Musical Theatre Workshops for Young People

Next date: Friday, 11 April 2025 | 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM

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**WORKSHOP BOOKINGS CLOSE THURSDAY 10 APRIL at 4.30pm** 

Join us for some musical theatre fun and learning at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre in the Easter school holidays with workshops conducted by the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).

An enrolment form link will be emailed once you have registered to attend the event. 

Held in a fun and supportive environment these workshops are designed to develop your musical theatre skills (singing, acting, dancing).

The workshop will be split into two groups which will run concurrently—a junior workshop for participants in grades 8-10 and a senior workshop for participants in grades 11- 12 (recent school graduates may enrol, maximum age of 19 at 1 Jan 2025).

Friday 11 April 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 12 April 9am to 5pm
Sunday 13 April 8.30am to 1pm

Participants will have the opportunity to develop their musical theatre skills (acting, singing and dancing).

On the Saturday, each participant has the opportunity to sing solo for the team and get feedback/be workshopped. They need to prepare two songs and bring their sheet music.

The workshops will conclude with a showcase of learnings over the workshop for family and friends on the Sunday. Time will be confirmed with participants.

What to wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in (active wear is best). If you own jazz shoes, then also bring these. You may also wish to pack a spare shirt to change into after dance sessions.

What to bring: Water, snacks, lunch for the long day and a towel.

Solo songs - Participants should prepare two x 2 minute cuts of musical theatre songs for workshopping and must bring two printed copies of your sheet music marked up for the accompanist and the singing teacher. We recommend that you put your sheet music for the pianist into a display folder or have it taped up.

**LIMITED PLACES BOOK EARLY**.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS

Professor Paul Sabey
For 23 years, Paul served as Director of the Musical Theatre Programme and Associate Principal at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London. During his studies, his musical First Time was published by Samuel French Ltd, and he made his European conducting debut conducting Dido and Aeneas at the Nantes Opera House in France. Paul is a sought-after Musical Director, vocal coach, vocal arranger, and masterclass leader, with his work taking him worldwide to countries such as Thailand, America, New Zealand, and Russia. He has directed and vocally arranged over 90 London West End Showcases, countless shows, and produced eight annual Christmas Concerts at St. Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, and five at St. John’s Cathedral in Brisbane. Artists who have trained under Paul can be found performing in musical theatre and drama in all media throughout the world. As a strong advocate for mental health in the Performing Arts, Paul promotes wellbeing in his work. He has received three teaching awards from Griffith University and is currently Director of the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre at Griffith University.

Megan Shorey
Megan is a Lecturer in Performance (Musical Theatre) at the acclaimed Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT), coaching the voices of many of Australia's leading musical theatre artists in current productions such as Sister Act, Hadestown, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked, & Juliette and more. Through developing and delivering QEAMT's regional partnering projects and workshops, leading their nationally renowned audition workshop and guiding the newly formed Pre-Tertiary QAEMT program, Megan is eager to bring quality vocal and musical theatre education to Australia and its regions. Her work also extends to many notable Australian theatre company's - Belvoir St, Griffin, Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Queensland Theatre - as vocal specialist and consultant within these touring companies.

Dan Venz
Dan’s love for the stage began in preschool, directing and starring in his own sandpit scenes. After a 12 year hiatus, he began his professional career with Raw Dance Company, touring Australia as a dancer in URBAN WONDERLAND, and has been performing and creating ever since. Offstage, Dan is now a commercial, cabaret and musical theatre choreographer, creative and director, curating performances for events such as BRISBANE FESTIVAL and CREATIVE GENERATION as Dance Director. His passion for excellence and storytelling has made him a sought-after name in the theatre industry. Striving to make work that is fresh and unique, he also has developed several new Australian musical theatre and other theatrical works. Working locally, nationally and internationally, Dan has worked for companies such as Queensland Theatre, Shake & Stir, QAEMT, Woodward Productions, Oscar Pro Co; Glass Half Full, Andrew Kay and Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.

Dr Elise Greig
Elise is an actor and playwright and has been recognised by the Matilda Awards on four occasions for her outstanding contribution to Queensland Theatre. Elise has also received a CentreScreen Award for her performance in Good Girls (Short Film Corner Cannes Film Festival & New Filmmakers New York), and three Goldie Awards for her voiceover work. Elise is an acting graduate from USQ and an Honours and Masters graduate from QUT, where she was awarded the University Medal for Academic Achievement. Elise was awarded her PhD from Griffith University. Elise also trained with Shakespeare & Company in Boston, USA.

 

Presented by Rockhampton Regional Council and Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre, Griffith University

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Please call the Box Office on 49274111 if you have Wheelchair, Companion Card or Special needs requirements before completing your booking.

Ticket transaction fees may apply to purchases. Fees are based on your method of payment, delivery and the specific event you are attending.

EITHER a fee of $5.40 per transaction will apply for a booking made with the box office by telephone
OR a fee of $1.70 per ticket will apply for tickets purchased online.

Delivery charges if applicable are detailed at Check-Out.

Cash sales in person at the Box Office will not incur transaction fees.

These fees are current until 30 June 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

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Location

Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Corner East and Derby Streets, Rockhampton City, 4700, View Map