UNSW MTS Presents: Bare A Pop Opera

Event Description:

Join UNSW MTS on the powerful and emotional journey of Bare: A Pop Opera. Follow the students of St Cecilia’s boarding school as they grapple with their identities as young adults. This captivating musical delves into the struggles of identity, queer love, faith, and acceptance, set against the backdrop of a Catholic boarding school. With its electrifying pop-rock score and heartfelt story, Bare will leave you heartbroken yet begging for more.

This moving production will have a limited run from the 16th to the 20th of October at Studio One, UNSW. Don’t miss your chance to see this unforgettable show.

Content Warning: Please note that this production contains instances of homophobia, fatphobia, drug use, sex scenes, themes of suicide, loud sound effects and infrequent coarse language. 

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SHOWS:
Wednesday 16th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Thursday 17th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm 

Friday 18th October, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Saturday 19th October, 1:00pm - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Sunday 20th October, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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bare

Book by Jon Hartmere and Damon Intrabartolo

Music by Damon Intrabartolo

Lyrics by Jon Hartmere

“bare” received its world premiere at the Hudson Mainstage Theater, Hollywood, California on October 14, 2000. Produced by God Help! Productions (Danny Feldman, Eric Anderson, Daniel A. Miles, Damon Intrabartolo & Kristin Hanggi), John Ottman & Donnie Land. Directed by Kristin Hanggi. Original Los Angeles concert reading directed by Mischa Pfister in June, 1999.

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL

ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK

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Production Team

CO-PRODUCER: Zia Bohm

CO-PRODUCER: Priscilla Soo

DIRECTOR: Phoebe Rosser

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jess Luo

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Kevin Rodrigueza

ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR: Iris Wu

VOCAL DIRECTOR: Max Waterson

CHOREOGRAPHER: Olivia Causer

Cast

PETER: Jonathan Chang

JASON: Andrew Smallbone

IVY: Charlotte Jones

NADIA: Nic Barg

MATT: Max Sha

CLAIRE/RORY (IVY SWING): Madeleine King

SISTER CHANTELLE: Ariella Tracton

LUCAS (PETER SWING): Parker Texilake

PRIEST/ALAN: Selena Madrio

DIANE: Emily Whiting

KYRA: Sarah Birrell

TANYA: June Sunshine Reeve

ZACK: Sarah Jiang

Band

KEYS 1: Yasmin Lin

KEYS 2: Harry Schatz

BASS: Benjamin James

GUITAR: William Hunt

GUITAR: Thomas Goodridge

DRUMS: Matina Chang

FLUTE: Nisan Erdonmez

Publicity

PUBLICITY MANAGER/PHOTOGRAPHER: Yingying Zhang 

GRAPHICS: Faith Marian Ibarra

CAPTIONS: Kevin Rodrigueza

Design Team

COSTUME DESIGNER: Piper McCowan

PROPS MASTER: Jack Fahd

SET DESIGNER: Adviteeya Khujneri

Crew

STAGE MANAGER: Jessica Twells

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Gabi Lanham

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN: Jasmine Wastell

ASSISTANT LIGHTING TECHNICIAN: Orion Wong

SOUND TECHNICIAN: Finn Johnson

ASSISTANT SOUND TECHNICIAN: Hamish Boyd

INTIMACY COORDINATOR: Liam Faulkner-Dimond

STAGE CREW: Emily Offner, Faith Marian Ibarra, Lola Rose van Overdam, Oriana Chan, Alicia Tung

SPECIAL THANKS TO: 

Beaches Productions 

Travel instructions

If you're planning to arrive at the event by car, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers ample parking facilities. Follow signage to designated parking areas, and our friendly FOH team will guide you upon arrival. For those utilising public transport, UNSW is conveniently accessible via bus routes and light rail. The closest bus stops and light rail stations are just a short walk away from the venue. You can plan your journey using public transport apps or websites for precise routes and timings.

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Contact:
bare@unswmts.org