Steph Dyhrberg

Patron

By day, Steph Dyhrberg is a successful Wellington employment lawyer who is in her spare time, an experienced performer and supporter of the arts in Wellington. Prior to joining the Retro Divas, a popular Kapiti based cover band, she was a soloist and dancer in several seasons with the Company of Musical Players and appeared in PLT’s production of Chicago.

Steph is a generous supporter of the arts and is a benefactor of the NZ Opera.

Jane Keller

Patron

Jane Keller is a veteran of the Wellington Music Theatre scene. She balances her thriving singing studio with her own performing. Jane specialises in teaching acting through song.

Audiences will know her from her from her One Woman shows written and performed locally, nationally and internationally. She has had leading roles in over 20 musicals.

Jane is in her 70’s and is still going strong.

Kate Ghent

Patron

Kate has been extensively involved in professional and community theatre for many years, both on and off the stage, in a wide range of roles. She coordinated several NZMT consortium projects and has worked with G&T Productions on Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, and, currently, & Juliet, in production and project management roles. Kate served as General Manager of Musical Theatre New Zealand (MTNZ) for 19 years, receiving both a Life Membership and a Merit Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to theatre throughout Aotearoa.

Beyond the arts, she brings over 30 years of experience as an event manager and executive assistant across the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. Kate has also served on the Kauri Theatre executive—as a member, then Vice President—before taking on her current role as Patron.