MEET THE CAST
RETURN HOME
JENNIFER ROACHE
as Lady Lydia
Jennifer is currently completing the Bachelor of Acting (Singer-Actor) at NIDA. Her recent roles include Charlotta Ivanovna in The Cherry Orchard, Freya in Earthquakes in London and Queen Gertrude in Hamlet. Jennifer is also a trained vocalist and is particularly interested in work that blends theatre and music to create bold, emotionally driven performances.
MARCELLO ALIBERTO
as The Boy
Marcello is an Italo-Australian emerging performer born and raised in Sydney. He began his career in Italian theatre before appearing in productions including Oliver and Fame with ARTS HQ. A 2024 graduate of ED5 International’s Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts, Marcello has performed at major events such as the NSW Premier’s Gala Concert and Carols in the Domain. He brings a strong foundation in movement, music and ensemble work to the stage.
RASHIE KASE
as Storyteller A
— Preacher & Butcher
Rashie (they/she) is a queer Sydney-based actor and writer of mixed Chinese, Indian, Turkish, Egyptian and Indonesian heritage. A third-year student in NIDA’s BFA Acting program, Rashie is passionate about storytelling as a way to build empathy across cultures, genders and identities. They are deeply committed to equity in arts education and to creating safe, inclusive spaces for artists who feel different or unheard.
JENNY GUIGAYOMA
as Storyteller B
— Old Lady & Justine
Jenny is an emerging artist and 2025 graduate of NIDA’s BFA (Singer-Actor). She has appeared in new Australian works with Hayes Festival of New Work, Slanted Theatre and IMELDA at The Blue Room Theatre. Her NIDA credits include Nine, Dance Nation and Peter Pan. Jenny is passionate about championing new work and storytelling through music and theatre, and will next appear in a Sydney remount of IMELDA at KXT.
GIANI FENECH
as Storyteller C
— Soldier & Shoemaker
Giani is a Maltese-German third-year BFA Acting student at NIDA with a passion for devised and interdisciplinary performance. They have written, directed and performed in work spanning Shakespeare, physical theatre and screen-based projects. Giani acknowledges the Bidjigal, Gadigal, Dharawal and Dharug peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which NIDA stands and is committed to creating work that is both imaginative and socially aware.
KATHLEEN THOMAS
as Storyteller D
— Preacher’s Wife & Martha
Kathleen is a South Indian Australian performer with a strong passion for storytelling across stage and movement. With a background in ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop, she brings a physical and expressive approach to performance. Her HSC Drama monologue was nominated for OnStage, and she is a 2025 student in NIDA’s Diploma of Stage and Screen. Kathleen is driven to create work that validates diverse experiences and invites audiences to feel seen.