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Hjálmar Svenna graduated from Adelaide College of the Arts in 2010. Whilst studying, Hjálmar played a lot of varying roles, such as, Oliver in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ under the direction of Terence Crawford, and the character of Clockwork Orange in ‘Underground’ which was written and directed by Paulo Castro. In 2009, Hjálmar was also in the State Theatre Company’s production of ‘King Lear’ which was directed by Adam Cook.
Since graduating, Hjálmar has been involved in several productions including ‘Miller and Moore Presents…’ which was part of the 2011 Fringe and which he co-wrote and starred in, and Splash Theatre Company’s ‘And Their Ghosts May Be Heard’. Recently he was a one of a ten person cast in the Australian premiere of ‘Innocence’ by Dea Loher, with Accidental Productions.
In 2012, Hjálmar will once again work under the direction of Paulo Castro in a Stone/Castro Production of ‘4.48 Psychosis’ by Sarah Kane.
Since graduating, Hjálmar has been involved in several productions including ‘Miller and Moore Presents…’ which was part of the 2011 Fringe and which he co-wrote and starred in, and Splash Theatre Company’s ‘And Their Ghosts May Be Heard’. Recently he was a one of a ten person cast in the Australian premiere of ‘Innocence’ by Dea Loher, with Accidental Productions.
In 2012, Hjálmar will once again work under the direction of Paulo Castro in a Stone/Castro Production of ‘4.48 Psychosis’ by Sarah Kane.
Hjálmar Svenna
Jesse Butler is a 2009 graduate of the Adelaide College of the Arts. During his time there he played as Hamlet in Hamlet and The Black Man in Cloudstreet. He also played various roles in a production of Oh, What a Lovely War, Mate and the premiere of Jack Hibberd’s The Second Coming.
Since graduating, Jesse has been involved several productions. He performed in the 2010 Fringe Production of The Umbrella Plays as well as Almost an Evening with Accidental Productions. He also performed as the Father in Colourwheels children’s show Enough Said and Character 3 in Duende’s Theatre Ltd. His film credits include the independent film 49 by Howard Sumner and the short film Four in the Third (ACArts). Jesse is a founding member of local sketch comedy group The Ridiculous Files, who performed at this year’s Fringe festival.
Since graduating, Jesse has been involved several productions. He performed in the 2010 Fringe Production of The Umbrella Plays as well as Almost an Evening with Accidental Productions. He also performed as the Father in Colourwheels children’s show Enough Said and Character 3 in Duende’s Theatre Ltd. His film credits include the independent film 49 by Howard Sumner and the short film Four in the Third (ACArts). Jesse is a founding member of local sketch comedy group The Ridiculous Files, who performed at this year’s Fringe festival.
Director - Jesse Butler
Nic is a 2009 graduate of the Adelaide College of the Arts and has a passion for theatre and music. During his time there he played as Laertes in Hamlet and Quick Lamb in Cloudstreet. He also played various roles in a production of Oh, What a Lovely War, Mate and the premiere of Jack Hibberd’s The Second Coming.
Since graduating, Nic has been involved in a few projects. He performed in SNAPHU Productions debut venture, The Philadelphia Story, as George Kittredge, Accidental Productions A State of Affairs, Just Douglas ,The Graduates and, most recently, as Elisio in Innocence. Nic has just finished touring local schools with Melbourne based company, Echelon, performing the show Totally Amazing for Book Week 2011. Also, in early 2011, he spent time with a group devising a show for High School students focusing on mental health issues and substance abuse in teenagers. After a successful creative period, the group are looking to tour this show in 2012.
Nic’s short film credits include The Burger Joint (MRC), Four in the Third (ACArts), Lunch Money (Flinders), Many Dragons (Flinders) and Close Your Eyes.
Since graduating, Nic has been involved in a few projects. He performed in SNAPHU Productions debut venture, The Philadelphia Story, as George Kittredge, Accidental Productions A State of Affairs, Just Douglas ,The Graduates and, most recently, as Elisio in Innocence. Nic has just finished touring local schools with Melbourne based company, Echelon, performing the show Totally Amazing for Book Week 2011. Also, in early 2011, he spent time with a group devising a show for High School students focusing on mental health issues and substance abuse in teenagers. After a successful creative period, the group are looking to tour this show in 2012.
Nic’s short film credits include The Burger Joint (MRC), Four in the Third (ACArts), Lunch Money (Flinders), Many Dragons (Flinders) and Close Your Eyes.
Nic Krieg
Designer - Tammy Boden
Tammy is the resident set and costume designer with Accidental Productions. Her ongoing collaboration with Artistic Director Joh Hartog includes Molly’s Shoes, Worlds End (Winner, Best Ensemble, ATG Curtain Call Awards,2009),A State of Affairs, Almost an Evening, The Umbrella Plays, Bred to Perfection and Seven Seconds: In God we Trust. Separate from her work with the company, Tammy has worked as designer on Bollywood Lovestory: The Musical,for Teamworks, New Dehli, Verity Laughton’s Crate of Souls directed by Sarah John for AC Arts,
Michael Hill’s Boxing Day Test directed by Duncan Graham for Junglebean (Winner, Best Ensemble, ATG Curtain Call Awards,2011), and Misery directed by Michael Allen for The Bakehouse Theatre. Tammy was a nominee for the ATG’s Curtain Call Awards for her set design of The Bakehouse Theatre’s production of Sanctuary in 2008 and runner up Best Venue at the 2010 Fringe Awards for her design of The Stables, a popular fringe hub. She aspires to work collaboratively with fellow risk takers on newly devised contemporary theatrical works.
Tammy is the resident set and costume designer with Accidental Productions. Her ongoing collaboration with Artistic Director Joh Hartog includes Molly’s Shoes, Worlds End (Winner, Best Ensemble, ATG Curtain Call Awards,2009),A State of Affairs, Almost an Evening, The Umbrella Plays, Bred to Perfection and Seven Seconds: In God we Trust. Separate from her work with the company, Tammy has worked as designer on Bollywood Lovestory: The Musical,for Teamworks, New Dehli, Verity Laughton’s Crate of Souls directed by Sarah John for AC Arts,
Michael Hill’s Boxing Day Test directed by Duncan Graham for Junglebean (Winner, Best Ensemble, ATG Curtain Call Awards,2011), and Misery directed by Michael Allen for The Bakehouse Theatre. Tammy was a nominee for the ATG’s Curtain Call Awards for her set design of The Bakehouse Theatre’s production of Sanctuary in 2008 and runner up Best Venue at the 2010 Fringe Awards for her design of The Stables, a popular fringe hub. She aspires to work collaboratively with fellow risk takers on newly devised contemporary theatrical works.
Mandahla Rose
Mandahla studied a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts at Flinders University and has also taken classes for 3 years at SA Casting. She has used her acting talents in various productions to play ‘Pinkie’ in Snout, ‘Tituba’ in The Crucible, ‘Jane Fairfax’ in Emma and was also a featured extra in State Opera’s Rigoletto.
Mandahla has also appeared in television commercials for Bank SA, RAA and Uni SA. Her film credits include Oranges and Sunshine, Shadow Valley, Priya and Desperate measures.
Mandahla studied a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts at Flinders University and has also taken classes for 3 years at SA Casting. She has used her acting talents in various productions to play ‘Pinkie’ in Snout, ‘Tituba’ in The Crucible, ‘Jane Fairfax’ in Emma and was also a featured extra in State Opera’s Rigoletto.
Mandahla has also appeared in television commercials for Bank SA, RAA and Uni SA. Her film credits include Oranges and Sunshine, Shadow Valley, Priya and Desperate measures.
Renee Gentle
Renee graduated from the Adelaide Centre for the Arts in 2007 with an Advanced Diploma in Acting.
Renee’s theatre credits include Autobahn, Two and Boxing Day Test (Junglebean), Scaredy Kat (Colourwheel Productions), The Beginners Guide to Pirates, What Big Teeth You Have, A Book Safari, and Crossing the Story Bridge (Splash Theatre Company), Special Delivery (Patch Theatre), Prison Break LIVE (The Sudden Impact Entertainment Company), and Almost an Evening (Accidental Productions).
Her film credits include Momentum (Flinders), Family Business (Raw Nerve ’08), The Only House on the Street (The Company), and The Man Who Poisoned the Sun (Urtext Films). She has also appeared in a number of commercials, most recently in the Tourism Australia campaign.
She has received awards for Scaredy Kat (winner of Adelaide Fringe Best Children’s Theatre Award 2011), and Boxing Day Test (winner of the Adelaide Theatre Guide Best Ensemble (Professional) 2011).
Renee is co-founder of Junglebean.
Renee graduated from the Adelaide Centre for the Arts in 2007 with an Advanced Diploma in Acting.
Renee’s theatre credits include Autobahn, Two and Boxing Day Test (Junglebean), Scaredy Kat (Colourwheel Productions), The Beginners Guide to Pirates, What Big Teeth You Have, A Book Safari, and Crossing the Story Bridge (Splash Theatre Company), Special Delivery (Patch Theatre), Prison Break LIVE (The Sudden Impact Entertainment Company), and Almost an Evening (Accidental Productions).
Her film credits include Momentum (Flinders), Family Business (Raw Nerve ’08), The Only House on the Street (The Company), and The Man Who Poisoned the Sun (Urtext Films). She has also appeared in a number of commercials, most recently in the Tourism Australia campaign.
She has received awards for Scaredy Kat (winner of Adelaide Fringe Best Children’s Theatre Award 2011), and Boxing Day Test (winner of the Adelaide Theatre Guide Best Ensemble (Professional) 2011).
Renee is co-founder of Junglebean.
