Production

Prior to joining Michael Cassel Group, Annelies worked for Sydney Theatre Company (STC) as Company Manager across all productions, including the world premiere of Muriel’s Wedding the Musical (STC and Global Creatures). Prior to her role as Company Manager at STC she worked as Casting Coordinator and then Casting Manager.

Previously, Annelies worked for Belvoir as Company Manager on the international tours of Diary of a Madman(BAM), and The Book of Everything (The New Victory Theatre).

Annelies has a Bachelor of Arts Management (WAAPA) and Bachelor of Contemporary Art (Theatre)(UTAS).

Jake’s commercial theatre career began at Back Row Productions in London, after winning an international scholarship in his final year at NIDA.

Since returning to Australia, Jake has worked in various roles on productions including Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical, Tap Dogs (Back Row Productions), Wicked (The Gordon Frost Organisation), Mary Poppins the Musical (Disney/Cameron Mackintosh Limited), War Horse (Global Creatures/The National Theatre), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (James Anthony Productions), Les Misérables (Michael Cassel Group/Cameron Mackintosh Limited), The Lion King (Disney), Singin’ in the Rain (TEG Dainty Theatrical/Michael Cassel Group) and Sweeney Todd (TEG Life Like Company).

Before returning to Michael Cassel Group, Jake was the General Manager of TEG Life Like Touring where he produced international and domestic tours of family entertainment productions for brands including Nickelodeon, Disney and Warner Brothers.

Jake has a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Technical Production) from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

 

Jaqueline started her career as a summer intern in New York for the general management company Richard Climans Inc. where she assisted on the production of Twelve Angry Men, produced by The Roundabout Theatre Company.

She then moved to London, working as a stage manager, box office and production assistant at the Menier Chocolate Factory and later for Robert Fox Ltd. on the West End production of The Lady From Dubuque starring Maggie Smith.

For three years Jaqueline worked in-house for the Theatre Royal Haymarket Productions on numerous West End productions including Waiting for Godot starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

Jaqueline was the Associate Producer under Daniel Sparrow and Mike Walsh on the London production of Holding The Man.

In her spare time in London, Jaqueline produced shows at the Edinburgh Festival and Theatre503.

Jaqueline moved to New York in 2010, returning to Richard Climans Inc. working on numerous Broadway productions including; The Mountaintop starring Samuel Jackson and Angela Bassett, Porgy and Bess starring Audra McDonald and An Evening with Patti and Mandy.

For five years, Jaqueline was a Producer for Blue Man Group Productions, based in their head office in New York, working on countless Special Events around the world in various mediums – from sky diving stunts in Las Vegas, Carnival in Rio-de- Janeiro and a two-hour concert event of Blue Man Group at the Hollywood Bowl. She later worked on the Blue Man Group show with productions in New York, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas and Orlando. Jaqueline remounted the Berlin production in 2014 and launch the Blue Man Group World Tour in Singapore in 2016.

In 2017 Jaqueline moved back to Australia and started working with Michael Cassel Group as Associate Producer on Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and the ICC T20 World Cup Opening Celebration.

 

Prior to joining Michael Cassel Group, Liam was the Artistic Administrator at Sydney Theatre Company where his broad responsibilities included producing the company’s artist and creative development programs, planning and scheduling of the company’s mainstage performance seasons, and the project management of the Muriel’s Wedding The Musical creative developments and its documentary Making Muriel. While at STC, Liam also tour managed the Australian Defence Force coproduction The Long Way Home national tour. Previously, Liam was Administration Officer at Perth Theatre Company.

Liam graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management), and currently sits on the WAAPA Arts Management Industry Advisory Committee.

Rachel comes to Michael Cassel Group from CDP Theatre Producers where she worked as an Associate Producer across the company’s touring productions for young audiences. Prior to this, Rachel was the Technical Operations Manager at English National Ballet, managing the day-to-day operations of the department, and producing the company’s national tours of the My First Ballet Series. Rachel also held positions in the Engagement department at the English National Ballet, coordinating the company’s outreach and education programme. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts (Dance and Culture) from the University of Surrey, and a Master of Arts (Arts Management) from Middlesex University.

 

Matt’s commercial theatre career spans major Australian and international productions, working in management roles with leading organisations including Michael Cassel Group, Opera Australia and Sydney Theatre Company.

His credits include Beetlejuice The Musical (Michael Cassel Group), Hamilton (Michael Cassel Group), Sunset Boulevard (Opera Australia/GWB Entertainment), Miss Saigon (Opera Australia/Cameron Mackintosh Limited), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Michael Cassel Group/SFP), The Picture of Dorian Gray (Michael Cassel Group/STC), Jersey Boys (New Theatricals), Once the Musical (The Gordon Frost Organisation/MTC) and Avenue Q the Musical (Arts Asia Pacific).

Prior to his company management career, Matt was Resident Stage Manager at Bangarra Dance Theatre for three years under Artistic Director Stephen Page AO. He has extensive stage management credits across musical theatre, drama, dance and major events, including work with Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney Dance Company, Adelaide Festival, Soft Tread Enterprises and Fourth Wall Events.

Highlight productions during this time include Bennelong (Bangarra Dance Theatre); Fences, The Secret River, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and The Wharf Revue (Sydney Theatre Company); Thyestes (Belvoir St Theatre/Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers); Baleen Moondjan (Adelaide Festival/Soft Tread Enterprises) and New Breed (Sydney Dance Company).

Matt is passionate about the performing arts and fostering strong, supportive company culture. He is recognised for his calm, collaborative leadership and commitment to company wellbeing.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Technical Production) from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

 

Amelia is thrilled to join the Michael Cassel Group team as a Production Assistant.

Prior to the role, she gained valuable experience as the Office Manager at the Australian Shakespeare Company. Amelia has also worked on various productions, including touring as Assistant Stage Manager for Frozen the Musical (Disney Theatrical Productions), S.S. Metaphor (Malthouse Theatre), Because the Night (Malthouse Theatre) and Hide the Dog (Performing Lines).

A 2021 graduate of The University of Melbourne (Victorian College of the Arts), Amelia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Production.