Led by Geelong and Melbourne based actor, singer, writer and musician Connor Morel in the hybrid role of Co-Producer/Writer/Protagonist, A Lovely Day To Be Online is a one-person-pop-musical-turned-existential-crisis about a young adult realising the effect that social media is having on him.
It addresses how it affects his relationships, his local community, and his broader understanding of how the world functions.
The project’s creative team also features Melbourne-born theatre director, acting coach and dramaturge, Casey Gould, as Dramaturge/Director.
About the Artists
Connor Morel
Co-Producer, Writer and Protagonist
Connor Morel is a Geelong and Melbourne based actor, singer, writer and musician who holds a Bachelor of Music Theatre from the Arts Academy, Federation University Australia. Theatre highlights include Ensemble/Robbie + Sammy cover in The Wedding Singer Aus/NZ Tour (David Venn Enterprises), Shane Warne in Shane Warne the Musical (Arts Academy, Federation University Australia), Roger in Rent (James Terry Collective), and Jason Dean in Heathers The Musical (GSODA). Connor directed and co-produced MICF show Blaise
It In Your PJ's in 2017, and was co-producing MICF show The Totally Scripted Improv Show before its cancellation due to COVID-19. Connor is currently engaged on the development of two new Australian musicals, and will later this year train at Ecole Philippe Gaulier, the prestigious theatre school in Étampes, France.
Casey Gould
Dramaturge and Director
Casey Gould is a Melbourne-born theatre director, acting coach and dramaturge. His work encompasses theatre, musical theatre, cabaret and physical theatre. His work has won and been nominated for Green Room Awards, Fringe awards in Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh and toured extensively throughout Australia and overseas. He graduated from the University of Ballarat with a degree in Music Theatre and after a few years performing professionally transitioned to directing. He has since been back to direct students at Ballarat and continues to teach and lecture alongside his creative projects. He recently spent two years working in London participating in the Young Vic directors program and observing rehearsals for Follies and Pinocchio at the National Theatre. Highlights as a dramaturge include Voyagers (Mackenzie-Spencer & Strano), Homemade: The Foreigners Panto (Loitering with Intent - London) the Green Room-nominated Member (Fairly Lucid Productions) and the Green Room award-winning cabaret Nailed It! (Mackenzie-Spencer & Strano). Casey is also a founder and co-company director of Music Theatre Workshop. He is passionate about creating new work, helping writers develop their work and collaborating on new projects.