Choreographer – Kristy Hooper Kristy has been a choreographer and dance teacher for over three years, and is absolutely thrilled to be making her debut with SYMT. Having graduated with a Diploma of Musical Theatre and Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management, musical theatre choreography is her passion. The first chance she had to put her creativity to stage after the pandemic was ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ (MMS, 2022), then on to ‘Backwards Broadway’ (WTC, 2022), ‘In Pieces’ (UTS, 2022) and most recently, ‘Be More Chill’ (NSTC, 2023). Kristy not only awards her energy to theatre, but also to dance education. She works at Narrabeen Dance Academy and teaches with Raw Energy Dance Education in various schools, including Barker College. Kristy would like to thank SYMT, James, Callum, Elise, Harry and Chrissy Stimson for giving her this opportunity to create such a magical piece of theatre. Kristy has worked with the majority of the production team members throughout her performing years and cannot believe she gets the chance to work with them again as choreographer! Assistant Director – Harry Lyddiard The Little Mermaid marks Harry’s first involvement in Sydney theatre since moving from Melbourne. Originally from Newcastle, he previously Assistant Directed ‘Do Your Parents Know You’re Straight?’ (Bearfoot Theatre, 2021). No stranger to the stage, Harry most recently performed in ‘21 Chump St’ (Chookas Entertainment, 2020) and ‘Mamma Mia!’ (The Very Popular Theatre Company, 2019). This is his second time under the sea, previously performing in ‘Little Mermaid JR.’ (Hunter Drama, 2014), where he met James. Harry is grateful for this full circle moment and can’t wait to share Disney magic with audiences young and old. Assistant Choreographer – Elise Simpson Originally from Newcastle, Elise has been training in performing arts for 17 years. Over the last five years Elise, has been teaching dance, acrobatics, and musical theatre throughout the Hills District. She coaches recreationally and choreographs competition pieces for troupes and soloists of all ages. She has worked in many areas of the performing arts industry, yet found her passion within the artistry of dance and choreography. In her most recent shows, she has played Neleus in ‘Mary Poppins’ (SPCC, 2017), was in the Ensemble of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ (High Street Productions, 2018), and was an Assistant Stage Manager for ‘The Little Mermaid JR.’ (SPCC, 2018). Since graduating High School in 2018, Elise has been coaching and putting her focus into her competitive dance teams and personal studies. Within this, she has also had the opportunity to choreograph for many of her university’s creative projects, films, and performances. This show has been creatively challenging and incredibly rewarding, and she is overjoyed to be working alongside such a wonderful team of people.
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