SILVER TONGUE

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LIGHTING PROGRAMMER & OPERATOR

Will is a Melbourne based Stage Manager and Performer. He trained at the Victorian College of the Arts (BFA in Production), The Space Dance and Arts Centre (Dance), as well as Patrick School of the Arts (Music Theatre) under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth. Will’s credits include Miss Saigon (Opera Australia), The Ring Cycle (Melbourne Opera), Phantom of The Opera (Opera Australia), The Beep Test musical (Neylon and Peele/Theatreworks and Adelaide Fringe Festival), Il Mago di Oz (Victorian Opera), La Traviata and Mefistofele (Opera Australia), Macbeth, Fidelio and The Flying Dutchman (Melbourne Opera), Guys and Dolls and Heathers (PSA). Will also proudly produced his one man cabaret ‘The Pineapple Twist’; exploring his love for the Hawaiian pizza.

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CHOREOGRAPHY CONSULT

Freya is one of Australia’s most unique and versatile storytellers. As well as being a prominent choreographer, movement director and educator, she is passionate about fostering community and has created valuable platforms for dancers to interact and inspire both in Melbourne and across the world. Most recently, Freya was nominated for the Betty Pounder Award for Excellence in Choreography for Bright Star (Pursued by Bear). Other credits include: Chess in Concert (StoreyBoard Entertainment), The Children (MTC), RENT (James Terry Collective), A View From the Bridge (MTC), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (VCA), Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and Kabaret Dietrich, as well as the premier of her own show Half Full (Collaboration The Project). Freya is also a well-known dance teacher for many Australian Institutions.

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PROP AND SET ASSISTANT

Bridie is a Naarm/Melbourne based Production Designer. Bridie’s recent credits include Set and Costume Designer for Burning House's and Heartstring's production of 'Little Eyolf', Props Manager/Designer for La Mama’s ‘Measure of a Moment’ (2022), Assistant Designer for Burning House’s ‘Caligula’ (2022), and Set Designer for UMMTA’s ‘Footloose’ (2022) and 2050 Theatre’s ‘Those Well-Oiled Members’ (2022). She is currently studying Philosophy and Politics at the University of Melbourne. Bridie loves how theatre-making engages with these disciplines.

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PERFORMER & ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY

Isaac is a musical theatre performer, dancer and choreographer. He has been dancing for 15 years training hip hop, musical theatre, jazz, contemporary and more. Moving from Canberra, Isaac did the dance and performing arts before moving into the musical theatre course. He has been part of productions of Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Strictly Ballroom, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Choreographing dance productions though high school into college and provided additional choreography for this development of Silver Tongue.

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PERFORMER

Ethan is a versatile Melbourne-based performer who has spent his entire life on stage. Through his early years of dance and singing training, Ethan discovered musical theatre, which led him to train at Patrick School of the Arts. Ethan has performed commercially in the Grand Prix 2022 opening ceremony and, most recently, Strut Events' Cabaret Parisians. Within their final year of training, Ethan aims to take his passion for individuality and dispel misconceptions about self-expression and identity, in the musical theatre and performing arts industries.

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Nicholas is a passionate performer who has been training in performing arts since 4 years of age and has been at Patrick School of the Arts (previously Patrick Studios Australia) since 2017, having completed Academy High School (Scholarship) and Professional Development and is currently in 3rd year of Full-Time Musical Theatre under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth. Most recently in Workshops/Showcase for the new Australian Musical, I Can Jump Puddles (Skeeter), Cloudland The Musical (Ronald) National Tour, The Rain Maker (Howie West) Touring Company and ABCME/Netflix TV series The InBESTigators (Zac O'Halloran, ep4). Nominated for 2015 Green Room Awards for Melbourne Festival's The Bacchae (Dionysus). Nicholas has appeared in television commercials, is trained in all styles of dance and trains in solo voice. Nicholas is represented by Centrestage Agency.

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Isabella is an upcoming musical theatre performer currently in her third year at Patricks School of the Arts. Highlights during this time have been Rhonda/Karen Understudy – Boy From Oz (Dir. Andrew Hallsworth), as well multiple corporate Vocalist jobs at various iconic Melbourne locations such as Crown. Isabella has been lucky enough to have performed at multiple concerts such as Homegrown – Tragic Song Cycle (Indy Angel) at Chapel off Chapel, Broadway Unplugged in the Gardens at the Botanical Gardens and is thrilled to be a Resident Artist at Broadway Unplugged for 2023. Other previous roles include Elphaba – Wicked (Dir. Emily Keegan), Vivienne – Legally Blonde (Dir. Alice Batt and Wednesday Addams – Addams Family (Dir. Natalie Calia)

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PERFORMER

Molly is currently completing her Diploma in Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts, she has loved the experience of working with her peers and the creatives of Silver Tongue and can’t wait to get the show on stage. Molly will begin her first professional contract later this year with Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Emily has been training since the age of 7 and started studying full time Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts in 2020. They have a strong passion for performing and creating having written their own short children’s show titled Emily & the Dragon with the help of Homegrown Aus. Emily has loved being able to workshop Silver Tongue in the room with incredibly talented and inspiring creatives, as well as bringing the character Silver to life. Emily can also solve a rubik’s cube in under one minute.

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Jamie is a dancer, singer from Hawkes' Bay, NZ. He began dancing at the age of 6 and has been growing his dance abilities ever since. Once in High School, he found a passion for Musical Theatre and has never looked back. At 19 Jamie moved to Melbourne to train at Patrick School of the Arts and has now trained in all three major courses; Dance, Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. Jamie is set to board a ship with Norwegian Cruise Line on a dance contract beginning in September.

Jamie is honoured to be part of the New Work Lab, 'Silver Tongue' and has really enjoyed the process.

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Lachlan is a singer, dancer and performer that has had experience in the arts most of his life. Lachlan has had the  opportunity of working on screen and stage with works such as music videos, commercials and musical stage shows. His training includes schools such as ‘Bev Palmer Performing Arts’ and his current, ‘Patrick school of the arts’, where he is currently completing his final year of training. Lachlan would like to thank all everyone that have helped him with his training through the years. He hopes you enjoy the show! 

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Keryn is currently studying full time Musical Theatre, whilst also training in Miesner at Justin Lehman's Studios. She is excited to get to perform this unique new musical and cannot wait to see what it becomes in the future!

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Elise is a Melbourne based performer, currently studying in her third year of Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts. Originally from Tasmania, Elise grew up surrounded by the arts and competed nation wide as a dancer. She moved to Melbourne in 2021 to persue a career in musical theatre, and has since worked for Southern Beat Productions and has also performed in the Opening Ceremony for the 2022 Grand Prix. Elise is excited to be performing in this New Work Lab, and has really enjoyed working with Alec and Miranda and the Antipodes team.

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PEFORMER

Taylah is a dancer, singer and actor based in Melbourne. She trains at Patrick School of the Arts where she has recently completed 2 years of Performing Arts and is currently completing a Diploma in Musical Theatre.  Most recently, Taylah has worked with Ludo Studios in Bluey Live and had the privilege to dance in Robbie Williams 2022 AFL Grand Final Show. She looks forward to being a part of the Silver Tongue Development Presentation and has thoroughly enjoyed her time with the cast and crew. 

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James is a singer, dancer and actor based in Melbourne. After moving from the UK at the age of 5, James has always been involved within the arts and couldn’t see himself doing anything else. He is currently in his final year of Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts after graduating from the Patrick’s Academy for Year 12. James has been fortunate enough to be a featured soloist in numerous PSA shows over the last 4 years. As-well as dancing at the 2022 Formula 1 Grand Prix and on Channel 9 Network’s ‘House Husbands’. He would like to thank the creative team for the opportunity to tell such an important story.

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Adam is a performer and artist. Whilst currently studying Musical Theatre at Patrick’s School of the Arts, Adam has been involved in their productions such as “The Boy From Oz” and “Jazz” Musicals, directed by Andrew Hallsworth, as well as cast as a Supernumary in the 2022 Melbourne production of “A Christmas Carol”.

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Chris is a 20 year old aspiring performer, currently finishing up his third year of Diploma of Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts. Also a Starbound Alumni. Over his time training professionally he has worked under and been mentored by the likes of Daniel Puckey, Andrew Hallsworth, Todd Patrick, Luca Dinardo, and many more. In 2022, was his pro-am debut in Williamstown Musical Theatre Company’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ (ensemble, understudy Anthony) and in May of this year he will be performing in CLOC’s production of ‘Catch me if you can’ at the National Theatre in St Kilda.