"5 STARS"
"The exuberance and camaraderie between the collective members is palpable in their excellent timing and generous performances… and makes TBC an exciting and promising new presence in the Melbourne theatre landscape." - Arts Hub.
"The exuberance and camaraderie between the collective members is palpable in their excellent timing and generous performances… and makes TBC an exciting and promising new presence in the Melbourne theatre landscape." - Arts Hub.
Vaughn Rae. In Canada, Vaughn studied acting at the Vancouver Film and improvisation at The Second City Training Centre in Toronto. While in Melbourne, Vaughn has continued his studies at APO Arts Academy and the Melbourne Actors Lab. Some of Vaughn's stage credits include Hughie in Made In China and, Jack in Project: Hysteria (both for TBC Theatre) Life's a Song (Short and Sweet Festival) Malcolm in Macbeth (Eagles Nest), Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet (Eagles Nest). Vaughn also was the immersive director for the TBC production of Shadows of Angles, performed at the Melbourne City Watch House. Short film credits includes Frank in Frank and Alfred, and The Reality of Alfred (Rae and Kerdel Production) and Bot in Synchronicity (Ferrier Production).
Fleur Murphy. Fleur is a Melbourne based writer, actor and producer who has a B.A. in Theatre Performance from the Arts Academy. Her short film Rain For Morgan (Writer/Producer) won multiple awards around the world including Winner of “Best Narrative Short” (Festivus Film Festival Denver), Winner of “Best International Short Film” (Ireland International Film Festival). Her first full-length play Shadows of Angels has seen seasons in Melbourne (at the Owl & Cat theatre and City Watch House) as well as the SheppARTon Festival. The script was also recently long-listed for the Theatre503 award in London. In 2014 Fleur was a writer in residence at the Old Melbourne Gaol through an initiative offered by Writers Victoria and the National Trust. This time was used to focus on writing and developing her latest play script, As We Come To Wake. In 2015 Fleur was the producer for TBC's Project: Hysteria (featuring rare one-act plays by Tennesse Williams), a dream project that was supported by and presented in partnership with the Poppy Seed Festival. Fleur is also an accomplished actress with some of her career highlights including: Film – Irresistible, Rain for Morgan, Kill the Alphabet; Television – Neighbours, The Wedge, Utopia and various TVC's; Theatre – Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Birthday, as well as Loveplay, Metastopheles and Project: Hysteria with TBC. View a full list of credits HERE.
Emily Rowe. Emily is a theatrical jack-of-all-trades, however behind the scenes is where she feels most at home. In 2015 Emily was Production Manager for Project:Hysteria a TBC production that opened the inaugural Poppy Seed Festival, and Producer for TBC's Made in China by Mark O'Rowe. Her acting credits include Shadows of Angels and Metastopheles (both TBC Theatre), After Dinner (Old Mill Theatre, Perth), Blue Murder, Red: A Choose Your Own Adventure Musical, and Scissors, Paper, Rock! (all Underground Productions). Emily is a qualified secondary school Drama and English teacher with post graduate qualifications in special needs education. Most people call her Bounce.
Ben Adams. Ben Adams is an actor, musician and writer and completed his studies in Music Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2011. His credits there include: William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Arthur in A Little Touch of Chaos; and Bela Zangler in Crazy for You. He has also toured extensively with the National Theatre for Children and Echelon Productions. In 2014, he wrote, directed and produced his first play Metastopheles for Melbourne Fringe. Last year Ben made his Melbourne acting debut in TBC's Tender Napalm (playing the role of 'He') and was the Assistant Director on Project: Hysteria. View a full list of credits HERE.
Myles Tankle. Myles graduated from the Unitec School of Performing Arts in Auckland, New Zealand in 2006. Since moving to Melbourne in 2008 he has appeared on stage with the Australian Shakespeare company performing both in main stage as well as in-school touring programmes throughout Victoria, Canberra and New South Wales. He is an founding ensemble member of the immersive and exciting live event ‘Underground Cinema’ and continues to narrate audiobooks for Vision Australia. He has also appeared in a number of television commercials, short films and in the award winning Australian web series Chris and Josh. As a founding member of TBC Theatre, Myles has not only performed in a number of productions since TBC’s inception but has also worked as an assistant director, action coordinator and stage combat facilitator, photographer and stage manager. Visit his website HERE.
Kathryn Tohill. Kathryn graduated Monash University with a B.A of Performing Arts, Honours in 2003. Since graduating she has worked in Theatre, Television and Film. Beginning her professional career with the Australian Shakespeare Company, she had the privilege of travelling all over Australia to rave reviews. Beyond the stage, Kathryn continues to work in various Feature and Short Films, Television and TVCs. Kathryn is also a Soprano Vocalist, currently under the tutelage of Gary May. She has sung in many genres from Musical Theatre to Band Vocals. Kathryn has been performing in numerous cabarets over the past 6 years including her self written, one woman show Click (…on me) and the sexy burlesque group, Suitably Laced. A founding member of TBC Kathryn has performed in the debut production of Loveplay and as “Good Femme” in Shadows of Angels. She has continued her education both in Melbourne and LA and has had the privilege to train with tour de force acting coaches, Ivana Chubbuck, Elizabeth Kemp and Larry Moss among others. Visit her website HERE.
Trudi Boatwright. Trudi Boatwright began producing theatre in London in 2007, co-creating In Company Theatre that mounted over 10 productions in both the UK and EU. In 2009 she jointly pioneered ‘The Off Cut Festival’ one of London’s most influential short play festivals, becoming the biggest selling production ever held at the Old Red Lion Theatre. Since her return to Australia she has continued producing with ‘The Best of London Off Cut’ before founding TBC. She is also an actor with over 10 years experience including performances at the SOHO Theatre on Londons West End and training in both the UK and the US. She works regularly in Corporate Role Play, is director of Serious Woo and runs workshops in Spolin Theatre Games – a performance style based on play. For TBC, she has worked in most elements of production including producing Loveplay and Mr Naismiths Secret, and has been seen on stage as various characters in Loveplay, 'She' in Tender Napalm, 'Amanda' in Project: Hysteria for the Poppy Seed Festival and ‘Agnes' in Mr Naismiths Secret. For more information visit her website HERE.
Luke Cadden. Luke has over 10 years professional performance experience working with theatre companies that include La Boite (As You Like It), Qld Arts Council (PowerTrip), ArtsLink Qld (Hermes Goes Environmental), Strut'n'Fret (Romeo & Juliet), and Complete Works Theatre Company (Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, The Life of Galileo). For TBC he performed in Loveplay and Project: Hysteria. He has been a part of an acro-clown show, Ski-BOOM!, with Tutti Frutti that has toured nationwide. He can be seen gracing the screen in numerous commercials and short films, may or may-not have been killed in the Underbelly series, once bizarrely received a fan letter from someone in New York for the only film credit he has to date (Dartworth), and his shoulder and elbow feature prominently in a Resin Dogs music film clip (Take Off feat. Good Buddah). He is a proud founding member of TBC Theatre and a humble member of Equity. View a full list of credits HERE.
Stuart Jeanfield. Working alongside such talented friends in TBC theatre has given Stuart a home to set his roots. from humble beginnings devising shows for Newcastle's Tantrum Theatre he then moved to Sydney to study at the Actors College of Theatre. But it is Now Melbourne that he calls home. Most recently he took the title role of TBC's Immersive theatre piece, Mr Naismith's Secret. He's attacked the hard edged role of Kilby in TBC's production of Mark O'Row's Made in China and, before this, was honoured to direct TBC's first production, Moira Buffini's Loveplay. He has also appeared at La Mama in We Were Almost Entirely Happy and the stage adaptation of Wake in Fright. He's recently survived his third year as a father and thought he'd add a few extra feathers to his cap by taking on the role of Managing Director of TBC. Exciting thing are planned for TBC for 2017 and Stu can't wait to hear what you think.
Chris Saxton. Chris is the Artistic Director of Theatre Slam and an ensemble member of In Company Theatre Australia. He studied Theatre Performance at the University of Ballarat, Arts Academy. His directing credits include Shadows of Angels (Jerky Cat), Loose Ends as A.D (Doppelganger Theatre Company) and Room with a Door (In Company Theatre’s Off Cuts). As an actor Chris had performed in The Work of Wonder (Red Stitch), The Threepenny Opera (Redroom Theatre), At Santucci’s (Independent Co-op), Hothouse (Fitzroy Play Writer’s Festival) and Birthday (FLIP Stage and Screen). He has participated in play readings for 9minds and Chapel Off Chapel’s Emerging Playwrights. He has also worked in and on various short films, commercials, music clips and corporate training videos.
Damien Harrison. Damien graduated in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts. Since then, he has worked for In Company Theatre, Mockingbird Theatre and the Auckland Theatre Company. His first love is the stage but has performed in many short films and television shows such as Shortland Street, Winners and Losers and Neighbours. He has studied with Anna McCrossin-Owen and Howard Fine in the pursuit to hone his craft. Watch his showreel HERE.
Clare Callow. Clare is a National Theatre Drama School graduate and Green Room Award ensemble nominee. Working in theatre in Australia and the UK, Clare has performed in contemporary and classical works including Ionesco's The Bald Soprano at the Northcote Town Hall, Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author at La Mama and her own work, The Beige Adventures of Ay and Bee at the Camden People's Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Jessica Jeanfield. Jess comes from a multi-disciplinary background and brings a creative eye and wealth of experience with her to TBC Theatre. A graduate from the Actors College of Theatre and Television and RMIT School of Design she brings text to life not only as an actor but designer as well. It is a passion for a great story and the sharing of the human experience that drives her forward– finding wonder in a simple moment and communicating it visually, aurally and viscerally. Jessica is brimming with excitement to stretch her talents and passions both on and off stage as part of TBC Theatre.
Claire Frost. With 7 years experience in the performing arts, Claire has performed in a variety of TVC’s, plays, musicals and short films. She has experience with Directing, Writing and performing Sketch Comedy, as well as Improvisational Performance and Puppetry. She has trained with the National Theatre Drama School, NIDA and TAFTA. Claire's love of the entertainment industry has allowed her to extend her professional curiosity into the world of Marketing. Currently undertaking the Masters of Marketing Communications course at The University of Melbourne, Claire has added another layer to her understanding of the performing arts, continuing to explore innovative ways to engage and excite audiences - no matter what the work may be. For a full list of acting credits visit her website HERE.
Michelle Myers. Since moving to Melbourne and completing her training at the National Theatre Drama School in 2010, Michelle has performed in various independent theatre productions, short films and feature films. She recently made her Cinema Nova debut in Stuart Simpson’s feature Chocolate Strawberry Vanilla that is currently doing its rounds on the International circuit to rave reviews. She was also an ensemble member of the immersive theatre troupe Underground Cinema. For TBC Michelle has appeared in Loveplay and Shadows of Angels.
Jacob Pruden. Jacob has acted in sundry plays including Till Divorce, Out at Sea, Wake in Fright, Love Taps, The Dead Technology Memoirs and TBC's debut production Loveplay . Jacob was an actor in Underground Cinema, which creates immersive, live, and interactive film screening events. He has done six weeks of Meisner training, which taught him a lot, but not as much as simply getting up and acting. In his spare time, Jacob attends the courts as a barrister, which provides him with abundant material for characters and stories.
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