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Past Committee | Spectrum Theatre
Past Committee
Find a complete list of committee members, past and present.

Spectrum Theatre would like to thank all committee members in the past for their invaluable work in keeping Spectrum Theatre alive since 1979. The work of the present committee is build on their incredible contributions and dedication to the theatre.

This list is incomplete. We are continuing to build it, but if you can help contribute to it, please email archive@spectrumtheatre.com.au.

Alan Jorden
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Ann Wicker
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Billie Whitbread
— Current Secretary
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Secretary
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Director
— Dramaturgy
Bronwyn France
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
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Carol Doulis
— Previous President
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Past Committee President
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Cherie Carlsen
— Previous President
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Past Committee President
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Chris Holden
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Craig Lloyd
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Daniel Turner
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Darian Mercuri
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Publicity
— Programme
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Publicity
— Programme
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
— Programme
— Publicity
— Poster Design
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Poster Design
— Programme
— Publicity
Diana Caley
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
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Class of 77
(2024)
— Set Construction
Up and Running
(2023)
— Front of House Manager
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Front of House Management
Ellen Martin
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Eve Wilkinson
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
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The Allotment
(2026)
— Production Assistant
— Prompt
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Dramaturge
One Actually
(2025)
— Script Assistant
— Dramaturge
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Prompt
Class of 77
(2024)
— Prompt
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Prompt
Frank Astle
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
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Jane Looker
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
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Jen Croston
— Current Committee Member
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Biography

Jen's love of theatre was ignited way back in 2000, when she had her first audition at Spectrum Theatre — giving her the opportunity not only to act, but to sing on stage as well!

Jen has been bitten by the theatre bug ever since, with her involvement in countless shows to date, both on and off stage.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Lorna
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Elvira Condomine
One Actually
(2025)
— Minnie Bracy (“Her Tongue”)
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Arielle
Up and Running
(2023)
— Kate
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Front of House Manager
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Mentor
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Prince Charming's Complaint”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Director
— Mentoring
Class of 77
(2024)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas
(2023)
— Assistant Director
— Mentor
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Director
— Musical Director
— Set Design
Jo-Anne Glenie
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
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Jodie Browne
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
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John Grant
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Laura Leach
— Current Treasurer
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Biography

Laura joined Spectrum Theatre in 2023 when she landed the role of Marjorie in A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, and has caught the acting bug since!

Laura has since joined the committee of Spectrum Theatre, and has loved being part of the team.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Commmittee Treasurer
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Glenys Patterson
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Edwin
One Actually
(2025)
— Claudius (“Ruby of Elsinore”)
— Rapunzel (“Prince Charming's Complaint”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— William Blore
Class of 77
(2024)
— Mrs Franklin
Crew Roles
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Director
— Programme Design
— Set Painting
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Her Tongue”)
— Program
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Program
— Props
— Mentoring
Laurence Mitchell
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Up and Running
(2023)
— Patrick
Crew Roles
Up and Running
(2023)
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Set Construction
Lin Lattimer
— Current Committee Member
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Biography

The Allotment is Lin's first time directing solo, although she has co-directed a couple of plays in the UK many years ago, and has approximately thirty-five years of experience both professionally and in community theatre.

Lin absolutely loves The Allotment, having previously played by the part of Norah, and finds it lovely to see it re-enacted by so many great actors to bring her vision to life.

Since joining Spectrum, Lin has had the honour of playing Mrs Rogers in Agatha Christies And Then There Were None; performing a very special monologue Ham Sandwich, which was written by her very dear friend, in Spectrum Theatre's One Actually; and Lin thoroughly enjoyed playing Dawn in A Composite Arrangement. Lin looks forward to hopefully performing in some of the fantastic plays we have lined up for the coming years — although after A Composite Arrangement, she might be typecast into the grandmother parts now, but says “bring it on”!

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Gloria Delmont
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Dawn
One Actually
(2025)
— Woman on a Park Bench (“Ham Sandwich”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Mrs Rogers
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Director
— Poster Artwork
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Ham Sandwich”)
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Prop Construction
Luke Simpson
— Current Committee Member
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Biography

Luke Simpson has been Spectrum Theatre's technical whiz-kid for a number of years now, supplying Spectrum Theatre with not only his expertise, but his treasure trove of specialised lighting equipment! It's little wonder that when a director sets about planning their production, their first question is "is Luke available?".

Outside of Spectrum Theatre, Luke owns and operates Plantagenet Production Services, and has travelled the world on the back of his professional expertise.

You can find out more about Plantagenet Production Services here.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Engineer
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Design
One Actually
(2025)
— Technical Setup
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Sound & Lighting Design
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Light Design and Tech
Maddi Sharpe
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Daisy
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Vera Claythorne
Crew Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Mentor Director
— Stage Manager
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Publicity
— Props
Class of 77
(2024)
— Publicity
Marianne Winser
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Martin Hveissel
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
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Melenna Cooper
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
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And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Assistant Director
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Theatre Mechanist
Up and Running
(2023)
— Prompt
Merrilees Ritchie
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Nadia Prater
— Previous Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Helen
Crew Roles
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Poster Design
Class of 77
(2024)
— Poster Design
Nelson Blake
— Current Committee Member
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Director
— Designer
— Poster Design
Up and Running
(2023)
— Mentor
— Set Construction
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Lighting & Sound
— Set Construction
Oonagh Randall
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
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Crew Roles
Peter Cook
— Current Committee Member
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Biography

Peter Cook is a well-known staple of both Spectrum Theatre and Albany Light Opera Theatre Company, and has taken on many different roles backstage — and a few onstage too! He arrives in Albany back in 2001, and soon got into theatre soon afterwards, putting to use the stage-craft he learnt back in his student days.

Peter has stage-managed several productions both at Spectrum and ALOT Co., and was assistant director for the Musical of Musicals at ALOT Co. Recently, Peter's become a regular lighting and sound operator at Spectrum Theatre.

Peter was awarded a Life Membership at Spectrum Theatre in 2025.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Set Construction
— Lighting & Sound
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Operator
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound
One Actually
(2025)
— Lighting and Sound Operation
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Set Design and Construction
— Stage Management
Peter Sawyer
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Sally Forbes
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee President
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Tiger Bird
— Current President
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Biography

Tiger's been involved in the theatre ever since a child, but never quite expected to graduate University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Theatre — the consequence of which was a rather brief spell as an English & Drama teacher!

Tiger joined Spectrum Theatre in 2018 have been a drunken butler in Dinner For One, the formidable Mrs Appleyard in Picnic at Hanging Rock, and Madame Arcarti in Blithe Sprit.

In the last couple of years, Tiger has become more involved in behind-the-scenes at Spectrum Theatre, and is now rather addicted to the joy that comes from people stepping into our unique and beautiful little venue for the first time, and loves the wonderful theatre community that we have here.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Committee President
Cast Roles
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Madame Arcati
One Actually
(2025)
— Master of Ceremonies
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Elizabeth
Crew Roles
The Allotment
(2026)
— Poster Design
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Poster Design
— Mentor
— Set Painting
One Actually
(2025)
— Director (“Ruby of Elsinore”)
— Poster Design
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— Sound & Lighting Operator
— Mentoring
Class of 77
(2024)
— Set Construction
Wendy Faville
— Previous President
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Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee President
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Crew Roles