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- New South Wales (2)
Alyce Fisher – Theatre on Toast
A country girl at heart who grew up a Pony-club-prize-winner, cow-pat-frisbee-slinger, Alyce Fisher is known for getting herself into some interesting situations. A graduate of the Swinburne TAFE Theatre Arts Diploma 2007, who went onto start her own company Theatre on Toast, touring the regions performing theatre & education originals and being a fairy/clown/magician at far too many kids’ parties. Quick-witted and reliably rambunctious, Alyce's personal creative focus is on sharing stories and making the people laugh, through the development of solo performance work, stand-up comedy, BINGO calling and MC duties. Presently based in Albury-Wodonga, she premiered her first solo work in 2022 ‘Tinderella & the eight unique uses of Tinder’ at The Cube and created the character of ‘Aurora’ for Rachel McNamara’s epic immersive experience ‘A Land of Snow & Ice’ in 2022/23. Alyce's varied skill set and engaging stage presence whips creative endeavours into shape and is guaranteed to leave everyone laughing.
Alyce straddles the corporate and creative realms, as the former Executive Director of Murray Arts (2017 – 2023) and South West Arts (2009 – 2013). She has years of experience in developing strategic partnerships, delivering dynamic programs and is passionate about Regional Arts Development. Alyce completed Australian Catholic University Graduate Certificate in Not-For-Profit Management in 2017 and Alpine Valley Community Leadership Program in 2020.
Chris Pidd
Chris is a professional and community theatre practitioner with a passion for suicide prevention. He has worked in all areas of the performing arts as producer, director, performer, and stage manager.
Chris' current theatre practice has a suicide prevention focus. He has directed and performed in Carpe Diem, a play about men's mental health, which has toured to over 120 locations in regional and remote Australia.
Chris has also played a variety of other roles, including Antonio Salieri in Amadeus, P.T. Barnum in Barnum, Cliff in Cabaret, and The Baker in Into the Woods. He has directed the Opening of the Shearers Hall of Fame, the Bonegilla Migrant Experience multicultural festival, and the opening festival for the Albury Library Museum.
Chris' backstage experience is extensive. He has been Stage Manager and Student Crew Mentor on Mulan, Guys and Dolls, and Beauty and the Beast for Murray High School, Assistant Stage Manager on Addams Family with Centre Stage Event Company, and Backstage Manager on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Revolution Theatre Productions.
In addition to his work in theatre, Chris is also a talented singer and musician. He has been a soloist at the Albury Carols and has co-directed and music directed Wind in the Willows for Murray High School and RTP.
Chris is a passionate advocate for suicide prevention and his work in the theatre is a powerful way to raise awareness of this important issue.
Nicholas Steain
Nick is an Australian Actor, Comedian, Writer and Voice Over artist. He trained at 16th Street Actor Studios in Melbourne and the Canberra Academy of Dramatic Art.
Most recently he played a Commercial Journalist on ABC’s Total Control. He has engaged in performances at the Hothouse Theatre and multiple creative developments.
Nick writes and performs stand-up comedy, writes and produces comedy sketches and has created his own theatre shows as well as coordinating and running workshops for emerging artists.
Nick refers to himself has Nick JS on social media as his Irish last name is completely unpronounceable to the general public. Nick grew up in the Albury/Wodonga but calls Baranduda home.
