Meet The Team
At Shine Performing Arts Academy , our vision is to create a safe, inclusive space where people of all ages can grow, express themselves, and be truly heard. We’re committed to nurturing every individual’s unique talents within a supportive environment, guided by qualified, passionate teachers who inspire creativity and confidence. Shine is more than just a performing arts academy, it’s a community where everyone belongs and every voice matters.
Paula-Mary Camilleri
Owner/Director
MUSICAL DIRECTOR/
CHOREOGRAPHER
Bachelor of Arts, Grad Dip Ed (Sec)
Diploma Children's Services
Cert IV Training & Assessment
Paula-Mary is a playwright, educator, director and theatre reviewer with over 30 years’ experience. She has worked in all aspects of theatre, directed professional touring productions in WA and is an accomplished voice actor. Paula-Mary has had work presented at conferences, is an experienced adjudicator, and composed a song for World Teacher’s Day which was performed at the Brisbane Convention Centre. She was a finalist in the National One-Act Playwriting Competition with her show, ‘The Magpies’ which also won 23 awards on the SE Qld Drama Festival Circuit in 2024. Paula-Mary has written over thirty plays and three musicals which have been performed by theatre companies across Australia.
Eli J Ball
MUSICAL DIRECTOR/
CHOREOGRAPHER
Eli J Ball is a dynamic and accomplished
musician, conductor, and performer with a
deep passion for musical theatre. Since
2016, Eli has been actively involved in the
performing arts, working on over 70
musicals and honing his craft through formal
training. His extensive experience in theatre
led him to pursue roles in choreography,
musical direction, and directing—both
professionally and as a volunteer.
In 2024, Eli embarked on a Bachelor of Music
degree, specializing in composition and
piano, while simultaneously contributing to
the arts community in multiple roles. He
serves as a Wakakirri story-dance facilitator,
the former conductor of the Redcliffe City Choir,
teaches singing and piano and has worked with multiple schools on Arts projects.
Teagan Fudge
DIRECTOR
COSTUMES
SET DESIGNER
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
Teagan is a teacher and theatre-maker
with a diverse skill-set. She teaches drama and art and has a passion for creating engaging theatre for
audiences. Teagan is an award-winning director and playwright with her 2022 play ‘Garbage’ winning twelve awards in the South East Qld
Drama Festival.
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Best director - Multiple awards
across the SEQ drama festival
circuit (2019-2025) -
Best Original script - Multiple
awards across the SEQ drama
festival circuit (2019 - 2024) -
Best costumes - Multiple awards
across the SEQ drama festival
circuit (2019-2025)
Chloe Kerr
CHOREOGRAPHER
Chloe is a passionate and versatile dancer with extensive experience in multiple dance styles including ballet, lyrical, tap, contemporary, and musical
theatre. Having trained rigorously from a
young age, Chloe developed and refined her skills, performing in dancer roles in many shows. Last year Chloe assisted with choreography for her first show ‘On The Hunt For ABBA’ and is now assisting with choreography for ‘Frozen Jr.’
Lauren Bull
PHOTOGRAPHER
SOCIAL MEDIA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / STAGE MANAGER
Lauren is a passionate performer and creative, currently studying a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching. A proud advocate for youth theatre, she works with various performing arts companies such as
Shine Performing Arts and Stage School Australia to inspire and encourage the performing arts as a creative outlet.
Offstage, she’s skilled in stage management, prop/set creation, creative directing, music directing, marketing and photography—leading her to found Bullseye
Creative Arts to elevate local theatre.
