Fairy tale role for Warwick girl

Jazz Lane is an extra ordinary young woman, with the drive, passion and grace of someone far older than her 19 years.
Hailing from Warwick, Jazz is following her dream of a career on the stage.
“The first time I saw Beauty and the Beast, with Belle waltzing around a field singing ‘I want adventure in the great wide somewhere, I want it more than I can tell’, I knew that I wanted to be an actress,” Jazz said.
This year, with a bundle of school and community performances and a year of studies in Brisbane to her name, Jazz enrolled in a Bachelor of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland.
Just four weeks into the course, she auditioned for and won the role of ‘Cindy’ in the university’s annual Children’s Theatre Week production.
A Toby Show retells the traditional Cinderella story with all of the beloved fairy tale characters – the Fairy Godmother, the Ugly Step Sisters, the handsome Prince and Cindy – together with a fabulous troupe of vaudeville performers.
“I have always been an absolutely huge Disney fan and many of the fairy tale characters have been inspirational to me at different stages of my life.
“They all seem to be so amazing and individual and passionate about achieving their dreams, while still being true to themselves and what they believe in.
“My character of Cindy is a fine example; despite the fact she has been downtrodden by her horrid stepmother, she continues to be a strong-willed young lady who, despite everything, continues to be kind and loving and to believe that things will get better.”
A Toby Show is directed by award-winning actor/writer/director and comedian, Liz Skitch.
Liz’s body of work ranges from clowning and comedy through to theatre and cabaret and she brings with her a wealth of experience in children’s theatre as both a director and performer.
“Working alongside Liz has been a fantastic privilege; she has so much experience and brings an amazing energy and sense of fun to everything,” Jazz said.
A Toby Show will be presented in the USQ Arts Theatre from May 8-13 and is guaranteed to entertain children of all ages.
Tickets are $14.50 for adults, $8.50 for children and $6.50 each for groups of 20 or more and can be purchased through the USQ Artsworx Box Office on (07) 4631 1111.