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Directors
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Mr. Michael Gladwin
Mr. Heath Hull
Musical Director and Choreographer
Mr. Michael Gladwin
Technical Directors
Mr. Tim Miller and Mrs. Deidre Miller
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The
Cast
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Nicholas Garden
(Ren McCormack)
Nick's involvement in Major Productions at Hyde Park
began in 2003, playing drums in the band for Grease
(2003) and Hair (2004). Nick makes his debut on the
Hyde Park stage as "Ren McCormack". He is
also a drummer and backing vocalist for the band Replay.
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Lauren Lawlor
(Ariel Moore)
Lauren has been involved in Major Production since
2003 as a dancer. Footloose marks Lauren's debut in
a lead
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Keenan Harduth
Reverend Shaw Moore
Keenan was awarded a full colour blazer in dramatics
in 2004. He has played the role of "Pepe"
in West Side Story (2002) and "Margaret Mead"
in Hair (2004). He has won The Best Actor award for
his role as the butler in What the Butler Saw (2005).
As Head Boy of the school, Keenan is pleased to be
playing "Shaw Moore".
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Natalie Rebelo Da Silva
Vi Moore
Natalie played the role of "Dionne" in Hair
(2004) and also appeared in Grease (2003). She is
actively involved in all spheres of dramatics and
this year played the title role of Esther in the Grosvenor
play. She displays her talents this year as "Vi
Moore".
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Stacey Hone
Ethel McCormack
Stacey was awarded a half colour blazer in dramatics
in 2004. She played "Marty" in Grease (2003)
and last year appeared as "Jeanie" in Hair.
This year Stacey plays Ren's mother Ethel.
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Wewe Sondiyazi
Rusty
Wewe is one of the youngest members of the cast.
She was one of the "black girls" in last
year's production of Hair. She has also played a lead
role in Marlborough's play Warpaint (2005).
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Chris Djuma
Willard Hewitt
Chris has been involved in dramatics at Hyde Park
since 2003. He played a "principal" in Hair
(2004) and also played the lead in Grosvenor's play
In all Honesty (2005). This year Chris plays Willard,
Ren's best friend.
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Kyle Haines
Chuck Cranston
This year marks Kyle's acting debut. He participated
in Rutland's play God, an adaptation of a Woody Allen
play.
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Zozette Balsaras
Lulu Warnicker
Zozette is a versatile performer and has been
involved in many aspects of dramatics at Hyde Park.
She has she compéred many functions and she
has also directed and performed in many productions
. Her performances have garnered special mentions
each year. She played the role of "Hubert"
in Hair (2005) and is pleased to be playing "Lulu
" in Footloose.
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Stanford Modiba
Wes Warnicker
Stan has been involved in dramatics since 2002. In
2002 he want to the EADS Festival with The Suit. He
was awarded a half colour blazer in dramatics in 2004.
The role of "Wes Warnicker" marks his debut
in Major Production.
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Phuthi Thantsha
Urleen
Phuthi as been involved in dramatics since 2002, dancing,
choreographing, writing scripts and directing. She
has played many varied roles in Marlborough plays
over the years, including "Eve" in Madam
and Eve (2003) and "Ada" in What the Butler
Saw (2005). The role of "Urleen" in Footloose
marks her debut in Major Production..
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Kgomotso Legoale
Wendy Jo
Kgomotso was a member of the "tribe" and
one on the "black girls" in last year's
production of Hair. She has also been involved in
House Plays and the Music Festival .
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Verna Hlabangana
Edna
Verna has been involved in dramatics since 2002. She
has won the Best Original Script award for her play
In All Honesty (2005). She also played "Haman"
in the Grosvenor production Esther (2005). Her role
as "Edna" marks her debut in Major Production.
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Eric Manyelo-
Coach Roger Dunbar
Eric has been involved in all aspects of dramatics
since 2002. In 2002 he was nominated for an EADS award
for Best Cameo Performance. His role as "Coach
Dunbar" marks his debut in Major Production.
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Natalie Pace-
Eleanor Dunbar
Natalie makes her acting debut in Footloose this year.
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Nick Beasley
Lyle
Nick played keyboard and piano in the 2004 and 2005
Music Festivals. He makes his debut as "Lyle"
in Footloose.
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David Blakey-Milner
Travis
Footloose is David's first appearance on the Hyde
Park stage. He has thoroughly enjoyed playing the
role of "Travis" in this year's production.
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Kylie Harries
Bettie Blast
Kylie formed part of the backstage crew for Grease
(2003). She makes her debut on the stage in Footloose.
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Taki Maphaha
Principal Harry Clark
Footloose marks Takalani's debut on the Major
Production stage. He has been involved in House Plays
since 2002 and attended the EADS festival in 2002.
He also received a nomination for best supporting
actor in 2004.
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Bongani Funde
Jeter
Bongani was involved in Grosvenor's production of
In All Honesty (2005). Footloose marks his debut on
the Major Production stage.
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Yamba Mbizule
Bickle
Yamba makes his debut as "Bickle" in this
year's Major Production.
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Nthuthuko Mngomezulu
Garvin
Nthuthuko makes his debut as "Garvin" in
this year's Major Production.
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Thozi Sejanamane
Mike
Thozi makes his debut as "Mike" in Footloose.
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Ashkagan Naidoo
Cowboy Bob
Ashkagan participated in the Marlborough play What
the Butler Saw. He makes his debut in major production
as "Cowboy Bob".
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Lesedi Moabi
Cop
Lesedi's involvement in dramatics began in last year's
production of Hair. He has maintained his enthusiasm
for dramatics and Was part of the cast of Marlborough's
play What the Butler Saw (2005).
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Jenni Willows
Irene
Jenny brings great enthusiasm to her role as "Irene"
in this year's production
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Chorus
Sheldon Adams,
Kuvashkir Naidoo,
Viviana Bastiotto,
David Beaumont,
Philene Blom,
Alistair Brownlee,
Jolene Cheketri,
Kyle Graham,
Dirushka Naidoo,
Ling Ting,
Chrisanne Kouzos,
Samantha Logue,
Ashkelon Naidoo,
Stephanie Oechslin,
Virginia Costa,
Ashleigh Meyburgh,
Mimi Mvakali
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Lucette August
Dance Captain
Lucette is a professional dancer who competes on a
national and international level. She is a dance teacher
for Dance Web.. Lucette has achieved a national colour
for dance in the World Championships in Germany and
is currently ranked second in South Africa.
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Dancers
Nazlie Ebrahim,
Rudy Tumba,
Dana-Leigh Cohen,
Caitlin Grist,
Samantha-Jane McClure,
Siska van der Westhuizen, Lerise Adams,
Nombangiso Bulo,
Candice De Klerk,
Ayanda Gamede,
Thuli Gamedze,
Obakeng Moatshe,
Olivia Stuart-Cox,
Lizelle van der Westhuizen
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The
Band
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Michael Gladwin-
Piano
Michael has been in the entertainment industry for
twelve years. Footloose is his sixth production at
Hyde Park. Michael has been delighted to see the development
in the cast over the years
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Domy Lin
Keyboards
Domy won The Best Instrumentalist trophy at the Music
Festival in 2004 and 2005. This year she joins the
Footloose band for the first time.
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Matthew Glitz
Guitar
Matthew Glitz made his debut in the band in 2004,
in Hyde Park's production of Hair. He has also performed
in Music Festival for the past two years.
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David Walters
Guitar
David played guitar in the Music festival this year,
Footloose marks his debut in the Major Production
band.
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Michael Cockerill
Bass
Michael wears many cultural hats at Hyde Park. He
is consummate lighting engineer and has tried his
hand at acting during his time at the school. He made
his debut in Hair (2004) and brings the same enthusiasm
to the band this year.
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Kate Lewis
Flute
Kate played flute in last year's production of Hair.
She is also an accomplished performer in the annual
Music Festival.
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Jennifer Wernick
Saxophone
Jennifer was awarded a full colour for music in 2003,
the colour was re-awarded in 2004. She began her major
production career playing saxophone in the band for
West Side Story (2002). She is the longest serving
member of the band and is also a member of the Johannesburg
Youth Orchestra.
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Justin Wernick
Euphonium
Justin has been involved in both the Music Festival
and Major Production since 2004. He was awarded the
Best Instrumentalist trophy at the Music Festival
in 2004. Justin is also a member of the Johannesburg
Youth Orchestra.
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Andrew Gant
Percussion
Andrew was involved in the Music festival this year,
playing drums for Grosvenor. He makes his debut in
this production of Footloose.
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Miguel Vicente
Drums
Miguel has played drums in the annual Music Festival
and makes his debut in the major production band this
year. He is also a member of the sound and lighting
team.
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Sound
and Lighting and Backstage
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Chuck Masina
Captain
Chuck has been the sound and lighting captain since
2003 and Footloose marks his second big production
at Hyde Park.
Sound crew:
Karl Sasnovski,
Calvin Terblanche,
Alwyn Munetsi,
Warren Eliason,
Jarryd Lahoud
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Michael Baker
Lighting Engineer
Footloose is Michael's first production as lighting
engineer. He has been involved with sound and lighting
since 2003.
Lighting crew:
Simon Roberts,
Adam Peloakgosi,
Don-John Ciubotaru
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Backstage
Stage Manager:
Jude Chimhanda
Backstage Crew:
Michael Halley,
Brendan Naidu,
Tyrone De Carvalho
Prop Mistress
Sha-aista Bulbulia
Set Construction
Mr. C. Ingman
Mr. P. Mohomotsi
Set Design And Painting
Mr. H. Hull,
Mr. M. Britz
Make-up
Nicole Pickering |
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