Who are we?
KBT Community Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre group serving the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne.
KBT Community Theatre was founded in 2024 by Michael Kneebone. With the help from a group of like-minded people that also saw a desire for a theatre group in the north, we were able to put on our first production exactly a year after the day of its origin.
We believe that everyone can be a part of theatre. We affirm that everyone can express themselves through this art form whilst enriching the community.
Our policy is to make theatre fun, safe, and educational. We do not have a age limit on any of our roles, and will not discriminate against any personal factors. This is your safe space for creative expression, and we look forward to having you as a part of our cast and crew.
Our EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Michael Kneebone
I wish to help provide a place where people in the community can come together and entertain others with their skills and talents. This not only brings pleasure to the performers but also to the listeners as we share these experiences. During my school years, I performed in musicals such as “Oliver” and “Brigadoon” as a lead to name a few. In my twenties, I was in various bands as a singer and I later worked at Newcastle Workers Club as a tech helping such bands as The Electric Light Orchestra, Ted Mulry Gang, and various other touring bands and entertainers.
President
Justin is an assistant director who has worked on All Shook Up’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Seussical the Musical’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr’ and the ‘Wedding Singer’. In university, he began to work as a sole trader and alongside a group doing acting for corporate gigs, party hire and character acting including for Christmas shows and birthday parties. Some of the characters included Christmas elves, Penguin (from Batman), Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompas.
Secretary
Justin Gillivour
Patrick has taken a huge step in becoming interim Vice President for KBT. Patrick is an experienced performer and director. Trained in Musical Theatre at APO academy, Patrick is a long time lover of theatre, his favourite musicals include Waitress, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis.
Patrick has also been directing and producing musicals at various high schools for 4 years, and is well known by the community for creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Patrick murphy
interim Vice President
Katerina Zissimou
Kat is a passionate creative, currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Design and Media at Swinburne University. She has stage managed several student made productions, as well as being a Senior Director in productions held at the MacRobertson Girls High School. She is also awarded the runner up of the Monash Design Prize 2023. Katerina Zissimou was KBT’s Inaugural production of We Will Rock You’s stage manager.
DIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR
IVO Andonov
Ivo is a singer and actor with more than a decade of experience performing in musical theatre. Beginning with school choirs in primary school, he has been singing for most of his life. He has taken part in shows like ‘All Shook Up’ (as ‘Dennis’), ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr’ (as ‘The Prince’), and ‘We Will Rock You’ (as ‘Galileo’) twice. Ivo is excited to help build supportive spaces for performers and creatives in the community, currently directing KBT’s production of Next to Normal.
Treasurer
MADDI HUGLIN
Maddi Huglin
grants and sponsors officer
Honey Lockwood
As the Executive Assistant at KBT, Honey supports the day-to-day operations by coordinating communication between casts, creative teams and the committee. Her responsibilities include organising event logistics to ensure the successful delivery of KBT initiatives, supporting production planning through schedule management and administrative coordination, and assisting the President with committee operations, organisational priorities and ongoing projects.
executive Assistant
harry kneebone
Harry is incredibly eager to dive into the role of Digital Marketing Support. Harry has long been involved in the arts throughout early childhood through to the present day, with a variety of experience in being on stage, alongside backstage experience. Harry is incredibly familiar with the elements that go into performance and therefore aims to accurately represent that in his work for KBT's Digital Marketing Team.
digital marketing support
nicoletta drakopoulos
As the First Aid and Wellbeing Support Officer, Nicoletta is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for everyone involved in the theatre company. With experience in first aid and student wellbeing, she brings a caring and approachable attitude to her role. Nicoletta is passionate about ensuring the cast, crew and volunteers feel comfortable, supported and valued throughout their theatre experience.
first aid and wellbeing officer
NATHAN ALLEN
Nathan Allen is a seasoned technician with over a decade of experience in entertainment and events. Based in Melbourne, he combines technical expertise with creative vision, holding a Certificate III in Music Industry Technical Production and an Advanced Diploma in Live Production of Theatre and Events. Known for his inventive lighting and sound work, Nathan transforms ordinary venues into extraordinary experiences.
general committee
skye shaw
Skye Shaw is a proud Yorta Yorta woman located in Melbourne. With a Bachelor of Music from VU, Skye is a vocal and piano teacher at her local music school, and also a working musician. She devotes her time to her band ‘Dungala Baimi’, as well as her solo works. She has also been apart of KBT productions of ‘We Will Rock You’ (Killer Queen), ‘Grease’ (Vocal Director), and currently ‘Next to Normal’ (Vocal Director). Skye is very excited to be apart of KBT’s committee.
general committee
katie murphy
Katie trained at Arts Educational Schools London (ArtsEd), gaining experience and insight into the West End theatre industry. Since moving to Australia, she has spent the past few years directing productions for schools and local youth theatre. She currently works as a primary school teacher, specialising in Performing Arts. Katie is looking forward to being involved in the committee and helping support local theatre.
general committee
Our policies
KBT Community Theatre’s Code of Conduct aims to assist in upholding its core values to create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for those participating in our theatre activities.