A member of the theatre organisation for more than 20 years, her first production was 1996's Arsenic and Old Lace, where she was cast in a lead role.

A very active member since, she participates and contribute in many ways, whether on stage or behind the scenes and as part of the committee (including treasurer for the past three years).

Kylie was a cast member of 1997's Fiddler on the Roof and joined the publicity team in 1998 for The Pirates of Penzance.

In 2003 she had a starring role in the original play by Paul Addison, Darlings, You Were Wonderful, which won second place for Taree Arts Council in the best production category at the Tamworth Drama Festival.

The following year she featured in another original play by Paul Addison, called Drinks with the Girls.

Kylie worked backstage for the 2007 production Grease, in 2008 appeared in a starring role in the musical Nunsense and in 2019 was a cast member in the play, Grandfather's Portrait.

In 2010 and 2011 Kylie worked on the promotions committee for both Miss Saigon and On Golden Pond.

2012 saw Kylie cast in The Full Monty and in 2013 she was co-stage manager and promotion team member for Cabaret.

She was a publicity worker for Secret Bridesmaid's Business in 2014 and in 2015 delighted audiences with her performance as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins.

In 2016/17 she participated in the Spotlight on Taree Arts Council showcase, appearing in the short play, Bake Off.

Most recently she worked tirelessly as stage manager, production manager, program co-ordinator, on the publicity committee and general all-rounder for the 2018 production of Les Misérables.

The life membership presentation was made by president Paul Eade at one of the theatre organisation's monthly meetings.

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