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Notable in the composition
of the music is the variety of styles used by Lloyd Webber, including
parodies of French ballads ("Those Canaan Days"),
Elvis-inspired rock and roll ("Song of the King"), western
("One More Angel In Heaven"), 1920's ragtime ("Potiphar"),
and disco ("Go, Go, Go Joseph").
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FAST FACTS
Merlin Live Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat
The production will feature approximately ten metric tonnes
of set, flooring and props.
The production will feature in excess of five hundred
costumes.
The production cast and crew will number close to two
hundred.
The production will utilise four low lying fog machines –
and three hazers – along with approximately two hundred and
seventy thousand watts of lighting.
The production will utilise more than two hundred hours of
rehearsals and in excess of nine months of production work.
The show incorporates many different styles of music, from
Parisian apache to country and western to 1960’s disco and
1950’s rock and roll.
The production is based on the biblical story of Joseph and
his coat.
Approximately four tones of wood was used in the construction
of the staircase and floor. The youngest members of the cast are
just six years of age.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be one of
the biggest productions ever staged locally.
General facts about Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat
The first performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat was on a cold winter afternoon on 1st March, 1968 at the
Old Assembly Hall, Colet Court, Hammersmith (UK).
‘Any Dream Will
Do’ from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was
voted the Broadway Song Of The Year in 1981 and awarded an Ivor
Novello Award in 1991.
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Merlin Live is an independent Illawarra theatre group aimed at creating and promoting professional experiences and opportunities for the region's youth in the performance and entertainment industry.
Founded in 2004 by Wollongong's Adam Loughlin and Crosbi Stevens, Merlin Live has already written, produced, directed and toured 'The Girl Who Lived' in 2005 and followed it up with a film, 'Children of the Sun' in early 2006.
The film, made with the Koori Youth Network, was supported by the Foundation for Young Australians and was opened at Parliament House in Sydney in March this year.
Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the company's next production, launching in January 2007 at Wollongong's IPAC. Following Joseph, Merlin Live's next project will see them convert their play 'The Girl Who Lived' into a film for which they have received a grant from the Foundation for Young Australians.
Merlin Live's Adam Loughlin is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney and Crosbi Stevens is a graduate of the University of Sydney (Bachelor of Psychology). The casting department of Merlin Live is headed by Sofe Patterson, a graduate of the University of Wollongong who has just completed a Masters of Performance.
The other 4 members of the casting department are all graduates of UOW (Bachelor of Creative Arts - Performance).
Heading the creative production of Joseph are established industry professionals, Robert Smith and Patricia Worley-Smith. Robert is a lecturer in music and education at the UOW and has renowned in the Illawarra for his many musical productions. Patricia is a long established figure of the local theatrical scene and has experience directing, performing and producing a myriad of productions on many different scales.
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Production Team
ADAM LOUGHLIN:
PRODUCER DIRECTOR OF MERLIN LIVE
Beginning his career as a performer, Adam Loughlin has appeared in events and productions ranging from Handel's Messiah and Carl Orf's Carmina Burana to Les Miserable and the Integral Energy Carols By Candlelight. He has held key production roles at a variety of institutions including full time positions as Production Manager of Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts to joint managing Director of Bridging The Gap Youth Productions Inc. Adam is the founding Writer and Director of The Girl Who Lived, having been responsible for its original conception and heading all three seasons of the production including the 2005 inter-state tour that saw the production play the Illawarra performing Arts centre, The Glen Street Theatre, Belrose and the Street Theatre, Canberra. Adam also studied at the Australian Institute of Music and the University of Wollongong where he undertook studies of the creative arts.
CROSBI STEVENS:
PRODUCER DIRECTOR OF MERLIN LIVE
Crosbi Stevens has had training and experience in the theatre industry for 17 years. Crosbi has performed in, directed or produced over 40 productions including Offenbach's - Marriage of Figaro and worked in television. After completing a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at UNSW and interim courses at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, Crosbi directed and taught for 2 years at The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (The Drama Studio). In 2005, Crosbi joined Bridging the Gap Youth Productions as Associate Producer and Casting Director for the touring production The Girl Who Lived. She has since collaborated with Director/Producer - Adam Loughlin to form the theatre/film production company Merlin Live.
ROBERT SMITH:
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Robert graduated with a Secondary Music Teaching degree from Newcastle and in addition to giving recitals on piano and trumpet, performed in student ensembles on clarinet, saxophone, French horn, violin, bass and percussion. Locally he has performed with the Wollongong Symphony Orchestra, conducted various bands, orchestral ensembles and choirs and manages and is pianist with the award-winning cabaret Difference Band.
Robert was Musical Director of the Illawarra Choral Society for nearly 25 years and has been Musical Director for many stage shows, including Cavalleria Rusticana, Camelot, Oliver!, The Bunyip Aristocracy, Who Believes in the Easter Bunny, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Barnum, Les Miserables, CHESS, Godspell, Me and My Girl, Guys and Dolls, Brigadoon, Camelot, My Fair Lady, Sweet Charity and Grease.
Robert lectures in Music and Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong and was nominated for the Ethel Hayton Award in recognition of notable achievement in activities which enhance community support of the University.
PATRICIA WORLEY-SMITH (B.C.A.,Grad.Dip.Ed.)
DIRECTOR
Trish just loves musical theatre and considers herself fortunate to have been involved in a variety of shows over the years including, amongst others, the leading roles of 'Anne Pornick' in Half a Sixpence, 'Mona Kent' in Dames at Sea, 'Yum-Yum' in Mikado, 'Laurey' in Oklahoma, 'Mabel' in Pirates of Penzance, 'Eliza Doolittle' in My Fair Lady,' Charity Barnum' in Barnum, 'Fantine' in Les Misérables, 'Mary Magdalene' in Jesus Christ Superstar, 'Sister Hubert' in Nunsense, 'Fiona' in Brigadoon, 'Jack's Mother' in Into the Woods, 'Nimu' in Camelot. Also in the Farndale Avenue, comedies at Workshop Theatre audiences have enjoyed her as 'Inspector O'Reilly' in Murder Mystery and more recently 'Scrooge' in A Christmas Carol. Patricia applies her vast theatrical knowledge and experience to her dramatic and vocal directing forays. She has Directed two seasons of Godspell, The Fantastiks, and many musical revues, among other things. Patricia has also been Vocal Director for successive Christmas Spectaculars with MC Productions held in the Wollongong City Mall, Lang Park and Wollongong Stadium.
In complete contrast Trish has charmed classical concert goers as the Soprano soloist in the Illawarra Choral Society's performances of Messiah, as well as many successive groups of American visitors with her own program of Songs from the Shows
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Leading Cast Members
SIMON GREER: JOSEPH
Simon caught the performing bug after he played Baby Bear in his Kindergarten production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Since then, he has performed in many local productions. Highlights include 'Charlie' in Someone's Son (Arcadians), 'Teen Angel' in Grease (Arcadians), 'Enjolras' in Les Miserables (Concertworks), 'Gideon' in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Roo Theatre), 'Algy' in The Importance of Being Earnest (Workshop Theatre) and 'Edgar' in Wuthering Heights (Dodo Express).
Simon has also performed 'Charlie' in Someone's Son for Bankstown Theatre Co and the role of 'Fleet' in Titanic - The Musical for Willoughby Theatre Co, both Australian premieres. Other Sydney roles include 'The Baker' in Into the Woods (Hornsby Musical Society), and 'Anthony' in Sweeney Todd (Miranda Musical Society).
Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art in Production Design from NIDA in 2002 and designed over 100 productions including theatre, opera, film and corporate events. Local productions include the set designs for Grease, Someone's Son and Me and My Girl (Arcadians Theatre Co) and Lockie Leonard, Sweet Charity and West Side Story (Guild Theatre Co). Simon was a Finalist in the 1999 Young Australian of the Year and Australia Day Youth Endeavour Awards for Arts.
JESSICA GARRAWAY: THE NARRATOR
Jessica has trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), Pam Dunn (OAM) School of Theatre, Arcadians Children's Theatre, Figtree Physical Culture Club, Dodo Express and with many inspiring vocal instructors.
Jessica graduated from Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts in 2001.
Jessica's latest performances have included playing the roles of 'Audrey' in Little Shop of Horrors, 'Collette' in Someone's Son and 'Marty' in Grease, all for the Arcadians Theatre Group.Jessica is a singer/songwriter with original compositions to her name. She has performed in many musicals, pantomimes, masquerades and recitals, as well as film and television work, and is often a guest performer for organisations or at special events. While not on stage Jessica is completing her studies at the University of Wollongong finishing a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Commerce.
DENNIS PATERSON: Jacob
Dennis stage debut was in 1999 performing many great shows such as 'South Pacific', 'Oklahoma', ' The Mikado'. 'West Side Story', two performances of 'Les Miserables' (one with Concert Works and one with the Roo Theatre), and 'The Pajama Game' Just name a few .This is also the second production of 'Joseph' that he has performed in... The first was with The Arcadians in 2002. Dennis also has built a number of sets for various
STEEN: Potiphar
Steen is an accomplished Performer and Director and the founder of Dodo Express, a Wollongong-based creative enterprise specialising in adaptations of classics and mask works. Steen studied mask making and theatre in Paris and London before returning to Australia in 1984. Since then, his masks and costume works have appeared with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust, OZ Opera, Sydney Theatre Company and several Australian films and music videos. Steen has also produced works for Australia's multi-award-winning act The Four Kinsmen and many other performers, events and festivals including one-off masks for balls and corporate displays.
MURRAY SCHIPP Butler
Murray has been active in the performing arts since his teens. His many principal roles began with the Conservatorium music theatre co. where his credits include roles in 'The Man of La Mancha', 'Pippin', 'The Wiz', 'Westside Story' and the Arcadians production of 'Camelot' with the role of Lancelot. After he played the Pirate King in 'The Pirates of Penzance' with the Sutherland light opera company, he won scholarships in both acting and singing at A.D.A.S.A in Sydney. After four years of performances with Tom Packard's theatre restaurant at Coniston, he led Bundanoons "Shenanigans Theatre Restaurant" troupe with lead roles in a diverse range of productions including 'Jack Hammers – private detective' and 'Cinderella a Fairy tale for grown ups' to name two of the seven successful productions at Shenanigans. Murray played with the Guild Theatre in the 1989 production of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' with Sean Cramer and Bernard King. More recently, he played lead roles as Oscar in 'Sweet Charity' Hines in 'The Pajama Game' and Tony in 'The Boyfriend'.
MICHAEL GLOVER Baker
Michael has been actively involved in all aspects of theatrical production ,for over 27 years, mainly due to the many talented performers in his family. He has been stage manager and producer for the Arcadians Childrens' Theatre (9 years), stage manager for Roo Theatre and Corrumul Gang Show and sound, lighting, props, set design, construction and painting (Arcadians, Roo Theatre, Merrigong Theatre). For the past five years, he has been the back-stage manager for the very successful "Southern Stars" productions. His first on-stage appearance was in the pantomine 'Robinson Crusoe'. He has also acted as circus skills- trainer (Barnum 1993) and spent a year performing in theatre restaraunt in the production 'Keep it up Nurse'. This is his first on-stage role in 'Joseph', and he looks forward to the challenging role of the baker!
RIK McCANN
Pharaoh / Judah
Rik's passion for music has led him to take to the stage on various occasions – singing/song writing, theatre restaurant and a diverse range of theatre productions, some of which include The Baker in 'Into the woods', Samuel in 'The Pirates of Penzance', Grontiere in 'Les Miserables' and, more recently, Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.
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Brothers
NATHANIEL GOMES
Benjamin
Nathaniel has been involved in theatre for several years, performing in productions such as The Guild Theatre's 'Lockie Leonard'. He has also performed in pantomimes, such as 'Mr Ugg and The Bionic Budgie' at The Roo Theatre. More recently, Nathaniel has completed his last years at Newtown Performing Arts High School and played a major role in a three city-touring theatre/film show called 'The Girl Who Lived'. Last year, Nathaniel was also involved in the film 'Children of the Sun' which has been viewed nationally and internationally.
ADAM FISCHER
Dan
'Joseph' marks Adam's stage debut at the IPAC and his first role in a production of this size. Adam's previous roles include Robin Hood in the Roo theatre production of 'Babes in the Wood', Judas in the Kiama Community production of 'Godspell' and Feargal Mcferrin in the recent
Arcadians production of 'Back to the 80's'. He has also been a featured artist in the Southern Stars School Spectacular for the past five years and a featured vocalist in the Southern Schools Performing Ensemble. Adam is also an experienced Musician and songwriter and can often be seen performing around the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands. He is also in the process of writing a Musical that he hopes to see on stage in the near future. Adam has thoroughly enjoyed working with the rest of the 'Joseph' team over the course of this production.
JACK MICHEL
Gad /Joseph understudy
Jack has been involved in theatre since the age of 6, when he played a mouse in "Cinderella". He then joined The Drama Studio at the age of 9 and is completing his last year performance there. Jack has played roles in shows such as 'Bye Bye Birdie' and 'The Secret Garden' with The Arcadians. He played Gavroche in the 2001 Concertworks production of 'Les Miserables' plus the role of Lockie in the Guild production of 'Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo'. Jack has just completed a film course at 313 Studio and enjoys writing, acting, singing and composing music. He hopes to pursue a career in acting, musical theatre and the entertainment industry in general.
ROHAN HERRING
lsaachar
Rohan has been singing for 4 years and has been in musicals such as 'Grease', 'Someone's Son' and 'Zombie Prom'. Rohan won a major singing competition at Bundeena this year. 'Joseph' is his 4th major show and he hopes to do many more, plus score a recording contract with Sony, BMG or Universal Music in the future.
DANIEL CONDON
Levi
Danny was dragged kicking and screaming to clarinet, piano and dance classes from about the age of nine. His parent's good intentions having backfired, he graduated from UOW with a BCA (performance) in July and now works behind a bar and in a call centre. The roles that have led to this glamorous career include Bob Hope in the tribute show 'Let's Hope', the MC in 'Cabaret' and title roles in 'Almaviva' (a contemporary adaptation of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro) and 'The Happy Prince' (a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic children's story) which toured to the Adelaide Fringe festival in 2006. He began composing during high school and most recently won the Unhinged Short Play Festival held at IPAC with the musical farce 'A Grave Affair' (Best writer, director, audience choice and overall winner). His newly formed company, So Popera Productions, hope to write and perform original Australian music theatre works.
RHYS WILSON
Naphatali
Rhys Wilson began his performance career in his young teens in the theatre sports arena, with various competition wins such as 'St. George Eisteddfod' and 'Shop front Theatre'. Since 2002 he has performed in various productions. His stage credits include, 'Cosi', 'Play it again Sam', 'Our Town', 'Woyzeck', 'The Good Doctor', 'Night Letters', 'Peer Gynt', and 'Metamorphoses'. Rhys has also performed in the Unhinged Short play Festival in 2005 and 2006, including '20' which won best director in 2005. He was 1 of 9 students who devised and performed a play called 'Zugzwang', which after its initial season featured in the 2005 Viva La Gong festival 2005, The Vault • Cabaret, and Treasures from The Vault at the IPAC. Rhys has just returned from Hanoi, Vietnam in which he was part of the production of 'Zugzwang', for the International Experimental theatre festival. Rhys's musical credits include lead roles in 'Little Shop of Horrors' (2004) with Jeune Productions and the world premiere of 'I Dream of Johnny' at Newtown Theatre, playing one of the leading roles 'Tony Abbott' (2005). Rhys was recently part of the graduating class 2006 from Wollongong University with a Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Performance Music/Theatre.
MICHAEL HODGETTS
Reuben
Michael is a recent graduate of UOW's School of Music and Drama. He has appeared in a wide variety of works including 'OUR TOWN' (Stage Manager), 'WOYZECK' (Captain), 'A VERY BLACK COMEDY INDEED' (Charles), 'ACMAVIVA'(Figaro), 'BLACKOUT' (as a writer and performer), 'SUMMER RAIN' (Mick), 'PEER GYNT' (Peer), 'METAMORPHOSES' (Bacchus/ Hades and Cinyras) and 'CABARET'. In 2006, Michael played at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 'THE HAPPY PRINCE' as the Mayor. He has recently formed 'So Popera Productions' with that ensemble to develop new theatrical works.
BRENDAN TYNAN-DAVEY
Simeon
With a passion for entertainment, Brendan leaps at any chance to perform. Brendan prides himself in his quirky and individual characters, making him a natural in musical theatre and comedy. Brendan's first musical was in 2002 with Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' where he played King Herod and High Priest Annas. Upon graduating from the University Of Wollongong's Batchelor of Creative Arts (majoring in performance), Brendan had performed the lead of 'Caesar' in the World Premiere of the musical. 'Androcles' by Rick Burchill, and Red Farrell in the well loved musical 'Summer Rain' by Nick Enright. Since leaving University, Brendan has continued to hone his skills as a member of the Cronulla Arts Theatre where he has played the role of Detective Sergeant Troughton in the recent comedic production of 'Run for Your Wife' by Ray Cooney.
MIKE HART
Asher
Mike's past shows include being in an ensemble in 'Camelot', 'Witches of Eastwick', 'Sweeney Todd' and 'High Society' with Willoughby Theatre Co., Sydney. He also played the part of Young Ben in 'Follies in Concert' at WTC. He has played the part of Paul in 'Kiss Me Kate' and performed with Musew (a touring concert group in Sydney). Mike graduated from UNSW in 2006 with a
Bachelor of Aviation (flying stream).
RYAN BAKER Zebulum
Ryan is going into his third and final year of BCA at Wollongong Uni, majoring in Performance and English Literature. He has been doing musicals at Port Hacking High School and Engadine Musical Society for the past 8 years. His favourite shows include 'Chicago', 'Grease', 'Fame', 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. Other show credits include 'Marvellous Melbourne', 'The After Dinner Joke', 'Trickle Down Effect' and 'So Far From Me'. Ryan plans to study for his Diploma of Education and to move to London to teach Drama/English. He hopes you enjoy the Merlin Live production of 'Joseph' and to see you all at the next fabulous production.
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Wives
LUCY JANE ARMSTRONG
Lucy Jane has been involved in performing for as long as she can remember with her first stage appearance when she was only six months old! Since the age of three Lucy has learnt dance of all styles including tap, jazz, ballet, modern/ contemporary and hip hop. She is about to enter her final year of a Bachelor of Creative Arts in performance at the University of Wollongong where she has learnt a lot about performing including, despite her earlier conclusions, that she can actually sing! Lucy's extensive stage experience includes any school production she could be in from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to The Brothers Kopek's 'The Insect Play'. She has performed in University productions 'Marvelous Melbourne', 'The After Dinner joke' and 'So Far From Me', and 'Trickle Down Effect' as well as being involved in local short play festival Unhinged - local and Sydney Eisteddfods and numerous dance productions. She also teaches dance and drama in Wollongong and down the South Coast. Lucy Jane has been involved in the choreography for Junior Rock Eisteddfod and Southern Stars. She dreams of, starring on 'Neighbours' one day and furthering her career in youth theatre education!
KATE BELCHER
Kate is no stranger to the stage. She has been dancing since the age of three, and singing sine the age of six. Her theatre debut was in the Guild Theatre production of 'Babes in the Woods' (1997). Since then, she has appeared in numerous productions for the Guild Theatre, Concertworks, Arcadians and Roo theartre including 'Seven Little Australians' (2000) 'Les Miserables' (2001 and 2005), 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' (2002) and 'The Mikado' (2004). Kate has just completed her Higher School Certificate and is establishing her own vocal and drama studio. Kate is thrilled to be a part of such a talented production and hopes to be in many more to come.
MARIA SOFIA BRACCO
Maria Sofia Bracco is aspiring to become a music and dance teacher. Music and dance are her two passions. In the production of 'Joseph', Maria plays the wife of one of the eleven brothers. The last show she was in, was 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. Maria Sofia Bracco is a private piano teacher and a dance teacher with UOW's Dance Club. She is also an early childhood and primary teacher, soon to become a high school teacher.
HANNAH CAMERON
Hannah has been performing from a very young age. Starting out as a dancer at the age of 5, she later discovered her desire to sing, act and dance! Originally from the small coastal town of Ulladulla, Hannah was involved in several school (Faulty Towers, A Midsummer Nights Dream) and community (The Entertainers) productions as a performer and as choreographer. Hannah moved to Wollongong in early 2006 to continue her studies at the University of Wollongong, where she is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Performance. Hannah wishes to pursue a career in Musical Theatre at the conclusion of her studies. 'Joseph and the Amazing Techniclolored Dreamcoat' has been a fabulous experience, and has made her passion and love for Musical Theatre more indisputable. Hannah had been delighted to be a part of this magnificent show and hopes that you enjoy the performance, and continue to support the talents and dreams of all involved! SEE MORE THEATRE!!!
DANIELLE LOUISE CAMPBELL
Danielle starting performing when she was just two and a half, when her parents put her into dance classes. At her first eisteddfod, she was entered into three sections. When she finished her third dance, she threw a tantrum that she could not go on again to dance in front of the crowd. This was when her family first realised she was meant for the stage. Since then, Danielle has been singing, dancing and acting in many musicals with various theatre companies, dancing competitively, reaching national grand final level and performing for events such as NRL grand finals, Royal Easter show and charity events. She attended UOW to study creative arts, music and drama and has attended many courses with the Melbourne Theatre Company.
AMY HARRISON
Amy has danced since the age of 3 studying tap, jazz and ballet and have had vocal training since the age of 7. She is currently receiving singing tuition at Voiceworx. Amy was a member of the SBS choir in 2000 and performed at the 2000 Australia Day Awards, Australian Ballet's season of the Nutcracker and 2000 NRL Football Final. In 2002, Amy was part of the children's ensemble in the Arcadians production of Joseph and the fechniclolored Dreamcoat' and Jessie in 'Annie Get Your Gun'. Amy performed a duet at the Mc Donald's Christmas Spectacular in 2003 and in 2004 was lucky enough to be cast as the lead role of Peggy Sawyer in the Roo Theatre production of '42nd Street'. Amy was part of the ensemble in the Illawarra premiere of 'Someone's Son' in 2006 and is very excited to be in such a techniclolored production as Joseph!
KATRINA OTYLIE KUHL
Katrina began performing with Youth theatre at the age of six and continued until she was eighteen. Her final production was 'Pocahontas'. Throughout her career, she has worked in many different productions including 'The Pajama Game', 'Kiss me Kate', and 'Grease' where she played Sandy. Originally from the United States, Katrina has revived tuition in singing and dancing including four years of private voice lessons and an additonal three years of specialist singing as part of her Bachelor of Creative Arts performance degree that she recently completed at the University of Wollongong.
LINDA LAM
Linda recently graduated from the University of Wollongong, having studied Performance, Music and Theatre. During her three years at Uni, she has participated in shows such as 'Good Doctor' and 'Peer Gynt'. Linda started performing at the age of eight, ranging from school concerts, shows, festivals and spectaculars. Over recent years, she has taken to playing the drums and played in parades both in Australia and overseas. At the conclusion of her university degree, Linda hopes to one day, leave her handprint within the industry.
NADINE MANION
Narrator understudy
Nadine studied jazz at 'The Canberra School of Music' for 2 years. She also studied musical theatre and obtained a Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree at Wollongong University. Nadine has been classically trained in singing since she was 10 years old. She has been involved in numerous productions as part of the University of Wollongong. Nadine was nominated for an area Theatre Award in Canberra for "Best Lead Actress" in a musical for her involvement as Susan in the musical 'Big'.
JENNIFER MEDWAY
Jennifer is currently studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Performance at the University of Wollongong, going into her second year. During her first year, Jennifer was given the opportunity to perform in self-devised works, Shakespeare and also looked at Contemporary Australian works. She has also been given the opportunity to study and perform opera. Additional to this, she has been involved in some musicals as well as various choirs with some solo performances. Jennifer loves being a part of 'Joseph' and feels any production that involves a hoedown and wild 60"s dancing is worth being a part of!
JESSICA SODEN
Jess has been performing for many years. She has been involved in over 30 productions and loved every one of them. Her favourite production was Roo Theatre's 'Macbeth' where she played a witch. Other highlights include playing Glenda in 'The Wiz' produced by the Shellharbour Youth Services Team and taking on the lead role of Mabel in 'Pirates of Penzance'. Jessica has been studying modern theatre and tap for 15 years and has choreographed for the School Dance Festival and also taught the Year 7 tap class. Her choreography credits include 'Back to the 80's', 'Aladdin', 'The Wiz', 'Our Day Out' and 'Scrooge'. Jessica's vocal achievements include performances at weddings, Christmas concerts, pre-entertainment for RickiLee and also The St George Dragons Awards Ceremony. Jessica's favourite performance was providing backing vocals for Nikki Webster in the Sydney Olympic Games. Jess has recently commenced teaching at Voiceworx.
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