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Jessica Westcott

Co-director

Jessica Westcott is a Sydney-based singer, vocal coach, and producer.

She trained as a classical soprano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and performed with Opera Australia as a soloist and in the ensemble. From 2016-2019 she travelled the world performing the award-winning Chamber-Pot Opera (Edinburgh Fringe, Sydney Opera House, St Petersburg Festival of the Arts).

Her teaching career spans Brent Street, Frensham, and St Catherine's School, Waverley, alongside seven years as Senior Tutor and Conductor with the Australian Girls Choir.

Her production credits span dozens of works as Associate Producer at Hayes Theatre Co and commercial titles including Hamilton, Beetlejuice, and MJ The Musical with MCG. She is also the founder of UpStage Australia, which delivers performing arts programs to schools across regional and remote NSW.

Prudence Holloway

Co-director

Prudence Holloway is a Sydney-based voice teacher, performer, and actor specialising in the training and mentorship of young professional and pre-professional singers.

She holds a Bachelor of Music from the Victorian College of the Arts as well as postgraduate studies at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Prudence Holloway Vocal Studios supports singers to develop healthy, efficient vocal technique while building confidence, artistry, and performance skills. She is particularly passionate about helping young performers navigate the unique vocal demands of working professionally in musical theatre at a young age.

Her students have gained entry into leading performing arts institutions across Australia and overseas, and many go on to pursue successful careers in the performing arts. Students from Prudence Holloway Vocal Studios can often be seen on professional stages, with current performers appearing in MJ the Musical, Anastasia, and The Lion King.

Her performance experience includes musical theatre, cabaret, and film and TV, working with companies including The Hayes Theatre, Packemin, Bloom Creative, Squabbalogic and The Production Company.