Sydney-born mezzo-soprano Anna McDougall completed her Masters of Music (Opera Performance) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2014 under the tuition of Dr Rowena Cowley. She has been featured in operas such as The Marriage of Figaro; the title role of Miss Todd in Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief; Frugola in Puccini’s Il … Continued
Best known as the composer of the opera The Eighth Wonder (produced by Opera Australia in 1995 and revived in 2000), Alan has also worked as an actor, dramaturg, musician and musical director. Over the last 25 years Alan has developed close working associations with theatre companies, including Sydney Theatre Company (Orlando, Under Milkwood, Pygmalion, … Continued
Born in Civitavecchia, tenor Roberto Aronica studied singing with Carlo Bergonzi. After his debut in Rigoletto at Teatro Municipale in Santiago de Chile, he became guest of the most important theatres of the world, such as Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera of New York, the Opéra de Bastille in Paris, the Royal Opera House … Continued
The late Kristian Fredrikson became one of Australia’s most experienced and sought after designers. A former graphic artist and newspaper journalist, Kristian studied design with the late Harry Baker in Wellington and won numerous awards for his work. Kristian’s designs have featured in productions for opera, drama, ballet, film and television. He was one of a specialised … Continued
One of the most promising mezzos of her generation, she made her debut at the Rossini Opera Festival Accademy in Pesaro as Melibea in Viaggio a Reims in 2005 (she returned at R.O.F. in Italiana in Algeri, La Scala di Seta and La Gazzetta) and the same season she debuted at Teatro La Scala in Petite Messe Solennelle, … Continued
Background: Studied at The Academy Of Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Opera Performance. Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio: B.M. Vocal Performance. Awards: Barbara Stanley Richman Memorial Award, Regional Finalist: Metropolitan Opera National Council (The Violette G. McCarthy Study Award), Lyric Opera Center for American Artists Finalist, Giardiniera Fellowship Recipient, American Business Fellowship Recipient Other Companies: … Continued
Matt Holly has had an extensive career in musical theatre, most recently the role of Chistery in Wicked. In 2010 Matt made his professional debut in the Australian production of West Side Story. He appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies and played the title role of Vernon in the play adaptation workshop of … Continued
Paul Whiteley is an entertainment all-rounder with a 35-year career spanning opera, musical theatre, theatre, rock bands, a cappella, film, TV, event management and independent producing. He holds a BA in Musical Theatre from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. After graduating at the tender age of 36 years, his theatre credits have included … Continued
Samantha is currently starring as Dorothy in the Australian tour of The Wizard of Oz (Gordon Frost Organisation). Before heading down the yellow brick road, Samantha was a part of the Australian/Japan tour of Singin' in the Rain (Kathy U/S) and prior to this starred as the title role in Violet (Blue Saint Productions), for which she was … Continued
Sally is an exceptional artistic & stage director based in Sydney, and working internationally. Production credits include: opera, circus, theatre, orchestral, cabaret & vocal ensemble music, dance, comedy, children’s musicals, television commercials, series drama, short film, and live festival events. Background: Born, Australia. Post Graduate Directing, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Bachelor of Arts … Continued