special guest:

stuart katzen

In 1985 Stuart left high school and started a Bachelor of Business at UTS, majoring in Business Administration and sub majoring in Advertising and International Communication.

In 1987 Stuart left University and took up a career in photography, and then film, working as a runner, driver, stills, gaffer, best boy and finally, First Assistant Director.

Stuart then went to the United States in late 1989 to pursue a career in acting. Studying at the prestigious Neighbourhood Playhouse School Of Theatre, he spent the next 31/2 years in New York City studying and working as an actor/director. In 1992 he returned to Australia and has since worked as an actor, director and producer.

His acting credits include the international film: The man Who Sued God, and Channel 7's The Whipping Boy and TV"s: Home & Away, Always Greener, Water Rats and Heartbreak High.

He also performed in the popular show: He Died With a Falafel In His Hand.

In 1997 Stuart started working in the Corporate Events arena as a performer.

In 1998 he started producing and consulting on entertainment for Absurd Entertainment; one of Australia 's largest corporate entertainment companies. In 2002 Stuart left Absurd Entertainment and formed STU ART Productions.

STU ART Productions specializes in Entertainment design and consulting, Event Production and Film & video production.

Stuart still performs and directs for stage, screen and radio on an on going basis. He also produces events for the corporate and outdoor market.

www.stu-artproductions.com.au