UNDERSCORE_
“A RICH SMORGASBORD OF MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMED BY SUCH A DIVERSE RANGE OF FABULOUS PERFORMERS TO CELEBRATE OUR THEATRICAL ARTS COMMUNITY”
17 October, 2020
Te Auaha, Tapere Nui, 65 Dixon Street Wellington.
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Packed with talent, production and power, underscore _ is an evening of music theatre you’ll never forget!
20+ performers, a live band, and the hottest scores from Broadway and the West End.
Featuring contemporary songs from shows such as Waitress, SIX, Hamilton and Everybody's Talking About Jamie, this setlist premieres the latest show-tunes and showcases reimagined cult favourites from classics such as Miss Saigon, Chess and Assassins.
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underscore _ began as a WITCH workshop space for our artists emerging from lockdown, but since August it has since grown into a fully fledged fundraiser concert and full-throttle evening of Wellington music theatre excellence.
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With mind-blowing vocals, beautiful arrangements and breathtaking storytelling, underscore _ is more than a concert, it’s a celebration of Wellington music theatre excellence.
CREATIVE
Director Ben Emerson
Music Director Clinton Mark-Zerf
Technical Director Joshua Tucker
Assistant Music Director Nick Purdie, Hayden Taylor
Choreographer Nick Purdie, Natasha McAllister
Stage Manager Gina Heidekruger
Band Hayden Taylor, Steve ‘Shack’ Morrison, Bec Watson & Rob Edgecombe
Sound Operator Patrick Barnes
Lighting Designer & Operator Joshua Tucker
Lighting programmer Ben Ogden
CAST
Caitlin Penrose
Mia Alonso-Green
Lara Strong
Aine Gallagher
Sarah George
Natasha McAllister
Maea Shepherd
Gemma Hoskins
Kiya Basabas
Jade Merematira
Bailea Twomey
Frances Leota
Pippa Drakeford
Matt Mulholland
Ben Emerson
Patrick Jennings
Kevin Orlando
Nick Purdie
Jared Pallesen
Joe Mara
Chris McMillan
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Images © Roc+ Photography | Video © Bentley Stevenson
MIHI
Deirdre Tarrant
Trevor Faulknor
Roc Torio
Phy Torio
Rowan McShane
James Kerney
Will harris
Olivia Kirikiri
Nell Williams
Te Auaha
Peak Audio
Grouse Lighting
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“Sassy, Slick, Sophisticated.
What a show!”
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– Audience Feedback
