OCPAC in Kew, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

OCPAC

Locality: Kew, Victoria

Address: Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Rd, Kew 3123 Kew, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ocpac.com.au/

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09.02.2022 Firstly, team OCPAC sends our thoughts to everyone currently living in lockdown, and hope you are all staying safe and sane. Secondly, we want to officially confirm that our original September 2021 performances will not go ahead as originally planned. With the time lost in lockdown here in Melbourne impacting rehearsals, and the announcement of a lockdown extension today, we will be unable to bring the show to the stage right now. That being said the show WILL go on, it is n...ow a matter of when. We will have new dates soon and will share them with you all when we can. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our show so far, and especially to our cast members who are been so incredibly resilient in this time. We cannot wait to bring this show to the Melbourne stage, but until thenPaciencia y fe

07.02.2022 Firstly, team OCPAC sends our thoughts to everyone currently living in lockdown, and hope you are all staying safe and sane. Secondly, we want to officially confirm that our original September 2021 performances will not go ahead as originally planned. With the time lost in lockdown here in Melbourne impacting rehearsals, and the announcement of a lockdown extension today, we will be unable to bring the show to the stage right now. That being said the show WILL go on, it is n...ow a matter of when. We will have new dates soon and will share them with you all when we can. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our show so far, and especially to our cast members who are been so incredibly resilient in this time. We cannot wait to bring this show to the Melbourne stage, but until thenPaciencia y fe

07.02.2022 Tell me your cast is in sync without telling me your cast is sync Carlos & Leo, two of our ensemble members, swear they did NOT plan this at last night’s rehearsal #intheheights #theatre #matchymatchy

04.02.2022 Tell me your cast is in sync without telling me your cast is sync Carlos & Leo, two of our ensemble members, swear they did NOT plan this at last night’s rehearsal #intheheights #theatre #matchymatchy

29.01.2022 Meet your 2021 cast of In The Heights! Keep an eye out on stories coming soon to learn more about our cast and what this show means to them Want to learn more about our casting? Read our director’s note on our website, link in bio or www.ocpac.com.au/directors-statement. Let the rehearsals begin! #intheheights #castupdate

22.01.2022 We are getting VERY close to finalising our cast for our 2021 production, and are so excited to share what we’ve been working on very soon. We are looking for male or non-binary identifying hispanic/BIPOC dancers to be part of our production of In The Heights. Send this post, or tag the person you think should be on the stage!

22.01.2022 ALERT. Please welcome our next two performers, red hot performers who have both been leading performers with OCPAC from our Footloose and Catch Me If You Can productions. Joe is a recent grad from the Music Theatre course at the Victorian College of the Arts. Just prior to studying at the VCA Joe played the role of Ren McCormack in Footloose at OCPAC. ... Joe is super stoked to be having a sing with OCPAC again and can’t wait to see what this great company has installed next. - Belle is an enthusiastic amateur theatre performer, notably having played Brenda in OCPAC’s 2016 production of Catch Me If You Can, for which she was nominated for a Victorian Guild Award in the category of Best Newcomer. In recent years, whilst studying, she has been a part of 4 productions with OCPAC as well as 2 years participating The Sitzprobe with UMMTA (University of Melbourne), a showcase of new theatre works written by young people. She is also proud to have performed in the ensemble of They’re Playing Our Song, with Company 11 at the MC Showroom in 2017 (directed by former OCPAC President Sam Hooper). Currently, Belle is studying a Doctor of Medicine at Unimelb and enjoys singing, dancing and knitting in her spare time! Click through to our Facebook page to get tickets to OCPAC’s BACK June 28. https://www.facebook.com/events/491915178282853/?ti=icl

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19.01.2022 Meet your 2021 cast of In The Heights! Keep an eye out on stories coming soon to learn more about our cast and what this show means to them Want to learn more about our casting? Read our director’s note on our website, link in bio or www.ocpac.com.au/directors-statement. Let the rehearsals begin! #intheheights #castupdate

19.01.2022 Don’t miss out on an audition time slot - Audition week starts May 23 Send this to someone who NEEDS to be in the show

18.01.2022 A word from the OCPAC Committee: We would like to give the sincerest thanks to everyone who performed and attended our latest event, OCPAC’s Back last Friday night at Kew Court House. It’s thanks to you all and your support that we’re able to have such events and look at more in the future. We’re excited to be back and are absolutely elated that we’re still part of such an incredible community that has such a strong heart beat! Stay tuned for special announcements this week

18.01.2022 DONT MISS OUT ON AUDITIONS OCPAC’s In The Heights Auditions: Sunday 23 May 1.00pm-9.00pm Monday 24 May 6.00-9.00pm... Wednesday 26 May 6.00-9.00pm Saturday 29 May 1.00pm-9.00pm (Callbacks) Registration link in bio or at www.ocpac.com.au/auditions Tag someone who should be auditioning. We’ll see you there!

17.01.2022 FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Sam Ward Sam is an OCPAC veteran, having performed in their inaugural production of Urinetown in 2012, and Seussical in 2013. He also musically directed their 2017 production of Sweet Charity, for which he received an MGTV commendation for Best Musical Direction. ... Sam is a 2016 graduate of the VCA, where he received the 2015 Cassidy Bequest Scholarship for Music Theatre. He made his professional debut in 2017, appearing as a High Priest in The Production Company’s Jesus Christ Superstar. His other credits include Whizzer in Falsettos (Stageart), Marius in Les Miserables, Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Free-Rain) and Ensemble/Assistant Musical Director for They’re Playing Our Song (Company Eleven). After being selected as one of the Top 30 Finalists, he was awarded the ‘Playbill Future Prospect Award’ at the 2017 Rob Guest Endowment. Sam has recently returned from the high seas, performing the role of Frank, and understudying the roles of Tick and Bob in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert aboard the Norwegian Epic, sailing around Europe and The Caribbean. Sam is thrilled to be returning to the OCPAC stage! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dom Hennequin Dom’s been part of the OCPAC community since their 2013 production of Seussical in which he played the Grinch. He followed that show to the Atheneum where it played the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He also played Mal Beineke in the company’s 2014 production of The Addams Family. After a bit of a break, Dom returned to the stage last year in Violet (Fab Nobs) playing Flick. He also recently co-wrote and co-starred in the cabaret La Vie Broheme with Josh Gavin, and will be seen later this year as the Engineer in OSMAD’s Miss Saigon. Book Tickets at: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/ocpacs-back

17.01.2022 Auditions begin this coming Sunday! Do not miss out on booking an audition time slot We cannot wait to see you there

15.01.2022 NO ME DIGA...OCPAC's 2020 show is 'IN THE HEIGHTS'. OCPAC is beyond thrilled to bring In The Heights to the Melbourne stage in September 2020. Be transported into the bustling neighbourhood of Washington Heights and follow the community's stories of hope and determination, as three generations of immigrants toils with identity, love, change and what it means to be "home". With a fresh, exuberant score influenced by rap, hip-hop and salsa, written by Tony award-winning compos...er, Lin Manuel-Miranda (Hamilton, Moana), this Latin-infused musical is an explosion of fun for the whole family. Stay tuned for more information on production team, audition information and ticketing information. Register your email at www.ocpac.com.au to be the first to know. In The Heights is presented by permission of ORiGiN Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com #intheheights #linmanuelmiranda #ocpac #oldcareyperformingartsclub #performingarts #singing #livesinging #acting #dancing #theatre #amateurtheatre #performance #stage #melbournearts #arts #musicals #broadwaymusicals #musicalshow

14.01.2022 PERFORMANCE UPDATE In The Heights Performances Postponed to 2021 The current government restrictions for large crowd gatherings in Melbourne due to Covid-19 has left us no choice but to postpone In The Heights to September 2021. While 2020 continues to throw us curveballs, we as a company are hitting the pavement and are flying at full steam ahead.... We continue to have regular committee meetings, production team meetings, and continue to deep dive into ‘In The Heights’ and how best we can deliver this show when the time is right. We are so excited to bring this show to the Melbourne stage and thank our community for your patience and understanding during this time. We were overwhelmed with the reaction to our announcement in March, and we don’t want to loose the hype and excitement that came as a result. We want to encourage those interested in being involved in the show to register their details on our website and sign up to our mailing list. Stay healthy and safe out there everyone, let’s continue to engage with the arts as we much as we can while we can’t enjoy it live. Not only is there more free online streaming than ever before, platforms like Disney+ has blessed us with Hamilton and the upcoming Aladdin to brighten up our days and bring the Arts back into our lives. Sending love, The OCPAC team

12.01.2022 One day out from auditions and our director has the tips for you to nail your audition this week Chookas to all - we cannot wait to see you all in action #intheheights

08.01.2022 MEET THE PROD TEAM Music Director - Benjamin Samuel Sign up for audition info in bio #intheheights #ocpac

08.01.2022 We are getting VERY close to finalising our cast for our 2021 production, and are so excited to share what we’ve been working on very soon. We are looking for male or non-binary identifying hispanic/BIPOC dancers to be part of our production of In The Heights. Send this post, or tag the person you think should be on the stage!

08.01.2022 Tomorrow. 11am. Be here for the announcement of our 2020 show. Any guesses out there? Sign up at www.ocpac.com.au to ensure you don’t miss a thing! . . .... . . . #ocpac #oldcareyperformingartsclub #performingarts #singing #livesinging #acting #dancing #theatre #amateurtheatre #performance #stage #melbournearts #arts #musicals #broadwaymusicals #musicalshow

07.01.2022 MEET THE PROD TEAM Choreographer - Joel Anderson

06.01.2022 * * * 5 Days to Launch * * * OCPAC would like to extend a warm invitation to all members and supporters to our 2019 Launch Night this coming Friday! Come join us for a night of drinks, featuring performances from our past cast members, creatives and friends from the amateur community. ... https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/ocpacs-back

06.01.2022 MEET THE PROD TEAM Production/Stage Manager - Mitchell E Roberts #intheheights #ocpac #intheheightsmusical

04.01.2022 DOUBLE TROUBLE....WE REPEAT DOUBLE TROUBLE!! Boy, is this a magnificent announcement. There's not only 1...2...but 4 performers to announce with you all. Need we say more, please welcome.... Josh Gavin / Adriana Tascone ... Josh co-founded OCPAC back in 2009 and was involved as a creative or performer in their first eight productions before relocating to work at the Michael Cassel Group. Recent onstage highlights include performing the self-devised cabaret La Vie Broheme with Dom Hennequin and performing as Abraham in PEP’s Altar Boyz. Other stage highlights include meeting his wife Adriana performing in BustCo’s 13: The Musical, performing as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde with CLOC and playing a Wickersham Brother in OCPAC’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival season of Seussical: The Musical at The Athenaeum Theatre. Josh currently works for the live performance industry’s Helpmann Awards, which will be presented in Melbourne for the first time in July. Adriana’s first production with OCPAC was in 2015 performing as Rusty in Footloose and joined the company again the following year playing Nurse in Catch Me If You Can. Other performance highlights include performing as Holly in The Wedding Singer with UMMTA, Molly in 13: The Musical with BustCo and Soupy Sue in Urinetown with Players Theatre Company. Adriana has a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Arts at Deakin University and more recently, a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Brent Street in Sydney. Adriana is currently putting her education into practice as a performing arts teacher at Whitefriars College where she is directing the school production of ‘All Shook Up’. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom & Joey Phyland Brothers Tom and Joey Phyland graduated Carey in 2013 and 2018 respectively. Both were actively involved in music and theatre at Carey however due to age differences, never got the chance to perform in the same show. Tom performed in OCPAC’s Addams’ Family and Catch Me If You Can. Both brothers look forward to the relaunch of OCPAC and are treating this as their audition to be Glinda and Elphaba in OCPAC’s Wicked next year! (DISCLAIMER: what a wicked idea, but OCPAC cannot confirm this claim). June 28, 7:30pm. https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/ocpacs-back

02.01.2022 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENTS: These two faces are not unfamiliar to the OCPAC family. Gracie and Sammy are absolute legends of the OCPAC Stage and we are blessed to have them performing on the 28th June.so if you haven’t booked tickets yet this is absolutely a reason to click the link and book now!! https://www.facebook.com/events/491915178282853/... Gracie has performed in 3 OCPAC shows over the years, following on from her days attending Carey Grammar as a student. Her most notable being Paula Abagnale in the award winning Catch Me If You Can OCPAC production. At Carey, Gracie found her love for musical theatre and performed in shows like Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie and her favourite show Chicago where she got to play the lead role of Roxie Hart. She is stoked that through the Old Carey club she can continue to perform with old friends and new friends at one of the highest quality amateur theatre companies in Victoria. The reason I keep coming back to perform with Old Carey is because it’s FUN. Everyone who works with OCPAC does it because they love musical theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sammy graduated from Carey Baptist Grammar school in 2011. She was involved in many musical theatre productions during her time at Carey, which to this day, are still some of her fondest memories of her schooling experience. After graduating, Sammy was keen to continue her connection with the school and being involved with OCPAC and the community surrounding it, seemed to be the inevitable choice in continuing that connection. 2013 was the first show Sammy was cast in which was Seussical. After this, OCPAC was asked to perform for the comedy festival and this was one of her most memorable times with the production company. For the next 4 consecutive years she continued to be involved in OCPAC’s theatre productions, these consisting of The Aadams Family, Footloose and Catch Me If You Can. The community and energy that OCPAC entails is why Sammy continues to support and be involved with the company, not to mention the endless memories that she has made. You’ll never see Sammy without a smile and she’ll always have something in store to make you laugh, whether it be her hectic facial expressions of her witty humour. Some past directors will refer to her as a pain in the ass due to her distracting outbursts during rehearsals with current president Andreas....she’ll say it was just her getting into character.

02.01.2022 The OCPAC Committee would like to extend a massive congratulations to former Vice President and one of the founders OCPAC Josh Robson for this tremendous achievement. We cannot wait to see how it all goes!!

02.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! Join us for a night for carols, comedy and cabaret! Featuring performers from Mamma Mia, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and SBS/ABC! December 7 at the beautiful Kew Courthouse.... See you then! See more

31.12.2021 One day out from auditions and our director has the tips for you to nail your audition this week Chookas to all - we cannot wait to see you all in action #intheheights

29.12.2021 Auditions begin this coming Sunday! Do not miss out on booking an audition time slot We cannot wait to see you there

23.12.2021 Auditions begin this coming Sunday! Do not miss out on booking an audition time slot We cannot wait to see you there