Gina’s performance and devising practice is rooted in a deep exploration of physical methodologies, particularly The Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Anne Bogart’s Viewpoints. Her practice is further informed by The Method of Theodoros Terzopoulos, Butōh, The Andante Method, and various other movement practices including Latin Dance, Contemporary Dance, Harness Aerials and Feldenkrais. 

These methods provide the foundation for a rigorous and body-centred approach to performance. Central to Gina’s ideology is a need for theatre that is deeply alive, born from sweat and guts. These training methodologies cultivate a deepened awareness of the performer’s physical and energetic presence onstage, opening an infinite array of possibilities to be born throughout the devising and performance process. 

After training extensively with Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre for ten years throughout her time as Associate Director/Core Company Member (2014-2024), and with The Suzuki Company of Toga (Japan) for their Summer Training Program in 2023/24/25, Gina is now developing a hybrid methodology integrating The Suzuki Method with ensemble requirements for contemporary Australian casts and the performances we aim to create.

Gina is also a trained Barre and Pilates instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Professional Practice: Performing Arts / University of the Sunshine Coast

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Drama / Queensland University of Technology

Barre Instructor Certification / Merrithew

Anatomy Certification / Studio Pilates

TRAININg

2025 THE SUZUKI METHOD OF ACTOR TRAINING / SCOT September Training Camp / Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan

2025 THE METHOD OF THEODOROS TERZOPOULOS / The International Workshop of Theodoros Terzopoulos / Attis Theatre, Greece

2023/24 THE SUZUKI METHOD OF ACTOR TRAINING / SCOT Summer Training Camp / Suzuki Company of Toga, Japan

2015 - 2024 PHYSICAL ACTOR TRAINING (Suzuki, Viewpoints, Butoh, Composition) / Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre

2023 BUTŌH / Dairakudakan Summer Camp (Butoh) / Dairakudakan

2023 HARNESS AERIALS / Legs on the Wall LEG ROOM Residency

2022 Bare Bones / The Farm

2018 / 2022 HARNESS AERIALS, CONTACT IMPROVISATION / Strings Attached

2021 CONTACT IMPROVSIATION / Joerg Hassmann

2020 / 2022 FELDENKRAIS, LECOQ / Playmoves Workshop / Anna Yen

2018 - 2019 PERFORMANCE TRAINING STUDY (Suzuki, Linklater, Bodymapping) / Jo Loth, Jeremy Neideck, Rob Pensalfini

2018 THE ANDANTE METHOD / Younes Bacchir

2018 BUTŌH / Dairakudakan Summer Camp / Dairakudakan