Spokane
Martin McDonagh
Dir. Peter Evans (MTC)
2011
Peta Coy 2022
3
CHOREOGRAPHER/MOVEMENT COACH
Top Girls Caryl Churchill
(Theatre)
Dir. Jenny Kemp (MTC)
2012
My Romantic History D.C. Jackson
Dir. David Whiteley (RedStitch)
2011
Fatboy John Clancy
Dir. Marcelle Schmitz (RedStitch)
2010
RealEyes
RollerCoaster Theatre Company
2009
Marie Antoinette The Colour of Flesh
Dir. Denis Moore (RedStitch)
2009
Joel Gross
Work of Wonder Christian Lollike
Dir. Andre Bastian (RedStitch)
2008
Don’s Party David Williamson
Dir. Peter Evans (MTC)
2006
The Big Con Guy Rundle
Dir. Denis Moore (Malthouse)
2005
Pink Denim in Manhattan
Dir. Clare Watson (Next Wave)
2005