Directed by Daniel Lammin and starring Maria Mercedes as opera legend Maria Callas, Master Class was performed at Melbourne's fortyfivedownstairs, Sydney's Hayes Theatre and several theatres across Victoria.
Lighting Design Brendan Jellie Costume Design Owen Phillips Sound Design James Hogan, Cast Robert Barbaro (2014), Blake Bowden (2015), Anna-Louise Cole (2014), Teresa Duddy (2015), Cameron Thomas & Georgia Wilkinson,
2015 Green Room Awards Winner - Female Performer Nominee - Director
★★★★★ “Master Class will delight opera and theatre lovers alike, and audiences will long cherish the memory of Mercedes’ marvellous performance.” The Age
★★★★½ “This is independent theatre at it’s finest, and you don’t need to be an opera buff – or even minor enthusiast – to walk out completely spellbound” Herald Sun
★★★★½ “This is a must see for anyone who’s ever trained to become a singer, actor, dancer or musician. You will spend the evening on the edge of your seat, desperately hoping that Callas won’t pick you as her next ‘victim’.” Arts Hub
★★★★ “It’s hard to imagine anyone giving a better performance as Maria Callas in the hit Broadway play Master Class than Maria Mercedes does here; in fact, it’s a role she seems born to play.” Sunday Telegraph
“When seasoned, highly respected industry professionals speak in an awed hush about a production in terms of “the best version of this show I’ve seen”, this is indeed a most significant production of a significant play.” Classic Melbourne
“One doesn’t need to be familiar with Callas’ story to enjoy this thrilling and ambitious production.” Limelight
“This play cast a spell….” Australian Stage Online
“It’s hard to imagine how anyone could leave this masterfully directed play without feeling affected by the soul of this great artist.” Theatre Press
“Maria Mercedes is Callas. She is remarkable… Hers is the kind of astonishing performance that leaves the actor and the script invisible, if not forgotten.” Aussie Theatre
“A mesmerizing night in the theatre” Stage Whispers
