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Title: 13 JR Presented By: Second Star Youth Theatre Genre: Musical Theatre Synopsis: With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), 13 JR is a musical about fitting in and standing out. Evan Goldman, just months away from his Bar Mitzvah, is uprooted from New York City to a small town in Indiana following his parents' divorce. In his quest to navigate middle school and make his Bar Mitzvah a success, Evan must figure out where he fits in the social hierarchy, making friends and learning valuable life lessons along the way. Performance Dates: Saturday 28 September 2024 Performance Times: • 3:00 pm • 6:00 pm Performance Location and Address: Faith Works Uniting Church, 177 Bennetts Road, Norman Park, QLD 4170 Requirements: • Registrations after 26 August 2024 do not require an audition and will automatically secure a place in the ensemble. • Workshop Registration: Register Here • Rehearsal Dates: Monday 23 to Friday 27 September 2024 • Rehearsal Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm • Rehearsal Location and Address: Faith Works Uniting Church, 177 Bennetts Road, Norman Park • Participation Fee: $280 per participant (includes GST). Fee includes rights, royalties, creative and technical professionals, venue hire, sets, props, costumes, marketing, audition workshop, script, production t-shirt, dinner on performance day, and full week of tuition. • Required Age:10-18 years Production Website: Second Star Youth Theatre Website Tickets to Performances: Available at Trybooking

Inclusive School Holiday Workshops - Speak Up Studios Speak Up Studio’s school holiday workshops offer a fun, creative space where kids can make friends, express themselves, and develop self-confidence and communication skills. With a focus on drama, musical theatre, acting, and craft, these workshops provide an exciting opportunity for young minds to engage and grow creatively.If you're unsure which workshop to choose, give us a call on 07 3367 8572 for recommendations! Enrol Now: Speak Up Studio Holiday Workshops Upcoming One-Day Workshops Trick or Treat • Ages: Prep – Grade 2 • About: Dive into all things spooky! Craft your own trick-or-treat baskets, dress up as ghosts and ghouls, and put on a spook-tacular performance. • Date: Monday 16th September • Cost: $88 Barbieland • Ages: Prep – Grade 2 • About: Inspired by the new Barbie movie, this workshop lets kids create their own "Barbie adventure". Choose a profession, craft your story, and bring it to life. • Date: Tuesday 17th September • Cost: $88 Wednesday’s Haunted High School • Ages: Grade 3 – 6 • About: Inspired by The Addams Family, students will write their own ghostly tale and perform a spooky play. • Date: Monday 16th September • Cost: $99 Camp Half-Blood • Ages: Grade 3 – 6 • About: Step into the world of Percy Jackson as a demi-god at Camp Half-Blood. Embark on a heroic quest and create an epic performance. • Date: Tuesday 17th September • Cost: $99 Upcoming Three and Five-Day Workshops Bin Chicken Dinner • Ages: Grades 1 – 6 • About: Inspired by Winner Winner Bin Chicken Dinner, join the Ibis on a hilarious hunt for food in this creative theatre workshop. • Date: 18th – 20th September • Cost: $385 • Location: Spring Hill, Sherwood, and Red Hill Studios Once Upon a Time • Ages: Grades 3 – 12 • About: Inspired by Into the Woods, this workshop brings together classic fairytale characters with an enchanting score and touching storyline. • Date: 23rd – 27th September • Cost: $660 • Location: Spring Hill Studio Stagestruck Workshops: Wicked • Ages: Grades 3 – 12 • About: These workshops offer an exciting opportunity to unpack, rehearse, and perform key scenes from the show Wicked. • Date: 18th – 20th September • Location: Spring Hill Studio • Cost: 520

Title: Broadway Rising Stars Presented By: Sit Down Comedy Club, Broadway Rising Stars Genre: Musical Theatre Open Mic Are you the next rising star? Join us for the Young Performers Musical Theatre Open Mic! This special event is for young stars aged 17 and under to showcase their talents on stage. Audition Self-Tape Due: 6th of October Audition Requirements: • Record two contrasting musical theatre songs that showcase your voice and style. • Use a smartphone or simple recording device in a quiet, well-lit space. • Upload your video to a platform with a shareable link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). • Complete the audition form and submit your video link via the provided form. Audition Registration: Audition Form Performance Dates: Sunday 3rd of November Performance Location: Sit Down Comedy Club, Paddington Recommended Age: Age ranges in audition form: 5 yrs and younger, 6-9 yrs, 10-13 yrs, 14-17 yrs Other information: No entry fee or hidden fees. Performers must be 17 or younger to participate.