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The Addams Family: Review

Latest News 20 Mar, 2013

Preview performances of Broadway’s smash hit musical comedy The Addams Family have come to spooky and spectacular life at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre prior to the Australian premiere on Saturday 23 March 2013. Playing all your favourite, lovable and bizarre characters are – John Waters… Read Article

The life of an emerging performer

Dance 18 Nov, 2012

It has been a while since I have sat down to write something and for good reason – life just seems to take over!  All emerging performers can relate to this, regardless of if you are working in the industry, have an audition coming up or not, there always seems to be things to do.  Findin… Read Article

Oliver! Returns to Sydney

Musical Theatre 7 Feb, 2012

Oliver! The musical has returned to Sydney’s stage for a limited season of 15 shows at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre.  Based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, the musical tells the story of a nine-year-old work-house boy who famously asks for “more”,… Read Article

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

DanceMusical Theatre 9 Jan, 2012

I’m sure any of you could reel off 100 facts about your favourite Musical or Dance Style, but what about something more obscure? A show that is still in the writing stages that could be coming over?  Or an up and coming writer?  Knowing your field is a very important thing, it can inform your p… Read Article

Marketing the Business of YOU By Alexandra Chambers

Dance 12 Sep, 2011

As a performer, you run your own business and you employ people, generally more experienced in certain areas, to help you get work.  These people include agents, teachers (dance, singing, drama, voice), other members of our field, a headshot guy, maybe even someone to cut together a sho… Read Article

CHITA RIVERA: BROADWAY LEGEND By Alexandra Chambers

Musical Theatre 6 Aug, 2011

Chita Rivera may not be a name that you instantly recognise but the names of the roles she has originated speak for themselves. Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero on January 23, 1933, Chita was performing in the Golden Age of Broadway, originating the roles of Rose (Bye Bye Birdie)… Read Article

HOW TO KEEP HEALTHY OVER WINTER By Alexandra Chambers

Latest News 17 Jun, 2011

Winter has most definitely set in and as usual it is inescapably cold, not to mention the coughs, colds and viruses that are floating around. Unfortunately for those of us who would rather spend winter rugged up in bed, the showbiz world does not stop. There are auditions happening all the… Read Article

WICKED – THE PHENOMENON By Alexandra Chambers

Musical Theatre 25 May, 2011

WICKED the musical has become a worldwide phenomenon, with millions of people estimated to have seen it in at least six different countries. The show currently holds a place on the list of longest running shows on Broadway and the West End as well as having broken box office records everyw… Read Article

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Latest News 21 Apr, 2011

Recently, I was lucky enough to go to the opening night of ‘In the Next Room or The Vibrator play’. It was a wonderful night with a few of Australia’s stars of theatre out to see the show and enjoy a few drinks together afterwards. But while I was in the corner with my glass of bubbl… Read Article

THE SIX COMPONENTS OF YOUR PERFECT AUDITION SONG With Queenie van de Zandt

Latest News 1 Apr, 2011

Queenie van de Zandt is a highly experienced performer in the Australian Theatre industry, just a glance over her bio will tell you that she has played major roles in many musicals as well as plays, cabarets and comedy festivals. Now Queenie also teaches, passing her extensive knowledge… Read Article