On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.  

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitioning towards a new name under the banner of Theatre & Digital Performance.

This change comes with new philosophies, structural changes, and most excitingly a new unit.

We'll be exploring it all in this very special episode of Behind the Curtain. 

On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer &amp; Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.&nbsp;&nbsp;
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitioning towards a new name under the banner of Theatre &amp; Digital Performance.
This change comes with new philosophies, structural changes, and most excitingly a new unit.
We'll be exploring it all in this very special episode of Behind the Curtain.&nbsp;

EP 44: Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan on UNE Theatre & Digital Performance

On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), & Belle Meyer (Natalie).

Next to Normal explores various themes around mental health, and in this discussion we'll be exploring the rehearsal process & the effects of these themes from an actors perspective.

Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November. 

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), &amp; Belle Meyer (Natalie).
Next to Normal explores various themes around mental health, and in this discussion we'll be exploring the rehearsal process &amp; the effects of these themes from an actors perspective.
Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.&nbsp;
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="adms.org.au">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 43: Lana Howlett, James Meyer, & Belle Meyer on "Next to Normal"

On today's episode we sit down with Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal.

Next to Normal is a challenging musical that explores various themes around mental health in a very frank and realistic fashion.  We'll be unpacking some of these themes and discuss it's importance in bringing it to the Armidale stage. 

Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November. 

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we sit down with Cal Hunter &amp; Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director behind the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal.
Next to Normal is a challenging musical that explores various themes around mental health in a very frank and realistic fashion.&nbsp; We'll be unpacking some of these themes and discuss it's importance in bringing it to the Armidale stage.&nbsp;
Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.&nbsp;
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="adms.org.au">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 42: Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies on "Next to Normal"

On today's episode we sit down with Neil Horton, President of the Armidale Drama & Musical Society (ADMS) and director behind their upcoming production of Noises Off.

Neil is a seasoned director in community theatre and talks all about the many joys and challenges of this particular show including it's rotating set, 3-act structure, and high energy. 

Noises Off, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from Thursday 3rd to 11th, with a black tie gala opening on the 3rd.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we sit down with Neil Horton, President of the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society (ADMS) and director behind their upcoming production of&nbsp;Noises Off.
Neil is a seasoned director in community theatre and talks all about the many joys and challenges of this particular show including it's rotating set, 3-act structure, and high energy.&nbsp;
Noises Off, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from Thursday 3rd to 11th,&nbsp;with a black tie gala opening on the 3rd.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="adms.org.au">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 41: Neil Horton on Directing "Noises Off"

On today's episode we sit down with James Kellner, who is playing Mr Mushnik in the Austin Page Musical Society's upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors.

This is James' second time performing with the society and so we'll be talking about the society at large but also this cult-classic show and it's unique features.

Little Shop of Horrors, is playing at Lazenby Hall from July 31st to August 2nd.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit apjcrc.tidyhq.com.

On today's episode we sit down with James Kellner, who is playing Mr Mushnik in the Austin Page Musical Society's upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors.
This is James' second time performing with the society and so we'll be talking about the society at large but also this cult-classic show and it's unique features.
Little Shop of Horrors, is playing at Lazenby Hall from July 31st to August 2nd.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="https://apjcrc.tidyhq.com/">apjcrc.tidyhq.com</a>.

EP 40: James Kellner on the Austin Page Musical Society and "Little Shop of Horrors"

On today's episode we continue our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.  In this episode we talk with the leading cast of Amy Showell (Viola), Melissa Hawthorne (Olivia), & Dominick O'Shea (Orsino).

All three have a range of experience with Shakespearean performance, whether it be through study, productions, or general love of the text, and in this episode we will unpack their thoughts on each of their characters journeys throughout the show along with their feelings of the process of this production in particular.

Twelfth Night, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we continue our conversation around the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.&nbsp; In this episode we talk with the leading cast of Amy Showell (Viola), Melissa Hawthorne (Olivia), &amp; Dominick O'Shea (Orsino).
All three have a range of experience with Shakespearean performance, whether it be through study, productions, or general love of the text, and in this episode we will unpack their thoughts on each of their characters journeys throughout the show along with their feelings of the process of this production in particular.
Twelfth Night, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="adms.org.au">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 39: Amy Showell, Melissa Hawthorne, & Dominick O'Shea on Performing Shakespeare and "Twelfth Night"

On today's episode we turn the tables as guest host Emily Waldron sits down with Nick Troon & Jess Waters, the directors behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.

Nick & Jess are both first time directors with ADMS jumping in the deep end with their first production being a large scale Shakespearean farce.  We'll be talking about their influences, the process leading up to this show as well as the unique challenges and questions that came with this fascinating play.

Twelfth, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we turn the tables as guest host Emily Waldron sits down with Nick Troon &amp; Jess Waters, the directors behind the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.
Nick &amp; Jess are both first time directors with ADMS jumping in the deep end with their first production being a large scale Shakespearean farce.&nbsp; We'll be talking about their influences, the process leading up to this show as well as the unique challenges and questions that came with this fascinating play.
Twelfth, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="adms.org.au">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 38: Nick Troon & Jess Waters on Co-Directing "Twelfth Night"

On today's episode we sit down with Kate Simpson, the director for the Players Theatre's upcoming production of Bonnie & Clyde.

Kate is a first time director, with this being her second time putting forward this show, after an initial production with the Earle Page Musical Society was shut down due to COVID.  

But that hasn't stopped Kate, she is passionate about seeing this show come to light and we'll be talking about the show's many interesting qualities including how this classic American story resonates with an Australian audience.

Bonnie & Clyde, is running at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie from May 2nd to 10th.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit playerstheatre.org.au.

On today's episode we sit down with Kate Simpson, the director for the Players Theatre's upcoming production of Bonnie &amp; Clyde.
Kate is a first time director, with this being her second time putting forward this show, after an initial production with the Earle Page Musical Society was shut down due to COVID.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But that hasn't stopped Kate, she is passionate about seeing this show come to light and we'll be talking about the show's many interesting qualities including how this classic American story resonates with an Australian audience.
Bonnie &amp; Clyde, is running at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie from May 2nd to 10th.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="https://www.playerstheatre.org.au/bonnie-and-clyde">playerstheatre.org.au</a>.

EP 37: Kate Simpson on "Bonnie & Clyde"

On today's episode we sit down with Kate Frazier, the director for the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Kate is a first time director with the society, and as so we'll be talking about her experience in this new role, the unique features of this musical, and the show's position within the wider ADMS program for 2025.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is running at the Armidale Playhouse from March 14th to 22nd.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

On today's episode we sit down with Kate Frazier, the director for the Armidale Drama &amp; Musical Society's upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Kate is a first time director with the society, and as so we'll be talking about her experience in this new role, the unique features of this musical, and the show's position within the wider ADMS program for 2025.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, is running at the Armidale Playhouse from March 14th to 22nd.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="https://www.adms.org.au/">adms.org.au</a>.

EP 36: Kate Frazier on "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

On today's episode we sit down with Alex Robson & Jade Fuda, creatives from the Sydney based theatre company, Fingerless Theatre.  Alex & Jade are the Director and Producer / Lead in the company's upcoming production of Ophelia Thinks Harder.

We'll be talking about the play, Fingerless Theatre's attraction to Shakespearean text, Shakespeare's approach to writing (or underwriting) female characters, and how modern Shakespearean adjacent texts can compliment Shakespeare's original stories with modern attitudes and opinions.

Ophelia Thinks Harder, is running at KXT on Broadway from March 14th to 29th.

Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit https://events.humanitix.com/ophelia-thinks-harder.

On today's episode we sit down with Alex Robson &amp; Jade Fuda, creatives from the Sydney based theatre company, Fingerless Theatre.&nbsp; Alex &amp; Jade are the Director and Producer / Lead in the company's upcoming production of&nbsp;Ophelia Thinks Harder.
We'll be talking about the play, Fingerless Theatre's attraction to Shakespearean text, Shakespeare's approach to writing (or underwriting) female characters, and how modern Shakespearean adjacent texts can compliment Shakespeare's original stories with modern attitudes and opinions.
Ophelia Thinks Harder, is running at KXT on Broadway from March 14th to 29th.
Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/ophelia-thinks-harder">https://events.humanitix.com/ophelia-thinks-harder</a>.

EP 35: Alex Robson & Jade Fuda on "Ophelia Thinks Harder"

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