About our workshops
Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) is excited to expand its Musical Theatre workshop opportunities in 2024.
- Musical Theatre Audition Workshops: For participants in grades 11, 12, and beyond, preparing for tertiary musical theatre auditions.
- Regional Queensland Musical Theatre Workshops: For participants in grades 8-12 plus, currently offered in Cairns and Toowoomba.
- Pre-Tertiary Classes: For participants in grades 10-12, these classes are held on Saturdays at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Students have the option to train in dancing, acting, ensemble singing, and performance.
Select your preferred workshop below to find out more.
Musical Theatre Audition Workshops
Year 11 and above
24 to 28 June 2024
OR
1 to 5 July 2024
Location
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets
South Brisbane
Cost - $540
Are you planning to audition for a tertiary Musical Theatre course? Find out what it takes to audition successfully at one of our Musical Theatre Audition Workshops.
The workshops are open to applicants in years 11 and above who want to develop auditioning skills in Musical Theatre.
Successful participants will work in detail with our expert musical theatre staff in intensive small-group sessions and learn the essentials of auditioning processes, techniques, etiquette, and material selection. They will also learn a short dance routine; take part in mock auditions; work on prepared individual singing and acting repertoire and hear from performance professionals and current students about their own audition experiences, both within the QAEMT Bachelor of Musical Theatre program and the industry itself.
The QAEMT Musical Theatre Audition Workshops, held in our studios at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) are a fundamental experience for those preparing for a career in musical theatre.
Due to demand, this workshop is now delivered twice over the Queensland winter school holidays and all applications must be made via submission of a recorded film audition.
This can be a simple video recording, taken on your phone, and uploaded to YouTube. You will need to enclose your unlisted YouTube link on your application form.
- A 2-minute cut of a song (must be from the musical theatre canon) that showcases both your singing and acting skills
- A Jazz dance, not exceeding 2 minutes
- Combine your filmed elements into one finished film
- Upload your film as an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo
- Copy and paste your URL in the box provided on the application form
All applications must be received by COB Monday 27 May
Monday 27 May - Audition application cutoff, 5pm
Monday 3 June - Offers made to successful applicants
Monday 17 June - Workshop payment of $540 due for successful applicants
Can I choose which week I attend?
Yes, you may select your preferred week on the audition application form. We will do our best to take into consideration your first preference when making an offer, however we cannot guarantee this if demand for entry is high.
I left school a few years ago, can I apply for the workshop?
Yes, the Musical Theatre Audition Workshop is open to applicants in grades 11, 12 and above.
I am in grade 10, can I apply?
No, you must be in grade 11 or above to apply.
I am not available to attend for the full week, is that ok?
We don't recommend you miss any of the workshop, however, we understand that illness or other special events might interfere. Please note that if you are absent, this may affect your evaluation and feedback at the mock auditions. There are no refunds for any days or part thereof which you may miss.
Do I need special equipment or clothing?
You only need to wear comfortable clothing that you can move and dance in (active wear is perfect) and jazz shoes for dance (if you already own a pair).
Cairns Musical Theatre Workshop
Year 8-10 and 11-12 plus*
Dates
Thursday April 11 — 5 to 8.45pm
Friday April 12 – 9am to 5pm
Saturday April 13 – 8.45am to 1pm
Location
Bulmba-ja Arts Centre
96 Abbott Street
Cairns City
Cost - $295
*Recent graduates may enrol, maximum age of 19 at 1 January 2024
Launched in 2023, the Cairns Musical Theatre Workshops offer training and workshopping for the purpose of both improving general technical application and knowledge, while gaining insight into training practices encouraged for the QAEMT Bachelor of Musical Theatre audition.
- Go to GriffithPay and pay the fee for your preferred workshop
- Complete the enrolment form
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 plus*.
The groups will come together for the final showing and Q&A.
No audition required—entry is open to anyone who wants to build their musical theatre skills.
*Recent graduates may enrol, maximum age of 19 at 1 January 2024
Toowoomba Musical Theatre Workshop
Year 8-10 and 11-12 plus*
Dates
Further dates to be released soon
Location
The Empire Theatre
54-56 Neil Street
Toowoomba
Cost - $295
*Recent graduates may enrol, maximum age of 19 at 1 January 2024
We are excited to expand our pre-tertiary workshop to other regional Queensland centres. The Toowoomba Musical Theatre Workshop, held at The Empire Theatre, offers training and workshopping for the purpose of both improving general technical application and knowledge, while gaining insight into training practices encouraged for the QAEMT Bachelor of Musical Theatre audition.
- Go to GriffithPay and pay the fee for your preferred workshop
- Complete the enrolment form
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 plus*.
The groups will come together for the final showing and Q&A.
No audition required—entry is open to anyone who wants to build their musical theatre skills.
*Recent graduates may enrol, maximum age of 19 at 1 January 2024
Musical Theatre Pre-Tertiary Classes
Find out more about our Pre-Tertiary Classes, held at our studios at QPAC in Brisbane on Saturdays during the Queensland school terms.
Waitlist Registration
Register your interest for future workshops
To join our database and be notified about future workshops, fill out the registration form.
Study a Bachelor of Musical Theatre
Has participation in one of our workshops ignited your passion to study a Bachelor of Musical Theatre?
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy
QAEMT acknowledges the broad principles underpinning the duty of care obligations imposed on educational institutions including adherence to policies relating to Griffith University and Child/ Youth Risk Management Strategy, available to view here. The principles include those of a general nature, standard of care and parameters of duty of care. QAEMT students are requested to observe guidelines and instructions as advised by QAEMT staff at all times.