Cale Dennis
Cale Dennis
Director, Performer, Designer, Stage Manager
Cale Dennis (they/them) is an emerging Meanjin (Brisbane) based theatre maker experienced as a director, performer, designer and stage manager.
Biography
Cale Dennis (they/them) is an emerging Meanjin (Brisbane) based theatre maker experienced as an actor, director, stage manager and designer. They are currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) at the Queensland University of Technology as well as having refined their stagecraft through training with NIDA and Queensland Theatre. They have had the opportunity to work with many emerging and established theatre companies including Ad Astra, IMRSE, Underground Theatre Company and Villanova Players. They pride themselves in engagement with all elements of theatre-making as they believe in the strong understanding and connection between all elements creates the most innovative and engaging live performance, regardless of the role being undertaken.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Plays
2023 | Toucan Club | Technical Operator | PIP Theatre
2023 | Santa Claus is Autistic | Featured Chorister | PIP Theatre
2023 | The Birth of Rugby League | Director | Underground Theatre Company
2023 | The Bed Party | Lighting Designer | PIP Theatre
2023 | The Friday Night Effect | Assistant Director | Underground Theatre Company
2023 | CAKE | Assistant Stage Manager | IMRSE & Metro Arts
2023 | BARRIERS | Lighting Designer & Operator | TheatrePUNK Co.
2023 | 1972: The Future of Sex | Stage Manager | Queensland University of Technology
2023 | Very Still and Hard To See | Director | Villanova Players
2022 | The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You | Lighting Designer & Operator | Underground Theatre Company
2022 | and now we wait. | Actor – Michael | Villanova Players
2020 | Indoor Kidz | Actor – Lead | Cuskelly College of Music
Training
2022-2024 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) | Queensland University of Technology | GPA: 6.125
2016 – 2021 | Secondary Education (QCE) | St Laurence’s College | ATAR: 95.40
2021 | NIDA Open | Audition Preparation
2020 | NIDA Open | Acting
2020 | Queensland Theatre | Secondary Pathways Program
2020 | Cuskelly College of Music | Secondary Musical Theatre
2019 | NIDA Open | Drama
2019 | NIDA Open | Music Theatre
Representation
Freelance
Reviews
Lighting design by Cale Dennis was used to great effect to enhance the mood and action on stage. The sharp black-outs utilised in the second half of the show were perfectly timed and incredibly effective. The use of lighting to mimic that of an indoor stadium worked to great effect and made the stage area feel vast.
Yasmin Elahi - Queensland Stage Critics | Read Full Review Here
Cale Dennis’ lighting design was memorable, creating the impression of stadium lighting and also used to cut scenes and reveal character in a striking and impactful way.
Backstreet Brisbane | Read Full Review
“This collective always deserve credit – in this case, Assistant Director, Samara Louise, Production Assistant, Michaela Faux, Stage Manager, Carys Maguire, Lighting Designer, Cale Dennis, and (another Matilda Award nominee), Composer & Sound Designer, Justin Harrison.”
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read Full Review Here
The production is also supported by a simple but effective set design that lets the performers take centre stage, plus spot-on costumes, make-up and backstage work by Caitlin Hill and Cale Dennis, neat lighting by B’Elanna Hill, and a perfect handpicked musical backdrop.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
The two males in the cast are confident and create a good contrast with the three young women. Michael (Cale) gives a confident performance and commands a good stage presence. The atmosphere created by the players is real and the audience are carried along with the action and events.
Lillian Harrington - Absolute Theatre | Read full review
In a small theatre space, the technicals can not afford to distract, and stage manager Cale Dennis and sound/technical designer Theo Bourgoin ensured a seamless show. The David Bowie soundtrack was the icing on the cake for me in this nostalgic and melancholic remembrance of things past and highly recommended production.
Beth Keehn - Stage Whispers | Read full review
The chosen plays are all different in their content, style and tone, however, as orchestrated by directors Cale Dennis and Samara Louise, they are threaded together by their contemplation of connectiveness in the world.
Meredith Walker - Blue Curtains Brisbane | Read full review
Awards
2023 | Avalon Awards | Friday Night Effect | 7 Wins including - Best Set Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, Best in Crew, Best in Acting, Best in Directing, Best Mainstage Production
2022 | Theatre Haus | The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You | Top Nominees for People’s Choice