Meet cast & crew
My Other Closet: the cabaret
the cast & crew
Each individual involved in this production bring industry experience, and either their own experience of domestic or family violence, or experience in supporting a friend or loved one. This personal passion and sensitivity for the subject is vital in making this a truly successful production.
Russell Vickery,
Performer & Survivor Advocate
Rusty brings his decades of experience as a freelance vocal artist, performing for clubs, pubs, and major LGBTIQ events, as well as the entirety of his personal experience with intimate partner violence to his role as Lead Performer.
Daryl Wallis,
Musical Director & Pianist
"Dazzla" (as lovingly referred to by the rest of the cast and crew) is an accomplished composer, keyboard musician, vocal coach and musical director. He has been involved in a large number and large variety of Australian and international musical productions spanning theatre, film, TV, and most notably cabarets for decades. He brings all this experience to the role of Musical Director.
Matthew Parsons, Director/Producer
To the role of Producer/Director, Matt brings a decade's industry experience producing various LGBTQ performing arts events, their professional experience providing education to family violence services as Manager, Education and Strategic Development at Rainbow Health Australia, and their own personal experience with domestic violence.
Contact Matthew by clicking HERE
Jessica Murphy,
Dramaturge
Jess brings her years of experience working in theatre & TV and her skills as a clinical psychologist to her role as Dramaturge.
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Other key contributors:
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Other key contributors:
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Regrette Etcetera - original theatrical script writing
Ces Busby - early dramaturge development
Robert Knapman - early project development
& promotional photography
Micah Scott - promotional material graphic design