India Rose (she/her)

India Rose is a Meanjin based director, scriptwriter, author and theatrical creative who believes in the magic of theatre to connect and radically change the world we live in. I created Daydreamer to heal a part of me. This production was not created to be palatable, gentle or even entirely rational. It is an explosion of everything that I once desperately needed to hear. It is an acknowledgement that I am disabled, that I have struggled and that it still does not own or define me. I am a human, of many multitudes. It seeks to advocate for people speaking up openly and honestly about their invisible disabilities. It encourages creating plays that are accessible and still have the power to push the boundaries of theatre.

Eden Carnell-Hungerford (they/them)

Eden Carnell-Hungerford is an emerging Stage Manager completing their third year of a BFA (Technical Production) at QUT. From Gubbi Gubbi country, they have moved to reap from the many theatrical opportunities in Meanjin. As a queer and neurodivergent person, they have a personal interest in productions exploring the intersectionality of relationships and identities, which Daydreamer epitomises. Eden believes that live production and performance is the most powerful inorganic method of connection between strangers. By bringing people together to harmoniously experience a story, it bears nuanced conversation, changes in perspective, and a sense of community that is desperately needed in the world.

Caleb Hockings (he/him)

Caleb Hockings is a Meanjin (Brisbane) based actor, theatre maker, accent coach, and voice over artist with over 6 years’ experience in collaboratively devising new works. Caleb is a recent graduate of the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama).

Alexandra Macdonald (she/her)

Alexandra Macdonald is a 23-year-old actor from Townsville, now deeply engaged in Brisbane’s dynamic theatre scene. Having recently completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama at QUT, Alexandra has explored a wide range of theatrical styles, contributing both on and off the stage. She feels incredibly grateful to be part of productions featuring meaningful and captivating scripts, such as Daydreamer. Alexandra has collaborated with India Rose on multiple occasions and consistently cherishes the enriching experiences these productions offer.

JJ Jones (he/him)

JJ Jones Driven by an unbridled passion for storytelling, JJ Jones is a creative force poised at the intersection of acting, writing and directing. Fuelling the artistic odyssey is an insatiable curiosity that transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the profound realms of psychology and philosophy. JJ’s artistic endeavours are a tapestry of emotions, intellect and raw authenticity meticulously crafted to unravel the intricacies of the human psyche.

Harry Witherall (he/him)

Harry Witherall is a Meanjin (Brisbane) based artist who has always had a keen interest in creative arts, especially acting and film. Took acting classes in high school and external programs, acting in various stage productions and short films. After graduating from the New York Film Academy has gone on to film weddings, live sports, short films, and act in plays for various festivals. He is actively involved in promoting the creative scene in Meanjin, highlighting small and unheard stories.

Doug Carr (he/him)

Doug Carr works in technical production with extensive experience in sound design and operation. He has worked within QUT and Vena Cava on productions such as Bug House, Tender Napalm and Hibernation.

Harri Thorne (he/him)

Harri Thorne studied acting and performance with the NIDA Young Actors Studio since 2018, he began his acting career in 2020 practicing across film and theatre. Initially working with Griffith and UniSC Film school students in short films he later explored modelling for makeup and fashion. After modelling for QUT Fashion Design graduates in late 2021, he went on to play the main character in Lachlan Mulheran’s short film “Performance of a Lifetime” in early 2022 which would go on to win an award in the “Stud. Shots Film Fest” in 2023. He performed in theatre in high school and later with QUT’s student theatre company, Vena Cava, leading in two “Freshblood” shows in 2022. In 2023 he stepped back from performance to explore design-based areas of theatre until semester two of his third year where he performed the role of “Turtle” in “Crow’s Nest” as an end of year QUT drama performance.

Jon Whitehead (he/him)

Jon Whitehead is Meanjin (Brisbane) based creative and technician who indulges in all things accessible, queer and evolutionary. With years of lighting design under his belt, Jon is so hyped to help the Daydreamer team bring this remount to life!