http://ummta.org The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:33:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UMMTA is very excited to announce the production team for its Semester 2 show for 2010, A New Brain: Director Allie Sutherland Assistant Director Emily Wilden Musical Director Nathaniel Taylor Choreographer Lauri Uldrikis   Production Manager Alec Kensit Set Designer Martelle Hunt Costume Designer Hana Maeorg Sound Designers Dean GourleyNick Liley Technical Director Tristan Lawrence Stage Manager Dave Kelly Vocal Coach Maddie Wooster Publicity Coordinator    Dylan Morgan http://ummta.org/news/a-new-brain-production-team/ Audition bookings are now open for UMMTA's Semester 2 show for 2010, A New Brain! Gordon Schwinn, a talented young songwriter, learns that he has a brain tumor and needs an operation urgently. While in hospital, Gordon's greatest fear is dying with his greatest songs still inside of him; and so ... http://ummta.org/news/a-new-brain-auditions/ After a successful application and selection process, UMMTA is very excited to have assembled most of the production team for its Semester 2 show for 2010: A New Brain. However, there are still a few roles available, so we're sending out a second call for creative people interested in broadening ... http://ummta.org/news/a-new-brain-looking-for-creatives/ UMMTA is proud to announce its Semester 2 show for 2010: A New Brain! Gordon Schwinn, a talented young songwriter, learns that he has a brain tumor and needs an operation urgently. While in hospital, Gordon's greatest fear is dying with his greatest songs still inside of him; and so from ... http://ummta.org/news/a-new-brain-production-team-applications/ UMMTA's first semester production, The Wedding Singer, has had its first two performances before a well-deserved break for the cast and production crew! Check out some photos taken during the final dress rehearsal by Sam Fairbank. This is just a tiny preview of the fantastic show that will be playing ... http://ummta.org/news/the-wedding-singer-photos/ UMMTA is incredibly excited to present our first semester production for 2010, The Wedding Singer! UMMTA presents The Wedding Singer Performances 14th - 22nd May Union Theatre, University of Melbourne [caption id="attachment_136" align="alignright" width="95" caption="Buy Tickets Now!"][/caption] If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know the story of The Wedding Singer – it’s 1985, and Robbie ... http://ummta.org/news/the-wedding-singer/ The cast of UMMTA's "The Wedding Singer" travelled around Melbourne for a number of spontaneous performances of the show's opening number, "It's Your Wedding Day", on Saturday 1st May 2010. We gathered large enthusiastic audiences and helped spread the word about the production to all those enjoying their Saturday mornings! ... http://ummta.org/news/the-wedding-singer-flashmob/ Review by Justina Lui (Union House Theatre) Going to an UMMTA show is like snuggling up on the couch with a mug of hot milk and a chocolate chip biscuit: comfortingly satisfying. With a name like the “University of Melbourne Musical Theatre Association” it is pretty clear what they do and ... http://ummta.org/news/splendour-in-the-guild-review/ UMMTA presents Splendour in the Guild! Join us for a special concert-style of musical theatre in the Guild Theatre. Featuring some of Melbourne Uni’s most talented performers and a great selection of songs, old favourites and new classics alike, it is sure to be a concert like no other! One ... http://ummta.org/news/splendour-in-the-guild/ UMMTA is very excited to announce the cast list for its Semester 1 show for 2010, The Wedding Singer. We were amazed at the number of talented auditionees - so thanks to everyone that gave it a try, and we hope that you'll all choose to audition for UMMTA productions ... http://ummta.org/news/the-wedding-singer-cast-list/