Anna (she/her) is a children’s picture book author. Her titles include Our River Playground, co-authored with a Gomeroi elder, Uncle Carl, The Spotty Sock Mystery, shortlisted for Speech Pathology Australia’s 2023 Book of the Year (3–5 years category), and a collection of verse for children, Peppermint and Popcorn Days. She enjoys bringing the whimsical characters in this poetry collection to life in story time sessions for preschoolers and poetry writing workshops for school-age children. Anna is also a regular performer in Sydney’s theatre scene and writes for the stage. Behind Their Closed Doors is the exciting culmination of her collaboration with Analise Wren, bringing storytelling to life with music.

Analise (she/her) is a singer, pianist, composer and performer. She released her debut EP We Don’t Need The Sun in April 2025 and frequents open mic nights and gigs in bars around Sydney. Writing music from lived experience, she draws inspiration from artists such as Sara Bareilles, Missy Higgins and Adele. Analise is also active in the musical theatre world, with acting credits including Joy in Cinderella and Jo March in Little Women (BeaMS) and roles across production management, stage crew and costume design for other productions. Analise is a strong believer in the power of the creative arts for sharing stories that deserve a voice. She already has ideas brewing for another album, so keep your eyes peeled!

Tracey (she/her) has been making theatre since her early teens with musical societies – performing, directing, producing, designing sound and sets and giving her all to the creation of something that doesn’t last long physically but hopefully lingers forever. Recently she directed The Dining Room, Silent Sky and Glorious for Theatre on Chester, but a favourite was the new work Two Ladies and an Emu. It gave her a taste for creating something that had never existed before, and she is thrilled to be doing it again, returning to her roots in musicals.

With 19 years of dance experience, Mia (she/her) has a deep love for movement, storytelling and the way the body can communicate. She has choreographed and assisted on several productions, including Pirates of Penzance and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Beacon Musical Society, Fiddler on the Roof with BeaMS, and Frozen with PACA. Alongside performing, Mia works as a dance teacher and choreographer, teaching both adults and children across a range of styles. She loves helping others find confidence through movement and believes choreography is one of theatre’s most powerful ways to express, connect and share stories.

Wayne (he/him) has been involved as a volunteer with community theatre for over 20 years. In his role as lighting director he has done many musicals and plays, using his knowledge and experience gained from being in the television industry for 47 years. Now retired, his focus is on bringing the joys of theatre experiences to the local community. He’s keen to come along for this ride.

Andrew (he/him) has spent over two decades in live production, working through Red Globe Productions for community theatre, corporate and church clients, and through Lux Imperium on theatrical venue technology systems. Recent credits include musical director for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Oklahoma!, and technical supervisor for Mary Poppins and audio designer for Little Women (Beacon Musical Society). This isn’t his first original work, but he is delighted to help Anna and Analise bring this one to life.

Freya (she/her) is a Sydney based actor and performer who graduated from NIDA’s Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance in 2021. Most recently she has worked on Definitely Not A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical where she was producer, co-writer and played the lead role of Katniss Everdeen. Freya has also been working with The House that Dan Built since 2022 across developments, compositions, performances and workshops, most recently working on the development for Emergenc/y in collaboration with UTS and Creative Australia and teaching songwriting workshops in Broken Hill. She has extensive experience on the stage including reprising her role in Australia Felix at The Roslyn Packer Theatre, playing Rosie in Things I Know To Be True and Catherine in Proof, as well a background in music and musical theatre.

Lizzie Tang (she/her) is a versatile performer with extensive experience across musical theatre, drama, vocal performance and competitive dance. Her credits include Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, A Chorus Line, and Addams Family, alongside numerous youth and community theatre productions. As a vocalist, she has performed solo on PLC’s European Tour, at Carols at the San, and in regular jazz band features. Lizzie also holds national- and state level wins in Jazz and Latin dance, and multiple Sydney Eisteddfod awards in classical song and theatre. She brings a dynamic blend of precision, musicality and expressive storytelling to the stage in her Sydney Fringe debut.

Aleks (she/her) has been drawn to theatre and storytelling from 6 years of age, producing, directing and starring in an Aleksandra Ford Productions of Cinderella. She then cut her teeth in musicals with Ryde Musical Society as an ensemble member. Majoring in Theatre/Media at Charles Sturt University, Aleks continued to create and produce theatre and events across Regional NSW delivering musicals under the Arts Out West outreach program for Theatre for Young People. In the UK, she worked with Salford Arts Theatre to stage manage and produce independent theatre and new works. After a brief hiatus from theatre production to produce a small human, Aleks has been seen most recently in Glenbrook Players' Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. She is delighted to bring a method acting approach to the role of Mother in Behind Their Closed Doors.

Jemima (she/her) is currently rehearsing for Mamma Mia with PACA productions (Ensemble & Donna Understudy). Most recently, she played Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins (Beacon Musical Society) and Morticia in The Addams Family (Berowra Musical Society). Jemima has been busy over the years singing with Natalie Claire Entertainment, Sussudio Big Band and at weddings and corporate events across Sydney and recording extensively for Channel 9 children’s television soundtracks. She has also performed in productions with SYMT and BMSI, such as Westside Story, Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Grease and more. Her theatre journey began age 9 in The Sound of Music (SEL/GFO - Lyric Theatre) alongside Bert Newtown, Lisa McCune & John Waters. Jemima hopes you enjoy this train journey!

Greg (he/him) is making his debut at the Sydney Fringe. Recent theatre credits include Arthur in the Australian Premiere of 18 Eden Avenue (Genesian Theatre) Tom in Table Manners (Pymble Players), Armand St. Just in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Berowra Musical Society), Amos Hart in Chicago (Blackout Theatre Company), Rudi Janosi in Ladies in Black (Genesian Theatre/Strathfield Musical Society) and Lawrence/Liam in Calendar Girls (Hunters Hill Theatre). Additional appearances include It Shoulda Been You at the Independent Theatre and Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, and Summer Rain at The Theatre on Chester.

Steve (he/him) is a regular actor/director at the Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill. He has played a variety of dramatic roles there including a vicar, a doctor, an army captain, a wealthy industrialist, and a murderous psychopath. In musical theatre, he has played the dame, Winnie Widebottom in Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood (Dural Musical Society) as well as Mr Sowerberry in Oliver (Dural Musical Society). Whilst Steve once played Fagin in Oliver in a UK production, many moons ago, he nonetheless describes himself as a “single threat”, who is relishing the opportunity to play an older parent with dementia and a big heart. Steve hopes that you will enjoy this “feel good” production as much as he has enjoyed being a part of it.

Hannah is thrilled to be making her first appearance at the Sydney Fringe Festival with Behind Their Closed Doors. Hannah performs regularly with her local theatre company, Beacon Musical Society. Recently she has appeared as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), the Magic mirror in Sleeping Beauty the Pantomime and as a featured dancer and soloist in Mary Poppins. Trading in her tap shoes for a pair of crutches post knee surgery, Hannah is excited to bring her personal experience to this role and share her abilities as a Person Living With Illness.

Abby (she/her) is a guitarist and singer who reinvents covers in her own unique style, performing regularly at open mic and gig nights around Sydney and further afield. Influenced by folk, rock, pop and world music artists from the 60’s onwards including Paul Simon, Bob Seger, The Motels, The Waifs, Sting, Pink Floyd, to name just a few. Currently being strongly influenced by Analise Wren and her music to play guitar in this staged theatre production of Behind Their Closed Doors for the Sydney Fringe Festival, a first time venture into a different performance space and style that she is finding to be both challenging and exciting.