Legally Blonde

PRESIDENT’S NOTE DIRECTOR’S NOTE Welcome to CLOC’s second production in its celebratory Whilst sitting in Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in early 2013, 50th year – Production #101. I watched the Australian production of Legally Blonde When planning the two productions we would mount in our and was unable to contain my enjoyment of such a fun, 50th year, the CLOC committee wanted to acknowledge the light-hearted and joyful show. Thoroughly entertained, I knew past 50 years of shows that we have produced, while also look this was a musical I wanted to direct and choreograph. Weeks forward to the future and new generation of musical theatre and later, I returned to see the production again to gauge if the CLOC shows to come. musical would translate well to the non-professional stage, For our 100th production earlier this year, CLOC looked to and once I realised that it would, I floated the idea with the our past catalogue of shows and revived one of our biggest CLOC committee. I was then offered the role of hits from 1996 and from the Golden Age of American Musical Director/Choreographer, which has been exciting Theatre, the classic Broadway musical 42nd Street. This proved and very rewarding. to be hugely successful with adoring audiences, and became a very special and memorable production on many levels for Having been fortunate to engage such an experienced and everyone involved with the show, many of whom had a special dedicated cast, I was able to work through scenes and songs connection and story to tell regarding CLOC, the show or both. with input from them, allowing a collaborative effort from For our 101st production, we wanted to salute the modern all involved. A special thank you to Musical Director Andy musical comedy and do something new, exciting and McCalman, for his outstanding work in understanding and refreshing. We found what we were looking for with the return imparting the intent behind every musical moment – and there to Melbourne of the effervescent, effusive and very pink Legally are lots of them, from quiet and poignant reflections, to witty Blonde: The Musical. This show not only introduces new and clever interchanges, to the full-scale ‘wow’ production audiences to CLOC, many of whom will know the show from numbers featuring the entire cast. the hit movie, but we have also included some new names to our production team as the way of the future. Although After being on the production team for six CLOC shows, James Rooney is well known to CLOC audiences, this is his this is my first as Director and I need to thank CLOC and its first show with us as director/choreographer, a huge challenge dedicated team for the support given in mounting such a that he has (ahem) skipped along to with excitement and mammoth show. With the hundreds of committed volunteers infectious enthusiasm. Other new faces making their debut supporting a wonderfully talented and energetic cast, I hope to the production team are Merinda Backway (Set Designer) you sit back and enjoy Legally Blonde.̋ and Emily Smithies (Costume Designer). And to keep things on track we have some familiar names and faces along for JAMES ROONEY the journey as well – Musical Director Andy McCalman (who Director/Choreographer last worked with us on The Phantom of the Opera and returns for his third CLOC production as Musical Director), Lighting Designer Brad Alcock and Sound Designer Marcello Lo Ricco. And just to add to the fun, we not only welcome 25 human cast members (9 of whom are returning after being part of 42nd Street), but also two canine divas as well – Taco and Betty, who threaten to upstage their co-stars at every appearance! We hope this mixture of old and new has suitably honoured CLOC’s past, present and future, and cemented its place in our audiences’ hearts and minds as producers of first-rate high quality musical theatre entertainment, produced with passion, commitment and delight by everyone connected with CLOC. So let’s see out our 50th year with the impossibly chirpy, bubbly and optimistic Elle Woods, her Delta Nu pals, her special four legged pooch Bruiser, and get ready to be pinkified! GRANT ALLEY President 2

Music and Lyrics by Book by LAURENCE O’KEEFE, HEATHER HACH NELL BENJAMIN with Melanie Ott, Josh Gavin, Matthew Clayton, Amelia Rope, Holly Loughran, Sarah Watson, Jon Sebastian, Bianca Bruce, Katie Bull, Nicole Kapiniaris, Kirra Sibel, Djon Alexander, Madison Beck, Bryce Dunn, Laura Greenhalgh, Sophie Loughran, Jason Mill, Cameron O’Reilly, Thomas O’Reilly, Warwick Reid, Giancarlo Salamanca, Blair Salmon, Tailem Tynan, Carly Watson, Christopher Welldon AND FEATURING Taco the chihuahua, Betty the bulldog James Rooney Andy McCalman Director/Choreographer Musical Director Merinda Backway Emily Smithies Brad Alcock Marcello Lo Ricco Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Sandra Davies Grant Alley Debbie Osborne Stage Manager Technical Director Production Manager Assistant to the Director Bernard Hedger Carol Humphrey Heidi Crook Jodie Drago Stage Director Costume Co-Ordinator Props Co-ordinator Hair & Make-up Consultant OCTOBER 3 – 18, 2014 The National Theatre, St. Kilda Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY) 3

DIRECTION & DESIGN James Rooney Director/Choreographer James’ talents straddle both sides of the footlights. As a (very young) performer, James joined CLOC in 1991 for Kiss Me Kate followed by Can-Can, Funny Girl, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!, My One and Only, Chicago, Cats, and perhaps most memorably, the role of Wing in 2008’s Hot Shoe Shuffle, for which he deservedly won the Music Theatre Guild Dancer’s Award. As dance director/choreographer, James has worked for CLOC in productions of Crazy for You, Company, Anything Goes, West Side Story, Gigi and Sunset Boulevard. As director/ choreographer/performer, some of his productions for other companies have included Hello Dolly, On the Town, Me and My Girl, My One and Only, The Producers and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Together with Tamara Finch, James co-founded Quirky Productions, which successfully produced the Midsumma smash hit, Zanna, Don’t! (2009) and then La Cage Aux Folles (2012). For our 100th production 42nd Street, James combined both on and offstage roles as Assistant Director/Choreographer, as well as reprising the role of dance director Andy Lee that he had first played in our 1996 version. James is very excited to take the helm of his first CLOC directorial production. Andy McCalman Musical Director Originally from Ballarat, where he is a Life Member of Ballarat Lyric Theatre, Andy’s musical theatre debut was in their production of Grease in the role of Doody. Among his many performance highlights since then have included four – yes four – productions of Les Miserables (two as Enjolras, two as Jean Valjean – notching up two Music Theatre Guild nominations before winning the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in Ballarat’s 2009 production). Andy also managed to squeeze in a CLOC performance, as Rapunzel’s prince in our 1994 production of Into the Woods. As Musical Director, Andy has also enjoyed success, winning the Guild award for Musical Direction for Ballarat’s 2007 production of Cats, and being nominated for Chicago (2004) and Grease (2005). In 2012, Andy had the double honour of being nominated TWICE for both shows he musically directed (Sunset Boulevard - CLOC, and Hairspray - Lyric, Ballarat), winning for Sunset Boulevard. Andy’s most recent musical foray was a double Phantom of the Opera header – he first musically directed CLOC’s world premiere production (Guild nomination), and then leapt out of the orchestra pit and over the footlights to perform the title role for his old home town with Ballarat’s Lyric Theatre earlier this year. He has now jumped back into the pit and picked up the baton once more to resume his musical direction mantle with a show as different as can be from his last musical adventures. 4

Merinda Backway Emily Smithies Brad Alcock Marcello Lo Ricco Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Merinda has a Bachelor Emily is a life-long CLOC fan, Brad has been working in Marcello studied Performing of Industrial Design from having been taken by her professional theatre for over Arts at Monash University Swinburne University and mum to see CLOC shows eighteen years. He also before completing Audio has spent the last five years since she was very young. works closely with his rapidly Engineering studies at SAE establishing herself as an Emily says she still remembers growing company BAAC Light, Institute and has worked up-and-coming set designer vividly her first unforgettable through which he has been extensively in sound design. and scenic artist in both CLOC experience – watching involved with CLOC for several Marcello’s sound designs straight and musical theatre. Les Miserables in 1993. After years. After studying at the include My Fair Lady and She has worked with a graduating from Swinburne Victorian College of the Arts, Les Misérables (Footlight), number of companies, University with a Costume Brad went on to specialize in The Phantom of The Opera primarily Lilydale Athenaeum for Performance degree, she the television and corporate (CLOC, Windmill, Encore, (ten productions, including immediately began working sectors. Productions he has GLTS), Joseph ...Dreamcoat two Lyrebird awards in 2009 with the CLOC costume team, been involved with include (Windmill), Little Shop of and 2011 for Best Set in a in various roles including RocKwiz, Melbourne Comedy Horrors and Oklahoma! Comedy for Caravan and dressing, sewing, millinery and Festival, Rove, Are You (PLOS), Gypsy (WMTC), Blood ‘Allo, ‘Allo), Mooroolbark costume co-ordinating, starting Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Brothers (Manilla St – Chapel Theatre, Heidelberg Theatre, with Aspects of Love in 2011, and Comedy Slapdown. Off Chapel), Hair – 2014 Tour 1812 Theatre and The Basin. followed by Sunset Boulevard, Brad is also a highly sought (StageArt), Flowerchildren- Merinda is resident set All Shook Up and The Phantom after lighting designer by the Mamas and Papas designer for the independent of the Opera. Emily is proud production companies and Story (Magnormos-Comedy company Mockingbird Theatre and honoured to work on her corporate clients, including Theatre), Young Australian and has also assisted CLOC fifth CLOC show and her first some of Australia’s top Broadway Chorus (SSA- regular Graham McGuffie as costume designer. tier corporations. Brad has National Theatre) and The on a number of professional just finished touring as the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria productions, such as Yes HWaerlcvoamrde! to lighting designer with one of Awards. Other productions this Prime Minister and Possum Australia’s favourite female year include concerts Atlantis Magic. Earlier this year, artists Tina Arena under the with Matthew Robinson, Where Merinda and Graham creative direction of arguably Do I Begin? The Voice of worked as co-designers on one of the world’s greatest Shirley Bassey with Danielle CLOC’s 100th production creative designers Bruce Matthews and Cry Me A River- 42nd Street. With Legally Ramus. In amateur theatre The World of Julie London with Blonde, Merinda makes Brad designed the lighting Rhonda Burchmore and the her solo CLOC designing and projection for several musicals Urinetown, AIDA, debut. Whitehorse productions - Pippin, Little Shop Of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Godspell, Footloose, Anything Producers, Seussical, Aida and Goes, SHOUT!, Cabaret, Rent. This is Brad’s fifth CLOC Grease, All Shook Up, and show as lighting designer, Witches of Eastwick. Legally Blonde is Marcello’s fourth after Fiddler on the Roof consecutive show with CLOC, (2011), All Shook Up after The Phantom of the (2012), Guys and Opera, Guys and Dolls, and Dolls (2013) and 42nd Street. most recently, 42nd Street. He also provided technical help, expertise and equipment for the film segments in our 2012 production, Sunset Boulevard. 5

PRINCIPALS Melanie Ott Josh Gavin Matthew Clayton Amelia Rope Elle Woods Emmett Forrest Warner Huntington III Vivienne Kensington Mel began her performing Josh discovered his love Matt is a long-standing and Amelia featured as Melody in career in several Peninsula of theatre and performing well-known performer on Disney’s JAAM, a children’s based shows - four for while a student at Trinity the Mornington Peninsula pop group which toured Asia Panorama (Singin’ in the Rain, Grammar, where he appeared where he lives, works and and Australia. She was also Pirates of Penzance, 42nd in five productions, including studies (architecture). He a finalist in the BBC Radio Street, A Chorus Line) and everyone’s favourite, Les has performed several lead 2 Voice of Musical Theatre three for PLOS (Thoroughly Miserables, so it is no surprise roles with PLOS (Peninsula 2000. Amelia first performed Modern Millie, Grease, The that today, he is studying Light Opera Society), starting with CLOC in 1998, playing Boy from Oz). For a complete for a Masters Degree in Arts as a young boy playing the the role of Judy Turner in change of geography, she Management at Melbourne Artful Dodger in Oliver! in A Chorus Line. She then has also worked for the outer University. Unbelievably, this is 2001. More recent PLOS went on to perform in three east suburban based Fab Josh’s 30th production in 10 roles include The King and more CLOC shows – Crazy Nobs (The Wedding Singer, years, with most years seeing I (2011-Lun Tha), Hairspray for You (1999-Polly Baker), Rent, Reefer Madness) and him perform in 3-4 productions, (2012-Link Larkin), The Secret Hot Mikado (2002–Pitti even for CenterStage in including such highlights Garden (2013-Dickon) and Sing) and The Boy from Oz Geelong, where last year as Kenicke in Grease (Fab earlier this year, the lead role (2008-backup trio member). she was nominated for Best Nobs-2010), Evan Goldman of Curly in Oklahoma! Matt Between these appearances, Supporting Actress as Holly in in 13 (BuST Co.-2011), has also performed as a solo Amelia performed with several The Wedding Singer. Mel has Officer Barrel in Urinetown artist for many Frankston City other companies, including also worked professionally, (Players-2012), Chip Tolentino Council events. It has taken a MUMCo (Audrey-Little Shop starring as Stephanie in in 25th Annual Putnam County while to entice Matt to venture of Horrors), Octave (Woman two seasons of the world Spelling Bee (ARC-2013) north of the Peninsula, and we 1-Songs for a New World) premiere production Grease and a Wickersham brother in are very pleased that he has and Williamstown (Emma 2, then playing Magenta Seussical for the Melbourne decided to make this show Goldman-Assassins). Since in a two year national tour International Comedy Festival and role his CLOC debut. her last CLOC appearance, of Time Warp: A Musical (OCPAC-2014). Speaking of Amelia lived, worked and Tribute to the Rocky Horror OCPAC (Old Carey Performing performed in London for some Show and also an encore Arts Club), Josh co-founded months, with appearances appearance as Mimi in Next this relatively new but up-and- as Tina in The Fix (Geoids Step’s production of Rent coming theatre company in Musical Theatre, London) and earlier this year at Chapel- 2009, and is currently its artistic as featured soloist in G on off-Chapel. For CLOC, Mel director (despite not having the Barge Cabaret (Battersea charmed audiences as attended Carey Grammar!). Barge, London). This show the slightly dim-witted and Josh first appeared with CLOC marks Amelia’s return to the two-left-footed April in our as part of the dance ensemble Melbourne stage after her premiere production of Hot in our 2012 Production of the overseas sojourn. During Shoe Shuffle in 2008, then Year, All Shook Up and he is so the day Amelia works as an had a star turn as Natalie in excited to be returning to a lead 2012’s fabulous All Shook Up, Accounts Director in Graphic receiving a Guild nomination role in a premiere Design, and also spends for Best Actress. You will also production. no doubt recognise Mel from much of her time when her fabulous performance not rehearsing working as the naïve and innocent as a dog trainer, so she Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street earlier this has picked the right year. And just when show and co-stars! Mel thought she had played all her ‘must do’ roles, along comes the role of Elle Woods which was an irresistible temptation and once more, has been a dream match come true for Mel and CLOC. 6

Holly Loughran Sarah Watson Jon Sebastian Bianca Bruce Brooke Wyndham Paulette Buonofuonte Professor Callahan Enid Hoopes, Store Manager Holly is one of the newcomers A primary Performing Arts and Jon and CLOC have a long to CLOC with this show, and Drama teacher and a long- shared history, which spans Yet another performing arts also one of the many cast time resident of the beautiful the last sixteen years. After teacher in the cast, Bianca members whose day job is Mornington Peninsula, Sarah initially joining CLOC to star makes her CLOC debut as teaching – in Holly’s case, has performed in the ensemble as Don Lockwood in our 1998 the rough‘n’tough yet lovable she is the Performing Arts of many PLOS shows, as well production of Singin’ in the Enid. Much of Bianca’s teacher at Mentone Grammar, as playing the lead roles of Rain, Jon then proceeded to experience has been through and has just finished directing Georgie Bukatinsky in The Full appear in four more CLOC her performing arts and drama and choreographing their Monty (2005, for which she productions over the next ten courses at university, when she school musical Grease. Holly received a Guild nomination years – A Chorus Line (1998), also managed to find time to completed the two year as Best Supporting Actress), Jekyll & Hyde (2005), The appear in several productions Foundation Music Theatre Sally Bowles in Cabaret (2006), Scarlet Pimpernel (2006), and including Into the Woods (The course at the Victorian Rizzo in Grease (2009) and a he starred as Peter Allen in our Witch-UMMTA), A New Brain College of the Arts and Dynamite in Hairspray (2012). 2008 premiere production of (Mimi-UMMTA), The History has studied all forms of For other companies, she The Boy from Oz. Interspersed Boys (Mrs Lintott-Four Letter musical theatre performance has played Eponine in Les with these shows were lead Word Theatre) and in 2012, through Danceworld 301, Miserables (Windmill 2009), roles with several other major Bianca appeared as Abby in Dance Factory, Melbourne Diane in Bare (SHooSH! companies (including Lumiere The Musical of Musicals (The Acting Academy and the 2008), Lisa in A New Brain in Beauty and the Beast, Musical) at the Melbourne Rehearsal Room. She has (Monash University 2003), the German tenor in The International Comedy Festival. also performed in many and also appeared in the Producers, and Zoser in Aida, Last year, Bianca toured cabaret shows and venues premiere seasons of Rent all for Whitehorse). He then Singapore as part of the around Melbourne and as a and Paris, both for Stella relocated to Sydney for work Innovative Children’s Festival, soloist with the Boroondara Entertainment. This is Sarah’s for three years, and returned performing as the Nanny in Brass Band. This show has third appearance with CLOC, at the end of 2012. He has The Balinese Princess and the provided quite a challenge for after being part of the Nevada since appeared in all four of Funky Monkey. Holly, as apart from requiring singing group in Dusty (2010) our shows - firstly as Monsieur the usual skills of a music and then playing the forever- Reyer in The Phantom of theatre performer, Holly has engaged Miss Adelaide in the Opera, followed by the also had to become quite last year’s Guys and Dolls. romantic lead Sky Masterson proficient at both skipping And like Miss Adelaide, who in Guys and Dolls and and singing at the same time finally married her Nathan, and most recently as part of the – a challenge she and her like Paulette, who found her energetic dance ensemble in fellow inmates at the Boston dreamboat Kyle, Sarah will be 42nd Street. We welcome Jon Women’s Correctional Facility marrying her long-time beau back for his ninth CLOC show have risen to and conquered. Peter in May 2015. We wish and, incredibly, his 40th show them both the very best of love in 26 years! and luck. 7

Katie Bull Nicole Kapiniaris Kirra Sibel Serena Margot Pilar From 2001-6, Katie appeared Nicole has a Music Theatre Having studied dance, voice in five CLOC productions Performance degree from and stage performance (Chicago, My One and Only, the University of Ballarat Arts right through her secondary Mack & Mabel, Steel Pier, Academy and like many of years, it seemed only natural Cats), while also appearing in our cast members, works as that Kirra would become a big song and dance shows a performing arts teacher. For dance teacher, and she is with several other companies two years, she travelled the now working at the South (Whitehorse, PLOS, MUMCo). high seas as a vocalist for Melbourne Dance Centre. Katie then moved into straight P&O and Princess Cruises Onstage, she has appeared plays, working with a number (now, that would be a tough in BuSTCo's Bye Bye Birdie, of companies (Beaumaris life). After her return, Nicole JYM's The Witches of Eastwick Theatre, Williamstown Little worked with James Rooney as and as Dance Captain Theatre) and including part of the Midsumma Festival, in MUMCo's Dirty Rotten performances in the Melbourne in Zanna, Don’t! (2009), and Scoundrels. Kirra first joined Fringe Festival. After a stint also appeared as Paulette CLOC in 2012 as part of our living and working overseas, in Grease 2: Live in Concert, cast of All Shook Up, then took Katie returned to Melbourne presented by Stageart. Along off to do a summer as Head of in 2010 and took a break from the way, she has also worked Dance at Camp Pembroke, in performing to concentrate on in corporate, council and Massachusetts, USA, during her university studies. She children’s entertainment. This 2013. She returned to CLOC returned to her CLOC ‘family’ is Nicole’s fourth show in to feature as Gladys and part to help us celebrate our 100th two years, after playing Miss of the dance ensemble in production,42nd Street, playing Hannigan in Annie (Babirra) 42nd Street and is thrilled to the ditzy Phyllis Dale, which and Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy be featuring as one of the enabled her to do the two (Nova), both in 2013, then Delta Nu girls in her third things she loves best – sing and earlier this year, playing Cassie CLOC show. dance. After such a wonderful in A Chorus Line with Players experience, Katie could not wait Theatre Company. to come straight back to do Omigod You Guys! it all again and is delighted to ‘clock’ up CLOC show number seven, especially in a show that she can well relate to, as she is about to complete her law degree! & FEATURING Taco Betty Bruiser Rufus This is a real rags to riches story. Betty is a much loved member of Taco was an abused and abandoned Mum Jo, Dad Murray and brother dog who was rescued by Chihuahua Edward’s family. Just like out of a Rescue Australia with a view to being movie, she was discovered while rehabilitated and then re-homed. having a play in her local doggie However, his foster mum Natalie (the park, when stardom tapped her on president of Chihuahua Rescue Australia) the shoulder and boom, she went fell in love with him and decided to adopt from a suburban pooch to a musical him. That was 4 ½ years ago and today, Taco wants for nothing, theatre star. Like Taco, Betty has had to make sacrifices for this has a couturiere wardrobe that many of us would die for and show and has agreed to cross-dress to play the role of Rufus. leads a life of luxury and devotion with his loving mum and doggie This did require some persuasion as she is such a feminine brothers and sisters. Taco is also a bit of a diva and star and young lady, but in the interests of stardom and the greater was so excited about the thought of upstaging the entire human good, Betty has graciously agreed to ‘man up’ for this show. cast onstage that he didn’t even mind having to wear pink and Thanks, Betty – we love you for your generosity and your all diamantes – what a trouper! (although he did ask his mum not to round gorgeousness! let on that he had to dress in pink as he would never be able to live it down with his doggie mates. Shhh – don’t worry, Taco, your secret is safe with us!) 8

THE COMPANY Djon Alexander Sundeep Padamadan, Nikos Djon is one of the newcomers Madison Beck Bryce Dunn Laura Greenhalgh to CLOC with this show. He Girl, Stenographer Kiki Kate, Dana, Judge is a graduate of both Showfit (with Centrestage Performing Madi is making her musical Bryce made his performing Laura is originally from Arts School) and the Victorian theatre debut with this debut in 42nd Street, which Brisbane, and relocated to College of the Arts, where he show, but certainly not her was a perfect show to start Victoria when she was offered performed the role of Greg in performing debut, as her job with, given that he is a teacher a place in the University their production of The Boy from is as a dancer, working in all with Glamour Puss Studios, of Ballarat Arts Academy Oz. Other performing highlights forms of media, including teaching adults intermediate/ Bachelor of Arts (Music have included appearing in television (Dancing with the advanced tap. After being Theatre), which she completed a children’s live show called Stars, Australia’s Got Talent, somewhat nervous about in 2013. During her three year Lazytown LIVE! and a year Comedy Festival Gala), stage auditioning last time, this time course, Laura performed working as a performer at (Diamonds at the Spiegeltent, Bryce was there with bells lead and supporting roles in Universal Studios in Singapore, Candy Man Stage Show) and on and could not wait to get several musicals, including playing a variety of roles. He has many corporate/commercial going again, so addictive and The Fantasticks, Sing Happy- also performed with Waterdale events. Trained through exhilarating did he find the the Kander and Ebb Project, Theatre, playing Cinderella’s Jason Coleman’s Ministry experience of doing a CLOC Parade and 42nd Street. Laura Prince/Wolf in Into the Woods of Dance in both dance and show (especially appearing moved to Melbourne at the and Jim Conley in Parade. Most musical theatre, Madi also with his flatmate and good beginning of 2014 and went recently, Djon spent the mid- teaches dance at the Elite friend Melanie Ott). Bryce straight into performing the year school holidays teaching Dance Studio. has performed as a dancer role of Diana Morales in A drama at Camp Blue in Sydney. at various corporate and Chorus Line (Players Theatre), professional events (including where she got to sing the the Royal Melbourne Show iconic ode to music theatre and the Myer Christmas “What I Did for Love”. Laura Parade), and has even is doubly overjoyed to be performed in the world famous making her debut with CLOC, Spiegeltent. By day, Bryce in a show she adores. works in disability, so dancing is a great outlet after the demands of his job. Sophie Loughran Salesgirl, Chutney Wyndham By day Sophie works as an editorial co-ordinator for a bridal magazine (Real Weddings), and by night she teaches dance (at BDC Dance Studios). She trained at TAFTA (The Australian Film and Television Academy) and the Melbourne Acting Studio, and has studied all three forms of musical theatre performance (acting, singing, dancing). Her journey into the world of musical theatre is quite recent, having begun with appearing as Belle for Alpha Productions’ Beauty and the Beast (touring with schools), then earlier this year, she played Mrs Mayor in OCPAC’s return season of Seussical performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Sophie is doubly thrilled, not only to be making her CLOC debut, but to also have the opportunity to get ‘whipped into shape’ with her big sister Holly! 9

Jason Mill Thomas O’Reilly Warwick Reid Giancarlo Salamanca Dewey, Cameraman Jet Blue Pilot, Guard Elle’s Dad, Winthrop Waiter, Pforzheimer, Reporter Jason has experience as a Tom (no relation to Cameron) Warwick hails from W.A. and performer in theatre, opera, is a Brisbane boy who has only studied for a Diploma of Giancarlo can thank his Italian television, film, commercials recently moved to Melbourne Dance at WAAPA, (the famed father for the fabulous name, and even as a Disney and makes his Melbourne West Australian Academy and with a name like that, what performer in Hong Kong and theatre debut with this show. of Performing Arts). He has else could Giancarlo do but Taiwan. In recent years, he has In Brisbane, Tom appeared in performed in music theatre in be drawn to the theatre? Since played roles in Grease (Roger), five productions with Harvest Western Australia, Asia and his school days at Wesley The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Rain Theatre Company, even on several cruise ships, College, then at university, Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), West including Joseph...Dreamcoat where he spent three years as Giancarlo has been involved Side Story (Action) and Fiddler (twice), Grease, The Wizard a resident singer with Royal in theatre as both a performer on the Roof (Perchick). In 1999, of Oz and Hairspray. He has Caribbean International. and a lighting designer. Much Jason performed in CLOC’s also performed as a corporate Warwick has extensive of GC’s stage experience Crazy for You, and after a performer on television, at professional experience, with has been with UMMTA fourteen year break, he has Warner Brothers Movie World highlights including Miss at Melbourne University, returned to CLOC with a bang, and even at Bindi Irwin’s Saigon-Cameron Mackintosh, where he has appeared in firstly appearing as Benny birthday party (now, that must Cats-The Really Useful Sweet Charity (ensemble), Southstreet in last year’s Guys have been some birthday Company, Oliver-IMG, Dirty Into the Woods (Mysterious and Dolls, then as part of our party!). Having heard about Dancing-Asia Pacific Tour, Man), The Wedding Singer dance ensemble in 42nd Street CLOC’s reputation from Wiggles Live-Entertainment (Sammy) and How to and now as part of our Legally Brisbane, Tom very much Store, Annie, Anything Goes, Succeed...(J.B.Biggley). He Blonde cast. And yes, you can wanted to be a part of a CLOC The Sound of Music – all with also appeared in two shows chalk up another performing show so is thrilled with this Music Theatre Company for OSMaD (Jesus Christ arts teacher in the cast! opportunity. of W.A. In 2012, Warwick Superstar and Sweeney appeared as part of our cast Todd), in SLAMS’ production Cameron O’Reilly of Sunset Boulevard. He then of Hairspray (2012) and as Grandmaster Chad went on to appear in the Goldberg in The Wild Party professional company of The for Four Letter Word Theatre The first of our non-related Addams Family, followed by (2013). This is Giancarlo’s O’Reillys, Cameron trained in touring with Garry Ginivan second CLOC show, after All dance at the Victorian College Attractions in the children’s Shook Up in 2012. of the Arts and the Dance production of The Cat in the Factory, and then went on to Hat. Warwick returns for his spend five years performing second CLOC show. GoBoudttGono!d, as a dancer on international cruise ships (P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean) – lucky him! Since his return to land, he has worked as a featured dancer, dance captain, choreographer and performer. He was dance captain for Babirra’s 2011 production of The Pajama Game and choreographed both of their 2012 productions (Hello Dolly! and Oliver!). His most recent on-stage appearances have been as Tommy Djilas in The Music Man (OSMaD) in 2013, and earlier this year, as Greg Gardner in A Chorus Line (Players Theatre Company). 10

Blair Salmon Tailem Tynan Carly Watson Christopher Welldon Kyle B. O’Boyle Gaelen, Courtney, Leilani, Cashier, Joyce Lowell, Aaron Schultz, Elle’s Mom, Whitney, Riley DA Carlos A native Kiwi, Blair’s day job Prison Guard is as an IT consultant. But his Carly has learnt dance at the Now here is someone with real passion is dance, which Starting as a child over May Downs School since being an interesting day job – he discovered as an adult six 20 years ago, Tailem a toddler, has specialized Christopher is a question years ago and has pursued has appeared in and/or in tap and pointe work and editor with the television since. He has danced with the choreographed over 30 has also learnt singing and program Millionaire Hot Seat, legendary Isabelle Ryan and productions with leading acting. Carly is now teaching so he could be useful if you are her Academy of Tap, and with companies around Melbourne, all forms of dance and musical thinking of going on the show The Space Dance Studio. He including Whitehorse, Babirra, theatre classes at two ballet as a contestant! Christopher has performed in tap reviews, PLOS and Nova. Tailem’s schools, including at her old is one of two cast members promo videos, and last year involvement with CLOC started alma mater May Downs, while (the other being Thomas as a featured tapper in ARC’s with Anything Goes in 2000, at the same time completing O’Reilly) who are ex-Brisbane production of Singin’ in the followed by Chicago (2001), her teachers certificate for the boys. Christopher made the Rain. Blair joined CLOC for Mack & Mabel (2004), Steel Commonwealth Society of move to Melbourne four years 42nd Street earlier this year Pier (2005), Cats (2006), Teachers of Dancing (CSTD). ago and so far, his Melbourne and could not wait to return SHOUT! (2007), The Boy from For someone so young, Carly’s theatre experience has all to join many of his fellow Oz (2008)and Miss Saigon performing CV is extensive, been on the other side of the castmates who have also (2009). She was also Dance including shows performed Westgate Bridge, where he has returned with this show. Captain for Hot Shoe Shuffle at Disneyland and Universal performed with Williamstown in 2008 and choreographer for Studios in California, in both Musical Theatre Company High Society in 2009. Tailem 2008 and 2010, lead roles in (Urinetown) and Altona City returned to CLOC to appear her school productions over Theatre (Avenue Q, Little Shop as Anytime Annie in 42nd several years (to which she of Horrors, The Boy from Oz). Street, and incredibly, with this has now returned as assistant Christopher was more than show, makes her twelfth CLOC choreographer/director) and in happy to travel from the other appearance. 2013, she performed the role of side of Melbourne to be a part Zaneeta in the award-winning of this show and has enjoyed production of The Music Man every moment. for OSMaD. Carly made her CLOC debut with 42nd Street Throw her out! and was delighted to have the opportunity to do back-to-back shows with us, having had the time of her life with so many of her friends who have also returned with this show. 11

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CLOC MUSICAL THEATRE MUSIC THEATRE GUILD OF VICTORIA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2013 The Phantom of Design Award – Brenton Staples the Opera Technical Achievement 2012 Sunset Boulevard Musical Direction – Andrew McCalman Edith Harrhy Award for Outstanding Contribution Design Award – Brenton Staples to Musical Theatre : Allan Paul All Shook Up Production of the Year 2005 Jekyll & Hyde Musical Direction – Ben Hudson Musical Direction – Danny Forward Setting – John Shelbourn Lighting – Stelios Karagiannis Male Performer in a Male Performer in a Leading Role – Lee Threadgold Leading Role – Jonathan Guthrie-Jones Female Performer in a Supporting Role – Sally Morrison 2011 Aspects of Love Setting – Brenton Staples Technical Achievement Steel Pier Choreography – Susan Lewis Dancers Award – Dance Ensemble 2008 The Boy from Oz Female Performer in a Supporting Role – Bree Cahill Judges Award – Heath Harney 2003 Gigi Setting – Brenton Staples, Les Cook Technical Achievement Wardrobe – Nancy Pizzi Hot Shoe Shuffle Choreography – Susan Lewis Female Performer in a Dancers Award – James Rooney Supporting Role – Patricia McCracken 2007 Blood Brothers Female Performer in a Pippin Production of the Year Supporting Role – Pam Christie Birkett Direction – Tamara Finch Choreography – Tamara Finch 2006 The Scarlet Production of the Year Lighting – Martin Karklins Pimpernel Direction – Chris Bradtke Technical Achievement Musical Direction – Michael Loughlin Dancers Award – Luke Taylor Setting – Brenton Staples Supporting Actor – Lee Threadgold Lighting – Stelios Karagiannis Wardrobe – John Azzopardi Male Performer in a My One and Only Setting – Barry Pearce Technical Achievement Leading Role – Shaun Kingma Special Award – Adeline Han, Edith Harrhy Award for Outstanding Contribution Gregory Smith to Musical Theatre : John Burrett 2001 West Side Story Judges Award – Lisa Trigili 1994 Into the Woods Production of the Year Chicago Choreography – Tamara Finch Setting – Chris White Lighting – George Kulikovskis Lighting – Graham McGuffie Technical Achievement Technical Achievement Special Award – Andrew Wild Actor – Paul Keelan Supporting Actor – Trevor Alexander 2000 A Little Night Musical Direction – Philip Carmody Music Female Performer in a Supporting Role – Pam Christie Birkett 1993 Funny Girl Actress – Emma Powell Les Miserables Production of the Year 1999 Company Musical Direction – Sue Porter/Andrew Leach Direction – Chris Bradtke Male Performer in a Setting – John Burrett Lighting – Graham McGuffie Leading Role – Andrew Dark Female Performer in a Technical Achievement Supporting Role – Pam Christie Actor – Gary Baade, Mark Dickinson Supporting Actor – Marcus Millers Judges Award – Shannon Woollard Supporting Actress – Emma Powell 1998 Singin’ in the Rain Female Performer in a Junior Award – Elizabeth Bradtke, Oliver Knuckey Supporting Role – Elizabeth Dark Judges Award – Simon Redhead 1992 Sunday in the Park Setting – Chris White A Chorus Line Choreography – Lynette White with George Lighting – Graham McGuffie Actress – Elizabeth Garnsworthy Dancers Award – Elizabeth Garnsworthy Edith Harrhy Award for Outstanding Contribution Judges Award – James Rooney to Musical Theatre : Sandra Davies 1997 Song & Dance Choreography – Christine Barratt 1990 Carousel Supporting Actress – Joanne Dodds Dancers Award – Rebecca Jeffs Mame Musical Direction – Tim Smith Lighting – George Kulikovskis Actress – Christine Andrew Technical Achievement Chess Production of the Year Direction – Rob Robson Edith Harrhy Award for Outstanding Contribution Musical Direction – Andrew Leach to Musical Theatre : Grant Alley Technical Achievement Actor – Paul Scott-Williams 1988 1776 Production of the Year 1996 42nd Street Choreography – Susan Lewis Direction – Alan Burrows Lighting – George Kulikovskis Setting – Laurie Lane Actor – Peter Blizzard-Allen City of Angels Setting – John Burrett Supporting Actor – Rob Constable Technical Achievement Special Awards – Steven Ritchie, Rex Keane 14

BACKGROUND Legally Blonde began life as a novel published by Amanda Brown, which was partly based on her experiences at Stanford Law School. The book was immediately optioned by Hollywood and became the 2001 megahit movie starring Reese Witherspoon and directed by Australian Robert Luketic. The success of the movie led to the inevitable sequels (Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde in 2003, followed by Legally Blondes in 2009). But it was the musical version of the movie that gave the story a new lease of life, when it premiered on Broadway on April 29, 2007. Featuring a star turn by its leading lady Laura Bell Bundy, and scene stealing moments by two very live and cute dogs, the show received seven Tony nominations and ten Drama Desk nominations. The show played 30 previews and 595 regular performances on Broadway, before touring productions in the United States, a three year West End run and an Australian production which ran during 2012-13 starring Lucy Durack, David Harris, Cameron Daddo and Rob Mills. Sisterhood SYNOPSIS A group of Delta Nu sorority girls at UCLA is celebrating the news that campus dreamboat Warner Huntington III is set to propose to their blonde and very pink friend Elle Woods. That night, at a romantic dinner, instead of proposing, Warner tells Elle that she is not ‘serious’ enough for him and he is looking for a more substantial girlfriend who will help him succeed as he moves to Harvard Law School. Elle is heartbroken, but after some time in mourning, comes up with a plan to enrol in Harvard Law School herself to prove Warner wrong and win him back. With the assistance of her friends and parents, Elle prepares a unique application and is surprisingly accepted by the admissions panel. Once at Harvard, Elle is met with sniggers and derision by her classmates, who disapprove of her pink clothes, her perky attitude and her adorable dog Bruiser the chihuahua. The law class is run by Professor Callahan and his assistant Emmett Forrest, the only person who shows Elle any kindness. Elle is devastated to discover that Warner now has a new girlfriend, Vivienne Kensington, more substantial and serious than Elle. With the assistance of Emmett, her new hairdresser Paulette and her Delta Nu sorority pals, Elle realises that she needs to be free of her obsession with Warner and win his respect. So she concentrates on her studies, and is delighted to receive one of Professor Callahan’s coveted internship positions. As part of his legal team, she becomes involved in the defence of high profile fitness guru Brooke Wyndham, who has been accused of murdering her wealthy and much older husband. Elle creates a special bond with Brooke, and through clever deduction, intuition and smarts, finds a way during the trial to exonerate Brooke and identify the real murderer. As Elle celebrates her success, Warner finally proposes, having been dumped by Vivienne. Elle refuses, claiming to have been changed by her new experiences. Three years later, Elle graduates as valedictorian of her law class, with a new perspective on life, love and blondes – and of course, with Bruiser in tow. 15

CAST LIST PRINCIPALS Melanie Ott Elle Woods Josh Gavin Emmett Forrest Matthew Clayton Warner Huntington III Amelia Rope Vivienne Kensington Holly Loughran Brooke Wyndham Sarah Watson Paulette Buonofuonte Jon Sebastian Professor Callahan Bianca Bruce Enid Hoopes, Store Manager Katie Bull Serena Nicole Kapiniaris Margot Kirra Sibel Pilar THE COMPANY Djon Alexander Sundeep Padamadan, Nikos Madison Beck Girl, Stenographer Bryce Dunn Kiki Laura Greenhalgh Kate, Dana, Judge Sophie Loughran Salesgirl, Chutney Wyndham Jason Mill Dewey, Cameraman Cameron O’Reilly Grandmaster Chad Thomas O’Reilly Jet Blue Pilot, Guard Warwick Reid Elle’s Dad, Winthrop Giancarlo Salamanca Waiter, Pforzheimer, Reporter Blair Salmon Kyle B. O’Boyle Tailem Tynan Gaelen, Courtney, Elle’s Mom, Whitney, Prison Guard Carly Watson Leilani, Cashier, Joyce Riley DA Christopher Welldon Lowell, Aaron Schultz, Carlos AND FEATURING Taco Bruiser (the chihuahua) Betty Rufus (the bulldog) ORCHESTRA 16 HGarrvaadrudatLeaw Conductor Andy McCalman Trombone Jonty Smith Keyboard 1 Martine Wengrow Guitar Dave Banen Keyboard 2 Timothy Verdon Bass Patrick Devine Keyboard 3 Patrick Paevere Reed 1 Malcolm Huddle Violin Prue Glen Reed 2 Andrew Corbel Trumpet 1 David Bowden Percussion Louis Sharpe Trumpet 2 Jack Earle Drums Bryn Bowen

SCENES, MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE ACT TWO Scene 1: UCLA Delta Nu Sorority House / Mall / Elle’s Door Scene 1: Conference Room / Prison Whipped Into Shape Brooke, Callahan and Company Omigod You Guys Margot, Serena, Pilar, Delta Nus, Elle, Salesgirl, Manager Scene 2: Hansen-Harkness Men’s Department Store Scene 2: Restaurant Take It Like a Man Elle, Emmett, Salespeople Serious Warner, Elle Scene 3: The Hair Affair Scene 3: Delta Nu Sorority House / Harvard Law School Admissions Office Bend and Snap Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Salonfolk Daughter of Delta Nu Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate Scene 4: Courtroom What You Want Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Mom, Gay or European? Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Dad, Grandmaster Chad, Winthrop, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Pforzheimer, Lowell, Delta Nus and Carlos and Company Company Scene 4: Harvard Yard Scene 5: Callahan’s Office The Harvard Variations Emmett, Aaron, Padamadan, Enid and Legally Blonde Elle, Emmett Harvard Students Scene 6: The Hair Affair Scene 5: Callahan’s Classroom Legally Blonde Remix Vivienne, Enid, Elle, Company Blood in the Water Callahan and Company Scene 7: Courtroom / Bathroom of the Wyndham Mansion Scene 6: Harvard Yard Scene of the Crime Elle and Company Positive Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Greek Chorus Scene 8: Harvard Law Graduation Find My Way / Finale Elle, Paulette and Company Scene 7: The Hair Affair Ireland Paulette Ireland (Reprise) Paulette Scene 8: Harvard Party Serious (Reprise) Elle, Warner Scene 9: Harvard Yard / Elle’s Room / Callahan’s Classroom Chip on My Shoulder Emmett, Elle, Greek Chorus, Company Scene 10: Trailer Park Scene 11: Outside Callahan’s Office So Much Better Elle, Greek Chorus and Company 17

PRODUCTION TEAM CLOC Patron DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: James Rooney THANKS ALSO TO: Michael Bates, Michael Curtis, MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Andy McCalman Rohan Fotheringham, Karen Garaway, Robert Griffin, CLOC Musical Theatre John-Michael PRODUCTION MANAGER: Debbie Osborne Jake Kirby, Peter Leed, Alison Smith, Peter Thompson is a member of the Howson TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Grant Alley Music Theatre Guild OAM STAGE MANAGER: Sandra Davies DOG TRAINER: Natalie Brabham of Victoria ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: Debbie Osborne (Chihuahua Rescue Australia) ASSISTED BY: Jen Hansen CLOC Committee Members SET DESIGNER: Merinda Backway SET PAINTING: Merinda Backway MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR: Sandra Davies President Administrator ASSISTED BY: Graham McGuffie MARKETING TEAM: Grant Alley, Annie Bourke, Grant Alley Sandra Davies BASE PAINTING: Naomi Boddison-Gray, Craig Dixon, Karen Greenwood, Jackie Mates, Tina Boddison-Gray Bianca Milewski, Jon Sebastian, Trudi Sheppard, Secretary Treasurer TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Grant Alley Peter Stanbrook Barry Venning John Davies SET CONSTRUCTION CO-ORDINATOR: Patsi Boddison WEBMASTER & FACEBOOK: Craig Dixon ASSISTED BY: Grant Alley, Tina Boddison-Gray, PROGRAM: Sandra Davies, Karen Greenwood John Davies, Michael Devon, Tony Hall, David Hobbs, PROGRAM GRAPHIC ART/DESIGN: David Clark at Malcolm Lutchner, Cameron Osborne, Craig Symons, The Wizarts Peter Turley, Michael Vayro, Barry Venning PHOTOGRAPHY: Richard Crompton, Carlos Ramirez, Denise Damianos SOUND DESIGNER: Marcello Lo Ricco PRINTING: Fineline Printing (LSS Productions) ADMIN SUPPORT: Janet Cameron, SOUND OPERATOR: Dean Gourley Karen Greenwood, Debbie Osborne RADIO MICROPHONE TECHNICIAN: Dana Samuel ASSISTED BY: Natalie Coleman TICKET SALES: Carol Humphrey, Cheryle Osborne, SOUND EQUIPMENT: LSS Productions Pty Ltd Malcolm Lutchner, Peter Miller, Jan Sheppard FRONT OF HOUSE CO-ORDINATOR: Meryl Withers LIGHTING DESIGNER: Brad Alcock (BAAC Light) BOX OFFICE MANAGERS: Grant Alley, Barry Venning ASSISTED BY: Daniel Gosling (BAAC Light) ASSISTED BY: Carol Humphrey, Cheryle Osborne LIGHTING BOARD PROGRAMMER: Daniel Gosling DUTY MANAGERS: Ian Carlsson, John Davies, (BAAC Light) Jan Sheppard, Meryl Withers PROJECTIONS & PROJECTIONS PROGRAMMING: CATERING: Paul Belli, Tony Hall, Kelly Hall, Brad Alcock (BAAC Light) Lincoln Judd, Maggie Judd LIGHTING BOARD OPERATOR: FIRST AID: Ian Simmonds David Boddison-Gray REHEARSAL PIANISTS: Jack Earle, Sian Parry, FOLLOW SPOT OPERATORS: Patsi Boddison, Krystal Tunnicliffe, Tim Verdon, Martine Wengrow Tina Boddison-Gray SET ELECTRICS: David Boddison-Gray ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: LIGHTING CREW: Brad Alcock, Patsi Boddison, Dog owners Natalie Brabham (Taco/Bruiser) and David Boddison-Gray, Andrei Chlebnikowski, Jo Steele & Murray Swan (Betty/Rufus) Matthew Silk and Linda Hum of The National Theatre Assistant to the Treasurer-Mike Strahan COSTUME DESIGNER: Emily Smithies COSTUME CO-ORDINATOR: Carol Humphrey All friends of CLOC who work Front of House COSTUME CONSULTANT: Nancy Matthews ASSISTED BY: Allan Paul The staff of The National Theatre COSTUME ASSISTANTS: Meredith Cooney, Jacqueline Day, Lorna English, Eva Fabian, Frank Simcox for Audio Visual Services Mary Fraser, Melinda Peebles, Delwyn Poyser, Cheree Sexton, Erika Sudarevic, Zoe Thompson, National College of Court reporting, South Australia Isabelle Turnbull, Susan Windle Committee Committee Patsi Boddison Janet Cameron WIG DESIGN & MAKE-UP CONSULTANT: Jodie Drago Committee Committee ASSISTED BY: Natalie Della Grazia Carol Humphrey Debbie Osborne WIG & MAKE-UP TEAM: Jenny Barratt, Sarah Bielefeld, Danielle Brohier Committee Committee Allan Paul Melinda Peebles STAGE DIRECTOR: Bernard Hedger ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Gemma Hedger CLOC Musical Theatre FLOOR MANAGERS: Paul Belli, Rosie Curtis PO Box 3250 Mentone East Vic 3194 FLY MANAGER: Tony Hall Ticket Enquiries: 1300 362 547 DRESSERS’ CO-ORDINATOR: Melinda Peebles Web: www.cloc.org.au ASSISTED BY: Janet Cameron, Hannah Campbell, Email: [email protected] Rebekah McLaughlin, Natalie Trionfi, Karen Warrington PROPS CO-ORDINATOR: Heidi Crook ASSISTED BY: Emily Daniel, Karen Greenwood, Sarah Nichols, Tegan Vincent, Karen Warrington STAGE CREW: David Angelico, Joel Berman, Gordon Bull, Michael Devon, Craig Dixon, Siobhan Earley, David Hobbs, Mark Houghton, Nikki Imberger, Matt McLaughlin, Ben Lea, Jackie Mates, Bianca Milewski, Ian Simmonds, Craig Symons, Michael Vayro, Erin Williamson 18

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Think our Bruiser was cute? You are right – and he is extra special, as Taco was an abandoned and abused dog who was rescued, fostered, adopted and trained by Natalie, Founder and President of Chihuahua Rescue Australia (CRA). CRA is always looking for foster and permanent homes for the adorable chihuahuas they rescue from pounds, puppy farms and circumstances of neglect. If you would like to provide a temporary or permanent home for one of these adorable furbabies, please contact CRA by emailing [email protected] Taco says gracias! COHSITRUEME Thousands of costumes, stage props and furniture. From Sullivan to Sondheim You know the standard of our costuming! 1R3i0ng0Al8la2n 6now7o8n8 20

CLOC releases That's Entertainment! CLOC Musical Theatre 1964-2014 Selling at $10 in the foyer of the National Theatre during Legally Blonde. Quality printing, on time and within budget The publication will also EnteTrthaaint’ms ent! be available online from Fineline Printing is a commercial sheet fed print company which www.cloc.org.au at $15 per has been in operation for 25 years, establishing a reputation for copy postage and handling. the supply of high quality printed products at competitive rates. As part of CLOC's 50th Anniversary Year Short turnaround times and timely delivery have been in 2014 we have commissioned the writing instrumental in the creation, retention and further development of our history by Dr Susan Johnston BA (Hons), PhD. of our business partnerships. Fineline Printing’s success is Susan has researched the goldmine of documents, directly attributable to the skill and experience of our highly minutes, press cuttings, programmes and personal qualified personnel, state-of-art machinery and our ability to interviews that CLOC has managed to accumulate. provide the total package from design to execution and beyond. The result is an exciting project culminating in the publication of That's Entertainment! CLOC Musical – Contact: Customer Service Theatre 1964-2014. Ph: 03 8791 4200 Email: [email protected] We hope you enjoy reading the exciting story of CLOC's history and share with us this proud – Coverage: Australia wide 50 years of musical theatre. – Full Contact Information: Fineline Printing Australia Pty Ltd 130 Browns Road Noble Park North, Vic 3174 Ph: (03) 8791 4200 Fax: (03) 8791 4277 Email: [email protected] www.finelineprinting.com.au print �olution� creative print �olution� creative CREATIVE FRAMERS Dei^dc&\"GZeZVieViiZgc Est. 1983 EBH;^cZa^cZGZeZVieViiZgch[dgiVeZ Proudly sponsors CLOC The Astor Theatre is a proud sponsor of 115 Highbury Rd., Burwood Ph: 9888 8225 CLOC Musical Theatre OPEN MONDAY ~ SATURDAY 9am ~ 5pm For What’s On at the Astor Theatre, download the movie calendar at: PICTURE FRAMERS-RESTORERS-LIMITED AND OPEN EDITION PRINTS ASTOR THEATRE LOGO DESIGN www.astortheatre.net.au Charlie Kinross GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION / PHOTOGRAPHY www.charliekinross.com.au / [email protected] / 0414 689 681 Phone: 9510 1414 Cnr Chapel St and Dandenong Rd, St Kilda 21

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tCmhLeuOastiCrcea’sl Production of A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs/Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh Originally Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher for Disney MAY 15 – 30, 2015 The National Theatre, St. Kilda booking enquirieS 1300 362 547 book online aT www.cloc.org.au TickeT SaleS open Monday Feb 23, 2015 By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY) 23