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Class of ’77 | Spectrum Theatre
Class of ’77
Class of ’77 is a home-grown Aussie musical that takes you back to the 70s, a time that was easier to know. Follow the story of young love, girl talk, Toranas and heart break as the graduating class journeys into their brave new worlds through music and laughter. When we meet them again fifteen years […]
Production Details
Class of 77 by David Hines


Directed by:
Michelle Harris & Jen Croston
Price:
$25 — Standard
$22 — Concession
Duration:
3 Hours (inc. intermission)

Class of ’77 is a home-grown Aussie musical that takes you back to the 70s, a time that was easier to know.

Follow the story of young love, girl talk, Toranas and heart break as the graduating class journeys into their brave new worlds through music and laughter.

When we meet them again fifteen years later at their reunion, they’ve all come a long way from their golden years at 17. We learn that different outcomes have eventuated and their class has realised that time really does fly and you can’t stay young forever.

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Dates & Times

Friday
5th April, 2024
7:30pm
Saturday
6th April, 2024
7:30pm
Friday
12th April, 2024
7:30pm
Saturday
13th April, 2024
7:30pm
Sunday
14th April, 2024
7:30pm
Saturday
20th April, 2024
7:30pm
Sunday
21st April, 2024
7:30pm
Saturday
27th April, 2024
7:30pm

Cast

Todd McGregor
— Michael
Jessica Jovanovic
— Jenny
Ingrid Nissen
— Linda
Ingrid Nissen ✖ Close

Biography

Ingrid is by no means a Spectrum veteran but found a love for this old show-girl and the darlings that find themselves woven into the fabric of her many costumes, during the musical sensation that was Class of 77.

She is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the talented team that have come together to being to life the narrative so beautifully imagined by the creative minds at our helm.

With all the love and support of this special place (and a slight fear of Aaron’s notebook of constructive hieroglyphics, softened by his own inability to decode them), she is proud to present Stephanie to her audience, a part of this true composite arrangement.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
A Composite Arrangement
(2025)
— Stephanie
Class of 77
(2024)
— Linda
Crew Roles
Serge Maujean
— Bruce
Nadia Prater
— Helen
Nadia Prater ✖ Close

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
Jillian Kimber
— Judy
Cass Swarbrick
— Sue
Luka Fumagalli
— Adam
Luka Fumagalli ✖ Close

Biography

Luka has been acting since he was 8 years old and has averaged probably one show a year in that time.

This will be Luka's fourth appearance in a Spectrum Theatre play. In late 2023 he performed the role of resigned husband Max in A Good Old Fashioned, Big Family Christmas, and drew cast pictures for the flyers and program.

In 2024 he played the part of Adam and sang “Me & My Torana” in the Class of '77 musical, and earlier this year was the ghost of Hamlet in One Actually.

He has also performed previously with Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company (ALOTCo), singing a duet in the 2018 production of It's Been a Long, Long Time, and two solos in 2019's Albany's Got Talent.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
Blithe Spirit
(2025)
— Charles Condomine
One Actually
(2025)
— The Ghost (“Ruby of Elsinore”)
Class of 77
(2024)
— Adam
Crew Roles
Ben Anderson
— Greg
Ethan Giovanazzi
— Brian
Lachlan Benson
— Kevin
Trudi Anderson
— Olga
Laura Leach
— Mrs Franklin
Laura Leach ✖ Close

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
Toni Gunning
— Mrs Hines
Toni Gunning ✖ Close

Biography

Toni is a seasoned performer, and is active in the creative scene in and around Albany and Denmark. Toni joined Spectrum Theatre in Picnic at Hanging Rock, and is part of the Playback Theatre group that meet at Spectrum Theatre.

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Mrs Hines
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Nikki
Crew Roles
Roger Guinery
— Mr Theodore
Davina Tyler
— Leonie
— Ensemble
Sarah Hutton
— Fiona
— Ensemble

Crew

David Hines
— Book
Jen Croston
— Director
— Musical Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
Jen Croston ✖ Close

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
Michelle Harris
— Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
Michelle Harris ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
And Then There Were None
(2024)
— General MacKenzie
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Director
— Choreography
— Lighting & Sound
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Director
— Props
— Set Design
— Poster Design
Serge Maujean
— Musical Director
Andy Huntley
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Andy Huntley ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Picnic at Hanging Rock
(2023)
— Set Construction
— Stage Mentor
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Stage Manager
— Set Construction
Eve Wilkinson
— Prompt
Eve Wilkinson ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Life Member Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
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
Trudi Anderson
— Costume
Scott Richards
— Set Construction
Flynn Huntley
— Set Construction
Diana Caley
— Set Construction
Diana Caley ✖ Close

Spectrum Theatre Resumé

Past Committee Member
Cast Roles
Crew Roles
Class of 77
(2024)
— Set Construction
Up and Running
(2023)
— Front of House Manager
Minefields and Miniskirts
(2023)
— Front of House Management
Tiger Bird
— Set Construction
Tiger Bird ✖ Close

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
Knightsbridge / An Unwritten Page / Dinner for One
(2018)
— James (“Dinner for One”)
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
Jack Harris-Richards
— Set Construction
Thomas Harris-Richards
— Set Construction
Jess Baxter
— Set Construction
Darian Mercuri
— Publicity
— Programme
Darian Mercuri ✖ Close

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
Maddi Sharpe
— Publicity
Maddi Sharpe ✖ Close

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
Nadia Prater
— Poster Design
Nadia Prater ✖ Close

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
Lachlan Benson
— Up and Coming Director
Clint Howe
— Torana Supply