TDP Team
Anne Fitzgerald, MBA GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Fitzgerald was appointed the TDP Chief Executive Officer in mid 2020 after having served 15 years on the Board. Anne is a passionate believer in creating an artistic and professional environment within the TDP that inspires, nurtures and expands on the creative talent of select students from NSW Government high schools so that they may pursue a professional career in the performing arts.
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Anne is also a senior executive & board director with leadership, sales & marketing, community engagement and customer service experience across a number of industries, most recently having served as Executive Manager, Member Services at ClubsNSW. ClubsNSW, representing some 1,100 NSW clubs, has been a major partner of the TDP for many years, along with the NSW Government. Anne has been instrumental in supporting the performances of many young people in clubs and further afield so that confidence, resilience and remarkable talent can be built upon and discovered. Having worked in the NFP, commercial and government sectors, Anne also has considerable experience in developing strategy and building collaborative relationships.
Anne is an experienced youth mentor and coach, an accredited mediator and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off the Streets (YOTS).
Peter Cousens, AM
Artistic Director
Artistic Director, Peter Cousens, has vast experience in music and theatre as an award-winning actor and singer as well as a producer, director and teacher/trainer of actors and singers. Peter is the Artistic Ambassador for Central Queensland University’s Conservatorium of Music and recently completed his Master of Arts – a research thesis on adapting the creative process of an actor to the art of writing. Peter was the Founder and Artistic Director of Kookaburra the National Musical Theatre Company and is a graduate of NIDA.
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Peter performed alongside Russell Crowe in Blood Brothers and the late Richard Harris in Camelot and starred as The Phantom in London’s West End production of The Phantom of the Opera. He has starred in many major musicals including Les Miserables, Aspects of Love, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Show Boat, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, The Mikado, The Convicts Opera, The Sentimental Bloke and The Hatpin. He has recorded 5 solo albums and sings the role of Chris on the International Symphonic Recording of Miss Saigon. Peter studied classical singing with Madam Marian Mathy, Jack Metz and Welsh soprano Rita Hunter.
Peter directed the major international feature film Freedom starring Cuba Gooding Jnr. and William Sadler and is the writer/director of the soon to be produced television series Bring Him Home.
Peter oversees all creative aspects of the Talent Development Project, including devising workshops and tasks, managing the artistic consultants, and monitoring and assessing all students.
Philippe-Marc Anquetil
Producer
Philippe-Marc Anquetil is a veteran of the Music Industry. From humble beginnings in South-Western Sydney, Australia, to an International career in songwriting, production, mixing and mastering, singing, vocal coaching, publishing and management. He is now focused on mentoring and educating, while continuing to ply his trade when the need arises.
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With over 15 years experience working in an ever-changing international music industry, he prides himself as a key player in future of our local Australian music industry.
Since finishing his Bachelor of Music at Sydney University and Sydney’s prestigious Conservatorium of Music, he has gone on to secure over 300 commercial releases worldwide, working with the likes of Little Mix, One Direction, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah and Kelly Rowland, Cher, YouMeAtSix, Chiddy, Wretch 32, Sway, Kumi Koda, Ayumi Hamasaki, Toho Shinki, Shinee, and more locally Ruel, Tim Omaji, The Justice Crew, Joe Moore, Christina Castle, Prinnie Stevens, Paulini, Bella Paige and Alexa (The Voice Kids), Anna-Maria La Spina and many more.
“Being subjected to the many intricacies of the industry puts you in an ideal role as a mentor and educator. When I look back and see what I have been through – the good, the bad and the ugly – I only hope to make clear the way for our talented youth to pursue their dreams, as I was able to… and am still doing.”
Manon Wilson
Marketing And Workshop Coordinator
Manon has previous management experience in various hospitality venues including Event Cinemas and Little Jean Double Bay.
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She also has experience as a coach and mentor at St Catherine’s School Waverley. Manon has completed a Bachelor of International Studies, majoring in International Business, and a Bachelor of Media Studies (PR and Advertising) at the University of NSW.
Manon holds two Australian records for her athletic endeavours and has been involved in programs at NIDA and Brent Street.
Nick Craig
Technical Advisor
Nick Craig brings a wide range of experience and expertise working as a music producer, mixing and recording engineer, and professional drummer.
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In 2020, Nick graduated from the Talent Development project with his band Cøsmix and has since completed his studies in music production.
Nick is deeply passionate about bringing music to life and exploring new sounds along the way. He has also worked closely with and gained valuable experience from the likes of producers Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths) and Jack Nigro (Pacific Avenue). Nick has had the pleasure of working with artists such as Fifth Dawn, The Causeway, Little Delilah, Ethan Beckton, Cøsmix, + many more.
In late high school, Nick became a member of The Arts Unit Jazz Orchestra and State Wind Band. He also had the honour of receiving an invitation to play at Encore in 2020.
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