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Contact Info
Website: www.lukebarron.com
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LUKE BARRON
Originally from Canberra, though spending a majority of his time growing up
overseas due to his father being a diplomat, Luke graduated from the Western Australian
Academy of Performing Arts in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), and has
participated in screen workshops with renowned Australian Film & TVC casting director,
Toni Higginbotham.
His WAAPA stage credits included Monteverdi's L'ORFEO, THE KING STAG, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
(Russian), A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Mitch/Steve), JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND
LIVING IN PARIS (Soloist/Ensemble), JONAH (Pasch), THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (Raymond Neff)
and MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Joe). Whilst at WAAPA, Luke feels fortunate to have worked with
professionals such as: David King, Ross Coleman, Tony Sheldon, Liz Pascoe, Leith Taylor,
Adam Cook, Andrew Lewis, Sally Richardson and Marcelle Schmitz.
Credits prior to WAAPA include a variety of short films, cabaret, corporate events, a
local 'covers' band and appearances in close to 20 musicals including SWEET CHARITY
(Oscar), HALF A SIXPENCE (Kipps), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Motel), A CHORUS LINE and HAIR.
On the new Australian musicals front, Luke has been involved in two workshop productions.
The first being, CAREFUL, HE MIGHT HEAR YOU (Mr Hood) with Toni Lamond, book and music by
David Sale and Ron Creager. The second being THE HATPIN (Edward Cleary) with Amanda
Muggleton and a cast of up-and-coming stars, book by James Millar and music by Peter
Rutherford.
Luke was artistic director for the Canberra production of RENT. He appeared in cabaret in
TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT CABARET, at Teatro Vivaldi's Restaurant (Canberra) and The
Statement Lounge (Sydney) with Peter Rutherford. The Sydney season was very successful and
a return season is on the cards. They are in the process of making arrangements to return
the show to Sydney at the end of 2006 to early 2007 before looking at seasons in
Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. More recently, the show won BEST CABARET ACT 2006 from the
AussieTheatre.com website.
As well as recording a few solo tracks for an upcoming collaborative CD (being released
later in 2007), other appearances include: Peter Cousens' KOOKABURRA NATIONAL THEATRE
COMPANY LAUNCH (Sydney) in 2006, HATS OFF 2006, ANNUAL CABARET SHOWCASE COMPETITION 2005
(El Rocco Room, Sydney), OPEN MIC IDLE and in the cabaret show, LEGENDS with Enda Markey
and Liston Williams. Short films include: APARTMENT 605, LIFE EXPECTANCY, I JUST CAN'T
STAND CERISE and the Tropfest Film, POLAROID PURSUITS. He has also appeared several times
on HOME AND AWAY for Channel 7.
At present, he is performing in a six month touring contract with Opera Australia's
PIRATES OF PENZANCE, alongside David Campbell’s Pirate King (formerly played by
Anthony Warlow) and David Hobson, with Dennis Olsen in the role of the Major General. The
show recently toured Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane and will conclude in Adelaide in
January 2007. The show is going to Melbourne in 2007 but cast has not been finalised. For
the Adelaide leg of the tour, Luke will be covering the role of 'Samuel'. Next he is due
to shoot a small role in an upcoming film directed by Phillip Eastgate. He will be moving
to the UK by the end of 2007 to pursue further opportunities in music theatre and
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KARINA GREEN
Born in Sydney with a love for performing and the arts. From a young age, Karina
Green has been involved in most areas of the performing arts including: Dance, Vocals, and
Drama. Her first taste of showbiz came at age ten, advertising the play JACK AND THE BEAN
STALK at Woodstock Players Community Radio Station.
Karina graduated from the Australian Actors Centre in 2001 with the Power of Acting
(Theatre). Her Actors Centre stage credits include: THE HEART OF ANTARRA (Abriella /
Courtesan), A ROADLESS TRAVELED (Karen), THE SALON (Jess), and A SCENT OF FLOWERS (Zoë).
During her time at the Actors Centre, Karina performed in the opening ceremony of the 2001
NRL Season, and as part of the ensemble cast of JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR
DREAM COAT. She also participated in several theatre workshops with actors: Sonya Talis,
Dean Carey, and David Van Vuuren.
In 2002 Karina received a performer’s award for her portrayal of Balthazar and Watch
Two in SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Her other theatre credits during this
period include: HEADLINE NEWS (Cozbi), THE MERRY WIDOW (A Grisette), SHAKESPEARE’S
MACBETH & KING LEA (The Third Witch), and ANGELS UUNAWRE (A Towns Person). Her dance
credits include: SYDNEY’S FESTIVAL OF DANCE, ELANCE – MOVING AHEAD, and
DINSEY’S PETER PAN (A Pirate).
As a singer, Karina has written her own songs, and performed in various RSL Clubs
including: Concord RSL Club, Western Suburbs Australian Football Club, The Illinois Hotel,
Mancinies Italian Restaurant, The Sunday Lounge, and Five Dock RSL Club.
Most recently, Karina took part in the annual Filed of Women for Breast Cancer Australia.
Karina will shortly be performing in this year’s Senior Gala Performance Night. |
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SHERRY ANNE HAYES
Sherry has been involved in all areas of performing arts from a young age studying
Singing, Acting and Dance and completing Certificate II in Music Theatre at the West
Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2002.
Sherry has performed as a Singer/Dancer for the Hot Shoe Performance Company, was the
winner of the inaugural W.A. Young Entertainer of the Year award in 2002, and performed
with the Retravision Variety Youth Choir at corporate events throughout Perth which led to
two CD recordings with artists such as; Jill Perryman, John Paul Young, Keith Potger, Rolf
Harris and Russell Morris at Hot House Recordings and television commercials for Channel 9
under the direction of Boyd Wilson and Denise Demarchi-Wilson.
As a singer, Sherry has performed at various events in both Perth and Sydney including;
Telethon (Channel 7, Perth), Copa Cobana Palace at the Leederville Hotel, Troy
Barbagello’s ‘Mambo Italiano’ party, Anglicare Benefit Concert and Fair
Day. She was backing vocalist for international performer Ian Knowles and lead singer for
Short Circuit Productions and with the cabaret group ‘Viva’.
Sherry’s first love is theatre and she has portrayed a variety of roles in various
productions including; ‘Murder At The Vicarage’ as Lettice Protheroe and
‘Sinbad the Sailor’ as Princess Yasmin, both for Melville Theatre Company,
‘Rodgers & Hammerstein Gala’ as Ado Annie for Stage Door Productions, How To
Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ as Miss Krumholtz at the Limelight Theatre
and Lead Dance Ensemble for ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for
Onstage Productions at the Regal Theatre. For Nickelodeon Sherry has appeared in the
acclaimed ‘Rugrats’ show as the character ‘Chuckie’, she was a
Featured Dancer for ‘Johnson & Johnson’s Kid’s Mascots’ and
Compere for ‘Bob the Builder’ for Promotechnics. She has also performed the role
of Meg in the Perth based children’s group ‘The Kiddywinks’. On film,
Sherry has appeared in the documentary ‘Anastasia – The Last Romanov’ for
Storyteller Productions.
In 2004 Sherry relocated to Sydney to study at Brent Street Studios under industry
professionals such as; Cameron Mitchell, Jonathan Mill, Drew Anthony, Robyn Moase and
Gerry Symonds. 2005 has seen Sherry write and perform her one woman show ‘Ramblings
of A Random Redhead’ at His Majesty’s Theatre and also Choreograph and perform
the role of ‘Lola’ in Deeply Suspicious Theatre’s production of
‘DAMAGED’ as part of the Cabaret Soiree series ‘Downstairs At The
Maj’.
Sherry is currently based in London and is soon to be filming a video clip for London
based singer/songwriter Jay Hoarey’s new single ‘Gimme (What You Got)’f9900.html
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Contact
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Karen is currently with agent Mark Matthews at Sydney Creative Management. Phone: (02)
9319 4444.
Website: www.karenhurley.info |
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KAREN HURLEY
Karen Hurley graduated with a Bachelor of Music majoring in Vocal Performance in
2003 from Charles Darwin University. Classically trained, Karen excelled in singing and
was awarded prizes for 'Outstanding Progress by a Vocal Studies Student' by the School of
Music and, in her final year, 'Outstanding Performance by a Graduating Student'.
In 2003 Karen won the Northern Territory Young Achiever of the Year - Arts Award, a
tribute to her exceptional talent as a singer, dancer and actor and her contribution to
the performing arts in the community.
Karen performed major roles in a variety of productions including The Cherry Orchard
(Darwin Theatre Company), Fiddler on the Roof (Superstar Productions), The Merchant of
Venice (Cavenagh Theatre Company) and Cinderella's Birthday (Mighty Good Entertainment). A
celebrated singer, Karen was often invited as guest vocalist with the Darwin Symphony
Orchestra including a tour to the Kimberly Moon Festival in Kununurra WA.
In her spare time, Karen taught singing, worked as a voice over artist and was a regular
presenter for ABC Television Darwin.
Karen moved to Sydney in 2004 to pursue a carer in musical theatre and completed the Brent
Street Full Time Performing Arts course. Karen's outstanding talent for singing soon had
her performing in various productions culminating in a solo vocal performance at the Brent
Street Graduation at the Theatre Royal. Karen impressed musical theatre personality Margi
De Ferranti and was invited to be part of her show This Joint is Jumping at the Morning
Melodies held at the Star City Casino. |
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JAMES MILLAR
James graduated from The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2003.
There, he was directed in performance by tutors including David King, Tony Sheldon, Nick
Enright, Roma Conway, Rhys Mconnochie, Adam Cook, Tony Sheldon, John Milson and Nancye
Hayes. Productions for WAAPA include the original recording and premiere performance of
"Up" by Eddie Perfect, Susannah, Spurboard, The Pajama Game, Pacific Overtures
(The Reciter), Perfectly Frank, The Crucible, Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye) and The Wild
Party (Sam).
Other stage credits include Stirfry Cabaret at Kulcha in Fremantle, Morning Melodies at
His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth, Assassins and Piangere.
For television, James has had featured roles in The Investigators, A Country Practice, The
Leaving of Liverpool, Police Rescue, Home and Away, Water Rats, and the role of Jake
Blainey in Neil Armfield’s Naked: Coral Island for the ABC. He has also appeared on
Mornings With Kerri-Ann. Radio credits include The Memoirs of Young Mozart (Wolfgang) and
Shiver in the River for ABC radio.
James was also trained in writing at The University of Technology, Sydney, and penned his
own cabaret show “Moments of Breathtaking Stupidity” which was performed in both
Sydney and Melbourne in 2004. He was also the winner of the 2004 “Premiere Cabaret
Showcase” in Sydney which resulted in the performance of his second cabaret show,
“Other People’s Stories”, followed by a December performance of
"Shopping Centre Santa: A Cabaret".
James has also performed at the launch of the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade at
Ballarat and sang with Ian Stenlake, Michael Cormick, Simon Gleeson and Rachel Beck for
the 2004 Variety Club Ball at Crown Casino in Melbourne. Most recently, James played the
principal role of Frederic Vern in the world premiere production of Eureka at Her
Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne and is next to appear in the “Raise the
Roof” Tsunami appeal concert at the State Theatre in Sydney. |
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JENNIFER PEERS
Jennifer graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2001 with a Bachelor of
Music (Voice). She then continued her study at the Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts completing a BA (Music Theatre) in 2004.
Recent credits include Sunday In The Park With George (Frieda/Betty) for the Q Theatre,
The Hat Pin - 2005 & 2007 workshop, Palace Whore (Sarah Bernhardt) for the Short,
Sweet and Song festival, a successful season of her cabaret, Poison Soprano at the
Statement Lounge and the launch of Peter Cousen's Kookaburra: The National Music Theatre
Company.
WAAPA credits include: The Witches of Eastwick (Felicia Gabriel), Jonah (Clara Grimes),
Merrily We Roll Along (Scotty/Mrs Spencer), Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in
Paris, A Streetcar Named Desire (Eunice), Fiddler on the Roof and The King Stag.
Opera credits include: Going Into Shadows , Orpheus in the Underworld, Angelique and
Studiopera. |
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CHRIS ROBERTS
Chris Roberts is a student at the Victorian College of the Arts and is undertaking
the Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Company 2010). He also trained at the Victorian College of
the Arts Secondary School as a dancer and singer and was later lectured in masterclasses
by Phillip Quast and Martin Croft and also with Anne Wood, Ken James and Geraldine Turner.
Widely travelled, he has spent time observing and be tutored in London and New York.
A versatile actor and singer, his recent credits include seasons at La Mama as Arthur
Hobhouse in THE OBJECT OF DESIRE directed by Robert Chuter (2006/07), Melbourne Opera in
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (State Tour) and DIE FLADERMAUS both directed by Hugh Halliday,
Opera Australia in DER ROSENKAVALIER directed by Brian Fitzgerald and DON CARLOS,
Melbourne City Opera in CARMEN as well as a soloist in the 2005 CAPERS CABARET SHOWCASE
accompanied by Mark Jones and hosted by Melissa Langton. Chris has appeared in television
series including NEIGHBOURS (Grundys/Souther Star), SCOOTER SECRET AGENT (Jonathan M.
Shiff Productions) and BLUE HEELERS, among others, as well as commercial voice-over work,
most recently for FARMER’S UNION. Recent short films include I'M HERE and TAKE CARE
directed by Ryan A. Lloyd, THIS CITY directed by Alice Foulcher and IRREPLACEABLE YOU
directed by Julie Morris.
His previous music theatre, play and dance credits with various companies include SWEENEY
TODD (Title Role), INTO THE WOODS (Repunzel’s Prince/Swing), CHICAGO (MC), Peter
Schaffer’s AMAEDUS (Von Strack), SHINE (Dept .Education and Training), ASCENSION
(Corps de Ballet, VCASS), DANCE DIMENSIONS (Corps de Ballet, Minor Soloist, VCASS), OS
IUSTI (SMGS), AFTERFACE (Soloist, SMGS) and REVELATIONS! (Soloist, SMGS).
In 2006 he received an Ian Potter Foundation/St. Martin's Youth Arts Centre Mentorship
Grant as an actor and worked with Australian writer and director Dean Bryant.
Chris has been a member of Actor's Equity since 2002 and joined British Equity in 2007.otlight.com/interactive/cv/1/f99800.html
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MATT YOUNG
Matt Young began his professional career in 1990 as an uncertain angel Gabriel in
THE BUTTERFINGERS ANGEL… in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Originally from the USA, Matt grew up in Gardner, Massachusetts and graduated from New
York University's musical theatre program. He has performed in all but three of the US
states, in shows including THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO
THE FORUM, WEST SIDE STORY, THE WIZARD OF OZ, OKLAHOMA!, GUYS AND DOLLS, and the Broadway
tour of A CHORUS LINE. Whilst living in New York City, he also appeared in the films A
BEAUTIFUL MIND, KATE AND LEOPOLD, and K-PAX. In Europe, Matt performed in the touring
company of Leonard Bernstein's ON THE TOWN.
Since moving to Sydney in 2001, Matt has appeared in Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, the
world premiere of the comedy ANY PORT IN A STORM, and with the Bondi Ballet. On Australian
television he’s had guest appearances on COMEDY, INC. and GOOD MORNING AUSTRALIA, as
well as film roles in independent shorts and features including SOUVENIR, STALKERS, INC.,
and BEING TRACEY.
From 2004-2005 Matt was thrilled to create and perform the roles of the Blind Violinist,
Scott, the gay choreographer, Donald Dinsmore, “the little wooden boy”, and the
Prison Guard in the Helpmann Award winning original Australian cast of THE PRODUCERS, the
new Mel Brooks musical.
Matt has several projects currently in development. BACK FROM FRONT, a new dance/physical
theatre piece for Dean Walsh and One Xtra Company explores the effect of war on soldiers
returning to the home front. Also, LOOKING FOR CAPTAIN COOK (working title), in which Matt
portrays famous English explorer Captain James Cook, is a four part documentary drama
series directed by AFI nominated director Wain Fimeri and based on author and historian
Vanessa Collingridge’s acclaimed biography.
This year Matt brached out into choreography, and is excited to follow on from his
successes staging the DIVA Award winning opening number for HATS OFF 2006 at Star City
Showroom, as well as the critically praised PUTTING IT TOGETHER for Big M Productions/
Focus Theatre. |
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