OSMAD ’ S 2024 PRODUCTION IS A MACABRE YET DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL
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A SUCCESSFUL HUNCHBACK SEASON – NOW FOR THE ADDAMS FAMILY
CAST OF OSMAD ’ S 2023 PRODUCTION , THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
Large audiences attended OSMaD ’ s Victorian premiere production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame last December , which was just the second production of The Hunchback to be performed anywhere in Australia .
In addition to the 30 cast and 32 choir on stage , it takes an army of volunteers from the Scotch and wider Victorian theatre community to bring a production of this scale to the stage . OSMaD wishes to recognise the nearly 100 other people who were part of bringing the creative vision of Director Joel Batalha , Co-Music Directors David Barrell (’ 11 ) and Ned Dixon and Choreographer Caitlin Lamont to life in this amazing production .
Our Old Boys and Life Members play varied and crucial roles within OSMaD . David Barrell (‘ 11 ) has been involved with the company since 2018 – and it all began with a cup of tea and a chat . In 2023 , David Co-Music Directed The Hunchback of Notre Dame , has served on the executive , and is currently a valuable member of the committee .
Life Members Ros Turnley , Suzi Cossar and Jan Goldsmith , all parents of Old Scotch Boys , are the heart and soul that keep spirits up backstage . These three women personify the power of community and connections with people . Suzi is serving as Vice President of the company in 2024 . Daniel Ischia (’ 94 ) served on the committee in 2023 after becoming involved with OSMaD in 2022 . Daniel chose to challenge himself and take to the stage before joining the OSMaD team as Treasurer in 2024 .
Audiences see and enjoy the mammoth scale of an OSMaD production from the auditorium of the Geoffrey McComas Theatre every year , but it takes a significant number of people behind the curtain to produce what you see on stage . There is a
community of approximately 100 people for each production who are involved from initial conception to final bow .
Over the 15-year history of OSMaD , members of our community keep coming back time and time again . The frontrunners have been directly involved in cast or creative for 10 shows ! There is a tangible feeling of belonging in the vibrant , diverse , intergenerational OSMaD family , and you are invited to become a part of it .
Are you an Old Boy looking to keep in touch with your community through theatre ? Whether your skills are in performance , music , orchestra , construction , design , IT , crewing and lighting , finance , logistics , volunteer liaison , dance , or marketing , we want to hear from you . Let us know at https :// osmad . com . au / get-involved . OSMaD is now in full swing preparing the 2024 OSMaD production of The Addams Family , showing in December . Find out more and # MeetOurFamily at https :// osmad . com . au / addams .
This is our production team for The Addams Family : Joel Anderson ( Director ), Ashton Turner ( Music Director ), Dylan Henry ( Choreographer ), Joshua Saunders ( Costume Designer ), Peter Verhagen ( Lighting Designer ), Katy Roose ( Stage Manager ), Caitlyn Marshall ( Production Manager ) and David Barrell (’ 11 – Technical Director ).
These are the members of our 2024 committee : Executive – Tristan Lawrence ( President ), Suzi Cossar ( Vice President ), Damien Calvert ( Secretary ), Daniel Ischia (’ 94 – Treasurer ). Committee members – David Barrell (‘ 11 ), Catherine Buxton , Sophie Cashin , Jan Goldsmith , Caitlin Lamont , Lucy Mason , Matthew Nutley , Christina Prickett and Ros Turnley .
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