Producers
Sue and Noel Walker
are once again back to produce their 17th successive Otago Gang Show. While they both used to live in Dunedin in 1988 they shifted to Te Anau and over the past 25 years they have clocked up many kilometers as they travel to Dunedin each weekend for rehersals. They also travel extensivley to view the major New Zealand and Australian Gang Shows and are always on the lookout for new musicals and other material. Noel also writes and adapts much of the material for the show while Sue directs the singing and coreography.
Noel is Group Leader of the Te Anau Scout Group - one of New Zealand's largest and has just retired as National Chairman of Scouting New Zealand
Sue is Cub Leader for Te Anau with nearly 50 cubs
are once again back to produce their 17th successive Otago Gang Show. While they both used to live in Dunedin in 1988 they shifted to Te Anau and over the past 25 years they have clocked up many kilometers as they travel to Dunedin each weekend for rehersals. They also travel extensivley to view the major New Zealand and Australian Gang Shows and are always on the lookout for new musicals and other material. Noel also writes and adapts much of the material for the show while Sue directs the singing and coreography.
Noel is Group Leader of the Te Anau Scout Group - one of New Zealand's largest and has just retired as National Chairman of Scouting New Zealand
Sue is Cub Leader for Te Anau with nearly 50 cubs
Administration Manager
Leanne Brockie
took over as Administration Manager in 2009 after working as a member of the Administration and Lighting teams in 2005 and 2007. She liaises extensively between the Gang and parents throughout the rehersal period as well as organising rehersal's, camps and catering. She is famous for the quality of her home baking which appears at most rehersals.
took over as Administration Manager in 2009 after working as a member of the Administration and Lighting teams in 2005 and 2007. She liaises extensively between the Gang and parents throughout the rehersal period as well as organising rehersal's, camps and catering. She is famous for the quality of her home baking which appears at most rehersals.
Musical Director
Ian Hebbard
has a remarkable involment with Gang Show having been involved with every Otago Gang Show since 1958 when he was a cast member. This is his 18th consecutive show as Musical Director which entails Ian writing the orchestrations for the show, rehearsing the orchestra and then bringing cast and orchestra together under the conductor's baton.
Ian has a long time involment with scouting on the Taieri, leads a concert band and is a member of the Mosgiel Brass Band
has a remarkable involment with Gang Show having been involved with every Otago Gang Show since 1958 when he was a cast member. This is his 18th consecutive show as Musical Director which entails Ian writing the orchestrations for the show, rehearsing the orchestra and then bringing cast and orchestra together under the conductor's baton.
Ian has a long time involment with scouting on the Taieri, leads a concert band and is a member of the Mosgiel Brass Band
Chorus Manager
Christine Veltman
joined the Gang as a Venturer in 1980 and was on stage for many Gang shows. In recent times however Christine has worked on the production and singing sides of Gang Show. She also has an involvement with the local Operatic Society helping out with sound at most of their productions.
joined the Gang as a Venturer in 1980 and was on stage for many Gang shows. In recent times however Christine has worked on the production and singing sides of Gang Show. She also has an involvement with the local Operatic Society helping out with sound at most of their productions.
Wardrobe Manager
Dawn New
has been involved with the wardrobe department of Gang Show since 2009 when her daughter first appeared on stage and her son and husband were part of backstage. This year Dawn has stepped into the massive role of wardrobe manager and is looking forward to the challenge. Her son has for the first time joined his sister on stage in this years production
has been involved with the wardrobe department of Gang Show since 2009 when her daughter first appeared on stage and her son and husband were part of backstage. This year Dawn has stepped into the massive role of wardrobe manager and is looking forward to the challenge. Her son has for the first time joined his sister on stage in this years production
Wardrobe Co-Ordinator
Vanya Hammond
first joined the gang in 1982 and appeared on stage through until 2003. Between 1986 and 2009 she took on the role of Production Assistant and since 2011 has held the role of Wardrobe co-ordinator. Vanya's husband and 4 children have all been involved with Otago Gang Show with 2 of her children being in this years cast
first joined the gang in 1982 and appeared on stage through until 2003. Between 1986 and 2009 she took on the role of Production Assistant and since 2011 has held the role of Wardrobe co-ordinator. Vanya's husband and 4 children have all been involved with Otago Gang Show with 2 of her children being in this years cast
Stage Manager
Stephen Manning
took over as Stage Manager in 2009 after working as part of the stage crew and in the role of Assistant Stage Manager since the 1995 show. He supervises the building of sets and then runs the show once we reach the Mayfair Theatre.
Stephen has a long involvement with the Andersons Bay Sea Scout Group where he is currently Scout Leader. He is also very involved with the management of the Waiora Scout Camp and serves on the board of the Mayfair theatre
took over as Stage Manager in 2009 after working as part of the stage crew and in the role of Assistant Stage Manager since the 1995 show. He supervises the building of sets and then runs the show once we reach the Mayfair Theatre.
Stephen has a long involvement with the Andersons Bay Sea Scout Group where he is currently Scout Leader. He is also very involved with the management of the Waiora Scout Camp and serves on the board of the Mayfair theatre
Production Manager
Erika Rawlings-Blackmore
first joined the cast in 1997 and was in the cast every show until 2007. In 2005 and 2007 she assisted with production and in 2011 took on the role as a Production Manager. Erika started in the Guides as a Pippin before changing to Scouts at age 11 where she carried on through to Rovers. Erika is currently a Venturer Leader at Andersons Bay Sea Scouts and an associate member of the Otago Rover Crew
first joined the cast in 1997 and was in the cast every show until 2007. In 2005 and 2007 she assisted with production and in 2011 took on the role as a Production Manager. Erika started in the Guides as a Pippin before changing to Scouts at age 11 where she carried on through to Rovers. Erika is currently a Venturer Leader at Andersons Bay Sea Scouts and an associate member of the Otago Rover Crew
