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ANTON BEREZIN

MAX BIALYSTOCK

Anton Berezin (he/him) has been a stalwart of Australian Musical Theatre since his professional debut at the age of 19 in Larry’s Song at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre.  He has worked continuously for over 30 years in major commercial productions including Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Wicked, Once the Musical, Side Show Alley, Cabaret the Musical, Follies, Fiddler on the Roof, How To Succeed in Business, Cats, The Secret Garden, Mack and Mabel, Anything Goes, Doctor Zhivago, The Light in the Piazza, City of Angels, Promises Promises, Sunday in the Park with George, Ragtime and played the roles of Brian, Jack Lapidus and the Judge in the original Australian production of The Producers during 2004-2005.  On film, Anton has had roles in Newton’s Law, Jack Irish, Neighbours, The Secret Life of Us, Marshall Law, MDA, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and the ABC/Opera Australia collaboration The Divorce.  

ALEXANDRA CASHMERE

ULLA

Alexandra Cashmere (she/her) is a Melbourne-based artist who has been performing from a very young age. In addition to her film and television credits, she made her professional musical theatre debut at age 10 in the original Australian production of Love Never Dies (Dir. Simon Phillips). After completing the full-time musical theatre course at SHOWFIT in 2021 under the guidance of Mathew Frank and Katherine Tonkin, Alexandra graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2024 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre). During her time at VCA, she was honoured with the Paul and Donna Dainty Award for Excellence in Fine Arts. Alexandra is beyond thrilled to be playing the role of Ulla in this production of The Producers and hopes you enjoy every second of the show!

SPENCER CLIFF

ENSEMBLE

Spencer Cliff (she/her) is delighted to be marking his return to professional Musical Theatre with JRP and Hayes Theatre Co. in The Producers.

After retiring early from a Bachelor of Musical Theatre (QCGU) due to injury, Spencer decided to pursue his other loves - languages and wine. While at the Australian National University studying a language and linguistics degree, Spencer played the titular role in Sweeney Todd (IHP), for which he won Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the 2016 Canberra Area Theatre awards. Other credits include Jaffett in Noye’s Fludde for AFCM, Ensemble in Ruddigore for Opera Queensland (regional) and Musical Director/Möbius in The Physicists for NUTS.

After a nearly a decade of managing restaurants and wine programs at some of Australia’s best venues, Spencer is thrilled to be back doing what he loves most in a professional capacity.

CLANCY ENCHELMAIER

ENSEMBLE

Clancy (he/they) is proud to make his Sydney theatrical debut in JRP’s The Producers at Hayes Theatre Company. Previous theatrical roles include Swing in Mamma Mia (Prod Co), Paul Hamlyn in Margaret Fulton the Musical (Jally Entertainment) and Javert in Les Miserables (QAEMT). Born and raised in Brisbane, Clancy is a graduate of The Queensland Academy for Excellence in Musical Theatre and would like to thank their family for their constant support (and twisted sense of humour).

BLAKE ERICKSON

ROGER DE BRIS

Blake (he/him) has worked throughout Australia, Asia, Britain and the US as a writer, singer, and actor. He most recently appeared as Carpenter & Martyn Ware in the national tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Past credits include Girl From North Country (GWB), Shrek (GFO), Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables (Michael Cassel Group), Mamma Mia! (Packemin Productions), and Cry Baby (Hayes Theatre Co.). Blake received the Best Actor Award at the inaugural Sydney Fringe Festive for his performance of Orson Welles in the one-man show Pearls Before Swine. He is the co-writer of the Australian musical The Dismissal: An Extremely Serious Musical Comedy. For Jack.

DES FLANAGAN

LEO BLOOM

Des (he/him) graduated from the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). Since then, he has performed in several musicals, most notably as Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical Australia, for which he was nominated for Best Performance in a Musical by TimeOut Melbourne. Other highlights include Handa Opera’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour, Thomas in The Beautiful Game, and Nathan in One Day in September with Perryman Theatre Company. Additional credits include Grease the Arena Experience and Performance of a Lifetime with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Screen credits include T-Bone in Neighbours and the acclaimed short film Rabbits, directed by Riley Sugars, which earned him a Best Lead Actor nomination at the Black Bird International Film Festival in New York.

GENEVIEVE GOLDMAN

ENSEMBLE

Genevieve (she/her) is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre in 2023. Prior to this, she completed a Diploma of Music Theatre at Brent Street. Most recently, Genevieve performed as On-Stage Swing / Lucille cover in Parade (Soundworks Productions).

Previously, Genevieve appeared as Grizabella in Cats (WAAPA), Urleen in Footloose (WAAPA), u/s Mrs Lovett and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (WAAPA), Emma Goldman in Assassins (WAAPA), Carrie White in Carrie the Musical (Brent Street) and Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity (Brent Street).

Genevieve is the proud recipient of the 2022 Julie Michael Prize in Musical Cabaret at WAAPA for her original solo cabaret - Yentl Breakdown.

JOSHUA GORDON

ENSEMBLE / SWING

Born and raised in Naarm/Melbourne, Joshua (he/him) has a background in dance and classical voice. After debuting as a young performer with Victorian Opera’s (VO) 'The Magic Flute' (Vale Richard Gill AO), he worked on four additional operas with VO and Opera Australia before finishing school. Completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at The Victorian College of the Arts.

Joshua was the honoured recipient of the Dr. Andrew McAliece and Dr Richard Simmie Award 2020, and the Ron and Margaret Dobell Foundation Industry Award 2021. He made his professional music theatre debut in 'The Who’s Tommy' (VO) in February 2022. Recent credits include the Australian tour of 'Mary Poppins' (Michael Cassel Group & Cameron Mackintosh), ‘Twelfth Night’ (Melbourne Shakespeare Company) and ‘Spark’ (Frenzy Theatre Co). Joshua is proudly represented by Ian White Management.

ASHTON LASH

ENSEMBLE / SWING

Ashton (she/her) is so excited to be joining the company of The Producers. She has just finished her 4-year stint onHamilton The Musical as a swing/DC for both the Australian and international tours. Ashton studied at ED5INTERNATIONAL where she received her Diploma of Performing Arts. Ashton is a proud member of MEAA and wants to thank Jeremy and her family for always supporting her dreams.

JOE MELDRUM

ENSEMBLE

With a plethora of theatre credits, Joe (he/him) has consistently worked in professional theatre for the past decade. Highlights include; the US National Tour of Chicago, where he understudied and performed the role of Billy Flynn, understudy Henri Baurel in An American In Paris (GWB / The Australian Ballet), Snowboy in West Side Story (Opera Australia / HANDA Opera), Clo-Clo in La Cage Aux Folles (Showtune Productions), understudy Lewis in Pippin (GFO), Trick in The Boy From Oz, Joe in Oklahoma!, and Curtains (The Production Company), as well as Chicago in Australia (2019/20 & 2024) and South Korea (2023)  In film and TV, Joe can be seen in “Beautiful” (Kojo Pictures), “Dream Deep” (Museums Victoria) and “Superfine” (Boys! Boys! Boys!) He is a 2015 Graduate of WAAPA’s Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and the 2012 recipient of the Kirtsy Rea Memorial Award. 

WENDY-LEE PURDY

HOLD-ME-TOUCH-ME

Wendy’s International performing career has been extensive and diverse. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education, a Master’s degree and trained in Shakespeare at RADA.

Her film/TV credits include Everybody's Talking About Jamie; The Crown; Bump; Queen of Oz, Dancing Daze.
Her UK/International theatre credits include: Hello Dolly; Sister Act; The Sound of Music; Richard III; Wicked; Pantoland!; Sleeping Beauty; Chicago; Fiddler on The Roof and Mamma Mia!
Wendy’s Australian credits include: Aspects of Love; Half Time; Oliver!; Wizard of Oz; The Phantom of The Opera; Turandot; Cats and Chess.
Her Australian Opera productions include: Verdi’s Requiem Mass; Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg; Fidelio; Der Rosenkavalier; Tosca; Adriana Lecouvreur; Le Nozze Di Figaro; Peter Grimes; Maria Stuarda; Romeo and Juliette; Fiddler on The Roof; L’Italiana In Algeri and Mer De Glace.
Wendy has performed in many concerts, recorded cast albums; appeared in TVC’s, variety and corporate work, voice overs and session singing.
Wendy is proudly represented by Ian White Management.

PALOMA RENOUF

ENSEMBLE

Paloma (she/her) is a passionate young performer who graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2023 where she obtained a Diploma of Musical Theatre. At NIDA, Paloma was involved in productions including ‘Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ as Ensemble and Dance Captain, and Angela Rose’s music video ‘Late Bloomer’ as a Featured Dancer. Soon after graduating from NIDA, Paloma joined the international tour of Miss Saigon (GWB) in the ensemble and covering the principal role of Gigi. Paloma is thrilled to be making her Hayes debut and extends a big thank you to her family, friends, mentors and The X Division for their continued support. 

MIKEY SAKINOFSKY

CARMEN GHIA

Mikey Sakinofsky (They/Them) is a Jewish, Trans/Non-binary, French, MENA, multidisciplinary artist who graduated from Showfit Performing Arts School and Howard Fines Acting studio. They are making their Hayes Theatre debut and are honoured to be a part of such a monumental show.

Their credits include; playing the leading role of “Henry” in Death to a Butterfly (Antipodes), “Fish Boy” in Fishboy & Fire Dyke (Theatreworks), “Caliban” in The Tempest (Melbourne Shakespeare Company), “Artemidorus” in Julius Caesar (Melbourne Shakespeare Company) directed by Richard Murphet, and designed by Tony nominated Dale Ferguson and have frequented the concert stage as a "soloist" (HomeGrown & Broadway Unplugged)

Mikey is represented by Icon Management.

JORDAN SHEA

FRANZ LIEBKIND

Jordan Shea (he/him) is an award-winning writer and performer. Training at the VCA (Writing), his work as a writer is highly regarded. Awards include: the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2025 and the Philip Parsons Fellowship (Belvoir). His play They’re not listening won the Writing NSW Fellowship and was runner up for the Australian Theatre Festival’s New Play Award (NYC). His writing work includes: Malacañang Made Us (Queensland Theatre), Kasama Kita (Belvoir 25a), The House at Boundary Road, Liverpool (Old 505) One Hour No Oil (KXT/kwento – co writer), Ate Lovia (Red Line/kwento) and Merry and Bright (Hayes Theatre Co – 2025). His documentary theatre work –Diwa, was commissioned by Performing Lines and Australian Plays Transform – showcased the extraordinary narratives of Filipino community leaders across Australia. After a decade in the wilderness, Jordan finally returns to the stage as Franz Liebkind in his favourite musical: The Producers.