Would you like to be a part of UMMTA’s next production team for Lucky Stiff? If the answer is ‘yes’ then we recommend you fill out one or multiple forms from the link below and we will be in touch with you as soon as the application period has closed. Applicants may be required to attend an interview with the UMMTA committee.

Something funny’s going on…

This musical farce centers around Harry Witherspoon, an unassuming English shoe salesman who lives an uneventful life in East Grinstead, England. His life takes a dramatic turn when he learns that his uncle Anthony, a casino manager from Atlantic City, has been killed by his blind lover. Harry learns that he stands to inherit $6,000,000 from his uncle – but only if he agrees to take his Uncle’s corpse on a trip to Monte Carlo. Otherwise, the money will all go to his uncle’s favorite charity, the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. In a quest to gain his uncle’s inheritance, Harry sets out to fulfill Anthon’s dying wish… With a tuneful score and a well-oiled plot, plus the ultimate happy ending, Lucky Stiff guarantees hilarity for one and all.

Performances will be in October (during weeks 11 & 12 of semester two) in Union House’s Guild Theatre.

Positions Available are in:

Production Management

• Production Manager

Direction

• Director
• Assistant Director
• Choreographer

Musical Direction

• Musical Director
• Vocal Coach
• Rehearsal Pianist

Stage Management

• Stage Manager
• Deputy Stage Manager

Technical Design

• Set Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Sound Designer
• Costume Designer
• Hair & Make-Up

Running Crew

• Lighting Operator
• Sound Operator
• Stage Crew

Front of House

• Front of House Manager
• Bar Manager

Publicity & Promotion

• Graphic Designer
• Sponsorship Officer
• Publicity Officer

If you would like more information about any of the positions, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@ummta.org

Apply for Production Team positions Here

Buy your tickets today at book.ummta.org

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For our 10 year anniversary, UMMTA will be presenting The Who’s Tommy! for our  first semester production.

Synopsis:

After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father,  young Tommy is so traumatized that he loses his ability to speak or to care  about life. As his life meanders on in post World War II England, he suffers abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbors. Tommy’s life is saved, however, when he falls in love with pinball. He becomes such an expert at the game that he rises to the stature of an international superstar and inspires youth around the world.

Presented by the University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association

Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff

Music by Pete Townshend

Lyrics by Pete Townshend

Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon

Based on The Who’s Rock-Opera, ‘Tommy’.

See The Show:

April 27th – 29th

May 2nd – 5th

All shows at 7:30 except Sunday 29th April and Saturday 5th May at 5pm.

Where: Union Theatre, Union House, University of Melbourne, Parkville.

Tickets:

Adult: $25

Concession: $20

UMMTA members and groups: $18

For this semester’s production party it we are having a GRAVE RAVE!

It will be held this Friday the 13th at Gertrude’s Brown Couch – Fitzroy

Open from 9pm til late

PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED

$20 entry
FREE DRINK & RAFFLE TICKET ON ARRIVAL
Extra free drink for UMMTA members.

Facebook event

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

As a part of our new workshops and skills initiatives, The University of Melbourne Musical Theatre Association is presenting a Dance Workshop!

About the Workshop
Our 90-minute Dance workshop is being run by Lauri Uldrikis,  and will be held at Union House on Wednesday the 4th of April at 6:00pm.
The workshop will cover fundamental flexibility and strength for dance and a short group routine, being geared towards group performance dance skills . Come and have some fun with other Musical-Theatre fans!

About Lauri
Lauri is a seasoned choreographer with UMMTA, having choreographed A New Brain, Curtains and Assassins. Her choreography for Curtains received a Victorian Music Theatre Guild nomination, and we are glad to have her onboard.

Book Your Spot
The workshop is for members only, but you can become a member on the day. Contact us at contact@ummta.org for more information or to book your place.

We are proud to announce our cast for our 2012 Semester 1 show of Tommy!

Union House Theatre and UMMTA are proud to announce an Exclusive MasterClass with Phillip Quast while he’s in Melbourne for Yes, Prime Minister.

About Phillip: Philip is one of Australia’s most accomplished musical theatre and stage actors with three Olivier Awards and a 20 year international career under his belt. Currently performing in Melbourne, he has generously offered to run this exclusive three hour masterclass for both singers and actors who sing. More about Phillip…

The Workshop: This is not a masterclass about vocal technique but about how to make a song work for you. Participants and observers welcome, but applications are a must.
It’s being held on the 8th of March from 2-5pm. Come to Union House, University of Melbourne Parkville.

How to Apply: UMMTA is sponsoring member participation, so grab your membership number (or personal details we can verify your membership with) and shoot us an email at contact@ummta.org. Alternatively, drop into the UHT office, flash your membership card sign up in person.

Auditions have been announced and they will be:

Tuesday 28th Feb 6pm-9pm VCA Music Block Rm 109, 234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Thursday 1st March 6pm-9pm VCA Music Block Rm 109, 234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Saturday 3rd March 1pm-4pm Des Connor Room, Union House, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus. Enter via Union Theatre Stage Door

Make sure you read the audition pack for all the audition requirements.

Tommy – Audition Pack

Venues will be confirmed prior but will either be at the VCA or Union House at Parkville.

Book your Audition Here!

We are always looking for more talent and often welcome new people to our company. If you are interested in participating in Tommy, please email us at contact@ummta.org

However we cannot extend this deadline any further! Applications must be in by midnight on January the 14th 2012.

If you have been thinking about getting involved in student theatre, make 2012 the year of doing! The cast of Tommy and the UMMTA committee would love to have you on board!

Would you like to become part of UMMTA’s next exciting production team for Tommy? Then all you need to do is fill out the form  from the link and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible after the closure of applications.

Synopsis:

After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father, young Tommy is so traumatised that he loses his ability to speak or to care about life. As his life meanders on in post World War II England, he suffers abuse from sadistic relatives and neighbours. Tommy’s life is saved, however, when he falls in love with pinball. He becomes such an expert at the game that he rises to the stature of an international superstar and inspires youth around the world.

Dates: 27th April – 5th of May 2012

Apply Here

Positions Available are:

• Production Manager
• Production Manager’s Assistant
• Director
• Director’s Assistant
• Musical Director
• Assistant Musical Director
• Vocal Coach
• Rehearsal Pianist
• Choreographer
• Assistant Choreographer
• Ensemble Director
• Technical Director
• Stage Manager
• Assistant Stage Manager
• Lighting Designer
• Lighting Operator
• Sound Designer
• Sound Operator
• Set Designer
• Costume Designer
• Hair and Make Up Designer
• Front of House Manager

If you would like more information about any of the positions that do not have a specific description, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@ummta.org

Please note: Production Team Applications will close at midnight on the 14th of January 2012.

Apply Here