Tyren (Tre) Maclou is an actor who draws from his Aboriginal, South African, and Australian heritage to bring diverse characters to life. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Acting from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2024, Tre embraces the art of storytelling, finding depth and connection in every role he plays.
In 2023, he experienced a career highlight working as the “Pizza Guy” in a scene with Nicolas Cage in The Surfer. In 2024, Tre showcased his talent in two significant productions with Yirra Yaakin: Songbird, which featured a regional tour, and Brothers Wreck, marking his debut in a lead role in a mainstage production. His repertoire also includes engaging performances in King Lear, Much Ado About Nothing, and Wise Children.
Additionally, Tre participated in Yirra Yaakin’s 2023 Playwright Festival, giving voice to new narratives and emerging playwrights. Since 2020, he has lent his voice to Messages On Hold, crafting personalized auditory experiences for clients.
For Tre, “art is free expression; it is a lie that reveals deeper truths,” guiding him as he explores the complexities of the human experience on stage.