CREATIVE TEAM

  • DIRECTOR

    Luke is a graduate of The University of Western Sydney and The Actors College of Theatre and Television.

    In 2009 he won the Helpmann and Greenroom Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Nicky/Trekky in Avenue Q. 

    Directorial credits include Annie (Riverside), Educating Rita ,Thank You For Being a Friend, Songs for a New World, In the Heights (Helpmann Award and Sydney Theatre Award nominations), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Lunchbox), Shrek (Crossroads), Les Misérables (Riverside), Revival Director – Otello (Opera Australia), Cinderella The Musical (Crossroads and OA). Luke is also show director for Jimmy Rees’s Not that Kinda Viral Tour. Most recently, Luke directed Grease the Musical (Crossroads) and The Grandparents Club. Both shows are currently touring nationally. 

  • CHOREOGRAPHER

    Amy Campbell is one of Australia’s most accomplished creative talents with a career spanning all areas of the entertainment industry. 

    Amy made her directorial debut with A Chorus Line (Darlinghurst Theatre Co). Other directorial credits: The Wizard of Oz (Prospero Arts) and Smashed the Nightcap (Sydney Festival). She created, choreographed and directed the original show LEAP.

    Amy’s choreographic credits include Once and An Act Of God (Darlinghurst Theatre Co), In The Heights (Blue Saint Productions Hayes Theatre), Violet (Broadway World Australia Award), HAIR (Sydney Opera House and Peace Productions), Spring Awakening(ATYP), Side Show (The Hayes Theatre), Guilty Pleasures (Blue Saint Productions),Oklahoma (The Production Company), Velvet Rewired (Peter Rix Management), Velvet Hamburg (Collien Konzert & Theatre GmbH), Funny Girl, Porgy and Bess and Candide for The Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

  • MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Zara (she/her) is a Sydney-based Music Director, Composer, Arranger and Performer. Most recently, Zara was Music Director for the Australian Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, and Music Supervisor/ Arranger/ Orchestrator for the UK Premiere of the Australian musical FANGIRLS. Other credits as Music Director include BLOOM(Melbourne Theatre Company), Bonnie & Clyde (JRP) and The Boomkak Panto (Belvoir).

    Zara’s previous work on FANGIRLS in Australia has yielded an ARIA award nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album, and a Green Room Award nomination for Best Music Direction.

    Zara is the Composer, Orchestrator and Music Director for Metropolis, which premiered at the Hayes Theatre in 2023. For Metropolis, Zara received the Sydney Theatre Awards for Best Composition for an Independent Production and Best Music Direction. 

    Zara is incredibly passionate about promoting representation in musical theatre, particularly for artists of Asian heritage and for female and non-binary musicians and creatives.

  • ASSOCIATE CHOREGRAPHER

    Sela Vai is an award-winning Tongan-Australian creative director and choreographer, celebrated worldwide for her distinctive choreography and empowering presence. She is currently the Creative Director of the TONES AND I AUS/NZ Headlining Tour.

    With an impressive portfolio of clients and credits, including Pepsi, Apple, Tones and I, Samsung, Hydralyte, The Iconic, MECCA, CADA, Paspaley, Suncorp, the A-League, Thelma Plum, Ngaiire, No Mono, Milan Ring, BloodMoon, and more, Sela Vai has left an indelible mark in the industry. 

    Sela is an award-winning director, having won an ARIA for Tones and I’s music video "Dance With Me”; “Choreographer of the Year” at the Pacific Gala; and two FBI Smac Award’s for “Best On Stage” for her directorial debut with RECLAIM and “Best Arts Program” for her work co-choreographing Club Chrome’s debut show. 

    In 2022, her choreography, casting and performance was again recognised for “Best Video” by the FBI Radio Smac Awards for the music video Closer by Ngaiire.

    Sela's works have graced some of the most prestigious platforms, including the Art Gallery of NSW, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, and was commissioned for a dance film by the Powerhouse Museum featured on NOWNESS.

    Sela recently presented at TEDx Sydney, demonstrating her expertise and leadership in the creative industry. As the founder of HUMXN, her passion for creativity and innovation continues to inspire and empower others.

    Amongst her renowned clientele, Sela’s passion for diversifying the commercial spotlight is championed through her a role as Associate Artist for Black Birds Theatre company, and feature in the JD Sports Campaign for International Women’s Day.

  • MUSIC SUPERVISOR

    Victoria is a Filipinx-Australian multi-disciplinary artist working across musicals, theatre and cabaret.  

    Recent work includes RIDE THE CYCLONE (Hayes Theatre Co), SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP (Sydney Festival), THE SIGHT (Dark Mofo 2023), THE VALI MYERS PROJECT (Adelaide Cabaret Festival), GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (Sydney WorldPride), OKLAHOMA! (Black Swan State Theatre), ONCE (Darlinghurst Theatre Company) and COURTNEY ACT (London/Sydney). 

    She has received two Green Room nominations for music direction, and won Best Cabaret at Adelaide Fringe (2018 & 2011).

    Victoria is co-Artistic Director of Hayes Theatre Co alongside Richard Carroll, and is a founding member of advocacy organisation The People Of Cabaret.

  • RESIDENT DIRECTOR / COMPANY MANAGER

    Will Centurion is a mental health counsellor and diversity consultant.

    With 20 years experience as a performer in the theatre industry, Will has chosen to focus his career on supporting the needs of emerging and established artists. His services have included wellbeing consultancy on productions such as Come From Away, Hairspray, Moulin Rouge, Miss Saigon, West Side Story and Sunset Boulevard. He has also been engaged as Cultural consultant on West Side Story and In The Heights.

    Will is proud to be involved with In The Heights, a show he has previously performed in and one that links closely to his Hispanic heritage.

  • PRODUCTION MANAGER

    Alex Duffy is a production leader with over 15 years’ experience across Australia and internationally. A NIDA Technical Production graduate (2011), Alex was Stage Manager on Wicked, Hot Shoe Shuffle, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Australia, Singapore, and Korea. With Michael Cassel Group, Alex stage managed Les Misérables, Kinky Boots, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and was Production Manager for Not Now, Not Ever, the Helpmann Awards, and Darren Criss’s tour. In 2024, Alex stage managed A (Very) Musical Christmas. Since 2018, Alex has worked on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne, Tokyo, and Hamburg. Alex was Senior Producer at the University of Melbourne and is currently Line Producer at House of Dancing Water in Macau with OLC. As of May 2025, Alex is Industry Partnerships & Alumni Manager at NIDA.

  • CASTING DIRECTOR

    Rhys Velasquez (they/she) is an award-winning casting director and creative. A graduate of the Arts Academy, Ballarat, Rhys started their career as a performer and choreographer touring in shows such as Shrek the Musical (GFO), Once On This Island (Altitude Theatre) and choreographing multiple independent musicals and events.

    In 2021, Rhys founded Evolution Casting and fast became known for their unique perspective and exciting casting designs. They have won two CGA Awards, for Best Casting in a Theatre Production (Choir Boy) and in a Short Film (Black Trans Miracle). In 2025, Rhys was named one of IF Magazines Rising Stars.

    In addition to Evolution Casting, Rhys is the Casting Director for Malthouse Theatre, an independent musical theatre panellist for the Green Room Awards and member of the Casting Guild of Australia. Rhys is driven by a vision for a more equitable and diverse industry, with future ambitions to expand their artistic practice into training, programming and artistic direction.

  • TOUR PRODUCER

    Madeleine grew up on Turrbal/Yuggera country in Meanjin and started her career on Gadigal land. Madeleinis currently the General Manager at ILBIJERRI, and prior to that served as General Manager of Darlinghurst Theatre Company and social enterprise Stage A Change, which aims to create and sustain professional opportunities for artists of colour across Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts/Laws from the University of Sydney, sits on the Green Room Independent Theatre panel, and was awarded the 2025 Paramount Scholarship to study a Masters of Arts & Cultural Management.  

    As a producer, Madeleine has developed and delivered work at the Sydney Opera House, Belvoir St Theatre and Griffin Theatre Company. Her role in co-founding LGBTQIA+ non-profit Fruit Box Theatre was recognised by Out For Australia's 30 Under 30 Awards in 2023. Outside theatre, Madeleine has worked in law reform and regulation at the ACCC and Attorney-General’s Department. She is passionate about embedding workplace safety, sustainable business practices, and inclusive pathways in Australia’s cultural sector.

  • STAGE MANAGER

    Madison Brake is a dedicated and detail-driven Stage Manager with a strong background in large-scale theatrical productions. She is thrilled to be taking on the role of Stage Manager for In The Heights, bringing her passion for theatre and collaborative storytelling to this vibrant and powerful production.

    Past credits include Assistant Stage Manager on the Australian productions of Wicked, as well as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, where she supported the seamless execution of complex technical elements and live performance magic. With a deep respect for both the creative process and backstage collaboration, Madison strives to foster a supportive and efficient environment for cast, crew, and creatives alike.

  • LIGHTING DESIGNER

    Jasmine is an accomplished theatrical lighting designer and programmer, working with both the professional and independent theatre community.

    Lighting Designer: Ratburger - CDP; SK Entertainment - Menopause The Musical Tour 2023; ATYP - Mrock; Concertworks - Jekyll & Hyde 25th Anniversary Concerts; Belvoir St Theatre - The Boomkak Panto; Hayes Theatre Co. - Well Behaved Women, Catch Me If You Can; Darlinghurst Theatre Co. - Small Mouth Sounds; Kings of the Keys Tour; NAISDA - ATI; NTofP - Fade, Zombie Thoughts; Merrigong Theatre Co. - A Midsummer Nights Dream, Lost Boys, Letters to Lindy National Tour, Something That happened

    Associate LD: Rent - LPD; STC & Black Swan State Theatre Co. - City of Gold; Belvoir St Theatre - Into The Woods

  • SOUND DESIGNER

    David Tonion is a seasoned sound engineer and designer with nearly 30 years in theatre. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Sonology, he began his career in 1995 on Cameron Macintosh’s Miss Saigon.

    His mix and engineering work spans The Boy from Oz, Cats, Oliver, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

    As sound designer, his credits include West Side Story and Chess (both Green Room Award recipients), Jesus Christ Superstar, Mousetrap, and Lazarus.

    Recent roles include Associate Sound Designer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and SIX The Musical, Sound Designer for Death Of A Salesman and Titanique.

  • COSTUME DESIGNER

    Keerthi is a Sydney based set and costume designer for live performance and film. Keerthi has designed set and costumes for Belvoir’s Nayika A Dancing Girl and Lose to Win, Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, Murder for Two at Hayes Theatre Chewing Gum Dreams at the Old Fitz,Chop Chef at Riverside Theatres, and designed the costumes on Belvoir’s At What Cost and Never Closer.

    Keerthi has been an associate designer on a wide range of theatre shows including Sydney Theatre Company’s Grand Horizons, Belvoir’s Jungle and the Sea, Wayside Bride, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire, Boomkak Panto, Cursed!, and Hayes Theatre Co’s Young Frankenstein.
    Keerthi is one of Belvoir’s Artistic Associates and has also worked as their props supervisor since 2023.

  • SET AND PROPERTIES CO-MANAGER

    Recent design credits include: For Michael Cassel: Designer/ Set Dresser for ‘A Very Musical Christmas' For Michael Cassel/Eva Price: Associate Set Designer for 'Titanique’ For Cameron Mackintosh/Opera Australia: Scenic Design Associate for ‘Miss Saigon’ For GWB/Opera Australia: Scenic Design Associate for ‘Miss Saigon: Asia Tour’ For Artists in Motion: Set Designer - Daily Productions at ‘Dubai Expo 2020’. Set Designer for ‘Red Sea Film Festival’, Concept Designer for ‘Luna Park’s Dream Circus’ For Betty Productions: Associate Production Designer for ‘48th UAE National Day Celebration’  For Opera Australia: Design Assistant for ‘Madame Butterfly’. For Hayes Theatre Co:  Set Designer for ‘Zombie! The Musical’ For Little Eggs Collective/Hayes Theatre Co.: Set Designer for ‘Metropolis’ For Ensemble Theatre: Set and Costume Designer for ‘The One’, Set and Costume Designer for ‘Benefactors’, Set and Costume Designer for ‘Uncle Vanya’, Set and Costume Designer for ‘The Heartbreak Choir’ For NIDA: Set and Costume Designer for ‘Next To Normal’ Event Designer: 'Raise The Curtain Gala'

    Nick is also a lecturer at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and has worked for major theatre and events companies in Australia and internationally as a designer and draftsperson