Louis Shepherd
Host - Producer - Director  - Editor

I just thought we needed to do something to show case all that was happening in community theatre.  So I hatched an idea.  Nothing more complex than that.  Here are the statistics as best as I know.  I understand that there is something like 33 community theatre groups within the Perth metropolitan area.  The majority of these theatre groups put on five productions a year.  On average, each play runs over a three week season with each performance attracting well in excess of 100 people.  An average production could sell in excess of 1 000 tickets at a typical cost of $15 each.  The type of theatre on offer ranges from serious drama to farce, from popular musicals to locally written world premiers! I haven't even started talking about the people whose creative talents are put to the test each week.  From actors to set builders, lighting experts, wardrobe assistants, directors, crew,  special effects technicians, production coordinators, ticket sellers and  bar managers, to name but a few.  All of these people turn up and work for hours in a voluntary capacity each and every month to ensure that Perth audiences have one of the best (and cheapest) nights out.  Why shouldn't we talk about this?  That's THE GREEN ROOM - television about community theatre!
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Louis Shepherd

Melanie has been involved in theatre and music for over 25 years initially as a performer in theatre, voice and dance and then onto director, choreographer, publicist, musician, and occasional writer. In her teens she was in the State Youth Theatre Company at the Hole In The Wall Theatre, State Youth Theatre Dance Co., attended the WA Academy of Performing Arts in various workshops, studied Cert III in Music Industry at Curtin Uni in Kalgoorlie, worked at 96FM and Channel 9 Perth in the early 90s, performed in countless community theatre productions and has been in several professional productions, adverts, voiceovers and training videos, and has won acting and directing awards. Melz co-founded and was the original publicist for the Kalgoorlie Blues Club, a committee member and publicist for the Unreel Film Club, Goldfields Repertory Club, Garrick Theatre Club, Independent Theatre Association, and plenty more... Melz is also Director of TAZ Entertainment, promoting all forms of theatre and music events across Australia, however predominantly working closely with the community theatre network of WA. Melz completely donates her valuable time and expertise for The Green Room as her number one love is the amazing talent that all amateur theatres possess and feels they are all worth celebrating and sharing with the broader community.  For more information about Melanie go to www.tazentertainment.com.au or www.myspace.com/tazentertainment
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Melanie DeCull

Kimberley is well known within the community theatre circuit.  She is an award winning director and excels in  large scale productions including musicals such as Seussical the Musical and EuroBeat which were put on by Playlovers.  Kimberley has a thorough understanding of all the ingredients needed to make a successful production.  She will share her thoughts and provide some critical feedback about shows on offer this year.   She has the lucky fortune of visitng most of the community theatres to enjoy their productions.  If its happening on stage in community theatre, Kimberley knows about it.  In her spare time she is the president of the ITA (Independent Theatre Association).  She is highly motivated and very supportive of all things related to community theatre in Western Australia.  Kimberley joins The Green Room for the second series in 2008.
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Kimberley Shaw

Claire is an ambitious actor, director and arts manager.  Her recent community theatre credits include choreographer for Seussical the Musical for Playlovers and Anything Goes with Marloo.  She has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies in 2007 and is the Director of her theatre company, So Frenchy Productions.  Claire has recently assisted with the event management of the Northbridge Festival by ARTRAGE, the UNIMA World Puppetry Festival in 2008 and the Perth Writers Festival within PIAF 08.  Her personal and professional mission is to support and encourage greater accessibility of theatre in Perth.  The Green Room is Claire's debut on Access31.  She will interview local identities in community theatre.  Her guests will include a cross section of actors, theatre technicians,  and people committed to the Perth theatre scene.
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Claire French

David Humrich
Camera - Technical Coordinator

David has worked on a number of projects including BJ Media Productions  Good Enough 2 Eat.  His credits also include Widower's Lady with Dr Rob for Foxtel's  Aurora channel.  David has a multi function roll on The Green Room but is primarily responsible for the technical issues and camera.  Its hard work as The Green Room is filmed on location in community theatres throughout the Perth metropolitan area and that brings with it many technical challenges which have to be overcome.  David brings a welcomed calm to the production.  His other talents include directing and editing.  He is currently in production with his own show The Hidden Artisans a television series about people with unusual hobbies and crafts.  Its about people who take pleasure in slowing the pace of life to practice age old work skills in their back room, shed or workplace.  If you have a hobby or craft that is unusual, old or rare, use special techniques or tools and would like to be part of this new television series contact David on (08) 9448 7251 for a preliminary interview to be part of this new television series.
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David Humrich

Tim Nicholls is part of the crew on The Greenroom.  He works in the Information Technology  sector and has always been fascinated with all kinds of technology.  One of those interests is filming and building websites. Tim has been working as part of the crew for a couple of productions including Good Enough 2 Eat series 1 and 2 and now The Green Room.

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Tim Nicholls

Maurice Littlepage
Camera -  Sound
 

The Green Room gives Maurice the opportunity to pursue his interest in filming & editing and to get involved with community television.  In a recent theatre production he enjoyed the passion and expression of the actors as they played very intense characters and delighted the audience imagination with a creative stage set and strong narrative. He looks forward to being part of The Green Room and the role it plays in supporting Community Theatre in Perth.
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Maurice Littlepage

Paul is a motor mechanic by trade and long time film and video enthusiast.   He left the auto industry in 1998 to pursue a variety of other interests including the building of a full steadi-cam rig which has been used to film many weddings with friend Paul Williams under the name of Fine footage.  finefootage@iinet.net.au Paul has been a committee member of Video Makers WA which he has been a member of for several years.  He enjoys all aspects of video and film making both in front and behind the camera.   The Green Room is another avenue for Paul to be involved in his passion, and meet other people who have similar interests.
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Paul Dennis

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Geri Jones

Zyg has been involved in the entertainment industry for many years. His original love was for music and he has played in many rock bands over the last 40 years.  The 60's and 70's were great and he was a Bass player for rock bands such as Rattlesnake, Jessie James Band and Dillinger. He then made the transition to Jazz and then eventually moved into Musical Theatre. He is currently President of The Roleystone Theatre. He also plays Lead Guitar.  For the last 25 years his other passion has been photography and is in demand for many projects. He has won awards for his  work and pictures and is keen  to pursue this for many  years to come. Zyg is proud to be a part of The Green Room and is looking forward to making an impact as Still Photographer.
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Zyg Woltersdorf

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Chantal Morin

Kirk featured in the first series of The Green Room.  A competitive swimmer for fourteen years, he left the sport at a national level to start his acting training. Since 2003 Kirk has been training in both theatre and film and has completed the Performing Arts degree at Curtin University. Other training includes The Method Studio (Shakespeare), “the Method” with Make Believe Entertainment and PAC Screen Workshops. Over the past few years Kirk has been involved in all sorts of performance art including short-films, theatre, musicals, TV commercials and even opera! He is a familiar face down at Hackett Hall with the Playlovers Theatre Company, where he sat on the committee for the past two years. Kirk is always encouraging people to get involved with community theatre. He has left the community theatre circle in Perth and moved to Melbourne to continue working on his acting career.
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Kirk Goodsell

Norma Davis
Old Mill Theatre

Norma is the link between the Old Mill Theatre in South Perth and the show.  She is responsible for ensuring the venue is clear and ready for filming.   Norma has played an active role in supporting the show and is to be credited with its success.  Without her influence and passion, we wouldn't have a show.  Norma has supported The Green Room from concept to a reality.

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Norma Davis

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Hywell Williams

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