ensemble BREE BENNETT Bree Bennett is a musical theatre performer, voice teacher, and musician. She received a CONDA Award for Excellence by a Performer in a Leading Role for her standout performance as Veronica Sawyer in HEATHERS. Her stage credits include Megan Jones in PUFFS, Brooke Lohst in BE MORE CHILL and ensemble in PIPPIN. Passionate about both performance and education, Bree continues to thrive on and off the stage—committed to creating meaningful work and helping the next generation of performers find their voice. CASSIDY CLARKE Cassidy is a dancer who is originally from Newcastle/Lake Macquarie and has been dancing since the age of 5 in all styles. In 2020, she commenced training full time in the contemporary course with Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she studied for the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and graduated in 2022. Since graduating she has performed with Catapult Choreographic Hub on numerous tours, intensives and developments. Cassidy is also teaching various dance styles at local dance studios in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie region. MAMMA MIA! will be Cassidy’s first musical and she is extremely excited to be a part of this production. AMBER CURBY With credits to her name for stage, screen, acting, dancing, singing, writing and directing, Amber has over 20 years of performing experience. After studying and travelling overseas, Amber has landed on her feet in Newcastle where she has been immersing herself in theatre for the past few years starting in 2021 with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, CHICAGO, SHREK, DISENCHANTED, in LEGALLY BLONDE as Paulette, and The Very Popular Theatre Company’s BILLY ELLIOT where Amber showed off her talent as understudy for Mrs Wilkinson. 2024 saw her performing in the musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, SCHOOL OF ROCK and CARRIE as Ms Gardner. Amber is thrilled to be part of the ensemble and is looking forward to getting her Dancing Queen on in MAMMA MIA! MICHAEL CONRY Michael has been dancing on the stage since he was 3 years old. His debut in musical theatre was in 2013, with HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, presented by Hunter School of Performing Arts. Since then, he has competed in and taught tap and ballet in Newcastle and Sydney. He has starred in previous shows with The Very Popular Theatre Company, such as JERSEY BOYS in 2022, BILLY ELLIOT in 2023 and SUPERSTARS: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND TIM RICE in 2024. Michael is eager to let loose on the Civic Theatre stage this year is MAMMA MIA! INDIA JAZZ India Jazz is a professional vocalist and performer from Newcastle, Australia. She made her start at Hunter School of the Performing Arts with majors in dance and music, and for the last 10 years she has been performing as an original artist. India completed her Bachelor of Music Degree at The University of Newcastle Conservatorium in 2021, earning a College Medal in Human and Social Futures and now works privately as a vocal coach. Stepping into the musical theatre world, India made her debut performance in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in 2024.
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