Roderick Byrnes
Rod is 23 and already has an extensive career as a theater performer. Performing in plays such as 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Les Miserables'. He has also directed a number of productions including 'Fame: The Musical'. A graduate from Deakin University, he compliments his acting career with the profound ability match his acting with musical and classical dance/tap.
Anthony Cleave
At 19, Anthony has performed in front of respected judges and been awarded the annual Taylor/Sluki Award for Excellence in Drama. He is currently working throughout the theater with the marked abilities of a fine young actor.
Justina Noble
With extensive theatrical and filmic training, Justina draws from a well researched background in acting for stage and screen. From television to short film, she has worked with a wide range of material within her performance career.
David Burton
At 26, David has worked in television, short film and radio and has an extensive catalogue of plays and films behind him. As an actor, he has found ability and as a director he has found clarity. In this his public directorial debut with Breathe, he is applying all of his accumulated experience and knowledge into a subject matter of depth with incredible determination.
Marcela Miranda
Working with a wide range of institutions from the National Theater Drama School to the VCA, Marcela has a solid background in theatre and television. With her experience in the industry she has the energy and committment to give the performance more than is required.
Phillip McKechnie
From a diverse background of theatre, and a proven ability in front of the camera, Phil has worked with students and professionals demonstrating his passion for character with energy.
Megan Champion
As an international singer and performer, Megan has worked passionately in theatre, film and television in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Megan is a graduate of Melba Conservatorium and a former student of VCA and and is an extremely accomplished singer and protagonist. Co-Directing Breathe as well as acting in the performance is a challenge which Megan acheived with great success.
Liam Mitchinson
An accomplished theatre director and actor, Liam has put on several shows in The Melbourne Fringe Festival. Liam is well versed in stage and film alike. A master character actor, Liam has bright future in the realm of theatre.
Rebecca Barnett
With an inmpressive catalogue of film and television credits, inluding Stingers and feature film, Let Me Not, Rebecca enters the show with strong characterisation skills and the flexibility of both film and stage backgounds.
The crew in brief
James Harmsworth
With an extensive background in stage and film experience and training, James is a welcome addidtion to any crew. James has directed and produced many films and is taking to the task of producing and publicity with a highly professional demeanour.
Michael Russo
Michael has a strong acting and filmic background. As the artistic director of Breathe, Michael not only compliments the cast and crew with his technical knowledge, he also creates powerful imagery with his use of music and filmic elements.
Anna Wessell
Using her background in film direction and screenwriting, together with her commercial television experience, Anna is a welcome member to the crew. Without Anna, the filmic imagery of the show would have little impact.
Shannon Mead
With much experience in stage management and adminstration in many of the leading theatre companies around Melbourne, Shannon is a welcome member to the crew with his high expertise in all areas behind the curtains.
