Our Next Show
Home, I'm Darling
A COMEDY BY LAURA WADE
DIRECTED BY SUSAN RUNDLE
Much to her mother Sylvia’s horror, Judy has decided to reject all progress made to live an idyllic 1950’s lifestyle as a ‘stay at home wife’ while hubby Johnny works full time as a real estate agent.Judy has always had a passion for 1950s retro style houses, clothes and decor, but is this dream lifestyle truly sustainable under the pressures of life in the 2020s?
WHEN:
8 – 17 November
Cast
Director
Susan Rundle
Susan began her performing career as a ballet dancer and teacher, before moving into musical theatre, studying drama at Canterbury University and under renowned New Zealand actress and director Elizabeth Moody. Finding her true passion in theatre, Susan has been involved in more than 60 productions as an actor, choreographer or director in both Australia and NZ. Susan has won a number of awards for directing and productions over the years (for which she is very proud) but it is the process of working with the creative team and the actors to bring out their best and ensuring that the audience has a great experience that brings her the most pleasure. This is Susan’s first time directing at Mordialloc Theatre Company and it is a pleasure to work with such a great cast, and supportive and committed theatre company.
Judy
Genya Mik
Judy is a picture-perfect ’50s housewife. She spends her days making the perfect devilled eggs, mixing the perfect Screwdrivers and being the perfect homemaker. Genya will eat any eggs cooked for her, drink any Screwdrivers served to her and aims to one day remember to do the washing on time. This role was obviously a match made in heaven. Genya is so excited to have the chance to play the perfect housewife at least once in her life.
Johnny
Feliks Woltersdorf
A newcomer to Mordialloc Theatre Company, Feliks obtained his Bachelor of Acting for Screen and Stage from Charles Sturt University. His extracurricular performances earned him a Canberra Area Theatre Award nomination in 2015. He has since been living in Sydney, appearing in a host of commercials and making appearances in several TV series. This performance marks not only his return to Melbourne, but to the stage as well.
Fran
Monique Sheehy
Monique is thrilled to be playing the role of Fran in HOME I’M DARLING, marking her first performance with Mordialloc Theatre Company. She has previously performed in musicals during her high school years at Star of the Sea College. Monique is grateful to be part of this talented cast and is excited to return to the stage.
Sylvia
Lisa Upson
This is Lisa’s first production with Mordialloc Theatre Company and she is excited to be working with Susan and the whole cast and crew on HOME, I’M DARLING. Some of Lisa’s favourite roles include Sister Aloysius in DOUBT with Warrandyte Theatre Company, Becky in BECKY’S NEW CAR with Peridot Theatre, Fran in THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE with both Warrandyte TC and Peridot and Irene Ruddock in A LADY OF LETTERS and Sue in FAMILY VALUES both with LAT. When not on stage in a play, Lisa loves performing with her a Cappella group Vocal Agents.
Marcus
Paul Wanis
Paul is a director, producer and actor across Community and Independent Theatre. A Mordialloc Theatre Company newbie he is excited not to be playing the “good guy”. He has had lead roles in comedies including SUITE SURRENDER with Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company, RUMOURS with Peridot Theatre and serious dramas such as A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE with Warrandyte Theatre Company, TRIBES with Hartwell Players and GULLS at 1812 Theatre. Paul says it has been wonderful to delve into his character’s darker layers and learning to jive for his role was a huge amount of fun and he is very grateful for the patience of Genya and her poor toes!
Alex
Bella Barker
Bella is thrilled to make her Mordialloc Theatre Company debut in HOME, I’M DARLING. Recent productions Bella has performed in include THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE and NIGHT MUST FALL, both with Peridot Theatre in 2023, for which she received Lyrebird Award nominations. Other productions she has performed in include Beaumaris Theatre’s Christmas Panto Revue, THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE BITE, BOARD SHORTS at 1812 Theatre, directed by Alison Knight and THE JEWEL BY THE SEA directed by Debbie Keyt at Black Rock House and INSPECTOR DRAKE’S LAST CASE with Brighton Theatre Company. She hopes you enjoy the show!