ABOUT PACA PRODUCTIONS
Pan Academies of Creative Arts is an independent theatrical company based in Sydney, dedicated to staging large-scale musical theatre with uncompromising artistic excellence, full live symphony orchestras, and Broadway-calibre stagecraft.
Our Mission
At Pan Academies of Creative Arts (PACA), we foster an inclusive performing arts community where diverse voices, perspectives, and talents are elevated to the highest theatrical standards.
As an independent theatrical company, we pair emerging Australian performers with seasoned directors, resident designers, and full symphonic musicians across premier Sydney venues, including The Concourse in Chatswood and Riverside Theatres in Parramatta.
Photo: Grant Leslie
PACA's landmark independent production of In The Heights featured an 18-piece live Latin orchestra, authentic multi-level Washington Heights set architecture, and a 35-member ensemble.
LANDMARK SEASONS
From high-octane rock musicals to grand Broadway premieres, PACA consistently delivers Broadway-standard theatrical runs across Sydney.
2026 Season • The Concourse
Disney's Frozen
Welcomed over 8,000 patrons across 16 performances, earning a 4.7/5.0 Fever audience score with a 21-piece live orchestra and 42sqm NovaStar LED video array.
October 2026 • The Concourse
Mamma Mia! The Musical
Staging strictly 19 performances with a 17-piece live symphony pit, dynamic Mediterranean architectural taverna sets, and 30+ performers bringing ABBA's music to life.
2024-2025 Seasons
&Juliet • Mermaid • Idiot
Including a 5.0/5 star unanimous critical sweep for The Little Mermaid, the sold-out pop energy of &Juliet (Riverside Theatres), and American Idiot at Zenith.
OUR TEAM
The dedicated directors, resident designers, coordinators, and production craftspeople driving PACA's artistic vision.
William Pulley
Co-Founder & Head of Design
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design (Architecture), William directs PACA's grand-scale scenography, structural set architecture, and arena-grade technical production, bridging architectural drafting with LED video wall engineering, live sound routing, and overall executive delivery.
Rodrigo Medina Noël
Co-Founder & Artistic Director
Originally from Pachacámac, Peru, Rodrigo leads the artistic and humanistic vision of PACA's seasons. He helms creative direction and staging for landmark productions including In The Heights, American Idiot, &Juliet, Disney's Frozen, and Mamma Mia!, shaping empowering rehearsal spaces and vibrant, culturally rich theatre.
Erica Williams
Head of Wardrobe
Oversees complete costume design, couture tailoring, cast fittings, and backstage wardrobe dressing crews across PACA's seasons, spanning Frozen's quick-change Nordic regal gowns to Mamma Mia!'s 1970s glam-rock jumpsuits.
Janina Hamerlok
Resident Choreographer
Accomplished dance educator and resident choreographer shaping high-octane staging across PACA productions including &Juliet, In The Heights, and American Idiot, blending contemporary commercial edge with character narrative.
Sue Odling
Stage Operations
Brings over a decade of directing and stage management mastery across Queensland and Sydney, serving as an indispensable operational anchor across rehearsals, cue calling, safety protocols, and associate direction.
Tony Odling
Scenic Construction
Master scenic builder and veteran stage performer spearheading physical stage engineering and structural load-bearing platform fabrication for PACA's sets, while also starring onstage as Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia!.
Brad Scriven
Partnerships Lead
Drives corporate sponsorships, commercial collaborations, local merchant tie-ins, and tax-deductible donor partnerships through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) to fund PACA's not-for-profit theatrical mission.
Nick Cappetta
Tech Coordinator
Coordinates technical hardware, wireless microphone frequencies, lighting grid runs, and backstage deck logistics to ensure seamless, arena-grade AV performance under live show conditions.
Llyn Williams
Production Logistics
Directs warehouse transit, transport logistics, heavy equipment bump-in and bump-out scheduling across Sydney venues, while also performing onstage as an ensemble vocalist and actor.
From Grassroots Theatre to Sydney's Leading Independent Stage
Founded by William Pulley and Rodrigo Medina Noël, Pan Academies of Creative Arts was created to support and nurture bold creative vision. Above all, our main purpose has always been ensuring that authentic creativity has an uncompromising, vibrant platform on Sydney stages.
By combining architectural structural design with full live symphonic musicians, PACA has grown into one of Sydney's premier independent theatrical companies, producing landmark runs at The Concourse Theatre in Chatswood and Riverside Theatres in Parramatta while championing our inclusive not-for-profit social mission.
People + Planet First
PACA operates as a certified social enterprise reinvesting 100% of proceeds into Australian arts education, emerging artist training, live symphony employment, and accessible tickets for underserved youth.
Certified Social Enterprise • Social Traders Australia
Verified Member • People and Planet First
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Get Involved With PACA
CONNECT WITH OUR COMPANY
PACA thrives through the collective energy of Sydney audiences, performers, musicians, and philanthropic partners. Discover how you can participate in our upcoming seasons.
Audience & Patrons
Book premium seats to our mainstage musical seasons at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood.
Auditions & Casting
Audition notices for performers, dancers, ensemble vocalists, and pit orchestra musicians.
Sponsorship via ACF
100% tax-deductible corporate donor partnerships via the Australian Cultural Fund.
Gear & Venue Hire
Dry hire LED processors, wireless microphones, audio patches, and staging pieces across Sydney.