PLAYING FOR KEEPS – Tues 30th July

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BIO: Crystal has been active in the entertainment industry since 2011. An actress and model, she has appeared in numerous commercials, tv shows, and web series. Crystal has completed acting courses at VCA, and continues to refine her craft through further study. Experienced in many aspects of the creative industry, Crystal is lead fashion designer for Delphine The Label, as well as an influencer and popular cosplayer under pseudonym 'Chrystelle Audette'.

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BIO: Loretta has been a semi-professional vocalist for 30 years and has had extensive experience performing on stage in amateur productions including Mamma Mia, Cabaret, Moulin Rouge and Chicago.
Since moving from regional NSW, Loretta is looking forward to pursuing advertising and acting opportunities.

BIO: Maria Afanador is an international actress, who started studying Performing Arts in 2008 at the “Charlot Academy” she continued at “The National Theater House” in her home country, Colombia, Maria graduated as Professional Actress in 2012.
Maria performed in plays such as “44 Minutes to Recover Love”, “The Trojan Women”, “The Real Inspector Hound” amongst others.
Maria has enjoyed many roles in television programs and short films.
Maria has continued her training with several recognised professors and different techniques in South America and Australia.

Before landing in Melbourne, Maria was performing in different plays around her country; the last play she was part of in South America was “The Beauty and the Beast” at the National Theatre for a complete season.
In Australia, on 2014 Maria performed with the Spanish Theatre Company presenting “Erotic Alleluia”, an adaptation of the play by Federico Garcia Lorca at the Mechanical Theatre, in Brunswick, Melbourne.
She has also performed at La Mama in The Masque of Beauty as Lucrecia Borgia with Peter Green, on 2015 explorations and 2016 for a season. Maria is excited to reprise her role as Woman Alone in “Women on the Verge” at the Butterfly Club and The Italian Institute Of Culture, Melbourne after a successful run at La Mama in 2015. This with her own theatre company, “The Bridge”.
Maria is passionate about theatre and films, and is keen to act around the globe for the rest of her life.

BIO: Daniel has studied under Paul O'Brien he has acted in several VCA student films in
2018 and he is ongoing with improvisational comedy courses.

BIO: Born and raised in the beautiful English Lake district Mark made Melbourne his home in 1987!
Becoming a “house husband” some years back Mark has both the time and energy to devote himself to a number of interests preeminent being his pursuit of physical fitness which has always been a passion since boxing as an amateur whilst a policeman back in the UK.
Life is a journey not a destination has always been his mantra and as such working within the film and television industry is proving to be immensely fulfilling both intellectually and emotionally.
Being of average weight, height and appearance he see’s as a definite advantage in the “extra’s” field coupled to excellent availability and looks forward to being useful a cog in the FACTORY machine into the future.

BIO: Mary Ellen is a Melbourne based personality-trained in theatre and dance from the age of 11 years, Mary Ellen is a Nurse, Dance Teacher, Fitness Instructor and international Bodybuilder. She has enjoys helping local businesses by modelling hair, fashion and lingerie, her Interests include health and wellbeing, fashion, beauty, travel and connecting with people.

BIO: Victoria Haslam is a Melbourne based Artist and Performer. Originally from Philadelphia, she trained in Drama, Fine Arts, Dance and Piano from childhood.
As an actor, Victoria is drawn to roles which engage her physicality and total commitment to character.
Victoria is thrilled to be represented by The FactoryTalent.

BIT PARTS -TV:

2016: Ep1/S6 OFFSPRING; role "Crying Woman"
2014: WINNERS & LOSERS; role "Psychiatrist"

STAGE:

2017 (in rehearsal)
Romeo & JULIET; role of Juliet; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare In The Airways festival

ORGASM Short Play Festivals # 4, 7, 8, and 10; various roles; Owl & Cat Theatre

2017/February-March
THE TEMPEST; role of (Blind) Gonzalo; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare on the Maribyrnong festival

2016
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; role of Hippolyta/Mustardseed; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare on the Maribyrnong festival

CHOICE; role of Phil; Owl & Cat Theatre

DINNER WITH AN ADDICTION; role of Woman; Owl & Cat Theatre

2015
THE BACCHAE; role of "Bacchant;" Moreland Theatre Co at Metaboia Theatre

DO YOU FEAR THE DARK; roles of "Mother/Pandora" ; Dramatic Pause Theatre Co at The Butterfly club (Reprised in full from TOM TAT; role of "Pandora" first performed for Play 6.)

MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH; role of "#4/Pride; Play 6 10th Anniversary Festival; Bluestone ArtSpace

CREDITS
Victoria has worked as Costumier, Set Designer, Prop maker on several Independent Theatre projects.

PERSONAL
Natural accent: Northeastern USA; Ethnicity: Filipino/Spanish/Chinese
Scholarship: Bachelor of Fine Arts

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BIO: Retired 4 years ago, previously General Manager Operations for V/Line. Geoffrey has an out going personality and always likes to have fun but can be very adaptable when required. Geoffrey loves an opportunity and meeting new people.

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