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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Will O'Mahony

Will O'Mahony

Redfern,NSW

Summary

Dynamic theatre professional with a friendly, positive attitude and a proven track record as an actor, playwright, director and educator.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Casual Academic - Acting, Playwriting, Directing

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
02.2017 - Current
  • Demonstrates respect, kindness and good humour to all students
  • Empowers actors, writers, and theatre-makers of all ages, skillsets and interests to improve
  • Has a diverse knowledge of acting, writing, directing, and improvisation theory, and has developed strong teaching tools to impart key knowledge in practical, digestible, and engaging ways.
  • Creates a safe, playful, rigorous environment for students to bring their full selves to the work
  • Commits to ongoing learning and growth as both a practicing artist and performing arts teacher
  • Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Delivers unit co-ordination and helps build course curriculum.
  • Has effectively resolved conflict in a wide variety of contexts
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assists with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Freelancer

Playwright
2013 - Current

2025 - DAY AFTER DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE USELESS

2023 - 816 CELSIUS

2021 - MINNEAPOLIS

2020 - UNMARKED

2017 - COMA LAND

2016 - TONSILS + TWEEZERS

2015 - THE MARS PROJECT

2014 - MARSHMALLOW MEN

2013 - GREAT WHITE

2012 - THE IMPROVED

Freelancer

Director
2013 - Current

2024 - GHOSTS

2023 - THREE SISTERS

2023 - LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS

2022 - THE MOTHER

2021 - ELLIDA; MINNEAPOLIS

2020 - LUNGS; ORPHANS; REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN

2019 - THE CRUCIBLE

2017 - COMA LAND

2016 - TONSILS + TWEEZERS; BODY FARM

2015 - THE MARS PROJECT

2014 - PUNK ROCK

2013 - FIRE; THE KNIFE, THE FORK AND THE STRANGER; GREAT WHITE

2012 - THE IMPROVED

2011 - THE BOYS

Actor - Theatre

Black Swan State Theatre Company
2009 - Current

NEVER HAVE I EVER - Tobin

AUGUEST OSAGE COUNTY - Little Charles

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE - Ben

OIL - Samuel/Officer Samuel

THE TEMPEST - Caliban

ASSASSINS - Charles Guiteau

HIR - Isaac

ANGELS IN AMERICA - Louis Ironson

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS - John Williamson

FLOOD - Sal

GREAT WHITE

TWELFTH NIGHT - Sebastian

POOL (NO WATER) - Ensemble

THE DARK ROOM - Steven

Writing Mentor - Fresh Ink Emerging Playwrights

Australian Theatre for Young People
02.2017 - 12.2022
  • Guided students in developing writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted exercises.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance creativity and foster collaboration among aspiring writers.
  • Mentored individuals in crafting narrative and improving overall writing clarity.
  • Evaluated student progress, identifying areas for improvement and tailoring mentoring strategies accordingly.
  • Organised and facilitated public presentations of work

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Perfomring Arts

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Perth, WA
07-2011

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative problem-solving

Accomplishments

    A W A R D S

    2019 Winner: Best Supporting Actor, PAWA - Assassins

    2018 Nomination: Griffin Award - Minneapolis

    2017 Winner: Best New Work, PAWA - Coma Land

    2015 Winner: Best Script, Black Swan Emerging Writers – Tonsils + Tweezers

    2014 Winner: Best New Script, PAWA - Great White

    Winner: Members Choice, Blue Room Theatre Awards - Great White Winner: Judges Award, Blue Room Theatre Awards - Great White

    2012 Winner: Best Supporting Actor, Equity Guild Awards - Red

    2009 Winner: Best Newcomer, Equity Guild Awards - Haunting of Daniel Gartrell

Certification

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Skills Strategies Australia

Certificate II in Music Theatre - Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Casual Academic - Acting, Playwriting, Directing

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
02.2017 - Current

Writing Mentor - Fresh Ink Emerging Playwrights

Australian Theatre for Young People
02.2017 - 12.2022

Freelancer

Playwright
2013 - Current

Freelancer

Director
2013 - Current

Actor - Theatre

Black Swan State Theatre Company
2009 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Perfomring Arts

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
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