ODT Big Night In OD Glee cast
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MITCHELL FULTON: Mitchell is
aged 14 and in his 5th year of vocal tuition with Gladys
Hope starting when he was just 9 years old. Previous
shows/musicals include Carmen (Otago University), Honk!
(Billy), Oliver! (Captain) and the cast of My Fair Lady
for Taieri Musical . He was also cast in Monty Pythons
‘SPAMALOT’ and this year played Orin, one of the leads in
Little Shop of Horrors for Bayfield High School. Concerts
and events include the 2005 Christmas In The Park
(Dunedin), Several Age Concern concerts and performances
at the Octagon Markets (Thieves Alley Market) and the
2007 Mayoral concert.
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EDWARD O’DRISCOLL: Edward is 15
years old, and attends Kavanagh College. He is thrilled
to be performing in this amazing event. Earlier this
year, Edward was in the cast of My Fair Lady for Taieri
Musical Society and in 2010 their production of Oliver!
Edward has been in four productions for Kavanagh College
being Footloose, Disco Inferno, Jesus Christ Superstar,
and this years production of Grease where he played the
role of Roger. In 2009, Edward played the part of Mongo
in High School Musical: On Stage for Epiphany
Productions. He currently studies singing with Bridget
Telfer, and Tap with Denise Henderson.
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BEN
THOMAS: Ben is a 17 year old performer in his final
year at Taieri College. Over the years he has appeared in
many productions,with 2011 being his busiest year to
date. Recent highlights include My Fair Lady and
performing for the reopening of the Regent Theatre in
July. He has played the lead in his last three school
productions, and balances performing with his role as
Arts Prefect, Student Council President, playing goalie
for his school water polo team, and learning singing from
Catherine Short. Ben is looking forward to this exciting
opportunity to perform with such an amazing
cast.
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EVAN FENEMOR: Evan has
participated as a member of an Ensemble and chorus in his
school production of 'Little Shop of Horrors',
Cinderellas Father in his performing arts programme
production of 'Into the Woods',Coach Roger Dunbar in
Kavanagh Colleges 'Footloose'. Duke in Kavanaghs' 'Disco
Inferno'. Judas in Kavanaghs' ' Jesus Christ Superstar',
and Kenickie in Kavanaghs' Grease', He has also performed
in various school Pantomimes, finally he has performed as
a Dancer and Singer in Dunedin Operatics 'Music of the
Knight' on the Regent Stage. He has also done various
other drama performances for NCEA level 1,2 and
3.
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ELEANOR ALDRIDGE: At 16 Eleanor
is well on her way to an exciting career as a musician.
She was regional winner of the 2010 Smokefree Rockquest
Womanmusicianship award and lyric writing award, and
Battle of the Bands fronting the band ‘Aftershock’.
Eleanor has performed at Parachute music festival, been a
regular in Dunedin Isis bar and is often seen buskingwith
her talented friend Ruby Fraser (guitarist).Eleanor's RnB
style was influenced by Alicia Keys. She was taught by
the late Dessie Norteir, has been inspired by her musical
family, and also by Craig Reeves from the 'Oxo Cubans' in
Dunedin.
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ANALIESE NELSON: Annalise is a
year 12 student at Geraldine High School with a passion
for the performing arts Learning tap dancing for five
years from the age of seven generated a particular love
for song and dance . Since then Annalise has studied
jazz,hip hop and ballet alongside drama and singing .
Annalise has been actively involved in the annual South
Canterbury Junior Drama League productions since age ten
with highlights including playing the role of Annie in
'Annie ' in 2006 and Maid Marion in 'Robin Hood' in 2011.
Other productions have included Nunsense , The House of
Bernada Alba, and annual school productions .
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BRYONY HARRISON: Bryony
Harrison is 17 years old, lives in Balclutha and attends
St Peter's College, Gore. She loves school, sports and
cultural activities and would like to one day attend
Otago University to become a Pediatrician. Other options
would be to study music or dance in France. Bryony has
represented Otago in Athletics and Gymnastics attending
four national competitions. She has been dancing since
the age of five and singing since she could talk. Bryony
loves to perform, whether it be music, dance or
performing in stage shows.
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ROSALIND MANOWITZ: Rosalind has
a passion for dance, drama and music. She has learned
ballet since she was 4, followed by jazz and hip hop. She
choreographed, recorded the soundtrack for, and played
the lead female ballet role in the winning Otago Stage
Challenge. Her achievements include flute (ATCL), violin
and singing (grade 7 distinction), principal violist of
the NZ Secondary Schools Orchestra and Dunedin Youth
Orchestra, Conductor of LPHS Orchestra, soloist with
Otago Symphonic Band, trombonist in LPHS Jazz Band, and
instrumentalist/vocalist in Gypsy-Klezmer band ‘Baba
Yaga’. This year she was selected for the NZSO mentoring
programme and ‘ODT Class Act’.
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LOUISA
(MARV) KOPA:– GORE Louisa (Marv) has been performing
for 4 years now and enjoys taking part in School Musicals
and Town Theatricals including Class of '77, Peter Pan
Crock Rock, Back to the 80's, Seussical, Mikado, Silver
Show time, Wizard of Oz and Stage Challenge. She has also
been heavily involved in performing in and for her
community along with her brother and sister. Together,
they sing in three part harmony and enjoy taking part in
events such as weddings, fundraisers and concerts. Marv
takes a lot of interest in guitar and piano and is
currently working on Music, Dance and Drama NCEA Level
3
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CALLUM
FISHER: I have
performed in primary school productions in Queenstown
and Dunedin – and in Queenstown’s production of Rush.
In Dunedin I performed in the OBHS/OGHS 2011
production Footloose. I am in the Otago Boys’ High
School Choir and also the OB/OGHS selected voices,
Barock Choir. Both were finalists in this year’s Big
Sing National Finale in Wellington. I am looking
forward to performing in The Big Night In.
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SAM
MADDEN: I am taught classical singing by Patricia
Scally-Richardson I also sing for the Otago Boys’ High
School Choir and have been a member of the St Paul’s
Cathedral Choir for 10 years. I sang a lead in the
OBHS/OGHS 2011 production Footloose. The highlight of
my singing career to date is being selected for the New
Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir. I have been placed
second twice in the NZATS Cleveland Singing
Competition. I am looking forward to singing in front
of a huge crowd in the stadium for The Big Night
In.
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ZAC
SEALES: I have been in a few productions, the most
recent as a soloist in the OBHS/OGHS 2011 production
Footloose. I performed in High School Musical in 2009.
I am a member of the Otago Boys’ High School Choir
which travelled in May this year to Brisbane, and also
the OG/OBHS selected voices Barock Choir both of which
competed in the National Finale of the Big Sing in
Wellington. I look forward to participating in The Big
Night In, making some new friends and having fun,
singing and dancing in front of a huge
crowd.
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CONNOR BLACKIE: I play
guitar and piano and sing in the OBHS Choir and
OB/OGHS selected voices Barock Choir. I sing Tenor,
Baritone and Bass in these Choirs which were among
the top 18 in The Big Sing National Finale in
Wellington this year. In 2010 and 2011 I competed
successfully in The Modern School of Music Guitar
competitions in Gore, winning the award for most
points overall and this year was Highly Commended in
the Big River Talent Quest.
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STEPH O’BRIEN: Steph is
completing her final year at Queens High, and is
really excited to be performing at this fabulous
event. She is currently receiving vocal training from
Bridget Telfer, learns guitar from Anthony Breese and
learnt jazz dance for seven years. Steph loves being
on stage, and over recent years she has performed in
a number of shows including “Annie” and “Encore”, as
well as school musicals – most recently in a lead
role in the Queens and Kings Productions of “The
Wiz”. Steph feels privileged to be part of this
production, and to be working alongside such a
talented cast and crew.
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HANNAH LINDSAY:
I love music and singing with a
passion. For the last three years I have had singing
lessons, my teacher Gordon Jones has taught me so
much and given me the confidence to perform on stage.
I have performed and gained awards in the Central
Coast Country Music Awards, Whitestone Music Awards,
Silverstream Talent Quest and the Golden Guitars. A
highlight this year was making the final of the Duo
section at the Gold Guitars. Prior to singing I
learnt Tap for seven years and Hip Hop for a year. I
have taken part in many school productions and love
being on the stage and entertaining.
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