Aardvark Casting is one of Africa's largest casting agencies for babies, children and adults. Most of the students in the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy join Aardvark Casting.

A qualified school teacher, Colleen furthered her studies through UNISA in the field of Remedial Education.

Whilst teaching part-time private remedial lessons, Colleen also wrote and helped co-ordinate a series of educational books for young children. The creative bug had bitten! She completed her Helen O’Grady drama training in Perth, Western Australia and was then able to satisfy her interest in the theatre arts and her passion for teaching. Colleen has run a very successful Academy in Durban since August 1999. She has over 400 students attending classes in many areas in Durban each week.