Our Team.
Meet Peta // Founder & Creative Director C.G.A
Peta delivers a fresh focus to casting with Studio P. Her innate creativity, diligent business manner and impressive industry experience has her highly regarded amongst actors, agents and clients alike.
With a career spanning well over a decade, Peta has worked alongside a wide range of unique and talented professionals and considers herself extremely lucky to have done so.
Peta’s considerable experience working on global campaigns, niche projects and everything in between, is rooted to the success of Studio P. Her incomparable problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box makes her a wonderful asset and leader. She’s passionate about pushing the boundaries when it comes to casting and has a strong focus on diversity and representation.
Peta is a proud member of the Casting Guild of Australia.
Get to know Peta
FAVOURITE FOOD?
How could anyone answer that living in Melbourne?
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Music is an integral part of my day! I actually have a pretty eclectic taste but you'll find me most listing to artists like SZA, Summer Walker + Jhene Aiko.
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
Greece.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING?
It's a bit of a blurred line for me, I don't look at my days as either work or leisure; I kind of just do life. When I'm not behind the camera or computer however I love going out for dinner, spending time with family (I have 13 nephews and nieces!), catching a film or having a boogie on the dance floor! I also have a profound love for energetics, neuroscience and spirituality ~ so I always make sure I weave these practices and learnings into my day.
FUN FACT:
I'm ambidextrous.
Meet Bree // Casting Assistant
Bree thoroughly enjoys working across various facets of the industry and draws on her experience as an actor and acting coach to further enhance her role as a Casting Assistant at Studio P. Since graduating with a Bachelors of Acting in 2018 from Federation University Arts Academy (BAPA), Bree has toured internationally with a Theatre Company, taught workshops across Europe and Asia and was an assistant director on a Korean feature film.
Bree’s bubbly energy and enthusiasm perfectly matches our Studio P silliness (and love for the job)! Her warm an inviting nature is well received by actors and clients!
Get to know Bree
FAVOURITE FOOD?
Anything Asian fusion!
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Taylor Swift.
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
LA, but for the next trip, I’m hoping to visit Hawaii.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING?
Working (haha!), dabbling in TikTok trends, or watching Netflix.
FUN FACT:
More than once, I’ve been known to binge-watch an entire TV series in one day.
Meet Pat // Casting Associate C.G.A
Pat loves casting. He’s been involved in casting commercials, films, tv series, shorts, live events, body doubles, stunt doubles and even a cow! Nah, he hasn’t cast a cow, but there is still time..
Pat holds an honours degree from the Flinders University Drama Centre and feels fortunate to bring his skills as a trained actor to table; running a studio session for callbacks is one of his favourite things to do. For years he has thrived in this fast paced environment, where no two days are the same and he can showcase his ability to wear many, many hats!
Pat is a proud member of the Casting Guild of Australia.
Get to know Pat
FAVORITE FOOD?
A well made sandwich.
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
A little bit of everything. It’s 37 hours long at the moment!
FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
Across the pond to NZ is a good time or over to London to see some theatre.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING?
Talking to my dog. I do that while working sometimes too…
FUN FACT:
Contents of his work lunch bag resembles that of a 12 year old school boy.
Meet Deirdre // Casting Assistant
Deirdre (aka Dee) is a graduate from WAAPA, with a BA in Music Theatre and had previously toured nationally & internationally to critical acclaim with several productions in Australia; Yet the type A in her genetics always screamed for a job that would deal in excel sheets and documents. Deeds, being a nerd and a dag (in a good way), meant that she slotted in well with the team at Studio P (in the best way).
Despite being relatively new to the casting world, Dee is a hard worker and so keen to learn & grow. She is also a massive advocate for representation, diversity and equity, and is always pushing boundaries.
She hopes to use her acting & performance background to bring a fresh and exciting lens to casting!
Get to know D
FAVOURITE FOOD?
Dimsum chicken feet! & my fave fruit is a durian!!
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Bitta Jacob Collier, bitta Sammy Rae, bitta Lizzy McAlpine, bitta Joni Mitchell 🤭
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
Gyeongju in South Korea/Isle of Skye in Scotland!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHEN YOU'RE NOT WORKING?
You betcha im either at an escape room, or in an online escape room, building an escape room, or on escape room subreddits
FUN FACT:
I designed and built an escape room for golden hour at my wedding so my guests could have something to do; they all got close by the end of the night!