UMMTA is very excited to announce the production team for its Semester 2 show for 2011, Assassins:
| Director | Tyson Legg |
| Assistant Director | Spencer Hadlow |
| Musical Director | Louis Sharpe |
| Choreographer | Lauri Uldrikis |
| Vocal Coach | Kimberley Colman |
| Producers | Dylan Morgan Emily Wilden |
| Stage Manager | David Kelly |
| Set Designer | Mairead Dwyer |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Shannon Loughnane |
| Lighting Operator | Ruth Blair |
| Publicity Manager | Ashlee Clapp |
UMMTA is proud to announce its Semester 2 show for 2011: Assassins!
Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. This ‘most American of musicals’, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience.
Performance dates will be the 7th – 15th of October 2011, in the Guild Theatre at The University of Melbourne. You can find a full synopsis of the show at http://www.guidetomusicaltheatre.com/shows_a/assassins.htm
We are looking for talented, dedicated and enthusiastic applicants for the following roles:
Applications must be submitted online by 5pm on Friday July 8th. Please first read the attached document detailing each Production Team role available for application, then follow the link below to submit your application online.
Production Team Role Descriptions
Applications have now closed.
UMMTA’s first semester production, the Melbourne premiere of Curtains, is opening tonight! Check out some photos taken during the final dress rehearsal by Jaklene Vukasinovic. This is just a tiny snippet of the fantastic show that will be playing 6-14 May in the Union Theatre, University of Melbourne – book your tickets today!
UMMTA is incredibly excited to present our first semester production for 2011, the Melbourne premiere of Curtains!
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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!
Presented by the University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association
Book by Rupert Holmes, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Original Book and Concept by Peter Stone
Additional Lyrics by John Kander and Rupert Holmes
By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York
Evening shows 6-7, 11-14 May 2011 at 7:30pm
Matinee Saturday 14 May at 2pm
Union Theatre, ground floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3052
| Lieutenant Frank Cioffi | Josiah Lulham |
| Carmen Bernstein | Anna Charalambous |
| Georgia Hendricks | Nicola Guzzardi |
| Aaron Fox | Henry Brett |
| Bobby Pepper | Grant Buse |
| Niki Harris | Emma Hoy |
| Christopher Belling | David Miles |
| Bambi Bernét | Shannen Chin-Quan |
| Jessica Cranshaw | Grace Agnew |
| Daryl Grady | Benjamin Watts |
| Johnny Harmon | Will McKinna-Hannagan |
| Oscar Shapiro | Henry Shaw |
| Randy Dexter | Aaron Moscow |
| Harv Fremont | Mitchell Ralston |
| Detective O’Farrell | Michael Leaver |
| Sidney Bernstein | Shaun Fitzgerald |
| Roy Stetson | Alex Finkel |
| Tank Larson | Andrew Chong |
| Katie Yacrumpets | Brittany Myers |
| Scotch O’Shea | DJ Pearce |
| Jane Setler | Elizabeth Babcock |
| Arlene Barruca | Emma Leaver |
| Lotta Soandsoerson | Grace Taylor |
| Marjorie Cook | Jasmine Kwan |
| Trudie Craigerson | Katie Possingham |
| Goldie Collier | Keshia Contini |
| Sassy Mustang | Mandie Lee |
| Theo Honk | Matthew Cameron |
| Eliza Belle | Rafaela Cleeve Gerkens |
| Arnold Fanganee | Richard Gwatkin |
| Connie Subbotin | Sally Webber |
| Roberta Wooster | Sarah Calsina |
| Rollo Blythe | Spencer Hadlow |
| Mona Page | Stephanie John |
| Doris Deakin | Tegan Jones |
| Kandy Moore | Yo Zi Ngoo |
| Director | Brad Dylan |
| Assistant Director | Giancarlo Salamanca |
| Musical Director | Anthony Cardamone |
| Choreographer | Lauri Uldrikis |
| Producer | Tegan Jones |
| Production Manager | Henrietta Downer |
| Stage Manager | Hannah Denison |
| Lighting Designer | Tim Smith |
| Sound Designer | David Browne |
| Set Designer | Caitlyn Staples |
| Costume Designer | Scott Marsh |
| Lighting Operator | Simon Kennedy |
| Theatre Consultant | Tristan Lawrence |
| Publicity Manager | Leigh Roncon |
| Artwork and Design | Giancarlo Salamanca |
UMMTA is very excited to announce the cast list for its Semester 1 show for 2011, the Melbourne premiere of Curtains. 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!
| Lieutenant Frank Cioffi | Josiah Lulham |
| Carmen Bernstein | Anna Charalambous |
| Georgia Hendricks | Nicola Guzzardi |
| Aaron Fox | Henry Brett |
| Bobby Pepper | Grant Buse |
| Niki Harris | Emma Hoy |
| Christopher Belling | David Miles |
| Bambi Bernét | Shannen Chin-Quan |
| Jessica Cranshaw | Grace Agnew |
| Daryl Grady | Benjamin Watts |
| Johnny Harmon | Will McKinna-Hannagan |
| Oscar Shapiro | Henry Shaw |
| Randy Dexter | Aaron Moscow |
| Harv Fremont | Mitchell Ralston |
| Detective O’Farrell | Michael Leaver |
| Sidney Bernstein | Shaun Fitzgerald |
| Roy Stetson | Alex Finkel |
| Tank Larson | Andrew Chong |
| Katie Yacrumpets | Brittany Myers |
| Scotch O’Shea | DJ Pearce |
| Jane Setler | Elizabeth Babcock |
| Arlene Barruca | Emma Leaver |
| Lotta Soandsoerson | Grace Taylor |
| Marjorie Cook | Jasmine Kwan |
| Trudie Craigerson | Katie Possingham |
| Goldie Collier | Keshia Contini |
| Sassy Mustang | Mandie Lee |
| Theo Honk | Matthew Cameron |
| Eliza Belle | Rafaela Cleeve Gerkens |
| Arnold Fanganee | Richard Gwatkin |
| Connie Subbotin | Sally Webber |
| Roberta Wooster | Sarah Calsina |
| Rollo Blythe | Spencer Hadlow |
| Mona Page | Stephanie John |
| Doris Deakin | Tegan Jones |
| Kandy Moore | Yo Zi Ngoo |
UMMTA is very excited to announce the production team for its Semester 1 show for 2011, Curtains:
| Director | Brad Dylan |
| Assistant Director | Giancarlo Salamanca |
| Musical Director | Anthony Cardamone |
| Choreographer | Lauri Uldrikis |
| Producer | Tegan Jones |
| Production Manager | Henrietta Downer |
| Stage Manager | Hannah Denison |
| Lighting Designer | Tim Smith |
| Sound Designer | David Browne |
| Set Designer | Caitlyn Staples |
| Costume Designer | Scott Marsh |
| Lighting Operator | Simon Kennedy |
| Theatre Consultant | Tristan Lawrence |
| Publicity Manager | Leigh Roncon |
| Artwork and Design | Giancarlo Salamanca |
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:
| Monday 28th February | 6pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday 2nd March | 6pm – 9pm |
| Saturday 5th March | 12pm – 5pm |
| Monday 7th March | 6pm – 9pm |
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
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:
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!
