Four's Company Creative Team
Carol Della Barca
Carol Della Barca began her career in the theatre as a child watching and learning from her Father, Paul Person and his Auckland Opera Company, Perkel Productions. She continued her involvement in the theatre through her teens and then on into her early 20’s when she took on her first ever production as a Director.
Twenty-three years later, with 27 musicals under her belt, she remains passionate about the Theatre and her role as a Director, Choir Conductor and Teacher.
Carol is a visionary person who has a unique style when it comes to directing. She paints with broad strokes, has a way of bringing out the guts of whatever project she takes on and always manages to convey warmth and heart in whatever she does. Her tireless belief in all who work alongside her makes her fun to work with and a wonderful mentor for the younger members of our organisation.
Carol also acts as the Director and Conductor of the Four's Company Performance Choir and is a Board Trustee.
She is an endless source of energy and creativity!
Twenty-three years later, with 27 musicals under her belt, she remains passionate about the Theatre and her role as a Director, Choir Conductor and Teacher.
Carol is a visionary person who has a unique style when it comes to directing. She paints with broad strokes, has a way of bringing out the guts of whatever project she takes on and always manages to convey warmth and heart in whatever she does. Her tireless belief in all who work alongside her makes her fun to work with and a wonderful mentor for the younger members of our organisation.
Carol also acts as the Director and Conductor of the Four's Company Performance Choir and is a Board Trustee.
She is an endless source of energy and creativity!
Linda Gilchrist
Linda is a multi-talented pianist, repetiteur, musical director, and vocal coach who has worked on many local projects in a variety of musical genres. Originally from Auckland, Linda came from a highly creative and musical background. Her father was a well-known NZ Opera singer, and her mother was involved in the Arts as a teacher, musical director, and seamstress. Since moving to the Hawke’s Bay in 2003, Linda has played the piano for many diverse groups including Theatre Hawke’s Bay; Napier Operatic Society; the Hawke’s Bay Orchestra; Four’s Company and many other instrumental and vocal soloists around the Bay. She is also an accomplished Musical Director, singer and vocal coach. Linda is passionate about passing on her skills to young performers and spends much of her time and energy working one on one with up-and-coming artists, polishing and perfecting their performances.
Linda also acts as Musical Director, Board Secretary and Administrator for Four’s Company.
She is a terrific organiser and works tirelessly to ensure that everything within the organisation runs smoothly!
Linda also acts as Musical Director, Board Secretary and Administrator for Four’s Company.
She is a terrific organiser and works tirelessly to ensure that everything within the organisation runs smoothly!
Jillian Andrew
Jillian is an experienced Dance Teacher and Choreographer who works tirelessly with the performers in our productions
to create some stunning dance routines. With patience and a firm hand she always manages to bring out the best in everyone! Jillian has been involved in many musical productions in the Hawke’s Bay, some behind the scenes as choreographer and others as a dancer/singer/actor.
Jillian was appointed an Australasian Examiner for the British Ballet Organisation and Theatrical Dance International (now retired) and in the past travelled throughout New Zealand adjudicating Dance Festivals and taking workshops.
Jillian continues to act as Choreographer for Four's Company and covers many other roles during our productions, such as props mistress, wardrobe mistress and hair and makeup. She is also a Board Trustee.
Jillian is a "Jill-of-all-Trades", a true theatre professional and a valuable member of our team!
to create some stunning dance routines. With patience and a firm hand she always manages to bring out the best in everyone! Jillian has been involved in many musical productions in the Hawke’s Bay, some behind the scenes as choreographer and others as a dancer/singer/actor.
Jillian was appointed an Australasian Examiner for the British Ballet Organisation and Theatrical Dance International (now retired) and in the past travelled throughout New Zealand adjudicating Dance Festivals and taking workshops.
Jillian continues to act as Choreographer for Four's Company and covers many other roles during our productions, such as props mistress, wardrobe mistress and hair and makeup. She is also a Board Trustee.
Jillian is a "Jill-of-all-Trades", a true theatre professional and a valuable member of our team!
