A new queer musical
23 Oct - 9 Nov
Script, Music & Lyrics by Megan Robinson
Based on an original concept by Megan Robinson and Sarah Campbell
Arranged by Hazel Alexander
The Loading Dock Theatre
Set in Australia in 1997, 'Penpals' follows the story of Callie and Pearce - two young women on opposite coasts who find a deep connection despite the distance between them.
Assigned as penpals through a school program, the two come to realise that their feelings have grown into much more than friendship. But how can they be sure that the other feels the same way?
From the tingles of first love to the inevitable gay panic and all that comes after, this new musical will have you laughing and crying as it explores the heart and heartache of young queer relationships.
Content warnings: Audiences are advised that ‘Penpals’ follows a queer coming-of-age story and contains themes of homophobia and rejection. It includes mentions of drugs and alcohol, family dysfunction, and the use of explicit language.
Team & Crew
Producer: The Little Big Theatre Co
Creative team
Director: Sarah Campbell
Musical Director: Hazel Alexander
Key Creative: Megan Robinson
Tech team
Stage Manager: Jemma Sproul
Tech Directors: Micah Heazlewood
& Sharelle Frazer
Lighting Programmer: Holly Nesbitt
Production Assistant: Georgia Togher
Tech Crew: Peter Miller, Mitchell Bartie
Band
Keys: Hazel Alexander
Viola: Annabella Chen
Bass: Jae Ryder
Cast
Callie – Megan Robinson
Pearce – Danika Rojas
Levi – Toby Rowe
Rory – Danielle Lorzano
Olive – Rhiannon Lidbury
Mr Jacobs – Damien Noyce
Jai – Nikolas Zielinski
Swings:
Piper Farrell (Callie, Pearce)
Brea Macey (Rory, Olive)
Ethan Malacaria (Levi, Mr J, Jai)
