Evelyn Krape is an experienced actor in theatre, film and television. She joined the Australian Performing Group in 1970 when it moved to the Pram Factory, Carlton and her performances with the company included A Toast to Melba, Don's Party and Dimboola. In 1976 she won Best Actress, from the National Critics' Circle for her performance as Nellie Melba in A Toast to Melba and she also won a Green Room Award in 1993 for her performance in Ginger.