Musical By Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert

Performances Thu – Sat @ 8pm Nov 12th – Dec 10th, 2016Sunday Matinees @ 2pm Nov 13th/20th/27th & Dec 4th, 2016

Bookings 5532 2096 or www.gclt.com.au 21a Scarborough Street (behind the Westpac drive-through bank)

Patron: Cr Dawn CrichlowGCLT wishes to acknowledge the generous assistance provided by the Gold Coast City Council

in providing reduced council rates to non-profit organisations

Proudly PresentsMusical By Abe Burrows,

Jack Weinstock & Willie GilbertLyricist Frank Loesser

Director Shane CaddayeMusical Director Brady Watkins

Choreographers Tiahni Wilton & Erin Brummage

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Shane’s involvement with GCLT spans almost 10 years – a long-standing member of the Production Committee, he has directed productions, appeared on-stage in musicals & plays and can often be found taking production photos and creating the programmes for each show. He wrote and performed the theme music for Noella Johnson’s 2013 production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and has designed the sound for many GCLT productions. He appeared as Dexter Haven in HIGH SOCIETY for GCLT in 2009, and in last year’s production

of SIGNAL DRIVER. He has previously directed successful productions of STEPPING OUT and SUMMER OF THE 17th DOLL for GCLT. Favourite on-stage roles include Amos Hart in CHICAGO, Frederick in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Cliff in CABARET and Mr Bumble in OLIVER. For his production of WAIT UNTIL DARK at Javeenbah, he also composed & played the incidental music.

DIRECTOR - Shane Caddaye

Noella has a long association with the stage going back many years – she and her husband Kevin ran their own professional theatre company in Sydney for a number of years, and when they retired to the Gold Coast they discovered / were discovered by GCLT. Noella has directed a number of successful productions for GCLT – THE GLASS MENAGERIE, THE BOYS, SIGNAL DRIVER, THE CLUB, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and most recently WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF – and has also appeared in GCLT’s SUMMER OF THE 17th DOLL.

She and Shane often work together, supporting and assisting each other in various productions – HTSIBWRT is her first musical experience, and she has been impressed by the complexity of mounting a large-cast production!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Noella Johnson


Brady hails from an instrumental music background, having played the saxophone for twelve years – specialising in jazz and chamber music. After discovering the various technical sides of music in high school, she went on to study a Bachelor of Music Technology at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music – with a focus on Sound Design, Record Production, and Composition. It was during her time at the Conservatorium that Brady was introduced to the musical theatre world. Since then, Brady has been a part of many technical crews for community and professional

productions – including QTC and QPAC’s World Premiere of Ladies in Black, Wax Lyrical Production’s Queensland Premiere of Carrie: The Musical, and Oscar Theatre Co.’s third iteration of Boy&Girl. In 2015, Brady made the crossover to the creative team as Assistant Musical Director for Spotlight’s sold-out season of The Boy From Oz, before finally debuting as Musical Director and Co-Director of Bonnie and Clyde in 2016.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR - Brady Watkins

Tiahni, 20, has had a love of performing on stage since the age of 3. She is a respected dance and performing arts teacher on the Gold Coast with a dedication to sharing her knowledge and passion for dance with her students. She specialises in Musical Theatre, Tap, Jazz and Ballet, with her theatre credits including West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Higher and Higher, Footloose and Fame, she is delighted to bring her love of choreography into How To Succeed. Despite her love for theatre, she wishes to pursue her dream career

as a film actress - watch this space as exciting things are happening in the near future! This is Tiahni’s debut as a choreographer and she is over the moon to have been given this opportunity and to share this experience with close friends in the creative team and an amazing cast.

CHOREOGRAPHER - Tiahni Wilton

Erin is 20 years old but her love for the stage began at age 3 when she started dancing. Erin has been trained in all styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom and more. Last year, she completed her Diploma in Elite Dance along with completing her intermediate Cecchetti, advanced ATOD ballet exams. Erin has spent the year teaching dance and performing at Dreamworld, as well as appearing in a number of community theatre productions as a member of the dance ensemble, including Legally Blonde, Boy

From Oz, West Side Story, and Higher & Higher. This will be her first experience choreographing a musical, and she is so grateful for the opportunity.

CHOREOGRAPHER - Erin Brummage


ABOUT THE PLAYHOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING was the first show Shane ever directed – back in 1988 – so 2016 will celebrate 28 years since he last directed this Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning musical. The clever and funny story of young window-washer J. Pierrepont Finch’s meteoric rise to the top in big business is punctuated by great songs such as BEEN A LONG DAY, THE COMPANY WAY and BROTHERHOOD OF MAN – the leading role has been played most recently on Broadway by Matthew Broderick 1995, and Daniel Radcliff in 2011, surprising audiences with an all-singing, all-dancing character quite different to Harry Potter! This snappy, fun musical has delighted audiences since it first hit the Broadway stage in 1961 – revived numerous times over the years it remains fresh and pithy in its knowing look at the fickle corporate ladder. In a surprisingly short time, we watch Finch climb rapidly upwards from mailroom to vice-presidency of the World Wide Wicket Company, meeting his future wife Rosemary, and foiling his boss J.B. Biggley’s nephew Bud Frump along the way. Bright, colourful costumes & set, great songs, vibrant choreography and larger-than-life characters fill the stage - audiences will leave with a smile on their faces, tapping their toes and singing the songs after spending a wonderful night at the theatre!


Canadian born and locally raised, Ethan is a professional entertainer at Dreamworld where he is able to perform every day as a pirate, singer, and a menagerie of animals amongst other things. Although Ethan has grown up performing, singing, dancing and taking part in numerous school musicals, this will be his first community theatre production. He is relishing the opportunity of playing the part of ‘J. Pierrepont Finch’, and has enjoyed brushing up on his high kicks and jazz hands (none of which, unfortunately, made

the final choreographic cut). Ethan would like to thank his family, friends and the entire cast and crew of How to Succeed for supporting him through this journey.

ETHAN LIBOIRON - J. Pierrepont Finch

Cassidy’s theatre journey started on this very stage eight years ago, when she was a part of the ensemble for High Society. Since those early days, Casssidy has gone on to work both on and off stage in productions such as Spotlight Theatre’s Legally Blond, The Wizard of Oz, and High School Musical, and Javeenbah’s Footloose. This will be her first time as a ‘leading lady’ and she is super excited to bring the role of ‘Rosemary Pilkington’ to life.

CASSIDY MACKIE - Rosemary Pilkington


Russell is usually quite content with sitting in the audience of shows, but when the opportunity arose for him to take part in Spotlight Theatre’s production of Bonny & Clyde as ‘Henry Parker’, he jumped at the chance and loved every second of it. Since making his stage debut, Russell has been keen to take to the stage once again. He is very pleased to be taking on the role of ‘J.B Biggley’ and he is thrilled to be working alongside such a talented group of people.

RUSSELL WHITE - J.B. Biggley

Wendy’s passion for performing started at an early age with lead roles in both primary and secondary school musicals. Since that time, Wendy has always found avenues to express her passion, singing at weddings and functions, hosting children’s entertainment shows and local Christmas carols. In 2015 Wendy hosted the children’s performance of Dudley the Rock’n Dinosaur at Cooly Rocks On and the Keppel Bay Sailing Club, both presented by Johnny Young Talent School. She also starred

as ‘Elsa’ in the Frozen Kids Christmas Show at Keppel Sailing Club. Most recently, Wendy performed as a soloist and ensemble singer, accompanied by the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, in the Philharmonic Fiesta at the GCAC.

WENDY ROSENBAUM - Hedy La Rue


Brody is extremely excited to be making his Gold Coast Little Theatre debut with the role of ‘Bud Frump’ in this production. He graduated in 2015 from Somerset College, where he played roles such as ‘Corny Collins’ in Hairspray, and ‘Caleb’ in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Brody plans to pursue his passion for performing through his studies in 2017.He would like to thank the entire creative team and cast for this amazing experience.

BRODY SEIGNIOR - Bud Frump

Ruby is currently undergoing studies to become a social worker. She has a strong passion for bettering the quality of life for people in need. On the side, Ruby enjoys being in musicals and is no stranger to the stage. Her experience includes ‘Jemima’ in Cats, ‘Reno Sweeny’ in Anything Goes, and ‘Rusty’ in Footloose. Ruby was most recently in Gold Coast Little Theatre’s production of West Side Story as ‘Rosalia’, Spotlight Theatre’s Legally Blonde as ‘Serena’ and ‘Bonnie’ in Bonnie & Clyde. Ruby

has loved playing the sassy role of ‘Smitty’ and her favorite song in the show is Coffee Break! Ruby would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful production team and her fellow cast members for the memorable journey.

RUBY HUNTER - Smitty


Musical NumbersACT 1

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING … (Finch, Company)HAPPY TO KEEP HIS DINNER WARM … (Rosemary, Smitty)COFFEE BREAK … (Frump, Smitty, Krumholtz, Company)DUET “THE COMPANY WAY” … (Twimble, Finch)THE COMPANY WAY (Reprise) … (Frump, Company)ROSEMARY’S PHILOSOPHY ... (Rosemary)A SECRETARY IS NOT A TOY … (Bratt, Jenkins, Frump, Krumholtz, Company)1BEEN A LONG DAY … (Smitty, Rosemary, Finch, Company)BEEN A LONG DAY (Reprise) … (Frump, Biggley, Hedy)GRAND OLD IVY … (Biggley, Finch, Company)GRAND OLD IVY (Reprise) ... (Biggley, Finch)PARIS ORIGINAL … (Rosemary, Smitty. Krumholtz, Ladies of the Company)THE COMPANY WAY (A la Dance Band)ROSEMARY … (Finch, Rosemary)RIP THE CHIPMUNK … (Biggley, Finch)FINALE — ACT ONE … (Rosemary, Finch, Frump)

ACT 2

CINDERELLA, DARLING … (Smitty, Ladies of the Company)I HAVE RETURNED ... (Frump)HAPPY TO KEEP HIS DINNER WARM … (Rosemary)LOVE FROM A HEART OF GOLD … (Biggley, Hedy)I BELIEVE IN YOU … (Finch, Men of the Company)THE YO-HO-HO (Pirate Dance)I BELIEVE IN YOU ... (Rosemary)BROTHERHOOD OF MAN … (Finch, Womper, Biggley, Miss Krumholtz, Men of the Company)HALLELUJAH … (Ladies of the Company)FINALE … (Company)


Musical NumbersACT 1

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING … (Finch, Company)HAPPY TO KEEP HIS DINNER WARM … (Rosemary, Smitty)COFFEE BREAK … (Frump, Smitty, Krumholtz, Company)DUET “THE COMPANY WAY” … (Twimble, Finch)THE COMPANY WAY (Reprise) … (Frump, Company)ROSEMARY’S PHILOSOPHY ... (Rosemary)A SECRETARY IS NOT A TOY … (Bratt, Jenkins, Frump, Krumholtz, Company)1BEEN A LONG DAY … (Smitty, Rosemary, Finch, Company)BEEN A LONG DAY (Reprise) … (Frump, Biggley, Hedy)GRAND OLD IVY … (Biggley, Finch, Company)GRAND OLD IVY (Reprise) ... (Biggley, Finch)PARIS ORIGINAL … (Rosemary, Smitty. Krumholtz, Ladies of the Company)THE COMPANY WAY (A la Dance Band)ROSEMARY … (Finch, Rosemary)RIP THE CHIPMUNK … (Biggley, Finch)FINALE — ACT ONE … (Rosemary, Finch, Frump)

ACT 2

CINDERELLA, DARLING … (Smitty, Ladies of the Company)I HAVE RETURNED ... (Frump)HAPPY TO KEEP HIS DINNER WARM … (Rosemary)LOVE FROM A HEART OF GOLD … (Biggley, Hedy)I BELIEVE IN YOU … (Finch, Men of the Company)THE YO-HO-HO (Pirate Dance)I BELIEVE IN YOU ... (Rosemary)BROTHERHOOD OF MAN … (Finch, Womper, Biggley, Miss Krumholtz, Men of the Company)HALLELUJAH … (Ladies of the Company)FINALE … (Company)


Josh happily returns to the GC stage after a 12-month break, which he dedicated to completing his Masters of Nursing in Emergency. Josh divides his time between his nursing education role, his love for the theatre, and spending time with family & friends. Some of his recent theatre credits include ‘Warner Huntington III’ in Legally Blonde, and ‘Tobias Ragg’ in Sweeny Todd at Spotlight Theatre, and ‘Peter’ in J.C. Superstar at the GCAC. Victorian appearances include ‘Corny Collins’ in Hairspray, ‘Doody’ in Grease, ‘Rapunzel’s Prince’ in Into the

Woods. He was also a part of the VTG “Best Musical” winning production of All Shook Up.

JOSH LOVELL - Mr Bratt

Dom began performing in England at age 4 at Stagecoach, and continued after moving to Australia, first at the Australian Acting Academy, and then in the Spotlight Senior Musical Theatre classes. His first musical in Australia was in the ensemble of Blood Brothers at Spotlight, and he’s been performing in musicals ever since. His most recent stage appearance was as the leading role of ‘Man #1’ in Javeenbah’s production of Songs for a New World. Some of his other musical credits include having supporting

roles in Camp Rock: The Musical, Macbeth, Legally Blonde, and Bonnie & Clyde.

DOM BRADLEY - Mr Ovington / Policeman

Grant has performed in many roles for GCLT, Spotlight Theatre, and several other Gold Coast and Brisbane companies. Recent stage credits include ‘Henry Angell’ in The Unexpected Guest, ‘Frank Shultz’ in GCLT’s production of Showboat, ‘Karl Bresner’ in Phoenix Ensemble’s Popcorn, and ‘Brian’ in Spotlight’s Avenue Q. Grant has also appeared in many other musicals, such as South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, and Annie Get Your Gun,. He is pleased that he was chosen to play the

roles of ‘Mr. Twimble / Mr. Womper’ and hope you enjoy the show as much as he does.

GRANT EBELING - Mr Twimble / Mr Womper

Johnathon made his acting debut at the age of 10, and has appeared in many school-based musicals, but his passion, skill and love for the performing arts truly developed when he joined the Spotlight Youth Theatre at age 13. Since then, musical appearances include Les Miserables, Footloose, Grease, Brigadoon, and Leader of the Pack. In 2011, Johnathon completed his studies & became a primary school teacher., returning to the stage earlier this year as ‘Big Del’ in GCLT’s West Side Story. Most recently, Johnathon

played the role of ‘Ted Hinton’ in Spotlight Theatre’s production of Bonnie & Clyde.

JOHNATHON FIFE - Mr Gatch


Boston, originally growing up in Sydney, went to Oakhill College, where he was tainted by the Dramatic Art. In 2013, Boston moved up to Queensland where he landed role of ‘Gaston’ in Beauty and the Beast, and also became the Performing Arts Captain at Saint Stephen’s College. After graduating from high school, he has appeared in High School Musical at Spotlight Theatre. Boston is currently studying for his Bachelor in Applied and Contemporary Theatre - his most recent stage appearance was as ‘Ash’ in The Moth and the

Moon - a dramatic role playing a character who has lost both of his parents in a car accident.

BOSTON SHIELDS- Mr Toynbee / TV Announcer

This is Jordan’s second time performing on the GCLT stage, however he has been involved in the community theatre scene for many years. You may recognize him from GCLT’s production of West Side Story earlier this year where he was one of the ‘Jets’. Some of his other stage credits include Mary Poppins, Miss Saigon, Legally Blonde, Boy From Oz, Pippin, Fame, Oklahoma and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Jordan has dreams to one day perform professionally, with his dream role being ‘Clyde’ in Bonnie & Clyde. He also

aspires to one day perform at the Moulin Rouge, and to own his very own performing arts studio.

JORDAN FOSTER - Mr Peterson

Liam is 16 and a passionate performer. He is currently training with The Performance Studio, Matt Ward Vocal Studio, Susie Jay Vocal Studio, The Johnny Young School, and is a part of the Drama Excellence Program at Helensvale State High School. Liam has appeared as ‘The Artful Dodger’ in Oliver, and as a singer/dancer at both Disney Land and California Adventure Land in LA. In 2016 Liam was a featured soloist in The Greenroom Project Junior at the Gold Coast Arts Centre and is currently rehearsing to star as ‘Rapunzel’s Prince’ from

Into The Woods, presented by The Performance Studio and Tim Hill, supported by the GCAC.

LIAM CHAPMAN - Mr Tackaberry

Although this is Tom’s first show at GCLT, he is no stranger to the stage. He had the leading role of ‘Seaweed’ in his high schools production of Hairspray last year, and he also performed in Harvest Rain’s Hairspray Arena Spectacular earlier this year. Tom has been training in dance under Dianne Talbot for the past ten years, and has been singing with Kirri Adams for five years. Tom is trained in all styles of dance, including jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and acrobatics, and is often invited to perform in corporate events around the Gold Coast. In 2017,

Tom will be taking on the lead role of ‘Lonny’ in his high school’s production of Rock of Ages.

TOM WEATHERALL - Mr Jenkins


Montanna has been involved in theatrical performances through high school and assisted on her first production earlier this year, The Curiosity Experiment, under the direction of Nathan Schulz, in Brisbane. This will be her first community theatre show, however, she has been dancing for most of her life and is currently taking dancing, singing and acting classes at The Johnny Young Talent School. Montanna looks forward to utilizing her talents to help bring this show to life.

MONTANNA DOWDEN - Miss Brown

Lucy has been performing since she could walk, entering the arts scene at age three when she took her first dance lesson. She is now based at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) where she is training in dancing, singing and acting - in fact, all aspects of the performing arts industry. Some of Lucy’s recent stage credits include Legally Blonde, The Little Mermaid and Annie. When not at rehearsals, Lucy is preparing for her high school graduation and hopes to follow her passion for many years to come.

LUCY HOURN - Miss Black

18 year old, Charlotte is an enthusiastic performer who is ready for any chance to jump onstage. Training at Hinterland Dance Academy from the age of three, and studying an all-arts curriculum through high school, she has developed a love for theatre. Charlotte has been involved in numerous community theatre productions over the years, some of which include Fame The Musical, Footloose, and High School Musical. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts – Dance at QUT and

hopes to one day become a teacher to help share her passion with future generations.

CHARLOTTE SCHMIDT - Miss Green

From the age of four, Tayla has been dancing, training in Jazz, Tap, Contemporary and Hip Hop through RADZ in Melbourne. After moving to the Gold Coast in 2009, she continued her dance training with Dynamite Studios Australia. Tayla has also been working for the family business, Showtime Attractions, from a very young age, doing children’s entertainment in the form of dancing, character suits, crafts, hosting and parades, and is still working with Showtime today. Tayla is making her musical theatre debut

with How to Succeed, and looks forward to future projects within the musical theatre scene.

TAYLA McPHERSON - Miss White


This is Donna’s first theatre appearance on the Gold Coast since moving here last year from Christchurch, New Zealand. She has performed in many musicals and children’s theatre - even playing half of a dancing pantomime horse (she won’t say which half) there over the past 20 years, as well as working backstage and front of house. Donna has had office/administration roles all her working life, but nothing quite like the goings-on you will see in this show! She has let her hair go a bit ‘salt and pepper’ for the role of no-nonsense older

secretary Miss Jones, and has enjoyed working with this talented cast.

DONNA MASTERS - Miss Jones

Though Harmony has performed in many musicals on the Gold Coast, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying marks her first appearance on the GCLT stage. You may have seen her recently as ‘Catherine’ in Spotlight Theatre’s 2016 production of Pippin earlier this year, or in the ensemble for Spotlight’s Bonnie & Clyde. Other Credits include Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin Junior, High School Musical, Sweeney Todd, All Shook Up, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jesus Christ Superstar,

and her all time favorite, Miss Saigon. She would like to thank Shane and the three lovely girls for this opportunity and YOU for deciding to ‘Krum’ and see the show!

HARMONY BREEN - Miss Krumholtz

Phillip is very enthusiastic about theatre and is very excited to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this show, even if it’s only as a swing performer. This will be Phillip’s second time performing on the GCLT stage, having played ‘Snow Boy’ in their production of West Side Story earlier this year. He has also performed in musicals with a variety of theatre companies, including Spotlight Theatre, Phoenix Ensemble and Beenleigh Theatre Group.

PHILLIP MAAS - Mr Gatch (swing)


Shane would like to thank:

Terry & Kay for their ceaseless hard work over the past few months creating the set & staging items for this show

Mel Rodriguez & Cassidy Mackie for their assistance during vocal coaching

Mr Ply & Wood at Labrador for excellent service & assistance

FPC Printers in Southport for their flexibility and professionalism

Special Thanks

STAGE MANAGER - Kate McNair ASM - Jodie Barnes

LIGHTING - Alex Moloney SOUND - David Thorndike


Director Shane CaddayeAssistant Director Noella JohnsonMusical Director Brady WatkinsChoreographers Tiahni Wilton, Erin BrummageAsst. Musical Director Lucy KoschelStage Manager Kate McNairAsst. Stage Manager Jodie BarnesCostumes Dawn Warrington, Wendy Barnes, Denis Watkins,

Shane Caddaye, Tiahni WiltonSound Design David ThorndikeSound Operation David Thorndike, Erin BrummageLighting Design & Operation Alex Moloney Vision Design & Operation Alex Moloney Set Design Shane Caddaye, Terry DockerSet Construction Terry Docker, Kay Boxall, Shane Caddaye,

Les Winchester, Mike Moynihan, CastFloor Concept & Creation Shane CaddayeProps Shane Caddaye,

Tiahni Wilton, Erin BrummageElevator Electricals Daniel ShoebridgeHair Styling Erin Brummage, Lucy Koschel, Denis WatkinsFollow Spot Operation Ethan Fung, Glen Collins, Andrew Borg,

Erin BrummageSound Crew David Thorndike, Alex Moloney, Ruby Hunter,

Dom Bradley, Jodie BarnesBackstage Crew Kim Butcher, Neville Kajewski, Tiahni WiltonProgramme Photography Shane Caddaye, David Reynolds, Alex MoloneyProgramme Shane CaddayeBook Voice Sean Curran

Production Team


Coming Soon - in 2017

Performances Thu – Sat @ 8pm Feb 4th – Mar 4th, 2017Sunday Matinees @ 2pm Feb 5th/12th/19th & 26th, 2017

Bookings 5532 2096 or www.gclt.com.au

Director/Choreographer: Andrew Ross-Graham Assistant Director: Cassia Rosenstraus-Krojs

Assistant Choreographer: Jessica Reilly Production Manager: Julie Carroll

Wardrobe Supervisor: Genine Graham

You are about to go on a journey…back to the 80’s! From the era that brought the world The Rubik’s Cube, Max

Headroom and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this “Totally Awesome” musical in the style of movies such as Back To The Future, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Karate

Kid and The Wedding Singer. Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year – as they experience

the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up… all set to the biggest hits of the 80’s!!


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Musical By Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert