I CAN JUMP PUDDLES

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WRITER & DIRECTOR

Since graduating from NIDA’s Directors Course in the late ‘70’s, Terence has staged some 200 productions in theatres, concert halls, cabaret rooms, comedy clubs and circus tents across Australia and internationally, playing in New York, Los Angeles, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Tokyo, Montreal and Seattle. His shows have been seen in most of Melbourne’s venues, from the grandeur of the State Theatre (The King & I) to the intimacy of Red Stitch (The Kitchen Sink), from Her Majesty’s (Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story) to the Comedy (Bad Boy Johnny & The Prophets Of Doom), from The Forum (Steven Berkoff’s Decadence) to a mirrored Spiegeltent on Crown’s rooftop for the outrageous burlesque Empire. Terence’s main focus is now on the creation of original projects including the development, by Antipodes Theatre Company, of I Can Jump Puddles: The Musical. His work in this area includes Life On Mars: The Words And Music Of David Bowie (New Moon Theatre), I Only Want To Be With You: The Dusty Springfield Story (National Tour), Reviewing The Situation: At Home With Lionel Bart (Adelaide Cabaret Festival), One Crowded Hour: Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman (Ten Days On The Island) and Minefields And Miniskirts: Australian Women And The Vietnam War for Playbox/Malthouse National Tour.His forthcoming projects include the Australian Premiere of the Edinburgh Fringe hit Brown Boys Swim and seasons of his new musical Mrs Prime Minister.

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COMPOSER

Xavier Brouwer is an Australian musical theatre composer, writer and producer, based in Melbourne, Australia. He first played violin then trumpet, including in the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra, and studied a number of other instruments in order to gain a broader and deeper understanding of a variety of musical styles. After graduating from high school, Brouwer studied composition and orchestration at Dr Hoch's Konservatorium in Frankfurt, Germany. Musicals include Mackillop, Dive, Grey’s Lobotomy, and Ned Kelly, My Love. Xavier was entrusted with the theatrical rights by the descendants of the Victorian writer Alan Marshall to adapt Alan’s childhood memoir I Can Jump Puddles into a musical.

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MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Ana’s theatre credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (GFO/Crossroadslive) Nine (StageArt), Merrily We Roll Along (Watch This), The Sound of Music (GFO/SEL), Let It Be (Flourish Productions), The Full Monty (StageArt), The Memory of Water (3 Big Men Productions), The Buddy Holly Story (Everyday Productions), Wrung Out (Glynn Nicholas), Sexercise the Musical (Aleks Vass/Malcolm Cooke), Vincent – an acapella opera (Anthony Crowley), Nine (Manilla St Productions), Beautiful Things (StageArtXposed) and the premiere season of the play Merry Christmas Bitches (Boutique Theatre). Australian screen credits include Neighbours, Newton’s Law, Pig’s Breakfast, Good Morning Australia and the feature film ‘Undertow. In the UK Ana played the recurring role of ‘Maggie Peters’ in the popular TV series Family Affairs and was resident singer/pianist at many legendary London hotels. Taking the long route home Ana travelled the world as principal vocalist for Jean Ann Ryan Productions on the Norwegian Cruise Line. Musical Director credits include Ladies in Black (Fed Uni), Menopause the Musical (SK Entertainment & HIT Productions), Norwegian Cruise Lines, Motormouth Loves Suckface (Anthony Crowley) at La Mama Courthouse and Mrs Prime Minister (Melbourne Cabaret Festival). Ana is the co-founder and Artistic Director of children’s performing arts school ‘Stage Left.’ www.stageleft.com.au

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CHOREOGRAPHER

Freya List is one of Australia’s most unique and versatile storytellers. As well as being a prominent choreographer, movement director and educator, she is passionate about fostering community and has created valuable platforms for dancers to interact and inspire both in Melbourne and across the world. Most recently, Freya was nominated for the Betty Pounder Award for Excellence in Choreography for Bright Star (Pursued by Bear). Other credits include: Chess in Concert (StoreyBoard Entertainment), The Children (MTC), RENT (James Terry Collective), A View From the Bridge (MTC), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (VCA), Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and Kabaret Dietrich, as well as the premier of her own show Half Full (Collaboration The Project). Freya is also a well-known dance teacher for many Australian Institutions.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

Brandon is the Artistic Director for Antipodes Theatre Company. Brandon recently relocated to Melbourne after spending six years in New York City. Melbourne credits: Mad World (David Butler Studio), From: New York, For: Him (The Butterfly Club) and several shows with the cabaret duo Mel & Peppy. NYC credits: the world premieres Only You Can Prevent Wildfires, Happily After Ever (also Edinburgh Fringe), and Gordy Crashes for Ricochet Collective (which he also co-founded). Favorite directing credits include The Last Five Years, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Shape of Things, and Big Love.

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Kristy Griffin holds a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre, a Graduate Diploma of Education and a Masters of Arts and Cultural Management. Kristy is an award-winning performer, choreographer and producer, having worked in professional musical and theatre, corporate events, film, television, and voice over work for companies around Asia and Australia. Kristy has taught Drama and Dance in some of Singapore and Melbourne’s most prestigious education and performing arts training institutions. She holds Board memberships with Antipodes Theatre Company and Drama Victoria. Kristy is currently a Cultural Development Programmer in Canberra. Photo by Ben Fon