OSMaD
VALE – RICHARD BEVERIDGE (’ 61 )
With great sadness , OSMaD acknowledges the passing of Life Member , Richard Beveridge on 1 May 2021 .
Richard was the co-founder of OSMaD in 2007 , serving as the President until 2018 , and he was instrumental in making the company what it has become today .
Known to some as ' Uncle Richard ' or just ' Bevo ', Richard ’ s welcoming personality and cheerful presence at rehearsals and OSMaD events was the reason so many people loved working with the company , and returned time and time again . He was the public face of the company for many years and heart of the OSMaD family .
Richard worked tirelessly behind the scenes from committee roles , producing , set construction to front of house , and was instrumental in maintaining the close relationship the company has with Scotch College .
Our condolences go out to Richard ’ s family . His OSMaD family will miss his presence , generosity and smile , and the Melbourne theatre community has lost a true gentleman .
DAMIEN CALVERT – PRESIDENT , OSMaD ( A tribute to Richard appears in the obituaries section of this edition .)
RICHARD BEVERIDGE (’ 61 ) WITH PROMINENT OSMAD TEAM MEMBERS : FROM LEFT : RHONDA MCMURTRIE , JAN GOLDSMITH , ROS TURNLEY AND SUZI COSSAR INSET : RICHARD WEARING HIS ' MR PRODUCER ' HAT www . scotch . vic . edu . au Great Scot 83