Casting for 9 to 5 The Musical with Jeff Calhoun
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing esteemed broadway director Jeff Calhoun on his latest project 9 – 5 The Musical. I
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Casting
After 14 years as STC’s casting Guru, Serena Hill, discusses heading back to London, auditions and the need for training
Serena Hill has been Head of Casting at Sydney Theatre Company since 2003, and after an incredible career Down Under,
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Looking for Little People: Les Miserables open kids auditions, Melbourne
Les Miserables has been the talk of the Australian music theatre industry since its return to Oz was confirmed just over
Read moreOpen dance auditions for Opera Australia’s The King And I
Opera Australia has confirmed that open dance auditions for their upcoming production of The King And I will take place in
Read moreStrictly Ballroom searches for a star: Fran auditions continue
Despite extensive auditions in Sydney and Melbourne, the creative team behind Strictly Ballroom have still not found the right actress to
Read moreAustralian Musical Theatre’s Got Talent
This article came across the AussieTheatre news desk this morning from the blog Robojustice Superfighter. It poses questions about casting practices in Australian musical theatre productions, and asks what constitutes a high profile artist. Do you agree? Let us know what you think of this piece via Twitter or Facebook.
Read moreThe Curse of the Australian Music Theatre Actor
This is a particularly difficult column for me to write. I have wanted to write it for a good while
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Want to Nail That Audition? Neil Rutherford announces Melbourne Audition Masterclass
After the success of his Sydney Masterclass at the Opera Centre today, Neil Rutherford and AussieTheatre Productions are thrilled to
Read moreJersey Boys film allows open online auditions
Open auditions were held in New York over the weekend for the film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical
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Auditioning for Music Theatre? Neil Rutherford’s performer’s guide to auditions is now available
A performer’s audition mantra: Be prepared; Be brave; Own your audition, and then… Let It Go. Sounds straightforward, doesn’t it?
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