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Audition bookings are now open for UMMTA’s Semester 1 show for 2011, the Melbourne premiere of Curtains!

A rollicking send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts, Curtains follows the fallout when the supremely untalented star of Robbin’ Hood of the Old West is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to a police detective who moonlights as a musical theatre fan to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself! With book by Rupert Holmes and music and lyrics by Kander & Ebb, the show promises a rip-roaring night of larger-than-life characters, romance, mystery and intrigue!

We are looking for a myriad of performers to bring their energy and enthusiasm to a large cast. There are many characters and featured roles to be had in this show, and we would love people of all experience levels to give it a go.

Auditions will be held at the following times:

 
For more information, please see the attached audition pack. Book your audition online today – get in quick, because appointments will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!

UMMTA – Curtains – Audition Pack

Click here to book your audition now!

UMMTA is proud to announce its Semester 1 show for 2011: Curtains!

A rollicking send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts, Curtains follows the fallout when the supremely untalented star of Robbin’ Hood of the Old West is murdered during her opening night curtain call. It is up to a police detective who moonlights as a musical theatre fan to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love before the show reopens, without getting killed himself! With book by Rupert Holmes and music and lyrics by Kander & Ebb, the show promises a rip-roaring night of larger-than-life characters, romance, mystery and intrigue!

Performance dates will be the 6th – 14th of May 2011, in the Union Theatre at The University of Melbourne. You can find a full synopsis of the show at http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_c/curtains.html

We are looking for talented, dedicated and enthusiastic applicants for the following roles:

• Director and Assistant Director
• Musical Director
• Choreographer
• Production Manager
• Technical Director
• Lighting Designer
• Sound Designer
• Stage Manager
• Costume Designer
• Set Designer
• Vocal Coach
• Rehearsal Pianist

Applications must be submitted online by 5pm on Thursday February 10th.

The Music Theatre Guild of Victoria today announced the list of Nominations and Commendations for Guild Awards to be presented at the Bruce Awards Night on December 4th! Congratulations to those UMMTA performers whose excellent work has been recognised for our 2010 season:

Nomination for Best Male Performer in a Leading Role:
Brad Dylan – Gordon Schwinn, A New Brain

Nomination for Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role:
Josiah Lulham – Mr Bungee, A New Brain

Commendation for Direction:
Allie Sutherland – A New Brain

Commendation for Best Male Performer in a Leading Role:
Tyson Legg – Robbie Hart, The Wedding Singer

Commendation for Best Female Performer in a Leading Role:
Luisa Tascone – Julia Sullivan, The Wedding Singer

Commendation for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role:
Bianca Bruce – The Mother, A New Brain

Commendation for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role:
Anna Voshege – Rhoda, A New Brain

Commendation:
Jessica Prinzi – chorus, The Wedding Singer

Congratulations to all, and for the nominees, best of luck for the awards presentation! Congratulations also to all those whose contributions were honoured in the Union House Theatre annual awards night for 2010:

Acknowledgement for directors, designers, technicians and non-performance roles:
Alec Kensit – The Wedding Singer and A New Brain

Professional development award:
Dylan Morgan – Assistant Director, The Wedding Singer, Doctor, A New Brain

Scholarship for professional actor training:
Kimberley Colman – Rosie, The Wedding Singer

UMMTA’s second semester production, A New Brain, is opening tonight! Check out some photos taken during the final dress rehearsal by Danielle Lawes. This is just a tiny preview of the fantastic show that will be playing 22-30 October in the Guild Theatre, University of Melbourne – book your tickets today!

UMMTA is incredibly excited to present our second semester production for 2010, A New Brain!

UMMTA presents A New Brain
Performances 22nd – 30th October
Guild Theatre, University of Melbourne

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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 his hospital bed, and in while in a coma, he begins writing the songs. Gordon eventually has surgery and recovers completely – his near death experience encourages him to re-evaluate and better appreciate the people and relationships in his life. The show is an uplifting story of determination and hope, featuring music by William Finn and Jason Robert Brown, and book by James Lapine.

Presented by the University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by James Lapine and William Finn

Evening shows 22-23, 27-28, 30 October 2010 at 7:30pm
Twilight show Friday 29 at 5pm (before UHT Gala Awards)
Matinee Saturday 30 at 2pm (all tickets $15)
Guild Theatre, first floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3052
Phone bookings 0406 330 825

UMMTA is very excited to announce the cast list for its Semester 2 show for 2010, A New Brain. 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 in the future!

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 from his hospital bed, and in while in a coma, he begins writing the songs. Gordon eventually has surgery and recovers completely – his near death experience encourages him to re-evaluate and better appreciate the people and relationships in his life. The show is an uplifting story of determination and hope, featuring music by William Finn and Jason Robert Brown, and book by James Lapine.

Auditions will be held on campus at the following times:

 
For more information, please see the attached audition pack. To book your audition, please email – get in quick, because appointments will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!

UMMTA – A New Brain – Audition Pack

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 their experience and talents working on this standout production.

We’re looking for people interested in the following positions:

• Choreographer
• Assistant Director
• Lighting Designer
• Set Designer

For further details, drop us an email at – don’t worry, we’re friendly and won’t bite!

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 his hospital bed, and in while in a coma, he begins writing the songs. Gordon eventually has surgery and recovers completely – his near death experience encourages him to re-evaluate and better appreciate the people and relationships in his life. The show is an uplifting story of determination and hope, featuring music by William Finn and Jason Robert Brown, and book by James Lapine.

You can find a full synopsis of the show at http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_n/newbrain.html

We are looking for talented, dedicated and enthusiastic applicants for the following roles:

• Director and Assistant Director
• Musical Director
• Choreographer
• Production Manager

Your submission should include any relevant previous experience, other anticipated show, work or university conflicts during Semester 2 and an expression of your creative vision for the show (if relevant). Performance dates will be the 21st – 30th of October 2010, in the Guild Theatre at The University of Melbourne.

Applications must be sent to by Friday the 11th of June.

Expressions of interest and requests for further information should also be directed to .

We are also happy to receive expressions of interest for the following roles:

• Technical Director
• Lighting Designer
• Sound Designer
• Stage Manager
• Costume Designer
• Set Designer
• Vocal Coach
• Rehearsal Pianist

We look forward to hearing from you!

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 14-22 May in Union Theatre, University of Melbourne – book your tickets today!