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Page 1: PLAYHOUSE · history of television, Game of Thrones is a global pop culture phenomenon. The human drama behind every prophesy, battle and symbol is unparalleled in ambition, majesty

Sydney Opera House presents

5 – 30 JUNPLAYHOUSE

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Dragons, Daggers and Doors…

Welcome to THRONES! The Musical Parody. Since premiering in Los Angeles in 2015, we have updated THRONES! to reflect every new season including the recently aired final season. From Edinburgh to LA, THRONES! has toured the world celebrating murder and incest to music, and we are elated to bring the show to the Sydney Opera House. To the fans of Game of Thrones, we hope there are a ton of things that you’ll love. And if you’ve never seen Game of Thrones, we hope you’ll discover why GoT is the greatest television show of all time, ever.

Emily Dorezas THRONES! The Musical Parody

As one of the most Emmy Award-winning shows in the history of television, Game of Thrones is a global pop culture phenomenon. The human drama behind every prophesy, battle and symbol is unparalleled in ambition, majesty and scale to any other major TV series. The Opera House is the perfect home for dynamic storytelling and I’m excited to see this hilarious musical parody, which took Edinburgh Fringe by storm, revisit every scheme, scar and sacrifice. Winter may be over – now it’s time to relive it all!

Olivia Ansell Head of Contemporary Performance Sydney Opera House Presents

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Musical Numbers

ACT ONE

Thrones!For the WatchThese Are All the NamesTonight I Would LookA Little GirlPush It OutIt Tortures MeYou Know NothingStabbin’

ACT TWO

Thrones! (Entr’acte)Family Comes FirstSomething’s MissingHold the DoorKeep It a SecretInvisibleThe Ending That We WantWho Needs FansThrones! (Reprise)

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Chris Grace Director

Chris directed the Orlando, Edinburgh and Adelaide productions of THRONES!, and originated the role of Brad. He has worked with Baby Wants Candy for over a decade. Acting credits Superstore, This Is Us, Broad City, All the Bright Places, WYRM, and Idiotsitter.

Douglas Drew Musical Director

Douglas was music director for the LA and Las Vegas productions of THRONES! After graduating from Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music, Douglas became me-dia composer for BMG International and APM Music, where he has composed for a variety of TV shows on VH1, MTV, and A&E. Douglas is a frequent MD for Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade and acclaimed ensemble Baby Wants Candy.

Cast

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Leslie Collins “Linda”

Leslie performed in THRONES! in LA and Edinburgh. She produces and performs in the acclaimed improvised bedtime storytelling podcast for kids, We Love Bedtime Stories. Leslie has been seen on MTV’s Made, VH1’s Best Night Ever, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and in numerous commercials, including campaigns for Cascade, AMEX, Progressive and Walmart.

Eric Michaud “Brad”

Eric has appeared in THRONES! in the LA, Las Vegas, Orlando, Adelaide and Edinburgh casts. He also starred in Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts and as Zebulun in Joseph at the Actor’s Playhouse, Miami, FL. You can hear Eric on the original cast recording of THRONES!

Cast

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Jordan Stidham “Tom”

Jordan has appeared in THRONES! in LA, Adelaide, Edinburgh and Las Vegas. He also starred as Han Solo in Solo Must Die, Bill Clinton in Kings of America (Sacramento Theatre Company), Arthur Nicholls in The Three Sisters Bronte (Rubicon Theatre), Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (PCPA), and Jim O’Connor in The Glass Menagerie (PCPA).

Ashley Ward “Nicole”

Ashley has appeared off-Broadway in 50 Shades! The Original Musical Parody. She appeared in Comedy Central’s Now Hiring starring Michelle Wolf, Adult Swim’s Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, in the film Break up at a Wedding and weekly in musical improv supergroup Baby Wants Candy. Ashley is a Jeopardy! champion and won big on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire!

Cast

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Mary Lou Kolbenschlag “Jen”

Mary Lou was as a child actor for many years (Disney, Nickelodeon, the whole shebang), but took a break to graduate from Princeton University. She now performs with Baby Wants Candy (UCB LA), Story Pirates, Satin Dollz, Trump in Space (Second City), The Bachelor Musical (Second City) and Supportive White Parents (UCB LA). She comes to Sydney after performing in THRONES! at the Adelaide Fringe in 2019.

Albert Samuels “Ross”Albert co-created THRONES! and starred in several productions, including its LA premiere. He performs weekly in Baby Wants Candy (UCB LA), appeared on Second City’s Mainstage, in Sports Action Team (NBC) and The Venue (Winner Best Pilot, Comedy Central). His screenplay I’m Just the Pizza Guy is currently in development at Montecito Picture Company and he co-wrote 50 Shades! The Musical Parody which appeared off-Broadway and all around the world, including Melbourne in 2019! Al misses Syrio Forel.

Cast

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Monique Dawes Understudy

Monique Dawes is a musical theatre actress, stunt woman and voiceover artist. Graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Musical Theatre from ADPI, Monique’s career has included professional performer, dancer and singer alongside artists such as Kylie Minogue, Dami Im and Darren Hayes. Musical theatre performances include Hairspray Arena Spectacular, A Very Naughty Christmas, Coupling – A Queer Mix Tape, Boy and Girl Cabaret, Bare the Musical and Spring Awakening.

Jesse Layt Understudy

Jesse is a Sydney based singer, actor and musician who graduated from NIDA in 2017. Jesse’s stage credits include Chimerica (STC, Kip Williams), Merrily We Roll Along (Little Triangle), Mars: An Interplanetary Cabaret and A Little Cabaret. On film, he has appeared in On Silent and Cherry (Manchester Film Festival).

Cast

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Credits

THRONES! Creative Team

Chris Grace, Zach Reino, Albert Samuels, Nick Semar, Dan Wessels Writers

Chris Grace Director

Douglas Drew Musical Director

Kim McVicar Original Choreography

Eric Michaud Choreographer

Lauren Peters Set Designer

Peter Rubie Lighting Designer

Brandy Jacobs Costume and Prop Designer

Patrick Polsin Assistant Director

Emily Dorezas Executive Producer

Emma Maloney Stage Manager

Amy Wright Assistant Stage Manager

Emily Humphrey Sound Technician

Special Thanks to Olivia Ansell, Nick Beech and the team at Sydney Opera House, Kawai Australia & New Zealand, Dragon design Patrick Hamm, Assembly Festival Edinburgh

Sydney Opera House Project Team

Olivia Ansell Head of Contemporary Performance

Ellen Kavanagh Producer

Nick Beech Associate Producer

Simon Crossley-Meates Marketing Manager

Hannah Worrall Marketing Associate

Whitney Erickson Publicist – IP Publicity

Shelley Watters Communications Manager

Esther Crowley Marketing Coordinator

Kathryn Chamney Programming Coordinator

Karen Shapiro-Lee Account Manager

Aubs Tredget Production Manager

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