Behind The Curtain Podcast (2025)

04/05/2022

Introducing our next special guest…the amazing Abigail Kittler!

Abigail has been a dedicated member of the Orange Theatre Company from 10 years old, performing in seussical the musical (2014) and as ‘Duffy’ in Annie (2015), then her first lead role as ‘Little Inez’ in Hairspray (2016). Since then Abigail has performed in the ensemble for Wicked (2017), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2018), Jesus Christ Superstar (2019) and was a part of the backstage crew for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2021).

Abigail is currently taking a gap year, teaching musical theatre, jazz, hip hop and contemporary classes and studying to complete her third qualification in dance teaching; before pursuing a career in dance and musical theatre.

“Being a part of Alice in Wonderland has been an experience like no other, I have loved seeing us all grow as a team and feeling the love and passion that fills the room when we perform together. It has been so inspiring to see the younger performers put themselves out there and receive so much support from our wonderful production team and crew! we are one ‘mad’ family!” Catch our episode with Abigail on podcast providers! .kittler 🎉🥳

24/04/2022

Please welcome our next special guests, the amazing and talented Natalia Wisse (playing Alice) and Scarlett Gee (playing the Mock Turtle). These wonderful ladies are developing the future of Musical Theatre in Australia! Listen to their stories, their experiences with Alice in Wonderland and what’s to come! 🎉🥳 AVAILABLE ON PODCAST PROVIDERS!

23/04/2022

How’s preparations going for Alice in Wonderland? According to our latest guest, Balian, it can be a little overwhelming but we can’t wait to see Balian as the Knave of Hearts at Orange Civic Theatre 6-15 May! 🎤🤣

21/04/2022

It may be a tricky process in developing characters on stage, wonder how our latest guest Balian has been navigating his way through rehearsals for Alice in Wonderland!

19/04/2022

Welcome to our next special guest……Balian Williamson playing the Knave of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland! 🥳. Alice in Wonderland also marks Balian’s debut for Orange Theatre Company. Despite this, Balian has been dancing at different dancing students since 10 years of age, firstly at Colour City Dance, followed by Orange Dance Centre for both Jazz and Tap. Following this, Balian moved to Dance HQ and picked up musical theatre, as well as doing tap and jazz. I am still at Dance HQ, in a contemporary and musical theatre class. In addition to his busy schedule, Balian also dances at Doves and Dimes, participating in intermediate classes, advanced classes, conditioning classes, and breakdancing. Balian also plays the Euphonium (mini tuba), an instrument he has played for the last 5 years. Balian has also been a member of choirs and drama both through Primary and High School. Following School, Balian would like to continue and study Drama.

In Primary School, Balian was lucky enough to be cast as Simba in the school show, while also dancing as the Jester from Hunchback of Norte Dame. Catch our episode with Balian on all leading podcast providers!

18/04/2022

There are many different ways that Musical Theatre impacts an individual….what does it mean for our latest guest ? Tune into our latest episode to find out and more! Available on Spotify and leading podcast providers! 🎉🥳

18/04/2022

What’s one key tip about auditions? As the great man says, “have fun!”. Listen to our latest episode on Spotify and all leading podcast providers! 🥳🤣

13/04/2022

Introducing our next special guest (drum roll please)……….James Haberecht!

James began singing and piano lessons at the age of 5 with the Orange Regional Conservatorium and commenced formal dance training at the age of 8 with Dance Theatre of Orange. Although he studied many forms such as jazz, contemporary, modern and tap, he was particularly fond of ballet and proceeded to complete examination through the Royal Academy of Dance. He thrived in the yearly dance concerts performed at the Orange Civic Theatre, and this is where his love for theatre stems. James made his debut in musical theatre as the Little Cat in the Hat in 2013 for Orange Public School’s show.

James joined OTC in 2019 as part of the crew for ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ (2019) and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (2021), persuading him to audition for ‘Mamma Mia’ (2019), finally appearing in the ensemble in 2022. Catch James in Alice in Wonderland May 6-15 at the Orange Civic Theatre! Book through ticketek 🥳🎉

13/04/2022

In the lead-up to Alice in Wonderland, BTC’s Jack thought it would be a great idea to give back to the community and go along and see young Lara who over a long period of time has battled leukaemia. She is now come into remission and is going along to see Alice in Wonderland at the Orange Civic Theatre on Mother’s Day! Be sure to get your tickets to this wonderful show! 6th-15th May! Tickets available through ticketek or the Orange Civic Theatre Box Office! 🥳🎉

06/01/2022

What an absolute thrill it was to go along and see the amazing cast! If you’re keen for a theatre fix, we would definitely recommend this show! Special congratulations to dear friends of the show .lowe and on wonderful performances! #2022 🥳🎉

02/12/2021

What an amazing first year for .podcast! We can’t thank all our fans and listeners for all their support! We also can’t thank our special guests enough for giving up their time to come on the show! 🥳🥳🎉🎉🙏

04/11/2021

Our very own is gearing up to co-direct Orange Theatre Company Inc] 2022 Production of Alice in Wonderland! This is a junior musical aimed at ages 8-22! Check out audition information on the Orange Theatre Company Inc] Facebook and Instagram pages! Who can’t wait? WE CANT! 😱🎉🥳

06/10/2021

Introducing our next special guest for Insta Live this Sunday at 4pm! Peita Mages has had a long hiatus between lead roles. Her first was starring as Ned Kelly in her Year 6 Musical and her current leading role (30 years later 😝) is playing Tanya in OTC’s Mamma Mia. In between she’s played Alexi Darling in OTC’s Rent and was an ensemble member of OTC’s Beauty and The Beast. Before returning to the stage recently, Peita received a tennis scholarship and was residing overseas. Catch Peita this Sunday at 4pm! Woo! 🥳🎉

05/10/2021

Meet our next special guest for our Insta Live this Sunday 4pm! Allie Platt has been performing from a young age, training in voice, drama and dance since she was 3 years old. Allie holds her Certificate in Drama and Performance through AMEB and is the Director and Principal Teacher of Express Yourself Speech and Drama Studio in Orange, allowing Allie to fulfil her desire to foster young talent in regional areas.
Allie has trained and performed across Australia and has won many national scholarships and competitions over the years for acting.
Theatre has long been a passion of Allie’s and she has performed in musicals with Kinross Wolaroi School, Carillion Theatre Society and Orange Theatre Company over the last 18 years.
Some of Allie’s most notable roles have been Annie (“Annie”), Marcy Park (“Spelling Bee”), Holly (“The Wedding Singer”), Margot (“Legally Blonde”), Christmas Eve (“Avenue Q”), Flotsam (“The Little Mermaid”) and Maureen (“Rent”). Allie has also been cast as Sophie in the upcoming production of “Mamma Mia!”
Allie has also contributed to theatre behind the scenes, serving on the Committee of Management for OTC over the last four years as Assistant Secretary, President, Vice President and currently as Publicity Officer. The biggest role by far that Allie has undertaken is being a mother, with her daughter being four months old now. Tune in from 4pm Sunday! 🎉

30/07/2021

"Sometimes the theatre fails we hear about are just too funny 😂" tune into our latest episodes on podcast providers!!! .kendrick

24/07/2021

Introducing our next special guest….Zoe Gertz! Zoe is a graduate of WAAPA, graduating with a B.A. (Music Theatre). During her high school years, Zoe was honoured to be a dancer in both the opening and closing ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Immediately after graduating from WAAPA in 2004, she was co-writer and performer in the cabaret show Emotional Baggage at the El Rocco Room in Sydney, which enjoyed a return season.

Zoe joined the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical as a Swing Diva and understudied the role of Marianne for the Sydney and Melbourne seasons.

In 2008, Zoe was made an original Australian cast member of Wicked, a show that she would perform in for the next 4 years. She is the only woman in the world to have understudied and performed both the roles of Madam Morrible, and Elphaba, and achieved this feat in both Australia and Singapore.
Upon her return to Australia after the Asian tour of Wicked in 2012, Zoe was cast as the loud-mouthed Enid Hoopes, as well as understudying and performing the role of Vivienne in Legally Blonde the Musical.

Zoe was an original Australian cast member of Cameron Mackintosh’s 25thAnniversary production of Les Miserables, appearing as the Factory Girl, as well as understudying and performing the role of Fantine. In 2016, she appeared in the Australian tour of Georgy Girl and in 2017 performed as Liz in High Fidelity (Highway Run/Neil Gooding Productions).

Last year Zoe starred as the Widow Douglas in Big River (Neglected Musicals/Hayes Theatre Co) and also featured as Ilona Ritter in the critically acclaimed season of She Loves Me (Hayes Theatre Co, In the Pipeline, Erin James) at the Hayes!

Zoe can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed Come From Away as Beverly and others. Catch our interview with with Zoe from 6am tomorrow morning on podcast providers! 🥳🎉😱

18/07/2021

Here’s a snippet of our latest guest .kendrick showing off his great talent! Have you listened to our latest interview? Tune in on podcast providers NOW! 😱😱

17/07/2021

Introducing our next special guest…the amazing Max Kendrick! Max has loved music from a very young age, starting early childhood lessons at the Mitchell Conservatorium in Bathurst when he was just two years old. Max is no stranger to the stage, having performed in High School Musical (2015), Wicked (2018), and The Addams Family (2019) with the Carillon Theatrical Society in his hometown, and The Little Mermaid (2018) with Orange Theatre Company, as well a various other local events including the Bathurst Eisteddfod and the Mitchell Conservatorium Scholarship Concert. He has studied vocals with Dr. David Hood, and completed Grade 7 in Musical Theatre Voice through the AMEB. Catch our episode with Max from 6am tomorrow morning! .kendrick 🙌🏼🥳

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