Beryl Segers, Producer

Beryl has a background in event management. She has worked on a number of the State’s high profile events including Medal Ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the Athlete’s Welcoming Ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, Program Coordinator for the 2002 Sydney Gay Games Cultural Festival and Program Administrator for the Melbourne 2005 Deaf Olympics Cultural Festival.

In 2002 she set up her company to produce South African comedy and music events. Some of the high profile events include producing the first South Africa Freedom Festival in 2004, producing the first South African Film Festival in 2005 and several other successful productions for South African touring entertainers.

In 2009 she set up Beryl Segers Presents and produced her first piece of musical theatre, A Chorus Line. Other productions include William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Bare: A Pop Opera in conjunction with the Sydney Fringe Festival. This year also saw her produce the first South Africa Comedy tour.

Beryl also has extensive experience in public administration including working as Parliamentary Coordinator for a former NSW Minister.

Beryl is passionate about supporting charities in South Africa for disadvantaged children and those infected and affected by the HIV AIDS pandemic.

Sasha Segers, Administration, Production and Stage Manager

Sasha started her career with Beryl Segers Presents as an administration assistant. After completing her Public Relations and Advertising studies she started taking on additional responsibilities in all areas of the company. Sasha oversees all aspects of the organisation and thrives under pressure.

She moved into stage managing and relished the opportunity to call this shots from behind the stage curtains. She has stage managed several productions including A Chorus Line, Hamlet, Bare and various other events.

Sasha will have her first taste of producing in 2011.