CAST

Siena D’Arienzo is an actor and creative from Meanjin country with a passion for storytelling and its ability to unite and impact. Currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Acting at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, she has performed with Vena Cava in ‘The 39 Steps’, Queensland Theatre’s Young Artists’ Performance Ensemble, and Brisbane Arts Theatre. Siena is thrilled to take on the titular character of ‘Lysistrata’ and hopes you have a fabulous time and leave this fiercely feminist show feeling encouraged to stand up for what matters to you.

Mia Chisholm is a seasoned theatre performer and budding film actor from Tulmur. But more importantly she loves long walks on the beach, copious amounts of pasta and most of all, pretending to be invested in astrology to make men angry. Currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting at QUT, her dedication to her craft over the years has led her to develop her skill set working with The Actors Club, Queensland Theatre, Vena Cava and NIDA. She can’t wait to share the stage with the some of the hottest emerging artists Meanjin has to offer, hopefully making the audience equal parts aroused and confused.

Mia Foley is a Meanjin based performer who is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at QUT. Throughout her study, she aims to expand her skill set not only as an actor, but in becoming a well-rounded and holistic performer, particularly by venturing into the world of intimacy coordination and fight choreography. Mia is always proud and excited to be a part of the ever-evolving performing arts scene in Meanjin, and is thankful to have worked on stage with companies including Queensland Theatre and Brisbane Arts Theatre since 2020.

Emme Skye is a Meanjin based performer who has developed her passion for storytelling through acting in programs such as Queensland Theatre’s Young Artists Ensembles, NIDA’s Young Artists Ensemble, Zen Zen Zo’s Stomping Ground and Physical Theatre Masterclass and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Acting. Throughout their time, they have grown fond of narratives that strongly convey the dynamics of imbalances in class and gender, and the relationships that are derived from them. Emme is eager to embrace and explore works both old and new, their own and others as they delve into their passion for the creative industry.

Madelyne Leite is an actor, producer, director, shower singer, and dog Walker. She takes equal pride in all 5 roles but what she finds especially exciting is the opportunity to bring new stories to stage and screen. As a result, much of her work is centred around brave queer storytelling both in the performance capacity, and in creating those opportunities for others. After starring in Greenlit and directing the upcoming Call Girls, Madelyne hopes this foray into stage is one audiences will remember (though sadly her shower singing is yet to be featured).

Isabelle Steinhardt is a theatre artist from Gubbi Gubbi country. Previously, Isabelle has worked with Queensland Theatre, Dead Puppets Society, T!TS AKIMBO and Vena Cava Productions. Currently, Isabelle is studying a double degree of a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and Fine Arts (Drama) at Queensland University of Technology. Credited as an actor, writer, dramaturg and emerging socially engaged arts facilitator, Isabelle is passionate about socio-political and feminist theatre which encourages the audience to become active participates in the dramatic action.

Keeley Hay is an emerging AustralianAfrican actress currently studying acting in the bachelor of fine arts and at QUT. She is eager to bring authentic stories to both the stage and screen and is passionate about contributing to the diversity being presented in Australia’s performing arts community. She is excited to have this audacious piece of feminism theatre be her first ever play and hopes you enjoy this experience as much as she has.

Chelsea Doran is an actor, writer and singer from Meeanjin country. She prides herself in always being intentional with the different creative projects she embarks on, letting curiosity and passion take the wheel. Over the course of the past year she has been grateful to have been part of two feature film productions The Psychology of Beauty and ELVIS in leading and bit-part roles. Additionally, earlier last year she was spotted playing a certain boy wizard, a notorious bathroom ghost and many other familiar characters in PUFFS at Spotlight Theatre. She is absolutely thrilled for everyone to see this exciting punk rock spin on Lysistrata and apologises in advance if any of the eshays in the audience are offended by her role in the male chorus.