Cast Information

Duncan McLean Jesus the Nazarene 2008 will be Duncan's eighth Passion Play, but his first in the lead role -  after his six seasons  in the role of Peter.   At 21 years of age Duncan has completed his HSC with Drama being his strongest subject (his group performance was nominated for the HSC Drama Showcase: OnStage) and has completed Visual Production at Macquarie University.  He has completed short courses at NIDA in both acting and play building, and has been heavily involved in recent years as a writer, director  and producer of Turramurra Uniting Church's children's Christmas play.
Lucille Taylor Guide Has read the guide part since 1999, apart from 2004.   Lucille has always been interested in drama, studying at the Independent Theatre.  With her husband Wes, she was one of the founding members of the Eastwood Methodist Musical Society (now ECCMS).  Has appeared in some film, numerous FADS dramatic melodramas,  and other amateur productions.  Lucille and Wes have 3 married children and 5 grandchildren.
Matt Johnson Peter After five years as the disciple Andrew, Matt is taking on the role of Peter. Enjoying all things creative, he spends his days as a Junior Graphic Designer for a small design studio in the city.
The Turramurra Passion Play is a definite... um... passion of his and he'll definitely keep coming back for more!
James Morgan  Andrew Makes his debut with Passion in 2008.
Michael van Drempt   Judas Joined the cast in 2002, and moved to play John  in 2003, and moved to play Judas for 2006. 
Colin Prebble John Joins the cast for the first time in 2008
Jon Fowler  James Jon marked his stage debut in 2004 in the newly created role of James, and continues in the role in 2008.   Outside acting, most of Jon's spare time is spent with his young family of three children and wife Lara.  He manages a company involved in technical training and consultancy in the IT and Telecommunications industry.  Swimming, soccer, or any sport that comes along are also happy distractions.
Mal Day Pilate No one ever told him The Turramurra Passion was a ten year gig! After five years playing the lead role of Jesus, Mal takes on Pilate, for the fifth year.   Mal has always loved acting, starting in school, and brief works with Sydney Gilbert and Sullivan and Film.   Mal loves bringing plays – and particularly The Passion – to life, taking the words from off the page and seeing them take flight.
Mal starred in Flashback in 1996.  Mal has made a significant contribution in the development of the script, and in the stage design.
Mal is married to Melissa and has four  young children. He keeps them all fed by working out his days with a little cleaning company
David Rush Caiaphas David made his stage debut at age 10 in a play in which he drew immediate attention from the audience with the word "myrrh" delivered 50 decibels louder than the other actors.  Attended the same school as TV personality Peter Stirling, but preferred golf to football. During school years had roles in Oliver, Sound of Music, Annie get your Gun and Godspell.
At university was involved in organizing, writing, and performing College concerts, the highlight of which was always an adapted version of a popular Broadway musical. Qualified as an actuary in his spare time.
Has since reinvented more authoritative roles such as Lord High Executioner, Lord Mountarrarnt, First Lord of the Admiralty and Lord High Everything Else. During the day works for a financial services regulator.
Is therefore well suited to the ceremonial, legalistic role of the High Priest, performing this for the second year. Despite appearances, is actually quite likeable, with a wife and two children.
David Blair Nicodemus, Follower David returned to the cast in 2007 after a lengthy absence, having played Caiaphas in the first 2 years of the production.
Kristy Johnson Mary of Bethany Kristy is joining the cast again after many years of service. This is her second year playing Mary of Bethany. Kristy is a down to earth person who dislikes people who talk about themselves in the third person, so she'll stop. I have enjoyed being involved in the play this year even more than usual (which is a lot), so I really recommend you come and see it, even if you saw it last year!
Jon Blair Rich Young Man, Water Carrier, Security Thug #1 Jon has been in the cast for a few years, and shows off his growing acting skill in a variety of parts.  An ipod junky.
Ruth Johnson Kate, Widow, Farmer, Mary Magdalene Ruth makes her first full appearance in the play in 2008, after helping out as a part-time angel in 2007.
Bec Koroknay Angel Bec joined the play for the first time in 2006, and returns to play the part of the angel.
     
Kate Hunter Ex-Leper, Toni, Salome,  Cleopas Kate  makes her debut for the Passion in 2008
Trevor Warren Zaccheus, Rich Man, Joseph of Arimethea, Jack Rejoins the cast for a third stint.
  Bartemeus, Son, Thug #2  
Dave Cornford  Writer/Director Dave wrote the Turramurra Passion in 1999, and has directed each year.  He was part of the writing team for Flashback (1996). 
Dave is a keen musician, writer, renovator, reader, videographer, net surfer and cook.   Has post graduate qualifications in actuarial science and theology, and has undertaken the Directing Intensive at NIDA.
He is married with three children,  works part time as a marketing strategist in the financial services industry, and is working on writing a children's book with his sister, an artist/illustrator.