Musical Theatre Showcase - BA Drama 2022

BA Drama Musical Theatre students perform songs and scenes from the musicals.

MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE

Thursday 15 December 2022, 7pm University Theatre, Bath Spa University.

WELCOME

We’re so delighted to welcome you to this Musical Theatre Showcase, featuring our final year Musical Theatre students. Tonight’s performance represents the culminution of three years of Musical Theatre study, in which our students have honed their performance skills, alongside in-depth investigation of the historical, cultural and sociological aspects of the genre, and forays into new musical theatre writing. They’ve worked incredibly hard, showing great fortitude and adaptability as we’ve returned to live performance after the pandemic and we’re incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved. As they prepare to graduate and move into their futures, we wish them all the best, and hope that you enjoy this great celebration of their achievements. Have a wonderful evening!

Jo Sercombe & Miranda Lundskaer-Nielsen Module Tutors

THE COMPANY

Liv Amson-Orth

From a young age, Liv has taken an interest in performance. Going to her first drama group at the age of 4 really sparked her love for the arts. By the age of 11, she had begun Musical Theatre training and by the age of 14 she had achieved a Grade 5 in Musical Theatre. After performing in various plays at school and with her youth theatre, Liv got a part in the ensemble for American Idiot which made her realise that Musical Theatre was her favourite type of performance and what she wanted to study at University. She is hoping to continue her training after completing her degree.

Chrissie Bate

Chrissie has always had a passion for performance, training with Stagecoach Performing Arts for 8 years only furthered it. By 18, she’d achieved a Diploma in Musical Theatre (LCM) with distinction. Chrissie has performed in many different shows but her favourite was Made in Dagenham, where she played Rita O’Grady. Having recently completed work experience with the Cameron Mackintosh Company, Chrissie hopes to pursue a career in production administration/management.

Harlie Blundell

Beginning her musical theatre journey at a young age, Harlie gained a passion for performing. After training for 13 years at Stage Theatre Society, she performed in various musicals such as: Pippin, Sister Act and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Training for her degree at Bath Spa University, Harlie furthered her love for performing.

Keira Dormer-Hazell

Keira has always loved musical theatre, training with NYT and LAMDA. Performing in shows such as Grease, CATS and West Side Story. Keira has also developed a passion for directing, taking on directing roles through-out her time at university. Keira is hoping to progress onto a career in directing and teaching.

Grace Forsyth

Grace’s experience ranges from performing in operas such as La Bohème, musicals including Sweeney Todd and various choral venues like Westminster Abbey. After spending a semester at Columbia College Chicago in 2022, she is looking forward to continuing her training and travels in the future.

Becca Guria

Becca’s love for performing started at a young age when she played the role of Tam in the 2006 production of Miss Saigon at The Bristol Hippodrome. Training in ballet since age three at The Bristol School of Dancing, Becca went on to train at The Big Act Academy of Theatre Arts. Becca is currently Vice President Dance for Bath Spa Rapids Cheer and Dance society and coaches three competitive dance teams. She hopes to progress her career in teaching performing arts.

Scott Jerram

Katie Massey

Katie has always had a passion for musical theatre from a young age. She enjoys all aspects of the Theare, both admiring professional shows and performing in her own. Some of her favourite roles she has performed are: Alice in Dick Wittington, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Other notable appearances are in Sleeping Beauty, Chicago and Highschool Musical, amongst many more.

Elle Menyhart

Elle has been performing in musicals for many years. She has trained at the Middleweek Newton Academy of Film and Theatre since she was thirteen, focusing primarily on acting for camera. Some of her favourite roles include Rizzo from Grease, Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors, and Liz in Chicago.

George Miles

George is no stranger to musical theatre and being on stage and performing from a young age. George has had the opportunity to perform in various productions and perform in a range of roles and venues including recently performing in the prestigious Theatre Royal Bath. Recently George has found his love for directing, and is currently directing and assistant directing shows for youth groups in the Bath area. He hopes you enjoy the showcase.

Scott is a final year Musical Theatre Pathway student on the BA Drama programme.

Cara O’Sullivan

Cara has always had a special love for music and performing. She participated in various musicals in high school such as Les Miserables, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof as well as the school honour choir; allowing her to travel across europe and

earning her an award upon graduation. Cara is eager to continue training and performing as she begins building her career.

Eli Raeburn

Eli had separate passions for both music and theatre from a very young age, and when they discovered musical theatre when they were 9 years old, they couldn’t get enough. They have watched and enjoyed a wide array of musicals, from Les Misérables, to In The Heights, to Matilda The Musical and have taken part in secondary school musical productions such as performing in Little Shop of Horrors and directing their own adaptation of Matilda The Musical. Eli wishes to continue to develop their musical theatre skills to one day pursue a career in the musical arts.

Heidi Smith

Heidi’s love for Musical Theatre started from a young age and grew from wanting to follow in her family’s musical footsteps. Playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at age 14 cemented her love for performing, and she intends to continue singing and acting into the future and attending auditions alongside studying for a PGCE in English Literature after graduation.

Holly Smith

From a young age Holly would go to the theatre with family and this sparked her interest in the theatre industry. Through dance and other extracurricular classes Holly gained her love of performing and is excited about showing off her vocals at any given chance; even a karaoke night.

Rachel Toone

Rachel has had a passion for theatre and musicals in particular for as long as she can remember. From watching Bath Light Operatic Group at the Theatre Royal Bath with her grandparents at the age of 9, she is now a dedicated member and has had wonderful opportunities to perform there. She has trained in dance since she was a child and now teaches her own classes.

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