With over 38 years in the performing arts industry, I’m proud to make my debut as producer, director, and co-writer of Home Alone: The Australian Musical — a bold and hilarious reimagining of a holiday classic, told with Aussie spirit and heart.

Throughout my career, I’ve evolved from student to internationally recognised performer to one of Australia’s most respected and qualified dance educators. Today, I have the honour of mentoring the next generation of artists — both in Australia and globally — shaping elite performers, award-winning choreographers, and confident, empowered creatives.

From winning Miss Dance of America to publishing work, lecturing, and leading elite training programs, my journey has been defined by a deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact. My choreography, rooted in precision and artistry, has received widespread recognition, and my approach continues to fuse technique with science-backed methods for long-term success.

This production is a reflection of everything I love: storytelling, education, community, and creating joyful, unforgettable moments on stage. I’m beyond excited to bring Home Alone: The Australian Musical to life with an extraordinary cast and crew.

Summer is a proud Yorta Yorta woman, emerging comedian, and co author making her mark in Australian musical theatre. Her work blends sharp humour with cultural depth and a natural instinct for storytelling that resonates on and off the stage.

As the co writer of Home Alone: The Australian Musical, Summer helped craft the show’s comedic voice and narrative style. She also originated the roles of Gus Polinski and Maive Murchins in the debut season, delivering performances that showcased her comic timing and creative versatility.

Alongside her writing and comedy work, Summer has trained extensively with Master Teacher Ashley Grottoli and completed the Dance Steps student teaching program. She holds honours distinctions in her ATOD exams and has spent five years teaching and mentoring young dancers.

Her performance background includes seven years of vocal training with acclaimed teachers Laura Poulton and Susan Breen Clarke, elite competition experience, and appearances at major events including Carols by Candlelight, VDF, and the opening act for Music Box – Masters of Choreography.

Whether she is developing new comedic material, performing, or contributing to creative development, Summer brings cultural richness, originality, and a grounded artistic voice to every project.

Claira J (formerly Janine Atwill) is a powerhouse of Australian stage and screen, bringing over 20 years of experience as a performer, vocal coach, songwriter, and creative mentor. From her early recognition as Best Junior Female Performer by the Music Theatre Guild, to graduating from WAAPA’s elite Musical Theatre program, Claira has built a career defined by versatility, grit, and artistic passion.

Her television credits include standout appearances in Bogan Pride, Wentworth, Neighbours, and Netflix’s Superwog, alongside a growing list of indie and festival film roles including The Emu War (Monster Fest 2023 winner). On stage, she has embodied iconic roles from Charity in Sweet Charity to Chrissy Amphlett in I Can’t Believe It’s Not Countdown, with performances at Crown Casino, Chapel Off Chapel, and beyond.

A passionate musician, Claira’s voice has echoed through some of Australia’s biggest venues including Rod Laver Arena and Falls Festival. Her debut single Letting Go broke into the Australian Independent charts, and she continues to collaborate with a range of artists as a session vocalist and songwriter.

As founder of Claira J Coaching, she mentors the next generation of vocalists and performers, combining technical precision with deep industry insight. Her work is rooted in authenticity, creativity, and helping others shine on their own terms.

Rebecca Fortuna (she/her) is an Australian actor with more than twenty years of experience across theatre, film and television. She has toured nationally in major productions, including Fawlty Towers where she plays Sybil Fawlty, Confetti and Chaos, and the Australian tour of Dirty Dancing with Frontier Touring. Her comic timing and character work have earned consistent five star reviews and a nomination for the Dionysus Theatre Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role.

Rebecca is the founder of Red Theatricals in Templestowe and has spent more than two decades developing young and emerging performers. She is currently working with the cast to shape their strongest dramatic performances, guiding them through character analysis, emotional intention and confident storytelling. Her approach blends strong technical foundations with a warm, supportive rehearsal environment, helping each performer discover depth, authenticity and creative bravery. This year she received Travel Gang’s Theatre Educator Scholarship and will travel to Broadway and Disneyland for advanced training and to join the team at The Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta.

Her screen work includes the Netflix and 7Mate series Rostered On, the feature films Nova Star and No Such Thing as Monsters, and the award winning web series In Newcastle Tonight. Rebecca also wrote, starred in and produced the short film Still Here, which screened at LA Webfest and NZ Webfest with multiple award nominations. She holds a degree in Cinema, Theatre and Drama from La Trobe University, has trained at 16th Street, Howard Fine Studios and Stella Adler Los Angeles, and is a certified Intimacy Coordinator through IDC in New York.

Elanor Parsons is an Australian composer, songwriter, and chorusmaster whose career bridges opera, contemporary song, and musical theatre. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Music Performance (Honours), she made her mark with operas like The Women of Troy and Triptych, the latter premiering at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. As the chorusmaster of Melbourne Opera, she worked with some of Australia's finest young and established singers and renowned conductors and directors. Recently, Parsons has shifted focus to songwriting and is channelling her love of musical theatre into creating new songs for Home Alone: the Australian Musical.