Summer is an aspiring performer who is currently completing her Certificate IV in Musical Theatre at NAPA College. In her first musical, Aladdin Jr, she played the role of Genie, for which she won the Best Actor/Actress in a Leading Role in a Youth Production, at the 2019 Gold Palm Theatre Awards. She has since joined NAPA and performed in various musicals in the past two years where she has further developed her skills and love for the industry. Summer is appreciative of those who have supported her in her career so far and excited and grateful to have the opportunity to perform in I love you, You’re perfect, Now change.

"Love is not finding someone to live with. It's finding someone you can't live without" (Rafael Ortiz).

Tasman Grew-Jones is a proud Māori musical theatre performer with experience across stage & screen. He has performed in a range of productions, including Ryan Evans in High School Musical with Byron Casting, earning a finalist nomination at the Golden Palm Theatre Awards, and as a one of The Righteous Brothers in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Tasman is currently completing his Certificate IV in Musical Theatre and plans to further his training with a Diploma in Musical Theatre. He has also gained screen experience in Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures and Dirt Girl and reached the Top 20 in the AAFTA Carmen Duncan Scholarship.

“To understand and be understood, to choose and be chosen, to love and be loved.”

Ella started musical theatre at NAPA when she was 12 and is now in her final year of Napa College. She loved music directing this production as well as being a part of it. Ella was recently in Sweeney Todd as Johanna at NAPA and has performed in other NAPA productions such as; The Addams Family, 13!, Fame Jr, Cats, Rock of Ages, and has had the opportunity to work with NAPA Ensemble in Annie and Footloose. Training at NAPA College has been such a great experience, allowing her to explore her love for musical theatre and grow into the performer she is today. 

"I hope that someday, somebody wants to hold you for twenty minutes straight, and that's all they do. They don't pull away. They don't look at your face. They don't try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms, without an ounce of selfishness in it" (Waitress).

Spencer began his NAPA journey in 2018, and since then, he has performed in various productions on both the stage and screen. Now in his final year as a NAPA college student, his time at the academy is nearing its end. Spencer would like to express his gratitude to all the staff and students at NAPA for the support and memories over the years. He is excited to see what the future holds and hopes to pursue a career in the performing arts.

“A simple ‘I love you’, means more than money” (Frank Sinatra).

Jamey is currently in her final year of studying the Cert IV in Musical Theatre at the National Academy of Performing Arts, where she is currently training under Kim Reynolds, Amy Elkin and a range of industry professionals. This year, Jamey is performing in Fright Nights at Movie World for the third consecutive year. Passionate about performing, Jamey looks forward to further developing her craft and exploring new opportunities in the performing arts industry.

“Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12).

Lucas Brown is a versatile and dedicated performer who has been acting since the age of 8 years old. He is currently studying his Certificate IV in Musical Theatre at NAPA College and has achieved a High Distinction in multiple ASCA Drama exams. With extensive acting experience, Lucas has appeared in multiple films, has directed, participated in short films & has played lead roles in musical productions. Some notable characters Lucas has played at NAPA are Dean Hyde (All Shook Up) and Tobias Understudy (Sweeny Todd). Lucas wants to become a musician, creating short films for his music. 

“I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is” (Forrest Gump).

Noa's love for musical theatre was born out of his first role as Charlie in a school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since then Noa has played many roles for the Warragul Youth Theatre including Aladdin in Aladdin and Jack Kelly in Newsies.  Most recently Noa played the role of Drew from Rock of Ages in 2024 and Anthony in Sweeney Todd in 2025 at  NAPA, as well as being an ensemble member in both Annie and Footloose for NAPA Ensemble. Noa hopes to progress to university in 2026 to further improve his musical theatre skillset. He is grateful and thankful to all those at NAPA involved in his journey so far. 

“As a man in a relationship, you have a choice: You can be right, or you can be happy.”

Born in Chicago, USA, Lalita has trained in a vast majority of dance and singing styles on the Gold Coast and Brisbane since the age of four. Most recently, Lalita was the leading lady in NAPA’s Sweeney Todd, opened Bluey’s World as Bingo, and appeared as Brigita in The Sound of Music at Spotlight Theatre. Earlier this year, Lalita was thrilled to be presented runner up at the BPAC Senior Musical Theatre Scholarships. She is extremely excited to see where the future will take her after graduating this year. 

“One Love, One heart” (Bob Marley).

Dustin Bryant is a strong theatrical and screen actor, as well as an emerging stunt performer, with growing credits across both film and musical theatre. A versatile artist, Dustin has appeared in the recent NAPA productions of Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages, and Footloose, bringing strong characterisation and physicality to every performance. Dustin is thrilled to be a part of this production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

“I hate you. I mean… I like you” (The Lego Batman Movie).