Essendon Theatre Company has been providing entertainment to the community for almost 40 years.
Here is a list of all the shows that we have proudly produced since 1976.
A huge Thank-you to Michael Bentley who put this list together and Travis Handcock who converted it all for this page.
This Page is currently under construction. There will (hopefully) be drop down information for all shows in the future.
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2016
Play 145: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
by Alan Ball
Directed by Natasha Boyd
Bradshaw Street. April 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16.
Cast:
Meredith: Madeline McKinlay
Tricia: Kylie Ryan
Mindy: Clare Hayes
Frances: Sophie Power
Georgeanne: Julia Lambert
Tripp Davenport: Rowan Howard
Crew:
Production Manager: Christine Nilsson
Stage Manager: Carmel O’Sullivan
Costume Design: Christine Nilsson
Properties and Set Dressing:
Carmel O’Sullivan
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Set Design: Dawn Hinrichsen
Set Construction:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Mat Jodell
Natasha Boyd
Travis Handcock
Stephanie King
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Julia Lambert
Clare Hayes
Carmel O’Sullivan
Kevin O’Sullivan
Michele Haywood
Michael Bond
Michael Bentley
Dialect Advisor: Katie Hall
Sound Design: Russell Servis
Technical Support:
Jason Frittitta
Brett Moar
Lighting Design:
Stephanie Morrell
Michael Bond
Light & Sound Operation: Jarrod Catt
Poster Design: Caroline Stirling
Publicity:
Travis Handcock
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
FOH Manager: Michele Haywood
Programme: Damn Hinrichsen
Photography: Shane Anthony Photography
Special Thanks:
Essendon Flooring Xtra Airport West (93352999), Mark Neicho, Phil Boyd and Mount Players and Terese Maurici-Ryan
2015
Play 144: Boeing Boeing
by Marc Camoletti
Directed by Terese Maurici-Ryan
Bradshaw Street. November 26, 27, 28, 29. December 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Bernard: Xavier Ryan
Robert: James Antonas
Gloria: Amy Larsen
Gabriella: Melissa Tracina
Gretchen: Gabriella Mazzarino
Berthe: Margaret Rawlinson
Crew:
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Assistant Stage Manager: Dawn Hinrichsen
Lighting & Sound Operation and Design:
Travis Handcock
Michael Bond
Stephanie Morrell
Set Design: Xavier Ryan
Set Construction:
Xavier Ryan
Colin Burchall
Dawn Hinrichsen
Terese Maurici Ryan
And Members of ETC
Costume Seamstress: Stella Maurici
Costume Assistant: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Front of House: Christine Nilsson
Photography: Shane Anthony Photography
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Program: Dawn Hinrichsen
Thank you to 1812 ans Heidelberg Theatre Company for their support
Play 143: Aladdin
Adapted by Michael Bentley
Directed by Michele Haywood
Bradshaw Street. September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27.
Cast:
Sheherezade: Stephanie Morrell
Assistant Narrators:
Miles Brown
Eva Phan
Domenique Rawlinson
Aladdin: Kirsten Page
Princess: Marina Labib
Sultan: Mazz Ryan
Widow Twankey: Kyle Roberts
Wishy Washee: Bianca McMurray
Mustapha Wash: Peter Sackett
Sheik: Alex McMurray
Genie of the Ring: Travis Handcock
Genie’s Assistant: Xavier Brown
Bloggs: Keith Isaac
Wentworth: Alex McMurray
Slave of the Lamp: Clare Molony
Minstrel 1: Sabine Rawlinson
Minstrel 2: James Cimino
Minstrel 3: Mai Phan
Salesman: Michael Rodda
Lamp Seller: Mitchell Federico
Deidrie: Charlotte McKenzie
Courtier 1: James Cimino
Courtier 2: Mai Phan
Puss in Boots: Sabine Rawlinson
Red Riding Hood: Mai Phan
Soldier 3: Michael Rodda
Crowd Member: Aiden Federico
Superman: Mitchell Federico
Crew:
Assistant Director: Mazz Ryan
Stage Manager: Lauren Brown
Set Design: Danielle Biksha
Lighting Design:
Travis Handcock
Michael Bond
Lighting Operator: Steff Burris
Sound Design: Jasmine Tolentino
Sound Operator: Hung Phan
Costumes:
Christine Nilsson
Mazz Ryan
Props:
Mazz Ryan
Lauren Brown
Alex McMurray
Jan Federico
Aiden Federico
Mitchell Federico
James Cimino
Liam Isaacs
Backstage Support: Maria Kostezky
Set:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Colin Burchall
Keith Isaacs
Liam Isaacs
Alex McMurray
Kirsten Page
Mazz Ryan
Mitchell Federico
Domanic Federico
James Cimino
Ian Cimino
Vlad Kostezky
Play 142: Private Lives
by Noël Coward
Directed by Joshua Wolter
Bradshaw Street. June 25, 26, 27, 28. July 2, 3, 4.
Cast:
Elyot Chase: Zoran Babic
Victor Prynne: Brendan Allan
Amanda Prynne: Leanne Savage
Sybil Chase: Kirsten Page
Louise: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Crew:
Producer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Props: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Assistant Stage Manager: Mingka MacDonald
Lighting Design: Travis Handcock
Lighting Operator: Michael Bond
Sound Design: Joshua Wolter
Sound Operator: Jasmine Tolentino
Set Design: Dawn Hinrichsen
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Wendy-Ann Edwards
Dawn Hinrichsen
Clare Howell
Mathew Jodell
Mingka MacDonald
Christine Nilsson
Joshua Wolter
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Poster: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Travis Handcock
Program: Dawn Hinrichsen
Thank-you to “The Moonee Valley Men’s Shed” for their kind assistance with our wonderful set and Poyntons Nursery for the loan of the plants.
Play 141: The Freedom of the City
by Brian Friel
Directed by Travis Handcock
Bradshaw Street. April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18.
Cast:
Lily: Stephanie King
Skinner: Mark Briggs
Michael: Christian Dell’Olio
Dodds: Stephanie Morrell
Judge: Chris Gaffney
Winbourne/Cuppley/Army Press Officer/Photographer: David Runnalls
Priest/Balladeer/Musician: Anna-Mai Hoek
Brigadier Johnson-Hansbury/O’Kelly: Michele Haywood
Soldier 1/Pressman 1/Voice 1/Musician: Joshua Wolter
Soldier 2/Pressman 2/Voice 2: Kyle Roberts
Soldier 3/Pressman 3/Musician: Bianca McMurray
Police Constable/Musician: Damien McMurray
Piano: Hayley D’Ath
Crew:
Musical Directors:
Damien McMurray
Joshua Wolter
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Assistant Stage Manager: Lauren Ielo
Lighting: Meika Clarke
Lighting Design:
Meika Clarke
Travis Handcock
Sound: Jasmine Tolentino
Band: The Derry Heirs
Set Design: Travis Handcock
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Stephanie Gonelli
Travis Handcock
Michele Haywood
Dawn Hinrichsen
Mathew Jodell
Stephanie King
Stephanie Morrell
Christine Nilsson
Sven Nilsson
Andrew Penny
And Members of ETC
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
Props: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Front of House: Christine Nilsson
Publicity:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Program:
Dawn Hinrichsen
2014
Play 140: The Faculty Room
by Bridget Carpenter
Directed by Travis Handcock
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28, 29, 30. December 4, 5, 6.
Cast:
Adam Younger: Bruce Carboon
Zoe Bartholomew: Steph Morrell
Carver Durand: Robert Ruscitti
Bill Dunn: James O’Brien
Principal Dennis: Hayley D’Ath
Crew:
Assistant Director: Michele Haywood
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Lighting: Robert Wightwick
Sound: Jasmine Tolentino
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Stephanie Gonelli
Travis Handcock
Michele Haywood
Dawn Hinrichsen
Sven Nilsson
Lou Tamburro
And Members of etc
Costumes:
Deirdre Ericksen
Christine Nilsson
Makeup: Renee Serroglio
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Publicity: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Program: Dawn Hinrichsen
Special thanks to Nick Handcock for composing the school anthem and to
Drew Mason for his assistance with accents.
Play 139: Jack and the Beanstalk
by Michael Bentley
Directed by Michele Haywood
Bradshaw Street. September 26, 28. October 2, 3, 4.
Cast:
Jack: Dean Crowley
Jill: Samantha Harris
Dolly: Travis Handcock
Baron Waste: Kyle Roberts
Fairy God Mother/Baker: Marina Labib
Strawberry the cow: Grace & Holly Kemp
Henchman 1: Tiffany Basta
Henchman 2: Leon Kuhlmann
Giant/Baker/Cuthbert: Miles Brown
Mad Villager/Bertina: Sabine Squeo-Rawlinson
Thief/Bertie: Mai Phan
Cat/Little Bertina: Eva Phan
Charity Collector/Robert: Xavier Brown
Fishmonger/Roberta: Holly Kemp
Simon the Fruiterer/Little Bert: Angus Kemp
Beggar/Wilbert: Gillian Donaldson
Gypsy/Little Bertha: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Sweet Seller/Big Bertha: Stephanie Gonelli
Street Dancer/Sherbert: Grace Kemp
Street Dancer/Alberta: Abbey Crowley
Street Dancer: Tylah Michael
Street Dancer: Tayla-Rene Latimer
Crew:
Choreography:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Tylah Michael
Tayla-Rene Latimer
Stage Manager:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Stephanie Gonelli
Lighting/Sound: Stephanie Burris
Set Construction:
Michael Bentley
Colin Burchall
Michele Haywood
Dawn Hinrichsen
And members of etc
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
Construction of Strawberry’s Head: Michael Bentley
Hair & Makeup: Kate Stevenson & Renee Serroglio
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Program: Dawn Hinrichsen
Play 138: Something With a Twist (3 one-act plays)
Bradshaw Street. June 26, 27, 28, 29. July 3, 4, 5.
Crew:
Stage Manager: Ceinwen Opie
Lighting Design: Zac Barraclough
Backstage Crew:
Ben Barraclough
Kate Deavin
Leon Kuhlman
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
Hair and Makeup: Kate Stevenson
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Photography:
Kate Stephenson
Sonia Zabala
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Program: Dawn Hinrichsen
Something Old, Something New
by Chris Hodson
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Sarah: Isabelle Bertoli
Erica: Clare Howell
Paul: Kevin Janner
Simon: Kyle Roberts
Anton: Anthony Condon
Rose: Sonia Zabala
Entered at Dandenong Ranges and Macedon
Macedon: “Best Supporting Female Actor” (Sonia Zabala)
A Formal Tradition
by Hayley Lawson-Smith
Directed by Joshua Wolter
Jack Crikite: Rhys Jones
Fay Blu: Isabelle Bertoli
Wick: Anthony Condon
Joe Petto: Lochie Laffin Vines
Marion Ette: Sonia Zabala
Jack’s Conscience: Kyle Roberts
Marion’s Conscience: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Joe’s Conscience: Adam Haylock
Entered at Dandenong Ranges and Macedon
Dandenong: “Best Youth Actor” (Leon Kuhlmann)
Your Guide
by Julie Johnston
Directed by Sonia Zabala
Andrew (Dad): Joshua Wolter
Kate (Mum): Rosalyn Shafik-Eid
Alison: Jeanette Coppolino
Jacob: Leon Kuhlman
Edith (Grandma): Kate Deavin
Levi: Adam Haylock
Play 137: The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Rachael Holt
Bradshaw Street. March 27, 28, 29, 30. April 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Tom Wingfield: Travis Handcock
Amanda Wingfield: Katie Macfie
Laura Wingfield: Stephanie Gonelli
Jim: Robert Ruscitti
Crew:
Co-Director: Travis Handcock
Stage Manager:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Cienwen Opie
Lauren Lelo
Set Design:
Rachael Holt
Travis Handcock
Lighting Design:
Rachael Holt
Zac Barraclough
Sound Design:
Travis Handcock
Rachael Holt
Lighting & Sound Operator: Robert Wightwick
Set Construction:
Travis Handcock
Christine Nilsson
Sven Nilsson
Dawn Hinrichsen
Ben Barraclough
Joshua Correa
Fiona O’Hoy
Andy
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Jessica Farrar
Costume Design: Christine Nilsson
FOH Display: Dawn Hinrichsen
FOH Manager: Christine Nilsson
Photography: Rachael Holt
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
2013
Play 136: Go Back For Murder
by Agatha Christie
Directed by Cat Dwyer
Bradshaw Street. November 28, 29, 30. December 1, 5, 6, 7.
Justin Fogg: Josh Correa
Phillip Blake: Bryan Richardson
Meredith Blake: Div Collins & Lee Cook
Amyas Crale: Travis Handcock
Carla Le Marchant : Karliana Reid
Angela Warren: Gaby Lyons
Miss Williams: Stephanie King
Caroline Crale: Caitie Ross
Lady Melksham: Grace Coleman
Jeff Rogers: Steve Young
Miss Turnbull: Leigh Tangee
Crew:
Stage Managers: Lorraine Barwick & Cienwen Opie
Lighting: David Prince
Lighting Design:
David Prince
Lee Cook
Cat Dwyer
Sound Design: Cat Dwyer
Set Construction:
Ben Barraclough
Joshua Correa
Annabelle Cummins
Cat Dwyer
Simon Dwyer
Travis Handcock
Dawn Hinrichsen
Christine Nilsson
SPFX Make-Up: Cat Dwyer & Gaby Lyons
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Photography: John Sturt
Publicity: Rosalin Shafik-Eid & Dawn Hinrichsen
Play 135: Gary's House
by Debra Oswald
Directed by Samuel Chappel
Bradshaw Street. September 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21.
Cast:
Dave: Ben Mitchell
Christine: Peta Owen
Gary: Bryan Richardson
Sue-Anne: Emma Whately
Vince: Josh Correa
Crew:
Assistant Director: Ben Mitchell
Stage Manager: Meika Clark
Set Design: Ben Mitchell & Dawn Hinrichsen
Lighting Design: Zac Barraclough
Sound Design: Samuel Chappel
Backstage Crew:
Zac Barraclough
Ben Barraclough
Meika Clark
Joshua Correa
Set/Props:
Peter Hinrichsen
Mat Jodell
Dawn Hinrichsen
The Moonee Valley Men’s Shed
Samuel Chappel
Ben Mitchell
Costumes: Cat Dwyer
FOH: Abbi Berecz & Members of ETC
Photography: Ben Barraclough
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Play 134: Whatever Comes Along (3 one-act plays)
Directed by Rosalin Shafik-Eid & Rhiannon Dummett
Bradshaw Street. June 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22.
Crew:
Stage Manager: Meika Clark
Assistant: Lauren Lelo
Lighting/Sound: Ben Barraclough & Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Set Construction:
Mat Jodell
And members of ETC
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
Makeup: Cat Cummins
FOH: Abbi Berecz & Cat Cummins
And members of ETC
Photography: Ben Barraclough
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
All My Love Paul
by Allan Mackay
Cast:
Paul: Gerard Rains
Carina: Stephanie Morrell
Leanne: Del Barwick
Halloween Pie
by Ailie Hogan
Agatha: Sarah Pellegrino
Cecil: Ceinwen Opie
Brian: Nataleigh Elzein
Vladamir: Tiffany Basta
Harriet: Natarsha Kemp
How Can We Help?
Cast:
Sally: Stephanie Morrell
Jason: Gerard Rains
Rita: Dawn Hinrichsen
Grace: Seon Williams
Drake: Joshua Correa
Receptionist: Gabrielle Mangione
Play 133: Fantasmagorical (5)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13.
Cast:
Lynda: Leigh Tangee
Grumps: Bryan Richardson
Mary Mary Quite Contrary: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Smile: Anabelle Cummins
Lolly Land
Lollypop: Hannah Newman
Toffee Guard 1: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Toffee Guard 2: Michele Haywood
Smarties:
Mai Phan
Dion Cokuzovski
Xavier Brown
Isabelle Newman
Lucas Gokuzovski
Candy Barr: Debbie Barbar
Number Land
Count Numero: Marianne McLoughlin
No. 7: Ceinwen Opie
No. 9: Hannah Best
No 5: Samantha Harris
Pirate Pete: Darrus Pattle
Colour Land
Princess Rainbow: Cat Cummins
Eeny Elf: Lara Kowalenko
Yellow: Ceinwen Opie
Red: Hannah Best
Blue: Hannah Newman
Black: Serah Nathan
White: Samantha Harris
Green: Debbie Barbar
Centre of Magic Land
T H-E: Michael Bentley
Tippy Hippy: Debbie Barbar
Heffalump: Marianne McLoughlin
Elf 1: Samantha Harris
Elf 2: Hannah Best
The Sandman: Hannah Best
Nastly the Nightmare: Michele Haywood
Snake: Natarsha Kemp
Bat: Hannah Best
Cobweb: Grace Kemp
Spider: Samantha Harris
Tooth Fairy: Cat Cummins
Dentist: Darrus Pattle
Mechanical Mike: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Goblins of Disbelief:
Mai Phan
Dion Cokuzovski
Xavier Brown
Isabelle Newman
Lucas Gokuzovski
Holly Kemp
Samantha Harris
Hannah Best
The Fantasmagorical Dancers
Natarsha Kemp
Grace Kemp
Holly Kemp
Hannah Newman
Hannah Best
Samantha Harris
Lara Kowelenko
Debbie Barbar
Ceinwen Opie
Fairytale Land
Narrator: Serah Nathan
Humpty Dumpty: Ceinwen Opie
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son: Dion Cokuzovski
Little Bo Peep: Mai Phan
Little Miss Muffet: Hannah Newman
Little Jack Horner: Xavier Brown
Mary had a little lamb: Isabel Newman
Pirate Pete: Darrus Pattle
Old Mother Hubbard: Marianne McLoughlin
The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe: Holly Kemp
Mother Goose: Michele Haywood
Simple Simon: Lucas Cokuzovski
Crew:
Choreographer: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
Stage Manager: Meika Clarke
Stage Assistants:
Lauren Lelo
Josh
Lighting/Sound design: Zac Barraclough
Backstage Crew:
Ben Barraclough
Meika Clark
Hung Phan
Set/Props:
Mat Jodell
Colin Burchall
Michele Haywood
Leigh Tangee
Dawn Hinrichsen
Michael Bentley
FOH: Abbi Berecz
And members of ETC
Photography: Eddy Doran
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Original Music by: Ross McLennan
Special Thanks to the Mums and Dads who transported the kids and helped out.
2012
Play 132: Are You Being Served?
by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft
Directed by Tony Leatch & Dawn Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. November 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30. December 1.
Cast:
Mash/Don Bernardo: Andrzej Marczynski
Mr Rumbold: Andrew Gemmel
Shirley Brahms: Leigh Tangee
Mr Lucas: Ryan “Eddie” Edmends
Captain Peacock: Frank O’Connor
Mr Grainger: Kevin Holman
Mrs Slocombe: Margaret Rawlinson
Mr Humphries: Kevin Naylor
Woman Customer and Concita: Daisy May
Male Customer and Cesar: Duson Dobrilovic
Nurse and Theresa: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Crew:
Stage Manager: Meika Clark
Lighting/Sound Design: Zac Barraclough
Backstage Crew:
Zac Barraclough
Ben Barraclough
Meika Clark
Paul Volliotis
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Andy Brader
Matilda Houlihan
Set Construction:
Tony Leatch
Mat Jodell
Colin Burchall
Robert & Millie Buttrose
And members of ETC
Costumes/Tents:
Christine Nilsson
Margaret Nilsson
FOH: Christine Nilsson
And members of ETC
Photography: Eddy Doran
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Play 131: The Anniversary
by Bill Macllwraith
Directed by Rachael Holt
Bradshaw Street. August 30, 31. September 1, 2, 6, 7, 8.
Cast:
Mum: Margaret Rawlinson
Shirley: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Terry: Robert Wightwick
Karen: Abbi Berecz
Henry: Andrew McNess
Tom: Simon Alderman
Crew:
Producer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Meika Clark
Assistant Stage Manager: Lauren Lelo
Lighting/Sound:
Zac Barraclough
Ben Barraclough
Set Design:
Rachael Holt
Set Construction:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Colin Burchall
Mathew Jodell
Tony Leatch
Rhiannon Dummett
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Rachael Holt
And members of ETC
Costumes: Christine Nilsson
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Photography: Eddy Doran
Publicity:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Play 130: Love and Other Calamities (3 one-act plays)
Bradshaw Street. 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16.
Crew:
Producer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Stage Managers:
Meika Clark
Lauren Lelo
Ailie Hogan
Lighting/Sound:
Zac Barraclough
Meika Clark
Lauren Lelo
Set:
Colin Burchall
Mathew Jodell
Tony Leatch
And members of ETC
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Photography: Eddy Doran
Love or Nearest Offer
by Hugh O’Brien
Directed by Karen Parrott
Cast:
Kristen Zekic
Bevan Uren
Michele Haywood
Kenji Shimada
The Wedding Story
by Julianne Homokay
Directed by Cat Cummns
Cast:
Tania Knight
Andrew McNess
Kenji Shimada
Do You Come Here Often?
by Samantha-Ellen Bound
Directed by Samantha-Ellen Bound & Rhiannon Dummett
Cast:
Marianne McLoughlin
Tania Knight
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Kristen Zekic
Teddy Neave
Play 129: Caravan
by Donald MacDonald
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. March 15 – 24.
Cast:
Penny Robinson: Catherine Larcey
Parkes Robinson: Ryan “Eddie” Edmunds
Rodney Rice: Donal Taylor
Monica Rice: Susan Rundle
Pierce: Andrew McNess
Gwendolyn: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Crew:
Assistant Director: Cat Cummins
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Set Supplied by Champion Caravans
Set Surround:
Tony Leatch
Mat Jodell
Christine Nilsson
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Dawn Hinrichsen
Make-up:
Shannon Walker
Tahlia Raniti
Riley Harrison
Lighting:
Zac Barraclough
Hung Phan
Sound:
Graham Crutchfield
Cat Cummins
FOH:
Christine Nilsson
Fiona O’Hoy
Photos: Eddy Doran
2011
Play 128: Beyond A Joke
Play 127: Blackrock
Play 126: Rope
by Patrick Hamilton
adapted by Bruce Cochrane & Lance Reenstierna
Directed by Karen Parrott
Cast:
Robert: Michael Fenemore-Cocks
Kenneth: Jaime Cerda
Sasha: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Mr Kentley: Andrew Gemmell
Branden: Brayden Germaine
Charles: Robert Wightwick
Debra Kentley: Leigh Tangee
Leila Arden: Madeline Claire French
Crew:
Stage Manager: Cat Dwyer
Set Decor:
Karen Parrott
Constance Bram
Lighting/Sound Operator: Susan Stearn
Lighting Design: John DeGabriele
Boston Backdrop: Catarina Sinclair
Costume Design: Karen Parrott
Assisted with Set Decor:
Theodore Black
Ian Matthews
FOH: Christine Nilsson
Photography: Dylan Lehane
Program: Tess Maurici Ryan
Play 125: The Norman Conquests: Living Together
2010
Play 124: The Norman Conquests: Table Manners
by Sir Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Tess Maurici Ryan
Cast:
Norman: James Antones
Ruth: Jackie Fraser
Sarah: Pauline Snell
Reg: Craig Ryan
Tom: Xavier Ryan
Annie: Kathryn Moloney
Crew:
Assistant Director: Adrian Valenta
Stage Management:
Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Vivan Ghebrial
Christine Nilsson
Sound Design: Tess Maurici Ryan
Lighting/Sound Operator:
Tess Maurici Ryan
John DeGabriele
Lighting Design: Stephen Andrews
Set Design:
Tess Maurici Ryan
Adrian Valenta
Props/Costumes:
Tess Maurici Ryan
Photography: Eddy Doran
FOH: Eileen Bentley
Play 123: The Underpants
by Carl Sternheim
Adapted by Steve Martin
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen and John Degabriele
Cast:
Theo Maske: Xavier Ryan
Louise Maske: Sally Kingsford
Gertrude Deuter: Emma Cox
Frank Versati: Dan Walls
Benjamin Cohen: Drew Mason
Klinglehoff: Donal Taylor
Stage Manager: Roslyn Shafik-Eid
Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Christine Nilsson
Lighting/Sound: Tess Maurici-Ryan
Lighting Design: John Degabriele
Set Design: Dawn Hinrichsen
Set Construction: Mathew Jodell
Set Decoration: Tony Leatch
Painting:
Fleur Bain
Dawn Hinrichsen
Tony Leatch
Irene Ly
Estelle Ziagos
FOH: Eileen Bentley
Photography: Eddy Doran
Play 122: A Fly on the Wall (4 one-act Plays)
Bradshaw Street. June 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26.
Kids
by John Morgan
Selling Johnny Depp
by Alex Broun
Racquet
by Jason Silverii & Natasha Boyd
Mothers Have Nine Lives
by Joanna Norland
Play 121: Away
by Michael Gow
Directed by Susan Flint
Bradshaw Street. March 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27.
Tom / Rick: Michael McStay
Meg / Leonie: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Coral: Gabrielle Salter
Roy: Bevan Uren
Gwen: Michelle Tanner
Jim: Donal Taylor
Vic: Margaret Rawlinson
Harry: Michael Bentley
Crew:
Stage Manager: Rosalin Shafik-Eid
Set Design: Tony Leatch
Sound Design / Operation: John DeGabriele
Lighting Design: John DeGabriele & Josh Eilken
Lighting Operation: Josh Eilken
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Poster Design: Teresa Maurici-Ryan
Program: Natasha Boyd
Ticket Secretary: Eileen Bentley
2009
Play 120: Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by Alan Bennett
Directed by Rachael Holt
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28, 29. December 4, 5.
Play 119: Steaming
Directed by Susan Flint
Bradshaw Street. June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19.
Play 118: Things Are Not What They Seem (4 one-act plays)
Directed by Natasha Boyd and Josie Parrelli
Bradshaw Street. June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27.
10,000 Cigarettes
Two Women and a Chair
The Ketchup Bottle
What’s the Matter with Mary-Jane?
Play 117: Dinkum Assorted
by Linda Aronson
Directed by Christina Kyriakou
Bradshaw Street. March 26 – April 4.
Cast:
Big Beat: Karen Parrott
Grace: Margaret Rawlinson
Millie: Tass Maurici-Ryan
Joan: Sarah Crock
Margie: Vivian Ghebrial
Glad: Celeste Barry
Ethel: Marlene Di Battista
Edie: Tessa Stogian
Connie: Barbara Skewes
Vi: Samantha-Ellen Bound
Rosie: Leigh Tangee
Florrie: Eileen Bentley
Pearl: Rachael Holt
Doris: Kristen Zekic
Little Beat: Saskia Johnson
Crew:
Musical Director: Christina Kyriakou
Stage Managers:
Xavier Ryan
Bevan Uren
Set Designer:
Tony Leatch
Christina Kyriakou
Set Construction Coordinator: Tony Leatch
Choreographer:
Christina Kyriakou
Margaret Rawlinson
Barbara Skewes
Dawn Hinrichsen
Lighting Designer: Michael Bentley
Lighting Operator: Michael Bentley
Piano Accompaniment:
Lynn Dahl
Kohn Kyriakou
Sound Designers:
Christine Kyriakou
John Degabriele
Sound Operator: John Degabriele
Costume Designer:
Eileen Bentley
Barbara Skewes
Phoenix Theatre
Properties Manager:
ETC Team
Phoenix Theatre
Poster Design: Christina Kyriakou
Program Designer: Natasha Boyd
Ticket Secretary: Eileen Bentley
Publicity:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Natasha Boyd
Photography: Eddy Doran
FOH: Josie Parrelli
2008
Play 116: Charley's Aunt
by Brendan Thomas
Directed by Drew Mason
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28, 29. December 4, 5, 6.
Cast:
Jack Chesney: Steven Wooley
Brassett: Eddy Doran
Charles Wykeham: Simon Alderman
Lord Fancourt Babberley: Antony Steadman
Kitty Verdun: Samantha Bound
Amy Spettigue: Leigh Tangee
Sir Francis Chesney: Peter Hatherley
Sir Stephen Spettigue: John Lorensini
Ela Delahay: Marianne McLoughlin
Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez: Veronica Hanneberry
Crew:
Production Assistant: Josie Parelli
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Stage Manager/Set Captain: Anthony Leatch
Set Construction:
Mathew Jodell
Daryl Adcock
Ian Cairncross
Tony Leatch
Lighting and Sound:
Michael Bentley
John DeGabrielle
Play 115: Last of the Red Hot Lovers
by Neil Simon
Directed by Susan Flint
Bradshaw Street. September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Cast:
Barney Cashman: Bevan Uren
Elaine Navazio: Natasha Boyd
Bobbi Michele: Erinn Byrne
Jeanette Fisher: Dawn Hinrichsen
Crew:
Stage Manager:
Annette Blanchard
David Grover
Lighting/Sound Design: John Degabriele
Lighting/Sound: Michael Bentley
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Set Design/Construction: Mathew Jodell
Set Captain: Tony Leatch
Publicity:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Eileen Bentley
Photocopying: Rob Gurry
Set Construction:
Mathew Jodel
Tony Leatch
Ian Cairncross
Daris Pattle
Bevan Uren
David Grover
Annette Blanchard
Karen Parrott
Eileen Bentley
Michael Bentley
Dawn Hinrichsen
FOH: Louise Anthony
Photography: Eddy Doran
Play 114: Enchanted April
by Matthew Barber
from the novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Directed by Brett Turner
Bradshaw Street. June 26, 27, 28. July 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Lotty Wilton: Christina Kyriakou
Rose Arnott: Sarah Crock
Caroling Bramble: Leigh Tangee
Mrs. Graves: Margaret Rawlinson
Constanza: Tess Ryan
Mellersh Wilton: Xavier Ryan
Frederick Arnott: Bevan Uren
Antony Wilding: Luke Francis
Play 113: This Way Up
2007
Play 112: Black Comedy
Play 111: 'Allo 'Allo
by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28. August 2, 3, 4.
Cast:
Rene Artois: Robert Urban
Edith Artois: Katy Davies
Yvette Carte-Blanche: Christina Kyriakou
Roger Leclerc: Jim Wheeler
Michelle Dubois: Susan Flint
Mimi LaBonq: Freda Mitris
Colonel Kurt Von Strohm: Bob Caddy
Capt. Alberto Bertorelli: Drew Mason
Herr Otto Flick: Troy McGuinness
Private Helga Geerhardt: Michelle Tanner
Lieut. Hubert Gruber: Harley Woods
General Von Schmelling: Ian Cairncross
Agent Crabtree: Ian Cairncross
Ensemble Support:
Tony Leatch
Ivan Neville
Crew:
Stage Manager: Ivan Neville
Music & Original Score for Songs Coquette and Fifi: Peter Taurins
Choreography Fifi: Susan Flint
Set Design:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Burchall
Kris Weber
Sharon Monaghan
Ben Starick
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Burchall
Sharon Monaghan
Tony Leatch
Michael Bentley
etc Members
Sound Effects Sourced: Peter Taurins
Sound Operator: John Degabrielle
Lighting Design: Kris Weber
Lighting Operator: Michael Bentley
Costume Designers:
Ian Cairncross
Eileen Bentley
Poster Design: Ben Starick
Program Design: Ben Starick
Publicity:
Sharon Monaghan
Dawn Hinrichsen
Photography: Eddy Doran
Ticket Secretary: Eileen Bentley
FOH: Eileen Bentley
2006
Play 110: Aladdin
Adapted by Michael Bentley
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. November 24, 25. December 1, 2.
Cast:
Widow Twankey: Ian Cairncross
Mustapha Wash: Bruce Atkins
Genie of the Ring: Alasdair Cameron
Narrator/Bloggs/Sheik: Michael Bentley
Sultan/Wentworth: John Degabriele
Aladdin: Kelly Harrison
Red Riding Hood/Townsfolk 1/Desdemona-Lady in Waiting: Louise Buck
Princess Wimmera: Anna Bazzarelli
Wishee Washee: Rhiannon Dummett
Carpet Salesman: Kristie Jinks
Puss in Boots/Soldier 1: Nathan Konstantinidis
Lamp Seller/Soldier 2: Andrew Sasalu
Minstrel 1/Daphne – Lady in Waiting: Victoria O’Connor
Minstrel 2/Dymphna – Lady in Waiting: Madelaine Ezard
Minstrel 3/Dimity – Lady in Waiting: Stephanie O’Connor
Executioner: Kurt Dummett
Deirdre – Lady in Waiting: Amy Kettle
Dorothy – Lady in Waiting: Elizabeth Grech
Market Trader 1: Georgia Ezard
Market Trader 2: Hannah Kelly
Market Trader 3: Bonnie Allison
Courtier 1: Natasha Konstantinidis
Courtier 2: Katie Banks
Crew:
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
Michael Bentley
John Degabriele
etc members
Lighting Operator: Sharon Osman
Sound Operator: John Degabriele
Curtain Monitors:
Amy Kettle
Elizabeth Grech
Wardrobe: Eileen Bentley
Poster Design: Ben Starick
Program Design: Ben Starick
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
Photography: Eddy Doran
Ticket Secretary: Eileen Bentley
FOH: Sharon Monaghan
Play 109: Blithe Spirit (2)
Play 108: Nasty Neighbours
Play 107: Jake’s Women
2005
Play 106: The Castle
by Working Dog Productions
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26. December 1, 2, 3.
Cast:
Dale Kerrigan: Ben Starick
Darryl Kerrigan: Jim Thomson
Sal Kerrigan: Louise Anthony
Steve Kerrigan: Gerard O’Shaughnessy
Tracey Kerrigan: Carolyn Cusack
Con: Xavier Ryan
The Valuer: Rob Urban
Wayne Kerrigan: Craig Ryan
Farouk: Rob Urban
Council Rep: Adrian Valenta
Dennis Denuto: Peter Prenga
Magistrate: Craig Ryan
Lawrence Hamill: Ian Cairncross
The Heavy: Rob Urban
The Policeman: Adrian Valenta
Graham (for the Barlow Group): Xavier Ryan
Barlow’s QC: Rob Urban
Judge 1: Gerard O’Shaughnessy
Judge 2: Craig Ryan
Judge 3: Adrian Valenta
Crew:
Stage Manager: Diane Ryan
Set Construction & Set Decor:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Burchall
Sharon Monaghan
Jim Thomson
Michael Bentley
Eddy Doran
Lighting: Michael Bentley
Audio: Eddy Doran
FOH Photographs: Eddy Doran
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
Poster & Program: Louise Anthony
Play 105: Curtain Call
Play 104: Hotel Sorrento
by Hannie Rayson
Directed by Brett Turner
Cast:
Marge Morrisey: Margaret Rawlinson
Dick Bennett: James Carlon
Hilary Moynihan: Kris Weber
Wal Moynihan: Peter Ryan
Troy Moynihan: Jake Kohler
Edwin Bates: Adrian Valenta
Meg Moynihan: Louise Anthony
Pippa Moynihan: Carolyn Cusack
Crew:
Stage Manager: Sharon Monaghan
Set Design: Brett Turner
Set Construction & Decor:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
Eddy Doran
Brett Turner
Sarah Williams
Ryan Williams
Lighting Design:
Steve Gretton
Rick Arnold
Lighting Operation:
Jon Michael
Ryan Williams
Audio: Eddy Doran
FOH Photography: Eddy Doran
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
Art Work: Louise Anthony
Poster & Program: Louise Anthony
2004
Play 103: Secret Bridesmaids' Business
by Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. November 25, 26, 27. December 2, 3, 4.
Play 102: London Suite
by Neil Simon
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11.
Play 101: Man Alive
by John Dighton
Directed by Neale Warrington
Cast:
Waldorf: Bryan Richardson
Belgravia: Louise Anthony
George Jngle: Jon Michael
Daphne Jamieson: Carolyn Cusack
Miss Yates: Sharon Monaghan
Oakshott: Margaret Rawlinson
Jubilee: Alicia Cassar
Mr. Wembley: Jan Cairncross
Cecil: Jonathan C. LaFontaine
Mr. Hathaway: Jim Thomson
Miss Butterworth: Sonia Harb
Miss Adshead: Michelle Tanner
Police Commissioner: Michael Bentley
Crew:
Stage Manager: Julie Conduit
Lighting: Sarah Williams
Sound: Ryan Williams
Sound Effects: Eddy Doran
Play 100: The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate (2)
by Neville Thurgood
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Cast:
Madame of Ceremonies: Annette Blanchard
Iowna Steinway, Pianist: Anne Sheppard
Kitty Hawk, on signs: Meaghan Edgar
Maude Lynne: Angelique Conway
Adam Lynne: Alasdair Cameron
Amber Lynne: Rhiannon Dummett
Sir Jasper Murgatroyd: Daryl Stevenson
Percy Proper: Leigh Roncon
Gertle Getham: Tess Maurici
Uriah Cheap: Catherine Ellis
Sweet Fanny Adams: Aylin Bagdadi
Polly Perkins: Alicia Casser
Nausia: Shifa Shevki
Mrs. Shipton/Mother Brown: Michelle Tanner
Captain Cursem: Eddy Doran
Dancers:
Keely Walsh
Nancy Coffey
Crew:
Choreography: Bexsa-Ashley Cairncross
Singing: Sarah Monaghan
Stage Managers:
Michael Bentley
Bill George
Lighting: Jon Michael
Sound Operator: Carolyn Cusack
Sound Compilation: Eddy Doran
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Set Construction Supervisor: Ian Cairncross
Set Construction Crew:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
Catherine Ellis
Sarah Monaghan
Ryan Williams
Anna Ward
Rhiannon Dummett
Kurt Dummett
Michael Bentley
FOH:
Eileen Bentley
Julie George
Vicky Tucker
Louise Anthony
Kurt Dummett
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
2003
Play 99: Pass the Butler
by Eric Idle
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28, 29. December 4, 5, 6.
Cast:
Annabelle: Louise Anthony
Hugo: Jim Thomson
Nigel: Xavier Ryan
Lady Charles: Kris Weber
Butler: Ian Cairncross
Miss Kitty: Eileen Bentley
Harris: Frank O’Connor
Slater: Eddy Doran
Ronnie: David MacCrae
Crew:
Assistant Director: Sarah Monaghan
Stage Manager: Jon Michael
Lighting: Ryan Williams
Sound: Eddy Doran
Set Design & Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Ryan Williams
Play 98: The Girl Who Saw Everything
by Alma De Groen
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Cast:
Saul East: Michael Collins
Gareth ‘Gaz’ Ransom: Robert Urban
Liz Ransom: Sue Broberg
Carol Edge: Dawn Hinrichsen
Edwina Rouse: Christina Kyriakou
Crew:
Stage Manager: Diane Ryan
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Set Construction & Decor:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
Eddy Doran
Michael Bentley
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
FOH:
Michael Bentley
Eileen Bentley
Lighting:
Jon Michael
Ryan Williams
Audio: Eddy Doran
FOH Photographs: Eddy Doran
Program Design: Caught@Work Productions
Internet Site: www.caughtatwork.net
Program Content: Kris Weber
Art Work: Louise Anthony
Play 97: Farndale - Haunted Castle
by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr
Directed by Brett Turner
Bradshaw Street. June 26, 27, 28. July 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Jasmine: Christina Kyriakou
Thelma: Louise Anthony
Mrs Reece: Margaret Rawlinson
Lottie: Lorraine Meinke
Producer: Troy Sterling
Felicity: Regina Miller
Crew:
Set Construction & Decor:
Ian Cairncross
Brett Turner
Michael Bentley
Sharon Monaghan
Ryan Williams
Publicity: Sharon Monaghan
Stage Manager: Julie Conduit
Assistant Stage Manager: Sarah Leahy
Lighting: Jon Michael
Sound: Eddy Doran
FOH: Michael Bentley
Ticket Secretary: Eileen Bentley
Play 96: Cosi
by Louis Nowra
Directed by Anne Chadwick
Bradshaw Street. April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12.
Cast:
Lewis: Xavier Ryan
Lucy: Rebecca Cairncross
Nick: Sean Francis
Justine: Tess Maurici
Roy: Ian Cairncross
Henry: Jim Thomson
Doug: Mark Collard
Cherry: Louise Simpson
Julie: Katherine Lehtonen
Ruth: Rachael Holt
Zac: Greg Rochlin
Crew:
Stage Manager: Wendy Harvey
Lighting and Sound: Anne McLean
Set Construction: Ian Cairncross
Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Ian Cairncross
FOH: Michael Bentley
2002
Play 95: Fantasmagorical (4)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. December 6, 7, 13, 14.
Cast:
Lynda: Ruby-Anne Dummett
Grumps: Caemhan Miller
Mary Mary Quite Contrary: Rhiannon Dummett
Smile: Ailie Hogan
Lolly Land
Lollypop: Gemma Meeny
Toffee Guard 1: Alasdair Cameron
Toffee Guard 2: Ian Cairncross
Smartie 1: Lewis Meeny
Smartie 2: Kurt Dummett
Smartie 3: Damian George
Candy Barr: Sarah Monaghan
Number Land
Count Numero: Ian Cairncross
No. 7: Alan Barrett
No. 9: Anne McLean
No 5: Rachel George
Colour Land
Princess Rainbow: Dawn Hinrichsen
Eeny Elf: Anne McLean
Yellow: Alasdair Cameron
Red: Kurt Dummett
Black: Rebecca Cairncross
White: Gemma Meeny
Green: Damian George
Rainbow Sprite 1: Stephanie O’Connor
Rainbow Sprite 2: Victoria O’Connor
Rainbow Sprite 3: Rachel George
Rainbow Sprite 4: Madalaine Ezard
Centre of Magic Land
T H-E: Alasdair Cameron
Tippy Hippy: Alan Barrett
Heffalump: Sarah Monaghan
Elf 1: Lewis Meeny
Elf 2: Kurt Dummett
Elf 3: Damian George
The Sandman: Gemma Meeny
Nastly the Nightmare: Dawn Hinrichsen
Tooth Fairy: Ian Cairncross
Dentist: Rhiannon Dummett
Mechanical Mike: Alan Barrett
Goblins of Disbelief:
Damian George
Kurt Dummett
Lewis Meeny
Gremlins:
Madalaine Ezard
Rachel George
Stephanie O’Connor
Victoria O’Connor
Fairytale Land
Narrator: Frank O’Connor
Humpty Dumpty: Anne McLean
Jack Be Nimble: Kurt Dummett
Little Tommy Tucker: Damian George
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son: Lewis Meeny
Little Bo Peep: Madalaine Ezard
Little Miss Muffet: Gemma Meeny
Little Jack Horner: Victoria O’Connor
The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe: Rachel George
Mother Goose: Ian Cairncross
Simple Simon: Stephanie O’Connor
Crew:
Choreographer: Rebecca Cairncross
Musical Director: Sarah Monaghan
Stage Manager: Mick Meeny
Assistant Stage Managers:
Catherine Ellis
Sam Lanza
Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Ian Cairncross
Dawn Dummett
Sarah Monaghan
Dressers:
Leeanne Meeny
Julie O’Connor
Lighting:
Jon Michael
Ryan Williams
Sound & Photography: Eddy Doran
Set Captain: Ian Cairncross
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
Sarah Monaghan
Eileen Bentley
Rebecca Cairncross
Mick Meeny
Catherine Ellis
Sam Lanza
Jon Michael
Ryan Williams
Dave from Sunbury
Eddy Doran
Michael Bentley
Anne McLean
Dawn Hinrichsen
FOH:
Sharon Monaghan
Julie George
Michael Bentley
Play 94: Eat Your Heart Out
by Nick Hall
Directed by Jon Michael
Cast:
Charlie: Scott Andrews
The Boy: Xavier Ryan
The Girl: Rowena Hanby
The Woman: Margaret Rawlinson
The Man: Peter Ryan
Crew:
Stage Manager: Catherine Ellis
Sound: Eddy Doran
Lighting Operation: Anne McLean
Lighting Design:
Michael Bentley
Jon Michael
Play 93: Family Planning
by Frank Vickery
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. June 27, 28, 29. July 4, 5, 6.
Cast:
Tracey: Sarah Monaghan
Idris: Ian Cairncross
Maisie: Margaret Rawlinson
Gran: Eileen Bentley
Bobby: Xavier Ryan
Elsie: Ann Chadwick
Jeffery: Raymond Isaac
Crew:
Stage Manager: Dawn Hinrichsen
Lighting:
Anne McLean
Michael Bentley
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Sharon Monaghan
etc members
Voice Coach: Paul Wiseman
FOH:
Michael Bentley
Eddy Doran
etc members
Play 92: Scenes From a Separation
by Andrew Bovell & Hannie Rayson
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Cast:
Mathew: Peter Prenga
Nina: Dawn Hinrichsen
Darcy: Jon Michael
Siobhan: Carolyn Cusack
Lawrence: Ian Cairncross
Margaret: Sharon Monaghan
2001
Play 91: Farndale Christmas Carol
by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jnr
Directed by Brett Turner
Cast:
Mrs Reece: Margaret Rawlinson
Gordon: Tim Maloney
Felicity: Regina Miller
Thelma: Louise Anthony
Mercedes: Kris Weber
Crew:
Stage Manager: Julie Ryan
Assistant Stage Managers:
Carolyn Cusack
Marissa Tropea
Lighting: Adam Smigeleski
Sound: Eddy Doran
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Props: Michael Bentley
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Scene Design: Michael Bentley
FOH:
Sharon Monaghan
Eileen Bentley
Play 90: Dead Man's Hand
by Seymour Marsh
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. September 14, 15, 20, 21, 22.
Cast:
Jennifer: Amanda Kortt
Brian: Michael Bentley
David: Peter Prenga
Corinne: Tess Maurici
Franco: Richard Stoyles
Pamela: Alix Massina
Crew:
Assistant Director: Jon Michael
Stage Manager: Anne McLean
Sound: Eddy Doran
Lighting: Adam Smigielski
Publicity:
Eileen Bentley
Sharon Monaghan
Set Design/Construction: Ian Cairncross
FOH:
Sharon Monaghan
Eileen Bentley
Play 89: Life Goes On
by Adrian Hodges
Directed by Ian Cairncross
Bradshaw Street. June 28, 29, 30. July 5, 6, 7.
Cast:
George: Alan Barrett
Michael: Lionel Drake
Joyce: Elizabeth Avery
Helen: Carolyn Cusack
Debbie: Natalie Falk
The Voice of Lucille: Louise Anthony
Crew:
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Julie Ryan
Lighting: Adam Smigielski
(assisted by Jon Michael & Michael Bentley)
Assistant Stage Manager: Anne McLean
Rehearsal Assistant: Catherine Ellis
Sound: Eddy Doran
Set Construction: Cast and Crew
Play 88: It's My Party (and I'll Die If I Want To)
by Elizabeth Coleman
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. March 29, 30, 31. April 5, 6, 7.
Cast:
Ron Patterson: Peter Ryan
Michael Patterson: Jon Michael
Debbie Patterson: Louise Anthony
Karen Patterson: Natalie Falk
Dawn Patterson: Eileen Bentley
Ted Wilkins: Xavier Ryan
Crew:
Stage Manager: Lionel Drake
Set Captain: Ian Cairncross
FOH: Michael Bentley
Lights & Sound: Adam Smigielski
2000
Play 87: Lust in the Dust
by Michael Bentley
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. November 30. December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9.
Cast:
Henrietta Hockenhelmer: Eileen Bentley
Madame Lassloux: Ian Cairncross
Eustace McGraw (pianist): Jonathon Harvey
Sheriff Slim Slade: Eddy Doran
Calamity Jane: Sarah Monaghan
Judge Omar Gaffney: Michael Bentley
Showgirl Gold: Jenny Elliot
Showgirl Blue: Meaghan Edgar
Temperance Tessle: Louise Anthony
Betty Blush: Lesley McKenzie
Lily Langhorn: Skye Gamblin
Jon Michael: Rusty Springfield
Black Colt Calhoun: Lionel Drake
Pedro Romero: Catherine Ellis
Constance Clalbourne: Sharon Monaghan
Crew:
Stage Manager: Faye Stock
Lighting: Adam Smigielski
Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Lesley McKenzie
Set Construction: Cast and Crew
(Under supervision of Ian Cairncross and Lionel Drake)
Play 86: This Way Out
Play 85: Steel Magnolias
by Robert Harling
Directed by Kris Weber
Bradshaw Street. March 30, 31. April 1, 6, 7, 8.
Cast:
Truvy: Dawn Dummett
Annelle: Carolyn Cusack
Clairee: Elizabeth Avery
Shelby: Skye Gamblin
M’Lynn: Louise Anthony
Ouiser: Sharon Monaghan
Crew:
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Stage Manager: Lionel Drake
Sound and Lighting:
Michael Bentley
Eddy Doran
Publicity: Bruce Atkins
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Michael Bentley
Eileen Bentley
Lionel Drake
Sharon Monaghan
Sarah Monaghan
Leo Monaghan
Hairdressing consultant: Megan Fogarty
FOH: Eileen Bentley
1999
Play 84: Little Red Riding Hood
by Michael Bentley
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. November 26, 27, 28. December 3, 4.
Play 83: Hedda Gabler
by Henrik Ibsen
Directed by Ian Cairncross
Bradshaw Street. September 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18.
Cast:
Miss Juliana Tesman: Lillian Lewis
Bertha: Laura Marucci
George Tesman: Michael Bentley
Hedda: Tamasin Tunny
Mrs Thea Elvsted: Caroline Cusack
Judge Brack: Robert Davidson
Eilert Loevborg: Lionel Drake
Crew:
Assistant Director: Sharon Monaghan
Stage Manager: Louise Anthony
Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Moreira
Sound & Lighting: Colin Weidner
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Weidner
Members of etc
Photography: Eddy Doran
FOH Sign: Michael Bentley
Garden Scene: Louise Anthony
Special thanks to Mark Young at Williamstown Theatre and JC Westend for the hire of costumes.
Play 82: Stepping Out
by Richard Harris
Directed by Bruce Atkins
Bradshaw Street. June 25, 26. July 2, 3, 9, 10.
Cast:
Mavis: Jacqui Jefferies
Glenda Fraser: Anne Sheppard
Maxine: Sarah Monaghan
Lynne: Siobhan Sheppard
Geoffrey: Daryl Stevenson
Sylvia: Kate Barnes
Rose: Samantha Rawlinson
Vera: Margaret Rawlinson
Andy: Dawn Dummett
Dorothy: Sophie McEwen
Lighting Technician: Colin Weidner
Sam: As Herself
Ecurb Snikta: As Himself
Crew:
Choreographer: Jacqui Jefferies
Producer: Graeme Wright
Stage Managers
Samantha McIntosh
Sharon Monaghan
Tsheena Berriman
Set Design: Ian Cairncross
Wardrobe:
Eileen Bentley
Jacqui Jefferies
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Set Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Weidner
Bruce Atkins
Graeme Wright
Colin Burchall
Jacqui Jefferies
Sharon Monaghan
Sarah Monaghan
Louise Anthony
Publicity:
Bruce Atkins
Graeme Wright
FOH:
Graeme Wright
Bruce Atkins
Eileen Bentley
ETC Members
Banner: Michael Bentley
Play 81: Silly Cow
by Ben Elton
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. April 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17.
Cast:
Peggy: Judi Appleby
Douglas Robinson: Robert Van Den Helm
Sidney Skinner: Ian Cairncross
Doris Wallis: Louise Anthony
Eduardo: Troy Saxby
Crew:
Assistant Director: Jacqui Jefferies
Stage Manager: Jacqui Jefferies
Stage Assistant: Sarah Monaghan
Set Design & Construction:
Ian Cairncross
Colin Weidner
Set Decor: Ian Cairncross
Lighting: Kieren Murphy
FOH Photography: Robert Van Den Helm
Prompt: Kate Hare
Publicity:
Graeme Wright
Bruce Atkins
FOH:
Bruce Atkins
Graeme Wright
Samantha McIntosh
Annie Oerisetti
Peter Lethlean
Sophie McEwen
Eileen Bentley
1998
Play 80: Humpty Dumpty
by Michael Bentley
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28. December 4, 5.
Cast:
Queen Esmeralda: Bruce Atkins
Prince Neville: Martin Malone
Princess Kylie: Seana Oorloff
Humpty Dumpty: Helen Wentworth
Duke Ralph: Peter Gardiner
King Waldo: Jacqui Jefferies
Princess Beverley: Sarah Monaghan
Roderick: Nathan Wentworth
Blenkinsop: Sophie McEwen
Witherspoon: Anne Sheppard
Count Kieran of Cork: Nathan Wentworth
Kings Horses and Men:
Rhiannon Dummett
Melissa Brown
Matthew Brown
Basket Seller: Helen Sultana
Citizens of Gluckenstein:
Anne Sheppard
Sophie McEwen
Vicki Kemp
Rhiannon Dummett
Melissa Brown
Matthew Brown
Ballet Dancers:
Rebecca Cairncross
Helen Sultana
Emma Nicolazzo
Megan Weidner
Black Fury:
Jacqui Jefferies
Sarah Monaghan
Portraits:
Sophie McEwen
Anne Sheppard
Eileen Bentley
Vicki Kemp
Crew:
Assistant Director: Vicki Kemp
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Assistant Stage Manager: Samantha McIntosh
Lighting:
Colin Weidner
Jon Michael
Choreographer: Jacqui Jefferies
Wardrobe:
Eileen Bentley
Dawn Dummett
Musical Director: Kate Hare
FOH: Dawn Dummett
Set Construction:
Colin Weidner
Eddy Doran
Props: Michael Bentley
Play 79: And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie
Directed by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. September 11, 12, 17, 18, 19.
Cast:
Rogers: Peter Gardiner
Mrs. Rogers: Rosi Izzo
Narracot: Eddy Doran
Vera Claythorne: Carolyn Edwards
Phillip Lombard: Bryan Hogan
Anthony Marston: Guy Flynn
William Blore: Ian Cairncross
General MacKenzie: Bernie Butler
Emily Brent: Deborah Fabbro
Sir Lawrence Wargrave: Robert Davidson
Crew:
Stage Manager: Eileen Bentley
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Set Construction: Ian Cairncross
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
FOH:
Kate Hare
Kieran Murphy
Play 78: Happy Families
by Helen O’Connor & Simon Hopkinson
Directed by Daryl Stevenson & Louise Anthony
Bradshaw Street. June 25, 26, 27. July 2, 3, 4.
Cast:
Barbara: Louise Anthony
Maisie: Sharon Monaghan
Natalie: Jacqui Jefferies
Brian: Robert Van Den Helm
Rick: Stephen Galea
Frank: Martin Malone
The Voice of Geoffrey: Daryl Stevenson
Crew:
Producer/Stage Manager: Colin Weidner
Lighting/Sound: Kieran Murphy
Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Hare
Set Design & Construction:
Kieran Murphy
Colin Weidner
Louise Anthony
Play 77: Lock Up Your Daughters
1997
Play 76: The Misadventures of Madeleine (3)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. November 28, 29. December 4, 5, 6.
Cast:
Young Madeleine: Megan Weidner
George: Ashley Weidner
Narrator: Alina Hoyne
Madeleine: Natalie Falk
Ted Trimble: Bruce Atkins
Mrs Goodfoot: Maureen McCarthy
Mrs Tyrill/JP/Quorg: Mary Langdon
Mr Tyrill/Curtis Crumb: Kieran Murphy
Mrs Slobbert/Orderly/Redleg: Samantha McIntosh
Mr Slobbert/Sultan/Citizen Crappe: Terry Brown
Prince Randolph: Jason Weidner
Frederick Flash: Eddy Doran
Crew:
Stage Manager: Faye Hinrichsen
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Costumes/Publicity: Eileen Bentley
FOH: Maureen McCarthy
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
Musical Director: Kate Hare
Play 75: Lipstick Dreams
by Helen O’Connor and Simon Hopkinson
Directed by Adelle Menzie
Bradshaw Street. September 12, 13, 18, 19, 20.
Cast:
Jo: Sandra Mitchell
Jenny: Tammy Ayres
Jess: Louise Simpson
Jan: Irene Mooney
Crew:
Stage Manager: Peter Prenga
Assistant Stage Manager: Samantha McIntosh
Backstage Crew:
Jacqui Jefferies
Faye Hinrichsen
Lighting:
Colin Weider
Kieran Murphy
Musical Director: Peter Horan
Rehearsal Pianist-Accompanist: Kate Hare
“Karma” Band Members:
Ashley Weidner
David Marchetti
Kathryn Hassell
Set Building: Cast and Crew
Publicity: Eileen Bentley
FOH: Maureen McCarthy
Ticket Secretary & FOH Photos: Eddy Doran
Play 74: Who Killed Santa Clause?
by Terence Feely
Directed by Peter Ryan
Bradshaw Street. June 26, 27, 28. July 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Barbara Love: Louise Anthony
Connie Bell: Rachael Holt
Jack Campbell-Barnes: Colin Weidner
Inspector Moore: Mark Karlovic
Don Lewis: Eddy Doran
Paul Reston: Stephen Galea
Ray Lacey: Xavier Ryan
Dave Ogden: Ashley Weidner
Crew:
Lighting/Sound: Kieran Murphy
Stage Manager: Betty Ryan
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
Set Construction:
Brad Richardson
Kieran Murphy
Colin Weidner
Peter Ryan
FOH: Maureen McCarthy
Publicity: Eileen Bentley
Play 73: One For the Road
by Willy Russell
Directed by Anne Wise
Bradshaw Street. April 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19.
1996
Play 72: Happy as Larry
by Michael Bentley
November 28, 29, 30. December 5, 6, 7.
Cast:
Rosie Randall: Priscilla Hutchinson
Alma Randall: Maureen McCarthy
Eric Randall: Frank O’Connor
Larry “Tadpole” Teasdale: Michael Moroney
Maxie Morrison: Eddy Doran
Cromwell Crowley: Peter Horan
Goldie Totsmith: Kristen Fletcher
Belle Smith: Emily Walters
Comedy: Bronwyn Close
Tragedy: Eileen Bentley
Dancers:
Jacqui Jefferies
Melody Farrer
Wendy Stevens
Angelique Carroll
Crew:
Stage Manager: Faye Hinrichsen
Lighting: Kieran Murphy
Choreographer: Jacqui Jefferies
Set Building: Members of etc
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
etc would like to thank:
Joy O’Connor
Wayne Kemp
Colin Weidner
Mr. Walters
Frank O’Connor
Revco
for all their help
Play 71: So Much to Tell You
by John Marsden
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. August 29, 30, 31. September 5, 6, 7.
Play 70: Confusions
By Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Andrew Williams
Bradshaw Street. June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29.
Cast:
Mother Figure
Louise Anthony
Jane Wiggill
Jon Michael
Between Mouthfuls
Peter Prenga
Susanna Aivaliotis
Michael Moroney
Louise Anthony
Jon Michael
A Talk in the Park
Michael Moroney
Louise Anthony
Jon Michael
Jane Wiggill
Peter Prenga
Drinking Companion
Peter Prenga
Susanna Aivaliotis
Jane Wiggill
Michael Moroney
Gosforths Fete
Michael Moroney
Louise Anthony
Jon Michael
Jane Wiggill
Peter Prenga
Crew:
Assistant Director: Susanna Aivaliotis
Production Co-ordinator: Colin Weidner
Stage Manager: Jacqui Jefferies
Props/Stage Crew: Sarah Monaghan
Lighting: Colin Weidner
FOH: ETC Members
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
Construction/Technical: ETC Members
ETC would like to pay a special thanks to Wayne Kemp for his valuable assistance in the installation of our new lighting system and contribution to the production of Confusions.
Many thanks to the Laurel Hotel, 289 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale for donating the dinner prize.
Play 69: Six Characters in Search of an Author
by Luigi Pirandello
Directed by Alan Barrett
Bradshaw Street. March 22, 23, 24, 29, 30.
Cast:
The Father: Mark Karlovic
The Mother: Jacqui Jefferies
The Stepdaughter: Susi Aivaliotis
The Son: Michael Moroney
The Little Boy: David Marquis
The Little Girl: Reesa Campbell
Madame Pace: Vicki Newman
The Producer: Peter Ryan
The Leading Lady: Tracy Varas
The Leading Man: Jon Michael
The Second Female Lead: Dannnae Synot
The Ingenue: Sarah Monaghan
The Juvelile Lead: Chris Lockhart-Campbell
Other Actors and Actresses: Tamara Kirkwright
The Stage Manager: Anne Wise
The Prompter: Norman Forssman
The Property Man: Alan Barrett
The Foreman of the Stage Crew: Brad Richardson
The Producer’s Secretary: Norman Forssman
Crew:
Assistant Director: Anne Wise
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Stage Crew:
Alan Barrett
Anne Wise
Brad Richardson
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
1995
Play 68: The 1936 Academy Awards (2)
Play 67: Concept Theatre Workshops (4 one-act plays)
Play 66: Run For Your Wife
by Ray Cooney
Directed by Michael Bentley
Bradshaw Street. July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29.
Cast:
Mary: Claudia Bosch
Barbara: Vicki Newman
Sgt. Troughton: Michael Moroney
John: Steven Unsworth
Stanley: Andrew Williams
Reporter: Peter Horan
Sgt. Porterhouse: Bruce Atkins
Bobby: Troy Schwartz
Crew:
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Lighting & Sound:
Colin Weidner
Jacqui Jefferies
Assistant Director: Eileen Bentley
Set Dressing & Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Christine Bibby
Assistant Stage Manager: Ann Wise
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Wayne
Michael M.
Michael B.
Jacqui Jefferies
Anne
Sharon
Eileen Hinrichsen
Eddy Doran
Vicki
Play 65: Veronica's Room
by Ira Levin
Directed by Alan Barrett
Bradshaw street. March 31. April 1, 2, 7, 8.
Cast:
The Woman: Claudia Bosch
The Man: Allen Mudford
The Young Girl: Tamara Kirkright
The Young Man: Jamie Wilson
Cast:
Assistant Director: Norman Forssman
Stage Manager: Anne Wise
Lighting & Sound: Colin Weidner
Stage Design & Decoration: Ian Cairncross
Backstage: Christine Bibby
FOH:
Sharon Monaghan
Frank O’Connor
Photography: Eddy Doran
1994
Play 64: Banjo the Bunyip (2)
By David Hinrichsen
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. November 26, 27. December 2, 3.
Cast:
Banjo: Jon Michael
Faye: Renee Pope-Munro
Dinki Di: **Actor has asked name to be removed**
Billy the Bushranger: Gary Cliff
Stooge: Anne Wise
Hoo Roo: Terry Brown
Tasmanian Devil: Dawn Dummett
Stage Hand: Jay Monaghan
Attendant: Michael Bentley
Shadow 1: Sarah Monaghan
Shadow 2: Tania Ferighetto
Shadow 3: Ashley Weidner
Tassie Devil 2: Tania Ferighetto
Tassie Devil 3: Samantha Brown
Pebble: Laura Wood
Tree 1: Megan Weidner
Tree 2: Amy Peel
Rock: Tania Ferighetto
Dancers:
Jacqui Jefferies
Christina Pasqua
Cathy Chindamo
Melissah Tichy
Brett Hibberd
Father Christmas: Colin Weidner
Crew:
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Lights: Colin Weidner
Sound: Vicky Newman
Choreographer: Jacqui Jefferies
FOH:
Sharon Monaghan
Frank O’Connor
Set Construction: Members of e.t.c.
Ticket Secretary: Eddy Doran
The Director would like to thank the following people for their help in putting on “Banjo the Bunyip”
Michael Bentley
Sharon Monaghan
Colin Weidner
Jacqui Jefferies
Eddy Doran
Sarah Monaghan
Toni Brown
Play 63: The Last of the Knucklemen
by John Powers
Directed by Brad Weston
Bradshaw Street. September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10.
Cast:
Mad Dog: Scott Gooding
Horse: Brad Wade
Pansy: Nigel Leslie
Tassie: Marcus Chisholm
Tom: Paul Robinson
Monk: Stephen Galea
Methuselah: Tony Costa
Tarzan: Victor Cowling
Carl: Brad Weston
Crew:
Stage Manager: Sharon Monaghan
Assistant Director: Kerin Britton
Set Construction:
Brad Richardson
Kerin Britton
Colin Weidner
Brad Wade
Tony Costa
Stephen Galea
Lighting and Sound:
Colin Weidner
Anne Wise
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
FOH: Peter Horan
Play 62: Harvey (2)
by Mary Chase
Directed by Eileen Bentley
Bradshaw Street. June 17, 18, 19, 24, 25.
Cast:
Myrtle Mae Simmons: Vicki Newman
Veta Louise Simmons: Sharon Monaghan
Elwood P. Dowd: Michael Bentley
Maid: Amber Merlo
Mrs. Chauvenet: Eileen Bentley
Nurse Kelly: Adelle Menzie
Dr. Sanderson: Peter Prenga
Wilson: Steven Unsworth
Judge Gaffney: Frank O’Connor
Betty Chumley: Fran Burchall
Dr. Chumley: Gary Cliff
Cab Driver: Eddy Doran
“Harvey”: as himself
Crew:
Stage Manager: Anne Wise
Assistant Stage Manager: Kerin Britton
Backstage:
Sally Bracka
Amber Merlo
Lighting & Sound: Colin Weidner
Set Construction: Members and Friends of etc.
FOH: Peter Horan
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
Play 61: The Country Wife
by William Wycherley
Directed by Janet Dimelow
Bradshaw Street. March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26.
Cast:
Horner: Bernard Jekic
Margery: Sam Henry
Harcourt: Koo Lehtonen
Alithea: Yvette Cottier
Dorilant: Grant Stewart
Quack: Gary Cliff
Sparkish: George Benca
Pinchwife: David Weate
Lady Fidget: Trudy McLauchlan
Dainty Fidget: Adelle Menzie
Mrs. Squeamish: Anne Wise
Sir Jasper Fidget: Michael Bentley
Lucy: Bea Crimi
Servant: David Solinas
Old Lady: Eileen Hinrichsen
Crew:
Stage Manager: Kerin Britton
Set Construction:
Craig Haire
etc members
Lighting and Sound: Colin Weidner
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
Producer/Publicity: Bernard Jekic
Costumes: Eileen Bentley
FOH:
Frank O’Connor
Sharon Monaghan
Prompt: Norman Forssman
1993
Play 60: Who Will Save Santa?
by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28. December 3, 4.
Play 59: An Inspector Calls
by J.B. Priestley
Directed by Dennis Hine St Clair
Bradshaw Street. August 27, 28, 29. September 3, 4.
Play 58: Blithe Spirit (1)
by Noël Coward
Directed by Sharon Monaghan
Bradshaw Street. June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27.
Cast:
Charles Condomine: Bernard Jekic
Ruth Condomine: Jodie Wilkinson
Edith: Sally Brakha
Mrs. Bradman: Elizabeth Franks
Dr. Bradman: Michael Bentley
Madame Arcati: Eileen Bentley
Elvira: Kerin Britton
Crew:
Stage Manager: Colin Burchall
Lighting and Sound:
Colin Weidner
Jay Monaghan
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
Production Manager: Frank O’Connor
Costumes:
Eileen Bentley
Carla Oakley
Props and Set Dresser: Fran Burchall
FOH: Frank O’Connor
Play 57: The Removalists (2)
by David Williamson
Directed by Brad Weston
Bradshaw Street. March 26, 27, 28. April 2, 3.
Cast:
Sergeant Dan Simmonds: Bernhard Jekic
Constable Neville Ross: Brendan O’Reilly
Kate Mason: Jodie Wilkinson
Fiona Carter: Kerin Britton
Kenny Carter: Craig Harmer
Rob, The Removalist: Brian O’Callaghan
Crew:
Stage Manager: Faye Hinrichsen
Set Construction: The Cast
Lighting: Brad Weston
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
1992
Play 56: Fantasmagorical (3)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Kerin Britton
Bradshaw Street. November 27, 28. December 5, 6.
Cast:
Lynda: Shalea Lehmann
Grumps: Jon Michael
Mary: Irene Tsimiklis
Smile: Kasey Falzon
Lolly Land
Lollipop: Lorie Kean
Toffee Guard 1: Jacob Coughlan
Toffee Guard 2: Ashley Evans
Smartie 1: Sarah Monaghan
Smartie 2: Kristy Barratt
Candy Barr: Alexandra Squarci
Number Land
Count Numero: Margaret Rawlinson
No. 7: Carol Suarez
No. 9: Emma Mangan
No 5: Matthew Hardwick
Colour Land
Princess Rainbow: Patricia Collins
Eeny Elf: Kristy Barratt
Yellow: Emma Mangan
Red: Lorie Keam
Orange: Jacob Coughlan
Blue: Sarah Monaghan
Green: Trevor O’Connor
Rainbow Sprites:
Kylie Ferighetto
Wendy Stevens
Alexandra Squarci
Jacqui Jefferies
Black: Matthew Hardwick
White: Ashley Evans
Centreland
T. HE.: Margaret Rawlinson
Tippy Hippy: Michael Bentley
Heffalump: Alexandra Squarci
Elf 1: Sarah Monaghan
Elf 2: Emma Mangan
Sandman: Patricia Collins
Nastly Nightmare: Lorie Keam
Snake: Alexandra Squarci
Bat: Jacqui Jefferies
Cobweb: Wendy Stevens
Spider: Kylie Ferighetto
Tooth Fairy: Carol Suarez
Dentist: Matthew Hardwick
Mechanical Mike: Troy Schwartz
Goblin of Disbelief 1: Ashley Evans
Goblin of Disbelief 2: Jacob Coughlan
Goblin of Disbelief 3: Trevor O’Connor
Nursery Rhyme Land
Narrator: Troy Schwartz
Humpty Dumpty: Carol Suarez
Jack-Be-Nimble: Trevor O’Connor
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son: Jacob Coughlan
Miss Muffet: Emma Mangan
Jack Horner: Ashley Evans
Tommy Tucker: Matthew Hardwick
Mother Hubbard: Patricia Collins
The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe: Alexandra Squarci
Mary Lamb: Kristy Barratt
Bo Peep: Sarah Monaghan
Mother Goose: Margaret Rawlinson
Simple Simon: Lorie Keam
Crew:
Producer: Faye Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Pianist: Melanie Bond
Costumes: Eileen Hinrichsen
Choreographer: Alexandra Squarci
Props Manager: Troy Schwartz
Stage Crew:
Andrew Shir
Michael Bentley
Faye Hinrichsen
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
Publicity: Eileen Hinrichsen
FOH:
Marilyn Newby
Ingrid Ohleiter
Jenny Barratt
Sharon Monaghan
Peter Horan
Norman Forssman
Mary Falzon
Leigh Lehmann
Debbie Kennedy
Melinda Blackwood-Brown
Christine O’Leary
Play 55: Arms and the Man
by George Bernard Shaw
Directed by Michael Bentley
Bradshaw Street. September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27.
Cast:
Raina: Lauren Elise
Catherine: Eileen Hinrichsen
Bluntschli: Anthony Kelly
Louka: Kelly Roberts
Nicola: Eddy Doran
Major Petkoff: Frank O’Connor
Sergius Saranoff: Franc Maurici
Crew:
Stage Manager: Sharon Monaghan
Lighting: Colin Weidner
Set Building:
Michael Bentley
Sharon Monaghan
Kerin Britton
Members of etc
Costumes:
Michael Bentley
Eileen Hinrichsen
FOH:
Ingrid Ohleiter
Marilyn Newby
Kerin Britton
Peter Horan
Norman Forssman
Play 54: Spaceship Oz
by Eddy Doran
Directed by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26.
Cast:
Dinkum Digger: Gary Cliff
Leah White: Sue Macfarlane
Edna (Sheila): Betty Miselowski
Bill Green: James Secomb
Joey Banks: Jon Michael
Fred Butcher: Eddy Doran
Norma Green: Tania Sharpe
Fritz Von MacIntosh: Brad Weston
Charisma: Bernadette Geurin
Queen Sadar: Kelly Roberts
Gwendoline: Faye Hinrichsen
Taswegians:
Georgia Hoetzel
Faith Mitchell
Voices: Various Cast Members
Crew:
Stage Manager: Faye Hinrichsen
Lighting: Brett Jarvis
Sound: Brad Munro
Set Construction:
Eddy Doran
Alan Barrett
Frank O’Connor
Members of etc
Costumes:
Sue MacFarlane
Eileen Hinrichsen
Photography: Eddy Doran
Play 53: Wait Until Dark
by Frederick Knott
Directed by Sue Jones
Bradshaw Street. April 24, 25, 26. May 1, 2, 3.
Cast:
Mike Talman: Strate Trajkovski
Sgt Carlino: Brad Weston
Harry Roat Jnr: Michael Bentley
Suzie Hendrix: Sue MacFarlane
Sam Hendrix: Anthony Kelly
Gloria: Bernadette Guerin
Policeman 1: Brad Munro
Policeman 2: Elvis Endoski
Crew:
Producer: Eileen Hinrichsen
Prompt: Claire Cheng
Lighting and Sound: Kerin Britton
Stage Managers:
Faye Hinrichsen
Brad Munroe
FOH: Ingrid Ohleiter
Set Construction:
Alan Barrett
Kerin Britton
Les Gellatly
Kerrie Jowlett
“Bazza” Ragg
Members of etc
Publicity: Niki Selimis
Photographer: Eddy Doran
1991
Play 52: Not Now Darling
by Ray Cooney & John Chapman
Directed by Bette Sartore
Bradshaw Street. December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15.
Cast:
Arnold Crouch: Peter Horan
Gilbert Bodley: Frank O’Connor
Miss Tipdale: Heather Stuart
Janie McMichael: Adelle Richards
Maude Bodley: Sharon Monaghan
Sue Lawson: Sian Pryce
Harry McMichael: Tony Menzie
Mrs. Frencham: Melinda Blackwood-Brown
Commander Frencham: Bernard Jonson
Miss Whittington: Megan Williams
Harry Lawson: Anthony Kelly
Crew:
Assistant Director: Gail McGregor
Stage Manager: Eileen Hinrichsen
Assistant Stage Manager:
Gail McGregor
Frank Sartore
Megan Williams
Lighting: Michael Bentley
FOH: Christine O’Leary
Set Construction Team:
Frank O’Connor
Frank Sartore
The Monaghan Family
Heather Stuart
Gail McGregor
Michael Bentley
Eileen Hinrichsen
Play 51: Dimboola (4)
by Jack Hibberd
Directed by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. September 14, 21.
Cast:
Morris McAdam: Brad Munro
Maureen McAdam: Vicki Newman
Darcy Delaney (Darkie): Eddy Doran
April Delaney: Trudy McLauchlan
Angus McAdam (Knocka): Terry Brown
Florence McAdam: Eileen Hinrichsen
Fr. Patrick O’Shea: Ben Hall
Daryl Dunn (Dangles): Jason Murray
Shirl: Kerin Britton
Astrid McAdam: Faye Hinrichsen
Horace McAdam: Michael Bentley
Mavis McAdam: Karen Cook
Agatha McAdam: Sue Jones
Leonardo Radish: Kevin Woods
Mutton: James Scott
Bayonet: Michael Reed
Band:
Leonie Driftwood and The Pile Drivers
“Leonie” – Keyboard: Rebecca Hart
Guitar: Sue Greig
Drums: Yvette Brown
Play 50: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee
Directed by Norman Forssman
Bradshaw Street. July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21.
Cast:
Martha: Catherine Evans
George: Eddy Doran
Nick: Ian Salt
Honey: Kaja Smidt
Crew:
Stage Manager: Kerin Britton
Prompt: Che Jepson
Lighting & Sound:
Christine O’Leary
Eileen Hinrichsen
Ticket Secretary: Shirley Britton
Publicity: Vicki Newman
Set Construction:
Che Jepson
Kerin Britton
Eileen Hinrichsen
Eddy Doran
Play 49: A Night of Domestic Bliss (2 Short Plays)
Bradshaw Street. Pre-July.
Crew:
Set Construction:
Che Jepson
Frank O’Connor
Neil O’Connor
Kerin Britton
Michael Bentley
Sharon Monaghan
Jay Monaghan
Sarah Monaghan
Eileen Hinrichsen
Eddy Doran
Stage Manager: Che Jepson
Lighting: Kerin Britton
FOH: Christine O’Leary
The Essendon Theatre Company would like to thank the following people for their assistance:
Essendon Community Arts Theatre
Williamstown Little Theatre
The Essendon City Band.
After Magritte
by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Frank O’Connor
Cast:
Reginald Harris: Michael Bentley
Thelma Harris: Eileen Hinrichsen
Mother: Sue Jones
Inspector Foot: Frank O’Connor
Constable Holmes: Eddy Doran
Johnny and Wilma (2)
From “Lovers and Other Strangers”
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Cast:
Johnny: Michael Bentley
Wilma: Sharon Monaghan
1990
Play 48: Bunfight at the ET Corral
Play 47: The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Ian Cairncross
Bradshaw Street. July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21.
1989
Play 46: The Misadventures of Madeleine (2)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Alan Barrett
Cast:
Narrator: Eddy Doran
Mrs. Tyrill: Sandra Beling
Mr. Tyrill: Bill Parker
Mrs. Goodfoot: Eileen Hinrichsen
Young Madelaine: Faye Hinrichsen
Mrs Slobbert: Mary Dignam
Mr. Slobbert: Michael Bentley
George (The Hero): Che Jepson
Madelaine (The Heroine): Kerin Britton
Prince Randolph: Troy Schwartz
Fredrick Flash (The Villain): Mark Heady
Sultan: Terry Brown
Ted Trimble: Bruce Atkins
Stage Manager: Mary Dignam
Justice of the Peace: Terry Brown
Orderly: Bill Parker
Quorg: Faye Hinrichsen
Curtis Crumb: Michael Bentley
Citizen Crappe: Michael Bentley
Redleg: Jenny Parsons
The Goodfoot Girls:
Jenny Parsons
Mary Dignam
Ingrid Ferreti
Monica Ohleiter
Singers:
Sandra Beling
Bruce Atkins
Terry Brown
Eileen Hinrichsen
Michael Bentley
Faye Hinrichsen
Crew:
Musical Director: Graeme Wright
Choreographer: Dawn Dummett
Costumes: Eileen Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Deidre Marczynski
Lighting: Andrew Marczynski
Publicity: Vicki Newman
Set Construction:
Alan Barrett
Che Jepson
Kerin Britton
Eddy Doran
Bruce Atkins
Play 45: Junk Shop
by Eddy Doran
Directed by Eddy Doran
Bradshaw Street. September 29, 30. October 1, 6, 7, 8.
Play 44: The Boyfriend
by Sandy Wilson
Directed by Bruce Atkins
Cast:
Hortense: Margherite Barrett
Maisie: Kerin Britton
Dulcie: Sue Robertson
Fay: Vicki Newman
Nancy: Kim Magee
Polly Browne: Natalie White
Marcel: Che Jepson
Pierre: Phillip Barker
Alphonse: Stuart Scoon
Madame Dubonnet: Eileen Hinrichsen
Bobby Van Husen: Bruce Atkins
Percival Browne: Michael Bentley
Tony: John M. Byrnes
Lord Brockhurst: Alan Barrett
Lady Brockhurst: Janice Wright
Martre D’ Cafe: Eddy Doran
Pepe: Ecurb Snikta
Lolita: Carol Clifton
Chorus:
Rebecca Cashmore
Elizabeth De Bono
Sarah Keating
Kim Magee
Christie Wilson
Kate Chambers
Shelagh Kenneally
Sarah De Bono
Candice McGrath
Crew:
Musical Director: Graeme Wright
Guitar: Adam Smigielski
Drums: Elvira Andreoli
Piano: Graeme Wright
Set Captain: Alan Barrett
Set Assistants:
Mark Joiner
Che Jepson
Stuart Scoon
Eddy Doran
Kerin Britton
Kim Magee
Bruce Atkins
Graeme Wright
Lighting: Mark Joiner
Wardrobe: Kim Magee
Assistant Stage Manager:
Genia Sawczyn
Jenny Hall
Publicity: Jenny O’Connell
Program:
Graeme Wright
Dawn Dummett
Poster: Graeme Wright
FOH:
Christine O’Leary
Carmen Cassar
Orlena Charleston
Pam McGrath
Play 43: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
by Ray Lawler
Directed by Sue Jones
Cast:
Bubba Ryan: Natalie White
Pearl Cunningham: Angela Agricola
Olive Leach: Kerry Rizzoli
Barney Ibbot: Dean Briggs
Emma Leach: Marguerite Barrett
Roo Webber: Damien Pree
Johnnie Down: Che Jepson
Crew:
Assistant Director: Kerin Britton
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Lighting: Alan Barrett
Sound: Mark Joiner
Wardrobe/Props:
Eileen Hinrichsen
Robina Mus
Publicity:
Eileen Hinrichsen
Vicki Newman
1988
Play 42: The 1938 Academy Awards (1)
1987
Play 41: Barefoot in the Park
by Neil Simon
Directed by Bruce Atkins
Bradshaw Street. July 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Play 40: Miranda
by Peter Blackmore
Directed by Bruce Atkins
Bradshaw Street. April 23, 24, 25, 26, 30. May 2, 3.
Cast:
Betty: Sharon Monaghan
Isobel: Robynne Engelsma
Lady Marten (Clare): Barbara Wyatt
Sir Paul Marten: Peter Bell
Charles: Warwick Begg
Miranda: Jennifer Scuffins
Nurse Carey: Fran Burchall
Nigel: Neville Chiavaroli
Dante & Beatrice: Neptune & Poseidon
Crew:
Assistant Director: Sharon Monaghan
Stage Manager: Eddy Doran
Assistant Stage Manager: Joe Villani
Prompt: Jenny Graham
Lighting: Mark White
Sound: Frank Bares
Set Construction:
Bruce Atkins
Mark White
Frank Bares
Ann Molonoy
Play 39: Murder on Centre Stage
by Jerry L. Twedt
Directed by Sue Jones
Cast:
Helen Blestar: Eileen Hinrichsen
Alice: Shani Camiller
Terry: Donna Baxter
Mike: Philip Gelhaar
Sharon: Anthona Banner
David: Mark Slattery
Grace Shotwell: Donna De Palma
Jessica: Kerin Britton
Mr. Stanley: John Shacklock
Crew:
Assistant Director: Eddy Doran
Stage Manager: Bill Mickleson
Lighting and Sound: Woody Adams
Set Construction: Company
Production Assistant: Cathryn Laverick
FOH: Sharon Monaghan
Photography: David Hinrichsen
Poster: Lorna O’Prey
Technical Advisor: Adam Smigielski
1986
Play 38: Minnie, Maggie and May
by Heather Nix
“MAGGIE”
Cast:
Maggie: Addie Black
Joe: Terry Brown
Ellen: Kerin Britton
“MINNIE”
Minnie: Eileen Hinrichsen
Usher: Mark White
Young Girl: Jodie Chamberlain
Young Boy: James Scott
John: Eddy Doran
P.T. Frank O’Connor
Nurse: Georgina O’Connor
Ralph: George Dolan
Wife: Margurite Barrett
Paul: John Lewis
“MAY”
May: Mary Rose Casey
EXTRAS:
Margaret Nicholson
Linsey Cameron
Dianne Harrop
Bill Parker
Murray Britton
Crew:
Stage Managers:
James Scott
Terry Brown
Jodie Chamberlain
Make Up: Dianne Harrop
FOH: Eileen Hinrichsen
Set Construction:
Mark White
Adam Smigielski
Continuity:
Kerin Britton
Georgina O’Connor
Ticket Secretary: Melinda Brown
Sound: Ray Brown
Lighting: Alan Barrett
1985
Play 37: Arsenic and Old Lace
by Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14.
Cast:
Abby Brewster: Addie Black
The Rec. Dr. Herper: George Dolan
Teddy Brewster: Eddy Doran
Officer Brophy: James Lee Scott
Officer Klein: Andrew Lyon
Martha Brewster: Marguerite Barrett
Elaine Harper: Mary Rose Casey
Mortimer Brewster: Frank O’Connor
Mr. Gibbs: Bill Parker
Jonathan Brewster: Peter Bachnik
Dr. Einstein: Angelo Bisognano
Officer O’Hara: Terry Brown
Lieutenant Rooney: Andrew Marczynski
Mr. Witherspoon: Murray Erskdale
Crew:
Producer: Sharon Monaghan
Prompt: Fran Burchall
Lighting and Sound:
Peter Scott
Ray Brown
Alan Barrett
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Adam Smigielski
Stage Manager: Sharon Monaghan
Make-Up: Dianne
FOH: Nat Schewtschenko
Play 36: Hang Your Clothes on Yonder Bush
by Barbara Stallmach
Directed by Terry Brown
In conjunction with Ave Maria College
Is That A Muffled Shriek?
by Clair Carmichael
Directed by Anthona Banner and Nicole McGregor
Bradshaw Street. August 17, 23, 24.
Crew:
Lighting: Alan Barrett
Sound: Sharon Monaghan
Prompt: Bill Parker
Set Construction:
Mark White
Adam Smigielski
Members of etc
FOH: Nat Schwenchenko
Hang Your Clothes On Yonder Bush
Cast:
Richard: James Scott
Kay: Kerin Britton
Boney: Robyn Sunderlan
Christine: Sharon Monaghan
Merryl: Julie O’Rourke
Chloe: Jane Duggan
Paul: Andrew Lyon
1st Reporter: Terry Brown
2nd Reporter: Faye Hinrichsen
Peters: Murray Britton
Is That A Muffled Shriek?
Cast:
Otis Wilson: James McWhinney
Lucinda: Susan Portelli
Erica Platt: Anthona Banner
Roderick Peterson: Warren Bateman
Mrs. Gentle: Elisa Schmidt
Tracy-Charmaine: Nichole McGregor
Olive: Clare Peterson
Edith: Helen Peterson
Myrtle: Shani Camiller
Thelma: Megan Waddell
Dilys: Andrea McEwan
Violet: Caroline Leonard
Grace: Suzie Banner
Play 35: Chapter Two
by Neil Simon
Directed by Helen Dallemolle
Bradshaw Street. June 20, 22, 28, 29.
Cast:
George Schnieder: Frank O’Connor
Leo Schnieder: Ian Gardiner
Jennie Malone: Chris Wilding
Faye Medwick: Fran Burchall
Crew:
Producer: Eileen Hinrichsen
Ticket Secretary: Adam Smigielski
Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Prompt: Theresa Stokes
Lighting: Alan Barrett
Sound: Sharon Monaghan
Set Construction: Colin Burchall
Play 34: The One Day of the Year
by Alan Seymour
Directed by Alan Barrett
March 22, 23, 29, 30.
Cast:
Alf Cook: Kevin Nicholson
Dot Cook: Robbynne Engelsma
Hughie Cook: James Wardlaw
Jan Castle: Ann Moss
Wacka Dawson: Graeme Cust
Crew:
Lighting: Shane Dummett
Sound: Sharon Monaghan
Wardrobe: Eileen Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Marguerite Allan
Assistant Stage Manager:
Addie Black
Bill Parker
Prompt: Evelyn Schmit
Set Construction: Alan Barrett
FOH:
Nat Schwenchenko
Eileen Hinrichsen
1984
Play 33: Only an Orphan Girl (2)
by Henning Nelms
Directed by Dawn Dummett
Bradshaw Street. November 16, 17, 23, 24.
Cast:
Narrator: Neil Foster
Mrs. Perkins: Elizabeth Hood
Nellie (the heroine): Moira Leavold
Lucy Appleby: Kerin Britton
Arthur Rutherford (the villain): Russel Duncan
Ethel Rutherford: Angela Martinkus
Swem Perkins: Terry Brown
Dick Perkins: Alan Barrett
Widow Appleby: Sharon Monaghan
Angel: Eileen Hinrichsen
Dancers:
Debbie Yates
Julie Creighton
Lisa Comerford
Jane O’Toole
Danielle Hood
Eleanor Smith
Singers:
Melinda Brown
Eileen Hinrichsen
Elvie Bishop
Neil Waters
Robyn Young
Helen Cera
Linsey Cameron
Warren Bateman
Crew:
Pianist: Elvie Bishop
Choreographer: Debbie McInnes
Musical Director: Melinda Brown
Producer: Eileen Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: David Hinrichsen
Assistant Stage Manager: Shane Dummett
Costumes:
Russel Duncan
Eileen Hinrichsen
Prompt: Andrew Lyon
Lighting: Rodney Dummett
Sound:
Melinda Brown
Ray Brown
FOH: Sharon Monaghan
Set Construction: David Hinrichsen
Play 32: Busybody
by Jack Popplewell
Directed by Louise Kett
Bradshaw Street. July 6, 7, 13, 14.
Cast:
Mrs Piper: Addie Black
Det. Const. Goddard: Ian Gardner
Det. Supt. Baxter: Frank O’Connor
Claire Marshall: Eileen Hinrichsen
Marian Selby: Elizabeth Jean Hood
Robert Westerby: Colin Sarantis
Vickie Reynolds: Melinda Brown
Richard Marshall: George Dolan
Crew:
Assistant Director: Melinda Brown
Producer: Sharon Monaghan
Stage Manager: Linsey Cameron
Lighting: Marguerite Allan
Audio: Adam Smigielski
Set Design: David Hinrichsen
Continuity:
Elizabeth Jennings
Barbara Begbie
Publicity: Robyn Young
Lighting Design: Alan Barrett
General coordinator: Barbara Begbie
Set Construction: Colin Burchall
FOH: Janet Mulholland
Secretary: Eileen Hinrichsen
Posters and Office Furniture: Colin Sarantis
Play 31: Fantasmagorical (2)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Cast:
Lynda: Robyn Young
Grumps: Terry Brown
Mary Mary Quite Contrary: Kerri Heard
Smile: Faye Hinrichsen
Lolly Land
Lollipop: Nicole MacGill
Toffee Guard 1: Sheridan Bramich
Toffee Guard 2: Natalie O’Dea
Smartie 1: Nicole Burns
Smartie 2: Faye Hinrichsen
Candy Barr: Natalka Schewtschenko
Number Land
Count Numero: Alan Barrett
No. 7: Addie Black
No. 9: Sharon Monaghan
No 5: Sheridan Bramich
Colour Land
Princess Rainbow: Annette Grover
Eeny Elf: Addie Black
Yellow: Sheridan Bramich
Red: Linsey Cameron
Orange: Nicole MacGill
Blue: Bill Parker
Green: Nicole Burns
Rainbow Sprites:
Dawn Dummett
Peppa Sindar
Loretta Dallemolle
Black: Alan Barrett
White: Marguerite Allan
Centreland
T. HE.: Sharon Monaghan
Tippy Hippy: Alan Barrett
Heffalump: Natalka Schewtschenko
Elf 1: Nicole MacGill
Elf 2: Sheridan Bramich
Sandman: Loretta Dallemolle
Nastly Nightmare: Annette Grover
Snake Gremlin: Peppa Sindar
Bat Gremlin: Kerin Britton
Cobweb Gremlin: Dawn Dummett
Spider Gremlin: Loretta Dallemolle
Tooth Fairy: Addie Black
Dentist: Linsey Cameron
Mechanical Mike: Bill Parker
Goblins of Disbelief:
Natalie O’Dea
Sheridan Bramich
Nicole MacGill
Nicole Burns
Nursery Rhyme Land
Narrator: Alan Barrett
Humpty Dumpty: Natalka Schewtschenko
Jack-Be-Nimble: Natalie O’Dea
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son: Nicole Burns
Miss Muffet: Linsey Cameron
Jack Horner: Sheridan Bramich
Tommy Tucker: Kerin Britton
Mother Hubbard: Sharon Monaghan
The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe: Addie Black
Mother Goose: Annette Grover
Simple Simon: Nicole MacGill
Crew:
Producer: Loretta Dallemolle
Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Assistant Stage Manager: Frank O’Connor
Pianist: Arthur McKay
Lighting: Andrew Marczynski
Choreographer: Dawn Dummett
Sound: Melinda Brown
Stage Design: Colin Burchall
Set Construction: Members of etc
Wardrobe: Eileen Hinrichsen
Publicity: Fran Burchall
Ticket Secretary: Adam Smigielski
FOH: Janet Mulholland
1983
Play 30: Reg Gorman - Comedy and Stuff
Bradshaw Street. October 15.
Play 29: A Resounding Tinkle (one-act play)
Play 28: Shut Your Eyes and Think of England
by J. Chapman and A Marriot
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Cast:
Sir Justin: Frank O’Connor
Stella Richards: Nat Schewtschenko
Arthur Pullen: Andrew Marczynski
Lady Holbrook: Sharon Monaghan
Sir Frederick: Alan Barrett
Sheik Marami: David Hinrichsen
Joyce Pullen: Louise Kett
Rubenstein: Bill Parker
Dr. Cornish: Peter Scott
Crew:
Stage Manager: Prue Knight
Continuity: Eileen Hinrichsen
Sound: Terry Brown
Lighting Plot: Andrew Marczynski
Producer: Peter Scott
Set Design: David Hinrichsen
Publicity: Margeurite Allan
FOH: Linsey Cameron
Ticket Officer: Adam Smigielski
etc Secretary: Eileen Hinrichsen
Set Construction: Members of etc
Our special thanks to Colin Burchall for painting the London backdrop.
Play 27: Butterflies are Free
by Leonard Gershe
Bradshaw Street. May 20, 21, 27, 28.
1982
Play 26: The Fun Bus Revue including The Bus Hijack Mystery
Directed by Harvey Mawson
Cast:
Loretta Delle Molle
Jenny Parsons
Michelle Tait
Margaret Hubita
Robyn Young
Ingrid Omleiter
Harvey Mawson
Melinda Blackwood
Ray Brown
Ian Robinson
Terry Brown
Eileen Hinrichsen
Frank O’Connor
Sue Westgarth
Renee Alford
Rainier Best
Adam Smigielski
Edward Smigielski
Martin Mulholland
Addie Black
Bill Parker
Jill Albiston
Marguerite Allan
Roger Stephen
Angelo Bisognano
Elizabeth Jean Hood
Crew:
Lighting: Peter Scott
Sound:
Ray Brown
Grant Weir
Wardrobe: Eileen Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Angelo Bisignano
Publicity:
Annette Grover
Sue Pearson
Backstage:
Grant Smith
Robert Castaleen
Adam Smigielski
Martin Mulholland
Rainier Best
Choreography: Dawn Hinrichsen
FOH:
Angelo Bisignano
Neil Foster
Pam Foster
Thanks to:
Mrs Blanchard
Dawn Hinrichsen
David Hinrichsen
David Holmes
The Bus Hijack Mystery
by Nigel Hornick
Directed by Harvey Mawson
Bradshaw Street. November 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27.
Cast:
Nigel Horniman: Frank O’Connor
Mrs Withers: Sue Westgarth
Sophia Semprini: Renee Alford
Alonzo: Ed Smigielski
Inspector Cattle: Martin Mulholland
The Condructress: Eileen Hinrichsen
Crew:
Stage Manager: Terry Brown
Prompt: Ian Robinson
Set Construction: Graham Galloway
The Public Eye
(one-act play)
Directed by Andrew Marczynski
Bradshaw Street. September 10, 11.
Incinerator. September 11, 12.
Cast:
Julian: Ross Wilson
Charles: David Hinrichsen
Belinda: Angela Palmer
Crew:
Stage Manager: Terry Brown
Prompt: Ian Robinson
Entered at Wagga Wagga and Kyneton.
Play 25: Dimboola (3)
by Jack Hibberd
Directed by Ben Hall
“Kimset”, Sunbury. July.
Bradshaw Street. July 31, August 1.
Diggers Rest. August.
With:
Ross Wilson
Play 24: The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate (1)
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. June 24, 25, 26. July 1, 2, 3.
MC: Neil Foster
Father: Ben Hall
Maude: Dawn Hinrichsen
Amber: Lena Trajanowski
Sir Jasper: Martin Mulholland
Percy: Ian Robinson
Gertie Getham: Melinda Blackwood
Uriah: Adam Smigielski
Fanny: Lynne Myers
Mrs. Shipton: Annette Linacre
Nausia: Oriana Gambastioni
Captain Cursem: Ed Smigielski
Mother Brown: Addie Black
Crew:
Costumes: Ben Hall
Play 23: Lovers and Other Strangers
Including Johnnie & Wilma
Directed by Annette Grover
Bradshaw Street. March 25, 26, 27.
With:
Jerry: Neil Foster
Brenda: Renee Alford
Susan and Carla: Dawn Hinrichsen
Mike: Angelo Bisognano
Cathy: Majella Malone
Hal and Johnny: Frank O’Connor
Wilma: Eileen Hinrichsen
Dean: John Loschiavo
Bea: Liz Bluett
Frank: Andrew Marczynski
Joan: Marie Parfett
Richie: Mark Joiner
Crew:
Assistant Director: Sue Pearson
Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Props: Martin Mulholland
Lighting: Peter Scott
Sound: Paul Johnson
1981
Play 22: The 1981 Low-Key Awards ...And So On
by David Hinrichsen
Directed by Rainier Best
Bradshaw Street. November 26, 27, 28. December 3, 4, 5.
Cast:
Kevin Nicholson
Gail Mayes
Annette Grover
Renee Alford
Dawn Hinrichsen
Martin Mulholland
Ian Robinson
Majella Malone
Rainer Best
David Hinrichsen
Dale Carrol
Jenny Parsons
Maree Parfett
Eileen Hinrichsen
Ballet:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Jenny Parsons
Odette Arfaoui
Georgina O’Connor
Michelle Tait
Dawn Hinrichsen
Videotape Cast:
Renee Alford
Annette Grover
Majella Malone
Rainier Best
Martin Mulholland
Crew:
Production Design: David Hinrichsen
Choreographer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Lighting Director: Peter Scott
Audio Recordists:
Ian Robinson
Angelo Bisognano
Audio Operator: Angelo Bisognano
Props: Martin Mulholland
Stage Manager: Dale Carroll
Videotape Operator: David Hinrichsen
FOH: Renee Alford
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Publicity:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Sue Pearson
Jenny Parsons
Videotape Crew:
Director: David Hinrichsen
Camera: Ian Robinson
Technical Director: Peter Scott
Grips:
Angelo Bisognano
Rainier Best
Play 21: 2 Short Plays
Bradshaw Street. August 13, 14, 15.
Stealing (2)
by Greg Burchall
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Cast:
Dave Mulqueen: Angelo Bisognano
Barbara Dillon: Lynne Parfett
Aunt Jenny Nolan: Nat Schewtshenko
Thomas Mulqueen: Barry Tarrant
Helen Mulqueen: Annette Grover
Karen Mulqueen: Michelle Tait
Francis Gaiserman: Andrew Marczynski
Sgt Cougar: Martin Mulholland
Rub it ’til it Shines
by Andrew Marczynski
Directed by Ed Smigielski
David: Andrew Marczynski
Conrad: Neil Foster
Mother: Eileen Hinrichsen
Carol: Carolyn Anne Young
Dick: David Hinrichsen
Bill: Martin Mulholland
Crew:
FOH: Renee Alford
Prompt: Sue Pearson
Stage Manager: Ben Hall
Props: Majella Malone
Lighting: Peter Scott
Entered at Wagga Wagga, Kyneton & Hamilton.
Wagga Wagga: “Most Promising Actor” (Andrew Marczynski)
Kyneton: “Best Play”, “Best Australian Play”, “Best Actor” (Andrew Marczynski),
“Highly Commended” (Carolyn Anne Young, David Hinrichsen, Eileen Hinrichsen & Neil Foster)
Hamilton: “3rd Prize”
Play 20: Dimboola (2)
by Jack Hibberd
Directed by David Hinrichsen
“The Stables”, Clarkfield
“Kismet”, Sunbury. July 31, August 1.
Band:
Bruce Watson
Jim Gerdes
Leif Hinrichsen
Morrie: Ian Robinson
Dangles: Adam Smigielski
Horrie: Frank O’Connor
Mutton: Rainer Best
Florrie: Eileen Hinrichsen
Aggie: Clare Harris
With:
Barry Tarrant
Lynne Parfett
Natalka Schewtschenko
Martin Mulholland
Jenny Parsons
Play 19: The Removalists (1)
by David Williamson
Directed by Neil Foster
Bradshaw Street. March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28.
Sgt Dan Simmonds: Ray Hare
Const. Neville Ross: Ken Madej
Fiona Carter: Carol Boucher
Kate Mason: Suzanne Currick
Kenny Carter: Alex Begg
The Removalist: Ed Smigielski
Stage Manager: Ranier Best
1980
Play 18: Banjo the Bunyip (1)
by David Hinrichsen
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Bradshaw street. November 22, 23, 29, 30.
Banjo: Andrew Marczynski
Faye: Carolyn Anne Young
Dinki Di: Helen Alise
Tasmanian Devil: Sharon Veal
Billy the Bushranger: Angelo Bisognano
Stage Hand: Dawn Hinrichsen
Hoo Roo: Ian Robinson
Stooge: Dale Carroll
Attendant: Rainer Best
Dog’s Voice: Francis Phillips
Dancers:
Jenny Parsons
Loretta Dallemolle
Dawn Hinrichsen
Jacki Clarke
Rocks/Trees/Shadows/Devils:
Greg Parsons
Michael Hinrichsen
Rhys Hinrichsen
Faye Hinrichsen
Crew:
Musical Director: Graeme Wright
Stage Manager: Grant Smith
Assistant Stage Manager: David Wallish
Choreographer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Sound: Ian Robinson
Lighting: Peter Scott
Prompt: Greg Parsons
Set Construction: Members of etc
FOH: Dennis Wright
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Play 17: Dimboola (1)
by Jack Hibberd
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Bradshaw Street. June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21.
“Amberwood”, Warburton. July 5.
Penthouse Hotel, Coolaroo.
“The Stables”, Clarkefield. August 14, 15, 16.
Horrie: Neil Foster
Aggie: Sharon Veal
With:
Harvey Mawson
Adam Smigielski
Dennis Wright
Jenny Lawther
Play 16: The Shifting Heart
by Richard Beynon
Directed by Ian Robinson
Essendon Civic Theatre. March 28, 29.
Poppa Bianchi: Bernard Mullins
Leila Pratt: Lynne Turner
Gino Bianchi: Angelo Bisognano
Momma Bianchi: Jenny Lawther
Clarry Fowler: Dennis Wright
Maria Fowler: Pamela Barbara
Donny Pratt: Robert Stockdale
Det. Sg. Lukie: Adam Smigielski
Crew:
Stage Manager: David Hinrichsen
Properties: Rainer Best
Lighting:
Leif Hinrichsen
Ed Smigielski
Continuity: Dawn Hinrichsen
SetConstruction:
Gordon White
Colin Burchall
Ian Richter
Ray Camenzoli
FOH: Eileen Hinrichsen
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Play 15: The Emperor's New Clothes
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Jenny Lawther
Westfield Shopping Centre
Highpoint Shopping Centre
Queen’s Park (Children’s Week) October 26.
With:
Loris Park
Dennis Wright
Sharon Veal
Dawn Hinrichsen
Neil Foster
Bill Wood
Musical Director: Graeme Wright (piano) with Ranier Best (drums)
1979
Play 14: Pinocchio
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Jenny Lawther & Angelo Bisognano
Essendon Civic Theatre. November 22, 23, 24, 25.
Cast:
Mastro Cherry: Graeme Wright
Geppetto: Luigi Villani
Pinocchio: Clare Harris
Jiminy Cricket: Loris Park
Blue Fairy: Sharon Veal
Twinkle: Faye Hinrichsen
Cat: Dawn Hinrichsen
Fox: Bill Wood
PUPPET THEATRE
Harlequin: Sally Cheney
Puncinella: Robyn Young
Puppet 1: Max Perry
Puppet 2: Helen McNab
Puppets:
Lynda Hinrichsen
Julie Young
Monica Mercieca
Max Foster
Michelle Seeddon
Director: Dale Carroll
FAIRIES HO– USE
Dr. Bugs: Ed Smigielski
Dr. Bunny: Ian Robinson
Busy Bees:
Max Foster
Paula Hinrichsen
Julia Hinrichsen
UGLY BUGS
Caterpillar: Robyn Young
Beetle: Ian Robinson
Glowworms:
Lynda Hinrichsen
Helen McNab
Julie Young
Dawn Hinrichsen
Slug: Monica Mercieca
Jitterbug: Sally Cheney
Praying Mantis: Ed Smigielski
LAND OF THE BUSY BEES
Busy People:
Monica Mercieca
Dawn Hinrichsen
Max Perry
Dale Carroll
Mrs. Chatterbox: Helen McNab
Mr. Quickly: Adam Smigielski
LAND OF FUN
Lampwicke: Michael Hinrichsen
Driver: Neil Foster
Donkey:
Dale Carroll
Max Perry
Children:
Rhys Hinrichsen
Faye Hinrichsen
Max Foster
Paula Hinrichsen
Julia Hinrichsen
Michelle Seddon
WHALE’S MOUTH
Tuna: Bill Wood
Crab: Lynne Turner
Rock Lobster: Adam Smigielski
Limpet 1: Sally Cheney
Limpet 2: Max Perry
Sardines:
Robyn Young
Lynda Hinrichsen
Julia Young
Mussels:
Michael Hinrichsen
Rhys Hinrichsen
Max Foster
Crew:
Musical Director: Graeme Wright
Drums: Rainier Best
Guitar: Adam Smigielski
Stage Manager: Angelo Bisognano
Assistant Stage Manager: Barry Tarrant
Set Design: David Hinrichsen
Costumes:
Loris Park
Eileen Hinrichsen
Props: Margaret Tarrant
Lighting:
Peter Scott
Leif Hinrichsen
Sound: Ian Robinson
Continuity and Curtain: Jenny Price
Mechanists:
David Hinrichsen
Peter Humphrey
Dennis Wright
Francis Phillips
Alan Perry
Publicity Coordination: Neil Foster
Set Construction: Members of ETC
FOH: Angelo Bisognano
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Play 13: 2 Short Plays
Crew:
Continuity: Ian Robinson
Properties: Pamela Barbera
Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Technical Advisor: David Hinrichsen
Lighting: Peter Scott
Set Construction: Members of etc
FOH: Angelo Bisognano
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Publicity: Eileen Hinrichsen
Ticket Secretary: Neil Foster
Program: Eileen Hinrichsen
Any Wednesday
Directed by Dawn Hinrichsen
Essendon Civic Theatre. August 30, 31. September 1.
Cast:
John Cleaves: David Hinrichsen
Ellen Gordon: Sharon Veal
Dorothy Cleaves: Lyn Turner
Cass Henderson: Neil Foster
Impromptu
Directed by Dennis Wright
Bradshaw Street. August 18.
Cast:
Earnest: Barry Tarrant
Tony: Angelo Bisognano
Lora: Loris Park
Winifred: Eileen Hinrichsen
Entered at Kyneton.
Play 12: The Misadventures of Madeleine (1)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Eileen Hinrichsen
Essendon Civic Theatre. June 7, 8, 9.
Stage Manager: David Hinrichsen
Musical Director: Graeme Wright
Costumes: Eileen Hinrichsen
Play 11: Norman is That You?
by Ron Clarke & Sam Bobrick
Directed by Dennis Wright
Essendon Civic Theatre. March 15, 16, 17.
Norman Chambers: Angelo Bisognano
Garson Hobart: Neil Foster
Ben Chambers: David Hinrichsen
Mary: Pamela Barbara
Beatrice Chambers: Jan Eldred
Announcer’s Voice: Dennis Wright
Assistant Director: Ed Smigielski
Stage Manager: Barry Tarrant
Props: Eileen Hinrichsen & Heather Hunt
Lighting: Ian Robinson & Peter Scott
Make-Up: Leanne White
1978
Play 10: Toad of Toad Hall
by A. A. Milne
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Essendon Civic Theatre. December 14, 15, 16, 17.
Cast:
Mr. Mole: Jenny Lawther
Water Rat: Les Cheney
Mr. Badger: Peter Kelly
Mr. Toad: Ray Finn
Alfred the Horse:
Shane Bourke
Ed Smigielski
Chief Ferret: Sharon Veal
Chief Weasel: Colin Stephenson
Chief Stoat: Robyn Young
Wild Wooders:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Clare Harris
Pam Barbara
Lynda Hinrichsen
Debbie Gingell
1st Fieldmouse: Lynda Hinrichsen
2nd Fieldmouse: Kelly Saggers
Fieldmice:
Rhys Hinrichsen
Faye Hinrichsen
Michael Hinrichsen
Gaoler: Debbie Gingell
Usher: Pauline Barbara
Judge: Howard Morris
Turkey: Kerry Dean
Duck: Pam Barbara
Phoebe: Zoe Glinatsis
Washerwoman: Sally Cheney
Mama Rabbit: Veronica Armstrong
Lucy Rabbit: Clare Harris
Harold Rabbit: Michael Hinrichsen
Bargewoman: Lynn Turner
Policeman: Angelo Bisognano
Crew:
Musical Director: Neil Foster
Choreographer: Dawn Hinrichsen
Stage Manager: Barry Tarrant
Set Design: Colin Burchall
Scenic Artist and Decor: Pauline Barbara
Costumes:
Loris Park
Eileen Hinrichsen
Properties: Margaret Tarrant
Lighting:
Ian Robinson
Dennis Wright
Sound: Angelo Bisognano
Production Assistant: Ed Smigielski
Make-Up: Leanne White
Continuity: Heather Hunt
Mechanists:
Colin Burchall
Tony Warner
Ed Smigielski
Adam Smigielski
Set Construction: Members of etc
FOH: Debra Gleeson
Publicity: Adam Smigielski
Ticket Secretary: Ian Bound
Play 9: 2 Short Plays
Essendon Civic Theatre. September 7, 8, 9.
Crew:
Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Set Construction: Members of etc
Lighting:
David Hinrichsen
Jenny Lawther
Sound:
Leif Hinrichsen
Ian Robinson
Continuity:
Ronnie Armstrong
Leanne White
FOH: Debra Gleeson
Ticket Secretary: Ian Bound
Publicity: Adam Smigielski
Stealing (1)
by Greg Burchall
Directed by David Hinrichsen
With:
Barbara Dillon: Liz Jordon
Dave Mulqueen: Shane Bourke
Aunt Jenny: Jenny Lawther
Sgt. Cougar: Barry Tarrant
Thomas Mulqueen: Dennis Wright
Helen Mulqueen: Eileen Hinrichsen
Karen Mulqueen: Loris Park
Francis Gaiserman: Ray Finn
Performed at Apex, October 23 with Angelo Bisognano replacing Shane Bourke.
Entered at Wagga Wagga and Kyneton.
At Kyneton it won “Best Play” and “Best Producer” (David Hinrichsen)
The Deserted House
(Youth Production)
Directed by Angelo Bisognano
With:
Delphine: Dawn Hinrichsen
Antoinette: Zoe Glinastis
Marie: Robyn Young
Jeanne: Monica Mercieca
Kathy: Lynda Hinrichsen
Pierre: Neil Foster
Henri: Adam Smigielski
Georges: Leif Hinrichsen
Keller: Ed Smigielski
Tieck: Ian Robinson
Weiner: Angelo Bisognano
Play 8: Harvey (1)
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Essendon Civic Theatre. July 6, 7, 8, 15.
Myrtle Mac: Debra Gleeson
Vita Louise: Liz Noble
Miss Johnson: Zoe Glinatsis
Mrs Chauvenet: Jenny Lawther
Ruth Kelly: Gail Mayes
Betty Chumley: Susie Horman
Elwood P. Dowd: Brian D’Arcy
Marvin Wilson: Peter Kelly
Lyman Sanderson: Shane Bourke
William Chumley: Ray Finn
Judge Gaffney: Frank O’Connor
E. J. Lofgren: Neil Foster
Stage Manager: Jenny Lawther
Crew included:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Clare Harris
Leif Hinrichsen
Colin Burchall
Barry Tarrant
Adam Smigielski
Ed Smigielski
Ian Robinson
Monica Mercieca
Annette Drury
Play 7: Fannie's Follies including Only an Orphan Girl (1)
Directed by Donald White
Mercy Teachers College. March 16, 17, 18.
MC: Dennis Wright
Singers:
Judy Weppner
Shirley Cattunar
Dancers:
Peter Harrington
Cheryl West
Jennifer Vincent
Elizabeth Jordan
Arthur Rutherford: Donald White
Dick Perkins: David Lindgren
Swem Perkins: Peter Kelly
Nellie: Gail Mayes
Fanny Rutherford: Judy Weppner
Mrs. Perkins: Shirley Cattunar
Widow Appleby: Eveline Park
Lucy: Alison Park
Musical Director: Liz Noble (piano) with Brian Ratten (drums)
Crew included:
Barry Tarrant
Ray Finn
M. Tarrant
G. Randell
Ian Robinson
1977
Play 6: Fantasmagorical (1)
by Jenny Lawther
Directed by Jenny Lawther
Essendon Civic Theatre. December 2, 3, 4, 10, 11.
Lynda: Gail Mayes
Grumps: Dennis Wright
Mary-Mary: Debra Gleeson
T.HE: Ian Bound
Mechanical Mike: Angelo Bisognano
Tippy Hippy: Peter Horan
Number 7: Judy Weppner
Candy Barr: Eileen Hinrichsen
Smile: Lynda Hinrichsen
Princess Rainbow: Rhonda Chung
Nastly Nightmare: Donald White
Humpty Dumpty: Loris Park
Crew included:
Musical Director: Liz Noble
Stage Manager: David Hinrichsen
Assistant Stage Manager: Adam Smigielski
Lighting: Leif Hinrichsen
Sound: Ian Robinson
Set: Colin Burchall
Mechanical Mike suit was made by Gino Villani for TV’s “The Box”
Play 5: Three into One (three one-act plays)
Essendon Civic Theatre. August 19, 20.
Mr Hunter
by Stuart Ready
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Cast:
Mary: Judy Weppner
Pamela: Jenny Lawther
Beryl: Loris Park
Ruth: Rhonda Chung
Doris: Gail Armstrong
Patty: Eileen Hinrichsen
Red Carnations
by Glenn Hughes
Directed by Dennis Wright
With:
Man: Dennis Wright
Girl: Loris Park
Boy: Shane Bourke
Who’s Out There?
by Jack Krentzlin
Directed by Jenny Lawther
With:
Kurt Engels: David Hinrichsen
Elaine: Jenny Lawther
Charley: Dennis Wright
Janie: Rhonda Chung
Sam Parrish: Peter Horan
Second Girl: Dawn Hinrichsen
Entered at Wagga Wagga and Kyneton.
At Wagga Wagga: “Highly commended” for Best Actor and Best Actress
(David Hinrichsen and Jenny Lawther)
Play 4: There's a Girl in My Soup
by Terence Frisby
Directed by Judy Weppner
Essendon Civic Theatre. June 23, 24, 25.
Cast:
Robert Danvers: James Clarke
Andrew Hunter: Ian Bound
Marion: Dianne Field
Porter: Peter Horan
Paola: Helen Zervopolous
Clare Dorlaton-Finch: Elizabeth Noble
Jimmy: Roger Chevalier
Crew:
Production Assistant: Elizabeth Noble
Stage Manager: Brian D’Arcy
Set Construction:
Colin Burchall
Brian D’Arcy
Lighting: David Lindgren
Sound: Bryan Ratten
Prompt: Jenny Lawther
Properties: Loris Park
FOH: Eileen Hinrichsen
Ticket Secretaries:
Mrs. P. Park
Glenys Wright
Publicity:
Judith Weppner
Elizabeth Noble
Brian D’Arcy
Set Dressing: Owen Edmunds
Play 3: Don's Party
by David Williamson
Directed by David Hinrichsen
Essendon Civic Theatre. March 4, 5, 11, 12.
Cast:
Don: Frank Donohue
Kath: Debbie Dunn
Simon: Donald White
Jody: Loris Park
Mal: Tim Moy
Jenny: Jan Sterling
Mack: Dennis Wright
Evan: Andre Milshon
Kerry: Jenny Lawther
Cooley: Brian D’Arcy
Susan: Rhonda Chung
T.V. Commentator: Brendan Eldred
Crew:
Stage Manager: Glenys Wright
Continuity: Wendy Austen
Graphics: Jenny Lawther
Lighting: Peter Horan
Sound: Julie Austen
Set Dressing: Tony Cambria
Props: Glenys Fearne
Set Design: Colin Burchall
FOH: Robyn Manuel
Ticket Secretary: Mrs. McDonald
Publicity:
Owen Edmunds
Alison Smith
1976
Play 2: Cinderella
by Rosemary Cheney
Directed by Rosemary Cheney
Essendon Civic Theatre. Dec 10, 11, 17, 18.
Cast:
Buttons: Tim Moy
Gladys & Eggbert: Rosemary Maris-Cheney
Cinderella: Sue Self
Ugly Sister (Gorg): Les Cheney
Ugly Sister (Zola): Dennis Wright
Baron Von Flint: Frank Donohue
Town Cryer: Owen Edmunds
Fairy Godmother: Gail Mayes
Witch: Jenny Lawther
Dandini: Loris Park
Prince Charming: Jennie White
Milk Maid: Eileen Hinrichsen
Strawberry Seller: Lynne Turner
Rose Seller: Julie Austen
Dancing Chorus:
Dawn Hinrichsen
Tony Cambria
Clare Harris
Sally Cheney
Julie Austen
Sandra Lomas
Jenny Parsons
Crew:
Musical Director: Elizabeth Noble
Choreographer: Julie Austen
Stage Manager: Gordon White
Technical Supervisor: Peter Horan
Lighting Operator: Mary McKay
Sound Operator: Owen Edmunds
Publicity Officer: Rosemary Maris-Cheney
Ticket Secretary: Mrs. MacDonald
FOH: David Hinrichsen
Continuity: Glenys Wright
Backstage Crew:
Colin Burchall
Mark White
Dan McDonald
Play 1: Three One-Act Plays
At play festivals as “The Jacobeans“
Crew included:
Gordon White
M. Barnett
B. Barbour
Ticket Sec: Loris Park’s Mother
Fool’s Errand
The Mayor of Torontal
Cast included:
Eileen Hinrichsen
Ritual for Dolls
Ritual for Dolls was entered at Wagga Wagga and Kyneton.
At Kyneton: “First Prize”