The 2024/25 Committee
Rebekah Abblitt President
rabblitt@lightboxau.com
Rebekah has a Master’s in Counselling and works at headspace Box Hill, and is a head supervisor selling theatre merchandise at Playbill in the major theatres of Melbourne; she has also been a dance teacher for the past 11 years. When she’s not doing that she is baking sweet treats for the casts, and performs and creates musical theatre works in her “spare time”.
Performance Credits: Dusty; The Original Pop Diva, Anything Goes (Babirra Music Theatre), The Laramie Project (Hartwell Players), Chicago (Windmill Theatre Company), Pippin (Parklife Productions), Legally Blonde (Nova Theatre Company), The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast, Girl on Fire; A Hunger Games Musical Parody (Moonshoes Theatre Company)
Production Credits:
Production Management: Young Frankenstein: The West End Version {MTGV Winning – Production of the Year, Lyrebird Nominated}, 24 Hour Theatre, A Very Broadway Trivia, In Transit {MTGV, Lyrebird Nominated}, Lights Up On Lightbox {Lyrebird Nominated} (Lightbox Productions)
Direction: Places: A Dream Role Cabaret {Lyrebird Nominated} (Lightbox Productions)
Choreography: Places: A Dream Role Cabaret {Lyrebird Nominated}, The Theory of Relativity {MTGV Nominated}, (Lightbox Productions), The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast (Moonshoes Theatre Company), Cats, Hairspray (MLMC)
Costuming: Young Frankenstein: The West End Version {Lyrebird Nominated}, Places: A Dream Role Cabaret, The Theory of Relativity (Lightbox Productions)
TV/Film: The Ripple Effect (Drug Awareness), Jack Attack (Bowls Australia), ICC Cricket World Cup (Channel 7), Dancing with the Stars (Channel 7)
Education: Master of Counselling (Monash University, 2022), Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Deakin University, 2022), Bachelor of Psychology, Distinction (Deakin University, 2021), Diploma of Musical Theatre (Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance, 2016), Diploma of Teacher Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Theatrical (Australian Academy of Theatrical and Ballet Dancing)
Chloe Connolly Vice President
cconnolly@lightboxau.com
Chloe holds a degree in Audio Engineering & Sound Production from JMC Academy and currently works as an Operations Coordinator at JPJ Audio. With a lifelong passion for theatre, Chloe began her performing career in 2010 before transitioning into production. She thrives on working behind the scenes to bring creative projects to life, always aiming to create experiences that bring joy to audiences. Chloe’s work spans across various aspects of theatre and film, and she’s committed to crafting high-quality sound experiences that elevate every project she’s a part of.
Performer Credits: Wizard of Oz, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Christmas Musical (Valley Productions), Much Ado About Nothing, Beauty & the Beast, Sleepy Hollow (MLMC)
Production Credits:
Live Sound Design: Clueless, High School Musical (MLMC), Camp Rock, Next to Normal, It’s a Wonderful Life (YouthARK)
Film Sound Design: Swashbuckling, The Young, The Old & Everyone Else, Thorn of Rose, Letting Go, A Victim of Love (JMC)
Other Credits: Anything Goes – Makeup (MLMC), In Transit – Stage Hand, Places: A Dream Role Cabaret – Production Manager (Lightbox Productions)
Awards: Best Sound Recording for Swashbuckling (JMC)

Michael Honey Secretary
mhoney@lightboxau.com
Honey is a professional theatre technician and performer with over a decade of events under his belt, specialising in sound design and the extremes of vocal production (being an accomplished beatboxer, rapper, a cappella singer and vocal arranger).
Performance Credits:
In Transit (Lightbox Productions), A Very Broadway Trivia (Lightbox Productions), Australian A Cappella Awards 2015 – 2019, AKA A Cappella VIII (Singapore), Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival
Production Credits:
Sound Design: Young Frankenstein (Lightbox Productions), 24 Hour Theatre: High School Musical (Lightbox Productions), In Transit (Lightbox Productions), The Sound of Music (theatrical.), Aladdin Jr (Yarra Valley Grammar), Tuck Everlasting (Yarra Valley Grammar), Singin’ In The Rain (Yarra Valley Grammar), Anastasia (Yarra Valley Grammar), Anything Goes (Yarra Valley Grammar), Lion King Jr (Yarra Valley Grammar), Mamma Mia (Catholic Ladies College), The Addams Family (MLMC), Australian A Cappella Awards 2018 – 2019
Stage Manager: Australian A Cappella Awards 2015 – 2017
Technical Director: A Very Broadway Trivia (Lightbox Productions), Places: A Dream Role Cabaret (Lightbox Productions)
Vocal Director: Anastasia (Yarra Valley Grammar)
Nominations:
Lyrebird Awards: Singin’ In The Rain (Sound Design), Anastasia (Sound Design), In Transit (Actor in a Supporting Role, Sound Design), Anything Goes (Sound Design), Young Frankenstein (Sound Design)
Music Theatre Guild of Victoria: In Transit (First Feature Performance, Sound Design)
Isaac Stott General Member
istott@lightboxau.com
As a dedicated theatre professional, Isaac has built a career as a singing teacher and music director with a passion for creating memorable performances.
One of his unique approaches to music direction involves creating Original Isaac Cast Recordings (OICR), which allows cast members to learn their harmonies with ease.
He takes pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive creative environment, working with performers of all levels to bring out their best on stage. With a deep love for the arts and a commitment to excellence, Isaac strives to make each production a truly unforgettable experience for audiences and cast members alike.
Shona Mercaldi General Member
smercaldi@lightboxau.com
Shona is a Food Studies Teacher by day, and “obsessive” theatre lover by night. With 15 years of experience under her belt, Shona decided it was long overdue for her to pull her socks up and put something on her theatrical resume other than “performer”. She is beyond elated to play a part in the Lightbox Productions Inc. Committee and have the opportunity to see another side of a world she holds very near and dear to her heart.
Performance Credits: Places: A Dream Role Cabaret, 24 Hour Musical: High School Musical (Lightbox Productions Inc.), Avenue Q (Seymour Performers Workshop), I Wanna Be Evil Cabaret (Diamond Valley Singers), Divaz With a Z, Back in The Day: A 90s Cabaret (Western Arts Theatre Inc.), Footloose (DIY Collective), Seussical, Kaleidoscope, The Addams Family Musical, All Shook Up (Dynamic Performers Australia). Beauty & the Beast Jr, Bye Bye Birdie, Lucky Stiff, Thoroughly Modern Millie, High School Musical 2, Hairspray Jr, All Shook Up (ACTion Youth Theatre).
Production Credits: Assistant Wakakirri Director (HCSC).
Awards/ Nominations: Georgy – Best Supporting Performance in a Musical – Nicky, Avenue Q (Seymour Performers Workshop).
2023/24 Committee
President: Rebekah Abblitt
Treasurer: Peter Verhagen
Secretary: Michael Honey
General Members: Isaac Stott, Chloe Connolly, Phil Stott
2022/23 Committee
President: Rebekah Abblitt
Treasurer: Peter Verhagen
Secretary: Luke Martin
General Members: Toby Thornton
2021/22 Committee
President: Peter Verhagen
Vice-President: Luke Martin
Secretary: Erin Casey
General Members: Emily Hill
2020/21 Committee
President: Peter Verhagen
Vice-President: Luke Martin
Secretary: Erin Casey
Treasurer: David Brown
General Members: Emily Hill and Ruby Gleeson
2019/20 Committee
President: Peter Verhagen
Vice-President: Kristyn Adamopoulos
Secretary: Luke Martin
Treasurer: Darcy Myring
Marketing & Publicity Officer: David Brown
Events Officer: Caitlin Stewart
Fundraising and Sponsorships Officer: Joshua Meadows
General Members: Jess Marshall and Ruby Gleeson
2018/19 Committee
President: Peter Verhagen
Vice-President: Jared Smith
Secretary: Maddy Connolly/Luke Martin
Treasurer: Darcy Myring
Marketing & Publicity Officer: Jessica Mathewes
General Members: Kristyn Adamopolous; Emily Keagan; Chris Keuken; Kirsten Manuel
2017/18 Committee
President: Peter Verhagen
Vice-President: Jared Smith
Secretary: Alex Keuken
Treasurer: Darcy Myring
General Member: Karissa Taylor