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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 in the future!

Audition bookings are now open for UMMTA’s Semester 1 show for 2010, The Wedding Singer!

If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know the story of The Wedding Singer – it’s 1985, and Robbie Hart is a hugely popular wedding singer in New Jersey. He’s a hopeless romantic who could say all the right things to salvage any situation, but his luck changes at his own wedding to high school sweetheart Linda. Unfortunately Robbie is left standing alone at the altar – he sinks into a deep depression and ends his career as a wedding singer altogether.

Things are looking down for Robbie, until Julia Sullivan appears. She’s a new waitress at the banquet hall where Robbie plays his wedding gigs, and is engaged to Glenn, a fabulously wealthy junk bond dealer. Robbie and Julia quickly become friends, and while planning her wedding together, romance develops between the pair. What ensues is a comedy of errors – unless Robbie can pull off the performance of the decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever!

With a brand-new score that plays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980’s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer just might be the coolest guy in the room. Slap on your spandex and enjoy the ride!

Auditions will be held on campus at the following times (updated):

 
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 – The Wedding Singer – Audition Pack

At the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’s Annual Bruce Awards Night, excellence from across the amateur and student theatre community in Victoria is recognised with the presentation of awards for productions, performances and individuals in a number of categories. UMMTA was exceptionally fortunate to have both of its 2009 productions, Into the Woods and Camelot, recognised with the nomination and commendation of a number of performers from each show.

UMMTA is incredibly excited to congratulate Annie Johnston on winning the Bruce Award for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role, for her performance as Little Red Ridinghood in Into the Woods in May 2009 – congratulations, Annie! Congratulations also to Amelia Ryan, Kathryn Sutherland, Charlie Sturgeon and Matt Holt whose excellent performances were recognised with Guild nominations and commendations – the level of talent across the Award categories for this year was exceptionally high, and to have been officially recognised is a fantastic achievement!

Annie Johnston as Little Red Ridinghood in Into the Woods - Photo by Ben Landau

UMMTA is very excited to announce the production team for its Semester 1 show for 2010, The Wedding Singer:

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 5th! Congratulations to those UMMTA performers whose excellent work has been recognised for our 2009 season:

Nomination for Best Female Performer in a Leading Role:
Amelia Ryan – Baker’s Wife, Into the Woods

Nomination for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role:
Kathryn Sutherland – Cinderella, Into the Woods

Nomination for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role:
Annie Johnston – Little Red Ridinghood, Into the Woods

Commendation for Best Male Performer in a Leading Role:
Charlie Sturgeon – King Arthur, Camelot

Commendation for Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role:
Matt Holt – Mordred, Camelot

Congratulations to all, and best of luck for the awards!

Hey guys – we hope you like our new website! We’re still in the process of adding in some of the content, but hope to have lots of historical information about the company and past shows available, as well as providing an easy way for you to find out what’s happening at the company, check out auditions, social activities and upcoming shows. Please tell us what you think – UMMTA loves to receive your comments and suggestions!

UMMTA is proud to announce its Semester 1 show for 2010: The Wedding Singer!

It’s back to the 80’s as we follow the story of Robbie Hart, the singer in a wedding band. Once he dreamed of being a successful songwriter, but now he lives in his Grandma’s basement. His situation becomes worse when he is dumped on his wedding day by his fiance. Will Julia, the optimistic new waitress at the reception hall, be the cure for Robbie’s lovelorn state? Featuring a diverse cast of characters, we’re sure The Wedding Singer is going to be totally rad!

You can find a full synopsis of the show at http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_w/weddingsinger.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 1 and an expression of your creative vision for the show (if relevant). Performance dates will be the 14th – 22nd of May 2010, in the Union Theatre at The University of Melbourne.

Applications must be sent to  by Wednesday the 25th of November.

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, with application dates to be announced soon:

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

We look forward to hearing from you!