Marli Van der Bijl 

Previous paid speaking roles

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Now Actors

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• English
• Afrikaans
• Dutch

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• Australian
• Irish
• South African
• UK English

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On Stage (Australia):
“Les Misérables” as Cosette (Darlington Theatre Players) - Won Finley Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
“The Yeomen of the Guard” as Phoebe (The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Western Australia)
"The Mikado" as Yum-Yum (The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Western Australia)
"Ladies in Black" as Ensemble/Dance Captain (Playlovers)
"Patience" as Lady Angela (The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Western Australia)

On Camera (Australia):
“Over a Bowl of Honey” as The Witch (Baron Tragedi)
"True Reflection" as Michelle (Small Voice Films for 168 Film Festival)
“The Peculiar Nature of the Fastidious” as Rachael (TAFE Student Film)
“I am Wolf” as Michelle (TAFE Student Film)
"Spilt Milk" as Sally, Joel's mother (ECU Student Film)
"Death of Love" as Death (Thrifty Short Films)
"Dream of Redundancy" as Emma (Thrifty Short Films)

SABC TV Soap: "7de Laan" (South Africa) - 13 episodes as Maryke
Musical Theatre: "FAME" (lead), "Hairspray" (supporting), "Madonna of Excelsior" (South Africa & Zimbabwe), "Off Side" (pilot for Dutch Youth musical), Bevange (Afrikaans Youth musical)
Drama: "Christine" (lead), "Hamlet" (supporting), "Putsonderwater" (lead), "My Children, My Africa" (lead)
Physical Theatre / Performance Art: ERA (monologue and ensemble) in stage performances and short film version
Narrator: "MUSA" (musical ensemble piece for narrator, flute, piano, cello and viola by Stefans Grové)
Community Theatre: "Pilatus: 'n Kruis in die Pad" (lead)
Children's Theatre: "Een Kleine Lientjie" (lead), "Sêra Sakboude Sing 'n Solo", "Die Kaskenades van Liewe Heksie" (lead), "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"

Previous featured extras roles

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Now Actors

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“I Met a Girl”: Extra (Feature Film, Monsoon Pictures Australia)
"Dirt Music": Extra (Feature Film, Aguarius Films)
Graduation Video Curtin University (Perth) : Extra (DG Global)
"The Heights": Community member (TV Series for ABC, Matchbox Productions)
Crown Perth Commercial: Extra (Cummins & Partners)
“Keep your Saturday Dreams Alive”: Extra (Lotterywest Commercial)
"ANA x Perth": Extra (In-flight commercial for All Nippon Airways, Spinnaker Films)
"Power of Membership": Extra (RAC Commercial, Beautiful Pictures)
"Live a little Larger": Extra (Crown Casino TV Commercial, Flint Sydney)
"The Heights": Jogger (TV Series for ABC, Matchbox Productions)
"Pretty Face": Extra (Western Australia Screen Academy)
"FILCH": Extra (Western Australia Screen Academy)
"A Recipe for Sticky Fingers": Featured extra (Edith Cohen University Student Film)
PACVAC Web Commercial: Extra
"Batgirl Returns": Extra

Beginner, starting out

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Styled Wedding Shoot as the Bride - co-ordinated by Cohesion Weddings and Events
Stills and visuals for Opening Doors Campaign (WA Department of Housing): Family member
Online commercial as Bridesmaid - NoteCube Online Commercial
TFP Shoots with local photographers
Promotional shoots for theatre productions: "Christine", "ERA", "Hamlet", "Blood Wedding"

Classically trained

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Mezzo-Soprano

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• Pop
• Classical
• Opera

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• Indie
• Jazz
• Classical

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Influences: Regina Spektor, Musical Theatre, Barbra Streisand, Caro Emerald

4 years Classical Voice Training at the Odeion School of Music (South Africa)

Soprano Soloist in Early Music Performance by New Holland Consort at Houtman 400 Festival, Geraldton, Western Australia
Soprano Soloist in Missa Solemnis in C (Vanhal) and Klopstocks Morgengesang (C.P.E Bach) for Denmark Baroque, Denmark, Western Australia
Professional Singer in singing trio, VIVA LAS DIVAS (Corfu, Greece) for Remarc International
Lead roles or solos in musicals/operettas:
“Les Misérables” (Cosette)
“The Yeomen of the Guard” (Phoebe)
"The Mikado" (Yum-Yum)
“Patience” (Lady Angela)
"FAME" (Carmen Diaz)
"Hairspray" (Pernny Pingleton)
"Off Side" (Jessica)
"Madonna of Excelsior" (Young Cornelia & Ensemble)
"Ladies in Black" (Ensemble)

Vocalist for music video:
"Scaraborough Fair" (directed by Nigel Goodwin)
"Vincent" recorded for LEGO stop motion video, Le Gogh

Soloist for "All That Jazz Concert II" for Bloemfontein City Orchestra (South Africa)
"i2m" Acapella Trio - performer and co-arranger - reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters for corporate functions (style: swing-jazz)

Vocalist for collaborations on Youtube:
*Sunset at the Jazz Café (composer Geraldine Taylor)
*Music videos and voice recordings with videographer, Greg Goldman

Narrator for musical piece, "MUSA", an ensemble piece for Flute, Piano, Cello, Viola and Narrator
Lead vocalist for jazz performances at corporate functions (South Africa)
Acapella Groups (University Serenade Competitions)
Backing vocals and keyboard for Dirk en die Republiek (rock band)
Elementary Piano

2003 Junior Champion of the World in Duet-category at the World Championships of Performing Arts, with Wesna Steenkamp.
Semi-finalist for ATKV Crescendo Singing Competition 2004 (South Africa)

SABC TV Soap, "7de Laan" (South Africa) - 13 episodes as Maryke
ABC TV Series, “The Heights” - 1 episode as Jogger (extra)

Intermediate

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• Contemporary
• Jazz
• Swing
• Tap

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Tap Pre-Bronze Exams (South African Dance Teacher's Association): Passed with distinction (2014)
"Fascination Rhythm" - Louise Fourie Dance Studio Concert (2013) - styles: Hip Hop, Modern, Tap
Physical Theatre / Performance Art: "ERA" stage performance at (Free State Arts Festival 2016 & Cape Town Fringe 2016) and short film
Various Dance Styles in Musical Theatre Shows:
"Off-Side" (2015), "Fame" (2013), "Hairspray" (2012), "The Boy Friend" (2007), "Bumstreet" (2005), "Shake Ripple and Roll" (2004)
Dancer for University of the Free State EyeDentity Student Community (2011)
Contemporary Dance / Beginner's Ballet: "Eendag" (2008) - ATKV Tienertoneel (Drama Competition for Schools)

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Company Manager and Assistant to the Director for national touring musical, "Spijt", in The Netherlands (Homemade Productions)
2nd AD with 1st AD duties experience
Production Assistant in Podcast: Pride and Prejudice (Ballarat National Theatre); The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Someone New Theatre Co)
Directing: Le Gogh (LEGO stop motion), Die Towenaar van Oz (student production University of the Free State), Family Theatre productions for MDG Performing Arts Academy
Video and sound editing (basic) for music videos and social media material: Le Gogh (LEGO stop motion); The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes podcast; virtual duets; showreel
Videographer on close-up shots for live performance of Liquid Liquid (for Baron Tragedi)
Camera B for music video for Jenny Gaunt's song, "Time", for the Revelations Festival's Blind Date Music Video Competition
Experience in Set Painting, Make-up and Stage Management as part of training, as well as setup of sound equipment

Part-time professional (paid work)

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www.facebook.com/ophelialockeartist/

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Photographer/Videographer/Editor for Le Gogh (LEGO stop motion video)
Photographer for Corfu Animal Rescue Outreach (CARO) in Corfu, Greece with musician, Louise du Toit.
Second shooter and photography assistant for Styled Wedding Shoot and Couples shoot by Rose and Rhyme Studio.
Headshots and portraits
Travel photography
Promotional material for theatrical productions: "Christine", "Stof", VIVA LAS DIVAS, "Pilatus: 'n Kruis in die Pad"
Social media promotional material for touring musical "Spijt" (The Netherlands)
Experience in maternity, new-born, prom and wedding shoots, as well as photographing intimate live performances

No previous TV presenter experience

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Now Actors

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• English
• Afrikaans
• Dutch

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• Australian
• Irish
• South African
• UK English

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Spokesperson/Presenter for SBA Today (a series of informative videos for Strategic Business Alliance) - 2020
Experience with teleprompter as well as memorisation of script
Spokesperson on Crowdfunding initiatives to promote projects: Over a Bowl of Honey - 2020

Flyering for Fringe World Festival (Perth) through Manifesto Media - 2019
Surveys for City of Perth Outdoor movies (Northbridge Plaza, Perth) - 2019
Barista/service at Indifish (Fish and Chips shop, Perth) - 2019
Freelance Audio Transcription (Afrikaans>>Afrikaans; English>>English) through MSS Kapstadt - 2019
Assistant Drama Lecturer in Children's Theatre (University of the Free State) - 2013-2014
Drama Lecturer in Vocal Studies and Theatre History (MDG Performing Arts Academy) - 2014
Receptionist at College Lodge (Guest house, Bloemfontein, South Africa) - 2011