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!
The Wedding Singer
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
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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!
Presented by the University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy
14-15, 19-22 May 2010 at 7:30pm, Matinee Saturday 22 at 2pm
Union Theatre, ground floor, Union House
University of Melbourne VIC 3052
Tickets: Full $23, Concession $18
Phone bookings 0406 330 825
| Robbie Hart | Tyson Legg | |
| Julia Sullivan | Luisa Tascone | |
| Sammy | Giancarlo Salamanca | |
| George | David Miles | |
| Holly | Adriana Tascone | |
| Glen Guglia | Josh Burton | |
| Rosie | Kimberley Colman | |
| Linda | Cecilia de la Motte | |
| Ensemble | Grace Agnew Sarah Calsina Kate Cameron Rafaela Cleeve-Gerkens Alexandra Cole Hannah Denison Clinton Elliott Brianna Evans Richard Gwatkin Jonathan Law Jonathan Lean Sarah Murphy-Gamble Brittany Myers |
Felicity Oakes Bree O’Dwyer Jessica Prinzi Julian Raff Cameron Ryan Riyana Razalee Alice Russell Caitlyn Staples Allie Sutherland Lauri Uldrikis Jack Van Staveren Anthony Austen Wishart |
| Director | Brad Dylan |
| Assistant Director | Dylan Morgan |
| Musical Director | Lucy O’Brien |
| Choreographer | Grace Taylor |
| Set Designer | Chris Alleyn |
| Costume Designer | Hana Maeorg |
| Lighting Designer | Giancarlo Salamanca |
| Sound Designer | Dean Gourley |
| Production Manager | Alec Kensit |
| Technical Director | Gabriel Townsend |
| Stage Manager | Dylan Morgan |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Dave Kelly |
| UHT/Construction Consultant | Tristan Lawrence |
| Publicity Coordinator | Tegan Jones |
| Publicity Assistant | Flick Coleman |
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! 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!
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!
| Robbie Hart | Tyson Legg | |
| Julia Sullivan | Luisa Tascone | |
| Sammy | Giancarlo Salamanca | |
| George | David Miles | |
| Holly | Adriana Tascone | |
| Glen Guglia | Josh Burton | |
| Rosie | Kimberley Colman | |
| Linda | Cecilia de la Motte | |
| Ensemble | Grace Agnew Sarah Calsina Kate Cameron Rafaela Cleeve-Gerkens Alexandra Cole Hannah Denison Clinton Elliott Brianna Evans Richard Gwatkin Jonathon Law Jonathon Lean Sarah Murphy-Gamble Brittany Myers |
Felicity Oakes Bree O’Dwyer Jessica Prinzi Julian Raff Cameron Ryan Riyana Razalee Alice Russell Caitlyn Staples Allie Sutherland Lauri Uldrikis Jack Van Staveren Anthony Austen Wishart |
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):
| Saturday 27th Feb | 2pm – 6pm |
| Monday 1st Mar | 6pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday 3rd Mar | 6pm – 9:30pm |
| Friday 5th Mar | 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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 PackUMMTA is very excited to announce the production team for its Semester 1 show for 2010, The Wedding Singer:
| Director | Brad Dylan |
| Assistant Director | Dylan Morgan |
| Musical Director | Lucy O’Brien |
| Choreographer | Grace Taylor |
| Set Designer | Chris Alleyn |
| Costume Designer | Hana Maeorg |
| Lighting Designer | Giancarlo Salamanca |
| Sound Designer | Dean Gourley |
| Production Manager | Alec Kensit |
| Technical Director | Gabriel Townsend |
| Stage Manager | Dylan Morgan |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Dave Kelly |
| UHT/Construction Consultant | Tristan Lawrence |
| Publicity Coordinator | Tegan Jones |
| Publicity Assistant | Flick Coleman |
The Wedding Singer – Production Team Applications
14.11.2009
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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!