Johanna Allen has worked professionally in Musical Theatre, Opera, Theatre, Cabaret and Film. She holds a Bachelor of Music Performance(hons), & B.A.(Drama) with further study with Daniel Ferro, Juilliard School New York. New York credits include Amadeus (Constanza), Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood); Other credits include Pirates of Penzance (Kate), The Mikado (Pitti Sing) Opera Australia, Il Trovatore (Inez) Candide (The Old Lady) The Ring Cycle State Opera of S.A. Soloist engagements include performances with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, New York Jazz Festival, New Mozart Ensemble, and classical and cabaret performances through out Australia, Asia, UK and New York. Other theatre and film credits include The Angel and the Red Priest, An Evening with Jeremy Sams, Suitcase - music and words of Sean Peter, (Adelaide Cabaret Festival) I love you, you’re perfect, now change (Singular Productions), Hating Alison Ashley (Design Theatre), Mr McGee and the Biting Flee (Patch Theatre) Sign of the Seahorse (Playbox), Travelling Light (Toi toi films) Equity member since 2002.
Most recently Nathan appeared in My Fair Lady for Opera Australia. He has also appeared in Jolson – The Musical (Jon Nichols Productions), toured throughout Asia for Walt Disney Special Events, and in 2006 toured nationally in the Helpmann Award winning Jackie French’s Hitler’s Daughter (Monkey Baa Theatre). Other music theatre credits include The Sound of Music and Anything Goes both for His Majestey’s Perth, Falsettos, Into the Woods, and Assassins all for Sydney’s New Theatre, Hello Again (Gaiety Theatre), and the original workshop presentation of The Hatpin. Nathan graduated from WAAPA in 1998 (Music Theatre), and holds an Associate Diploma in Performing Arts (UNSW). His screen credits include the 9 Network’s Breakers, Foxtel’s Inside the Arena and the independent feature film The Elixir.
Anthony has majored in Classical Piano and Performing Arts at Monash University. His career has spanned over ten years, both nationally and internationally. Musical Theatre credits: How to Succeed.., Mack & Mabel, The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber - Masterpiece, Pinocchio, Hair, The Witches of Eastwick, CATS, We Will Rock You, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seriously - The Petshop Boys Reinterpreted and recently CATS - Asia. Vocalist credits: Disney, Ricarp Productions, Xsystems and Royal Caribbean. Film and Television credits: 1998 Melbourne Cup, NBL Basketball, The Wog Boy, Good Friday Appeal, Carols in the Domain, The Singing Office. Anthony's Musical composing credits: John & Sarah (Pratt Prize Finalist) Boxed-In (for the VCA), Life's a Circus (Pratt Prize Finalist).
Emma commenced training at the age of five at the Barbara Lynch Dance Studio studying various disciplines of dance, music and drama. She later furthered her performance skills at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. Emma has performed in the Operas Faust and Lohengrin (Victoria State Opera), and The Nutcracker (The Australian Ballet Company, 1992 & 1994). She also performed Victoria in CATS (Really Useful Group Australian Big Top tour) before going on to become Dance Captain and Swing for the World Tour. Other credits include Mack and Mabel, Bye Bye Birdie (The Production Company) and various children's theatre productions, television, films and commercials. Emma is thrilled to be part of the Australian Premiere of WICKED and would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support.
Brent graduated from WAAPA in 2007 with a BA in Music Theatre. He is also a graduate of the NSW Talent Development Project. During his time at WAAPA he performed the roles of John Hinckley Jr. in Assassins, Pape Ge in Once On This Island and Riff in West Side Story. Other productions include Chess, Hiawatha, Sweet Charity and Jane Eyre. In 2007 he performed in The Good Fight at the New York Music Theatre Festival. Brent performed at the Perth International Arts Festival Launch 2006, Carols In The Domain 2007, The Premier's Christmas Concert 2007/08 and The Premier's Seniors Week Concert 2008. Since 2008 Brent has toured Australasia with CATS as Quaxo, understudying and performing the roles of Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, Gus/Growltiger, Skimbleshanks and Plato/Macavity.
Alexander graduated from Brent Street Studios Talent Development High School IN 2008. He has trained in all facets of dance and musical theatre. His stage credits include Opera Australia's Tannhauser, Carmen, and Lucia Di Lammermoor. He has performed at many cooperate functions including the launch for Mercedes, Samsung, and Optus. He is ecstatic to be making his musical theatre debut in this production of WICKED. Alexander would love to thank his amazing family, friends and mentors for their nonstop love and support, in particular Jenny, Katie, and Nikki.
Raised in Sydney, London and San Francisco, Zoe trained at The McDonald College in Sydney and furthered her studies at WAAPA, graduating with a B.A. (Music Theatre) in 2004. Her musical credits include Kiss Me Kate, The Pajama Game, Camelot, Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Production Company), Shout! (Jacobsen Entertainment), Fiddler on the Roof (TML Productions), Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical (Backrow Productions, GFO) for which she understudied and performed the role of Marion Marion, and The 3 Divas. Zoe's cabaret credits include The Music of 1954 in Perth, Emotional Baggage in Sydney, and Words and Music by Anthony Costanzo at Chapel off Chapel in Melbourne. Zoe's television credits include Good Morning America, the ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, The Morning Show (Channel 7), Mornings with Kerri-Anne (Channel 9), as well as numerous commercials. Zoe has been a proud member of Equity since 2005.
Born and raised in the Midwest of the US, Matt began as a singer and dancer, and at the age of 18 began working for companies including Disney Tokyo Resort, Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Paramount Parks. He has also performed on the TV shows All My Children and One Life to Live. Matt currently plays the guitar and is a self-confessed snowboarding nut! He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. Matthew Hamilton is delighted to be making his Australian debut in the production of WICKED.
Todd commenced his training at Campbelltown High School of the Performing Arts. His passion for Dance and the Performing Arts led him to further his education at Brent Street's Talent Development High School. While completing his training, Todd gained extensive experience working as a performer while studying. Credits include Dare to Dance (7 Network), Variety Heart, Carols in the Domain, TV Turns 50, and numerous charity events. Todd has also performed internationally with The Next Step and has recently filmed a TVC in Korea Korea. Todd is very excited about making his musical theatre debut in WICKED. He would like to thank his family for their extensive support and love.
Ross commenced his professional career as Tiny Tim in Scrooge. He has since worked extensively in Musical Theatre with The Secret Garden - Colin (SEL/GFO), Pippin - Theo (Kookaburra), Shout! (D.Smith/J Gilbert), Australian & International Cast of We Will Rock You (LWAA), Camelot, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Sweet Charity and Little Me (The Production Company ). In 2007 Ross was a featured vocalist on Foxtel's The Singing Office. Previously, he was invited by Cirque Du Soleil (Montreal) to help create a character for their new touring collaboration. A graduate of the VCA (acting, dance & musical theatre), Ross is fast becoming known for his diversity and skills. As a young singer/songwriter Ross is honoured to be a part of this new production of WICKED.
WICKED marks Erin's professional musical theatre debut into the professional musical theatre circuit. She is currently under vocal tutelage with Jon Weaving, and acting tutelage with Bruce Alexander at the Melbourne Acting studio. Her musical credits include Laurey in Oklahoma!, Julie in Carousel, Kathy in Company and Cynthia Benson in Big. Erin has also performed in Carmen with Melbourne Opera and Melbourne City Opera, as well as performing the principle role of Eurydice in the regional production of Orpheus in the Underworld with G&S Opera Victoria. Erin would like to thank her family and her teachers for their strength and constant encouragement.
Melanie began dancing at age 3 in Adelaide. Keen to pursue a career in performing arts, she moved to Melbourne to complete a year of full-time professional development at Patrick Studios Australia. Melanie's amateur theatre credits include Oliver! and West Side Story. Professionally she danced in Countdown 1 & 2 - The Arena Spectacular, The Rugby Sevens in Dubai and numerous corporate events including Hairspray, KPMG, and The Grand Prix. She most recently made her professional musical theatre debut in Shout! - The Legend of the Wild One and is now thrilled to be in the cast of WICKED. Melanie thanks her mum, Todd Patrick, Jaci Testro, Andrew Halsworth and all her friends for their continual support to keep her 'Dancing Through Life.'
Robert made his professional debut at the age of 11 in the Gordon Frost production of The Wizard of Oz. It seems rather fitting then that he makes his return to the theatrical stage in WICKED. Other credits include Oliver!, (IMG/Cameron Mackintosh) Les Miserables, Cats (WAFTAM), Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Stagetek), Two Weeks with the Queen (CTG) and Arcadia (ASCBC). Internationally, Robert has performed in Euro Disneyland and the Priscilla Ballet Company in Malaysia. In 2008 he was awarded the MO and A.C.E. Award for his one man Cabaret in the category of Best New Talent. Robert currently trains in dance at Planetdance studios and has trained vocally with Rex Harris for 12 years.
Raised and trained as a dancer in Hobart, Bree relocated to Melbourne where she graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts Musical Theatre course. Bree’s recent credits include: Down the Rabbit Hole (Paul Malic’s Collaboration), The Australian Tours of Lazy Town Live (Andrew Kay and Associates), and Yo Gabba Gabba Live Onstage (Entertainment Store Group/Nick Jr). In 2007 she produced her own Music Theatre piece called Inside Out, playing to audiences in both Melbourne and Hobart. Bree set up a Cabaret workshop called New Sounds Project in 2009, collaborating with national and international up and coming composers exploring and performing new works. In 2008 Bree lived in Japan for a year where she played Wendy in the Universal Studio’s version of Peter Pan. Bree is excited to be welcomed into the land of Oz. Thankyou to her family and friends for their continued encouragement and support.
Mitchell is proud to come from Wollongong on the south coast of Australia, where he began his training at Diane Blass School of Dance, then furthered his training at Queensland University of Technology, completing his Associate Degree in Dance. Since graduating he has worked with Royal Caribbean and Tokyo Disneyland among other commercial work. Mitchell recently returned to Australia after performing in WICKED on London's West End. He is thrilled to return to the Australian stage and would like to thank his amazing friends and supportive family.
Deanna began training at the age of three at Queensland’s Dance School of Excellence and Robert Sturrock’s Industry of Dance. In 2004 she completed her full-time Performing Arts course at ED5. Deanna made her Musical Theatre debut in 2005, performing in Disney’s production of The Lion King. Her television credits include Soul Communications, Macy’s, Suntory Japan, Bonds and various music clips. Deanna has also worked for prominent choreographers such as William A Forsythe, Keith Hawley, Juliette Verne, Leah Howard, Michael Boyd and Kelly Abbey. Deanna is thrilled to be joining the cast of WICKED and would like to dedicate her performance to her family and friends for their continuous love and support.
Justine graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2005 where she majored in dance. While at W.A.A.P.A, Justine toured Malaysia with Chrissie Parrott's production of Baroqoda (2005) and worked alongside Battery Dance Company in New York (2005). Since completing her studies, Justine returned to Melbourne to perform in various contemporary projects including Porous by Sela Kiek (2006) and Animal by Jo Lloyd (2006). Her professional musical theatre credits include, the Australian premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Production Company), the Asian tour of CATS in the role of Sillabub. Most recently, Justine appeared in the Australian tour of CATS, in the role of Rumpleteaser and Dance Captain (2010). Justine is thrilled to be joining the cast of Wicked and would like to thank her family and friends & Peter and Naomi at DTM for their constant love and support.
At 17, Troy Savic commenced his performing arts training under the direction of Robert Sturrock. In 2005 he was cast as one of Bindi Irwin’s Crocmen after which he was part of her TV series Bindi the Jungle girl and her DVD’s Bindi Kid Fitness. They then toured throughout Australia, U.S.A and Canada and in 2007 performed at the Macy Day Thanksgiving Parade and on Broadway alongside The Wiggles for the 2007 G’Day U.S.A campaign. The T.V series and DVD’S have had huge success winning an Emmy Award, an Aria Award nomination, achieving Platinum sales and regular screening on the Discovery Kids and ABC networks. Troy has also performed in productions such as David Atkins - The Man from Snowy River Arena Spectacular and Everybody Loves Rhonda with Rhonda Burchmore. His TV credits include It Takes Two and So You think you can dance. Troy is excited and honored to be working with the great cast of WICKED and looks forward to the magic of theatre and stage.
At age 17 Ryan began training at Michelle Maree's School of Dance. He then went on to complete the Performing Arts Course at Brent Street Studios. Ryan's theatre credits include Dirty Dancing, The European tour of Story and The Caroline O'Connor Show. He appeared in series one of Australian Idol and has since signed with Warner Bros. Publishing. He has held numerous starring roles in both Sydney and Newcastle Entertainment Centers, and has performed alongside Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, The Young Divas, Will Young and Crystal Waters. He acted in the film Son of the Mask 2, and was also part of the original creation crew for the movie RENT. Ryan is very proud to be a part of the WICKED team and would like to thank his teachers, friends and family for their continuous support throughout his journey.
Originally from Townsville, North Queensland, Greta has harboured a love of the stage since she commenced ballet lessons aged three. Greta is a recent graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music majoring in classical voice, where she received vocal training from Dr Rowena Cowley. Prior to graduating, Greta performed the role of Madeline Astor in Titanic for Seabiscuit Productions and appeared in My Fair Lady for Opera Australia.
Greta has also completed the fulltime performing arts course at Brent Street Studios and has performed in various television commercials and fashion and corporate events, most recently appearing as a vocalist for the Venetian Resort in Macau. Greta is delighted to be a part of WICKED and wishes to thank her dear family for their love and support.
New Zealand ’s most unruly 5 year old ballerina has persevered, training extensively in many forms of dance at various reputable institutions including The EDGE (L.A.). After leaping across the ditch in 2006, Ellen has worked with some of this country’s finest dancers and choreographers, and has just finished workshopping an exciting new Australian work that fuses dance, percussion and parkour. The daughter of actors, Ellen was addicted from birth and has undertaken numerous acting roles on stage and screen to support her habit. Professional credits include – Roxy in Chicago, Mary Jane in Big River, Jeannie in Wednesday to Come, Abigail in The Crucible, and Zenobiah in The Underwater Melon Man (for which she won a best new-comer nomination at the 2002 Annual Industry Awards). Ellen dedicates her performance to her ridiculously-adored family, Team Geraldine, Detour Management and the lovely Luke. Ellen is deliriously excited to be in Oz with the WICKED cast!
Suzanne commenced her dance training in Brisbane at age 4. She later joined the Australian Acting Academy and the Queensland Dance School of Excellence obtaining a Diploma in Dance, and Dance World Studios in Melbourne, where she achieved the Distinction Award on graduating with a Diploma of Arts in 2003. Suzanne's recent credits include the Barry Humphries 50th Anniversary Australian Tour of Back With a Vengeance! and lead singer for Crown special events. She has also worked with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Disney's Roadshow Tour, Universal Studios in Japan and numerous corporate events. Suzanne is thrilled to be a part of WICKED and would like to extend her gratitude to her family for their love, support and encouragement.
Shane began his training in the performing arts at the age of six. Since 2002 he has trained at Brent Street Studios and in 2008 he completed the ballet/ contemporary course. He made his musical theatre debut in Cameron McKintosh’s Oliver! He has since performed at numerous live events including: Australian Idol with Delta Goodrem, The Helpmann Awards with Hugh Jackman, Olivia Newton-John and friend charity concert and most recently at the World Leader Organisation summit with the Sydney Dance Company. His screen credits include ABC’s ‘The Eternity Man’, The Vines music video ‘He’s a Rocker’ and numerous television commercials. Shane is thrilled to be a part of Wicked and would like to dedicate this to his family and friends.
Taneel began performing professionally at a young age in many corporate events and children’s television. She has performed in several productions with the Western Australian Musical Theatre Company and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (W.A.A.P.A.). Taneel was an original cast member of the Australian production Mamma Mia!, where she covered and performed the lead role ‘Sophie’. Her other theatre credits include Eurobeat the Eurovision Musical, as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Eureka, directed by Gale Edwards. She also played the role of ‘The Actress’, in the Australian premier season of Hello Again and represented ‘Sweden’ for the Australian touring company of Eurobeat the Eurovision Musical. In 2007, Taneel featured in the Gary Young and Paul Keelan original Australian musical, Sideshow Alley. In 2008 she performed in the Donmar Warehouse production of Guys and Dolls, followed by the Melbourne season of The Rocky Horror Show. Taneel rejoined Guys and Dolls in 2009 as the alternate Sarah Brown.
Romina began dancing and singing at the age of 4. She has since trained at Brent Street Studios and attended their Talent Development High School. Romina is also associated with the Interstate Program of the Australian Ballet School, Melbourne. Romina's theatre credits include Oliver!, Swan Lake and Les Misérables (Cosette). Her TV credits include All Saints, Love My Way and numerous television commercials. She was the winner of the Young Australian Dancer of the Year and has performed solo in China to crowds of over 10,000. Romina would like to thank her amazing teachers for their inspiration, and dedicates her performance to her loving parents, brother, family and friends for their endless support. Romina is thrilled to be making her professional debut in WICKED.
