Firebringer

As Originally Produced by Starkid

At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies. But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever. She'll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!

Music and Lyrics by Meredith Stepien & Mark Swiderski

Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, & Brian Holden

Arranged by Clark Baxtresser & Pierce Siebers

Louella Baldwin

Director

Louella Baldwin is no stranger to the stage or the production team, having worked, sometimes on both sides at the same time, across numerous productions over the years. Most recently they assisted with the marketing for Godspell and Theory of Relativity with Footlights Theatrical, also performing in the latter. Prior to that they have assistant directed/choreographed Disenchanted with Footlights Theatrical; directed Slow Burn for Fringe Brisbane; directed X-Stacy with Ad Astra; assistant directed/dramaturged The Things We Do Behind the Scenes with Ad Astra, and assistant directed The Importance of Being Earnest with Beenleigh Theatre Group. They have worked as an acting and accent coach for many years, and even had a short stint as a headshot photographer and showreel videographer. Louella is so excited to be back on a production team, and cannot wait to work alongside Izzy and Ben, as well as a bunch of incredibly talented performers to create some amazing art!

Isabelle Quayle

AD/Choreographer

Isabelle is a choreographer, lighting designer and entertainment travel manager who has a great love for the Brisbane Theatre Scene. Her most recent choreography credits include Jasper in Deadland (Phoenix Ensemble) 2021, It Shoulda Been You (Phoenix Ensemble) 2022, Godspell 2024 (Footlight Theatrical). Addams Family 2023 at Phoenix Isabelle was credited as AD and Choreographer then stepped into the Director/Chreographer role for Footloose at Phoenix Ensemble 2024. Isabelle also regularly steps into the role of production manager with her most notable credits including the pro-am productions of Jersey Boys at the Star Casino and a regional tour of Priscilla. Isabelle is excited to work with a fantastic team and be apart of such a great production.

Benjamin Richards

Musical Director

Ben is multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher. He has been the music director for a number of productions in and around the Greater Brisbane area. Previous productions include; Godspell, Footloose and Jesus Christ Superstar . By day, Ben is the Technical Manager of the Pink Flamingo, Brisbane; he also engages in a variety of other roles including lighting/sound and production.

Pip Theatre

CO-PRODUCER

Located in the lively Milton area along Park Road, PIP Theatre is a registered not-for-profit charity that leverages the transformative power of performing arts to drive social change. Our venue serves as a vibrant entertainment hub, complemented by a plethora of trendy restaurants for a complete evening out. At PIP Theatre, our purpose is to embed powerful messages in the heart of each performances, igniting conversations and inspiring positive societal impact.

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