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Title: GLOW Cabaret: Once Upon A Time Presented By: Phoenix Ensemble – GLOW Cabaret Series Genre: Cabaret / Musical Theatre / Disney Revue Synopsis: Step into the magical world of Disney! GLOW: Once Upon A Time celebrates over 100 years of Disney’s timeless music, featuring beloved classics and modern favourites performed cabaret-style by a cast of diverse, passionate artists. From heartwarming ballads to show-stopping ensemble numbers, this cabaret promises an enchanting evening of nostalgia, magic, and music. Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Submit a video link with your application form Audition Requirements: Complete the performer application form with your details. Submit two Disney song choices (title & show). Upload a headshot for marketing purposes. Provide a video link of you singing (may be one of your submitted songs or previous performance/showreel). Availability for sound check prior to the performance is required. Audition Registration: Apply Here Performance Date: Saturday 27 September 2025 Performance Times: 6:00pm Performance Location: Phoenix Ensemble, Beenleigh Showgrounds, 60 James St, Beenleigh QLD Warnings: Family-friendly performance (Disney catalogue) Performer Age: Open to adults (18+) Other information: Tickets are already on sale: Phoenix Ensemble Limited performance slots available, early application is encouraged. Variety cabaret – soloists, duets, small groups. Songs selected from across the Disney catalogue (classics to modern).

Title: Red Riding Hood: A Pantomime Presented By : North Brisbane Theatre Company Genre: Pantomime / Musical Comedy / Family Synopsis: The Big Bad Wolf is hungry, and he’s out to eat up Red Riding Hood. This time, he’s coerced the Three Little Pigs into helping him — but they’ll have to get through Jack and Jill first, along with Red’s mother, Dame Hood. Can the Fairy rally the Woodcutter and his son Billy to save Red and end the Wolf’s shenanigans? Or will the Wolf huff, puff, and get away with it all? This family-friendly pantomime is full of laughs, music, dance, and fairy-tale mischief. Audition Date: Saturday 13 September 2025 Audition Time: From 10:00am Audition Location and Address: Burpengary State Secondary College, Burpengary, QLD Audition Self-Tape Due (if applicable): Video auditions due by Thursday 11 September 2025 Submit to: dakotafthomson@gmail.com Audition Requirements: Prepare the song listed for your chosen character(s) (see breakdown below). Karaoke backing track required. A short comedic monologue. Learn a dance to The Edge of Glory (Lady Gaga). Cold reads may be requested. Some improvisation may be required, especially for Dame Hood and Wolf. Three Little Pigs must perform a short tap dance and act with a passable German accent. All auditions will be filmed. Audition Registration: Register Here Songs to Prepare by Character: Red Riding Hood: Share Your Address – Ben Platt Dame Robyn Hood: Paper Rings – Taylor Swift Jack: I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts Jill: I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts Wolf: Do You Want to Play – StarKid Pigs: Happy – Pharrell Williams Woodcutter: Paper Rings – Taylor Swift Billy: Somethin’ Stupid – Frank & Nancy Sinatra Granny: I’m Still Standing – Elton John Ensemble/All other characters: The Edge of Glory – Lady Gaga Performance Dates: Saturday 13 December 2025 (Matinee & Evening) Sunday 14 December 2025 (Matinee) Friday 19 December 2025 (Evening) Saturday 20 December 2025 (Matinee & Evening) Sunday 21 December 2025 (Matinee) Performance Location: Burpengary State Secondary College Rehearsal Dates: Commence Tuesday 7 October 2025 Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Thursdays: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Sundays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Performer Age: All roles are open and gender-neutral unless otherwise noted. Creative Team: Director – Dakota Thomson Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Red Riding Hood – Young girl, our brave protagonist. Dame Robyn Hood – Red’s widowed mother. Male only (traditional Dame role). Jack – Young boy, Red’s friend, Jill’s brother. Jill – Young girl, Red’s friend, Jack’s sister. The Big Bad Wolf – Hungry beast, witty and mischievous antagonist. Fairy – Mythical spellcaster, sworn enemy of the Wolf. Laurence, Llewellyn & Bowen – The Three Little Pigs. Comic trio, one clever, one middle child, one dim. Require tap and German accent. Woodcutter – Father to Billy, Dame’s love interest. Billy – Son of the Woodcutter, Red’s love interest. Granny – Red’s adventurous grandmother. Ensemble – Villagers and Students.

Title : Red Riding Hood: Hood vs Hood Presented By: Sunnybank Theatre Group Genre: Pantomime / Family Comedy Synopsis: Get ready for another thrilling adventure in Storybook Land as Red Riding Hood and her friends return for part three of this exciting saga! Red is preparing for her big birthday celebration, but trouble is brewing in the clouds. The mysterious giant in the sky has his own plans, and things get even more complicated when the dashing Robin Hood arrives to challenge Red for the title of Storybook Land’s greatest hero. With returning favourites such as the Evil Queen, the Woodcutter, Granny, Snow White, Prince Charming, the Candy Witch, the Big Bad Wolf, and Detective Bribe — plus new characters — this magical tale is jam-packed with comedy, music, and adventure! Audition Date: Saturday 30 August 2025 Audition Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm: Wolf 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Children Audition Location and Address: Sunnybank Theatre, 14 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD Audition Requirements: Prepare from the sides provided in the audition pack. You may have the script in hand for your audition. Group singing and simple movement required for all characters. Please email a headshot and resume (including previous theatre experience and the role you are auditioning for) to: Ashley@redventureproductions.com Audition Registration : Register Here Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack (PDF) Performance Dates: Friday 7 November – 6:30pm (Opening Night) Saturday 8 November – 1:00pm & 6:30pm Sunday 9 November – 1:00pm (possible extra show) Friday 14 November – 6:30pm (possible extra show) Saturday 15 November – 1:00pm & 6:30pm Sunday 16 November – 1:00pm Friday 21 November – 6:30pm Saturday 22 November – 1:00pm & 6:30pm (Closing Day) Performance Location: Sunnybank Theatre, 14 Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD Rehearsal Dates: Read Through: Sunday 7 September Rehearsals Commence: Monday 8 September Key Dates: Sunday 12 Oct – Photo/Promo Day Sunday 2 Nov – Dress Rehearsals (11am–6pm) Monday 4 Nov – Dress Rehearsal (6:30pm) Wednesday 5 Nov – Preview Night (6:30pm) Wednesday 12 Nov & 19 Nov – Midweek rehearsals Rehearsal Times: Sundays: 10:00am – 3:00pm Mondays: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Wednesdays: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Performer Ages: Wolf: 25+ Children (1 & 2): 14–20 Jack: 12–18 Creative Team: Written & Directed by Ashley Worsman Production Website: Sunnybank Theatre Auditions Other information: This is the third installment in the popular Red Riding Hood saga. All other roles are already cast. Costume measurements will be taken at audition. Videos of previous productions available on YouTube: Red Venture Productions . Available Roles/Character Breakdown: The Big Bad Wolf  (Male, 25+) Dramatic, witty, sarcastic, both comedic villain and vulnerable outsider. No solos, but group singing/movement required. Child 1  (Any gender, 14–20) Sarcastic, cynical, guarded but slowly warms to storytelling. Works closely with Child 2. Child 2  (Any gender, 14–20) Older sibling-type, dismissive at first but becomes actively involved. Narrates alongside Child 1. Jack  (Male, 12–18) Cheerful lad trapped in the clouds after the beanstalk fell. Small role, appears in group songs and a short scene with Red & Robin.

Title: The Trail to Oregon! Presented By: Footlights Theatrical Genre: Musical Comedy / Parody / Interactive Synopsis: The Trail to Oregon! is a wild, irreverent, and interactive musical comedy inspired by the classic Oregon Trail video game. A dysfunctional American family journeys westward in search of a better life, facing bandits, dysentery, starvation, snakes, and their own terrible choices. With the audience deciding key plot points — including the characters’ names and who ultimately dies — no two shows are ever the same! Full of outrageous comedy, improvisation, catchy songs, and over-the-top characters, this is a high-energy ensemble piece for bold, versatile performers. Audition Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 Audition Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Audition Location and Address: Spring Hill Studio, 10 Love St, Spring Hill QLD Audition Requirements: Prepare one comedic musical theatre song and one contrasting song of your choice (backing tracks only, no live accompaniment). Cold read from the script. Roles are gender-inclusive, with opportunities for doubling. Strong comedy, improv, and character versatility are essential. Dance call will be held at 2:00pm – please bring appropriate footwear and clothing. Audition Registration: Register Here Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack Performance Dates: Friday 28 November 2025 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday 29 November 2025 – 2:00pm Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills QLD Rehearsal Dates: From 14 September 2025 Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30pm – 9:30pm (St Peter Claver College, Riverview) Sundays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm (83 Roseneath Parade, Wynnum) Warnings: Contains mature themes and language Performer Age: 18+ Creative Team: Director – Jason Nash Vocal Director – Rhea Basha Choreographer – Meg Bennett Production Website: Footlights Theatrical Auditions Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Father  (35–55) Clueless patriarch who insists he can lead the wagon. Enthusiastic, self-important, but loving. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor Mother  (35–50) The practical, witty backbone of the family who tries to keep everyone alive. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Daughter  (15–25) Rebellious, sarcastic, smart teen yearning for more. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Son  (10–16, often played by female performer) Sweet, excitable, dim-witted but sincere. Vocal Range: Tenor (unchanged/light voice acceptable) McDoon / The Bandit King (and others) (25–50) Shape-shifting villain; actor doubles multiple flamboyant, outrageous roles. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor Cletus Jones / Slippery Snake (and others) (25–60) Versatile comedic track with eccentric frontier characters and shopkeepers. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor

Title: Shrek The Musical Jr. Presented By: BeXD Create Genre: Musical Theatre / Holiday Workshop Production Synopsis: Once upon a time there was a little Ogre… and now the hilarious, family-favourite Shrek JR.  comes to life in a six-day holiday workshop! Featuring beloved characters like Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad, this musical is full of laughs, heart, and lessons about friendship and self-acceptance. Students will rehearse and perform a fully staged production complete with lights, sound, sets, and costumes — all in just one week. Audition Date: Self-tape due Sunday 7th September 2025 Audition Requirements: Slate (Intro): Introduce yourself, the character(s) you’re auditioning for, experience, and a fun fact. Song: Choice of a pop, musical theatre, or Disney song OR a song from Shrek the Musical.  Pick something in your range that shows vocal skill. Audition Side: Choose a script (side) from the provided [Google Folder] for your character, or any side if your character doesn’t have one listed. Dance: A short dance section is required (taught in tutorial video). Combine all sections into one video. Upload as an unlisted YouTube link or cloud link (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Email video link to admin@BeXDcreate.com Audition Registration: You must be registered for the workshop before submitting an audition. Register Here Audition Pack: Audition Information & FAQ Performance Dates: Saturday 4th October, 2025 – 2:00pm & 5:00pm Performance Times: Matinee: 2:00pm Evening: 5:00–6:00pm Performance Location: Riverside Conference Centre, 12 Glenwood Street, Chelmer QLD 4068 Rehearsal Dates: Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October 2025 Rehearsal Times: Weekdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm daily Show Day (Sat 4th Oct): 9:00am – 6:30pm Performer Age: Ages 6–16 (all experience levels welcome) Production Website: www.bexdcreate.com Other information: Cost: $792 (payment plan available – 6 x $132 instalments). Pizza dinner and activities provided between shows on Saturday. Students BYO meals/snacks throughout the week. Auditions are optional – all participants will be actively involved, regardless of role. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Lead Roles: Shrek Fiona (Young Fiona, Teen Fiona also featured) Donkey Lord Farquaad Dragon Pinocchio Featured Roles: Gingy Mama Ogre Papa Ogre Little Ogre The Three Little Pigs Ugly Duckling The Three Bears Wicked Witch Big Bad Wolf Peter Pan Storytellers Captain of the Guard Singing Knights Dwarf (Mr. Farquaad) Ensemble Roles: Townsfolk, Fairytale Creatures, Guards, and Storytellers

Title: Kinky Boots the Musical Presented By: Swich Up Productions Genre: Musical Theatre / Comedy / Drama Synopsis: This Tony Award-winning musical tells the true story of Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s struggling shoe factory and finds an unexpected partner in Lola, a fabulous drag queen with a wildly exciting idea. Together, they transform the business and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in… is to stand out. With an uplifting score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots  is a heartwarming celebration of acceptance, friendship, and being unapologetically yourself. Audition Date: October 2025 (exact date provided upon registration) Audition Location and Address: Ipswich, QLD (exact venue provided upon registration) Audition Requirements: Prepare material as outlined in the audition pack (sent upon registration). Readings, singing, and/or choreography as per role requirements. Drag performance experience encouraged but not required. All roles are voluntary and unpaid (community theatre). Audition Registration: Register your interest here Audition Pack: Sent upon registration Performance Dates: Friday 27 March – Sunday 29 March, 2026 Performance Location: Ipswich Civic Centre, Ipswich QLD Rehearsal Dates: Late 2025 – Early 2026 (schedule to be provided to successful cast) Warnings: Roles include drag performance elements. Adult themes and language (PG-13 audience). Performer Age : Open age (young children’s roles of Charlie and Lola not included in this production) Production Website: Swich Up Productions Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Charlie Price  – Factory owner, passionate, conflicted, must sing tenor. Lola/Simon  – Fabulous drag queen with powerhouse vocals and presence. Nicola  – Charlie’s ambitious fiancée. Lauren  – Factory worker, quirky and comedic. Don  – Factory worker, hyper-masculine, comic relief. Pat  – Factory worker, sharp and outspoken. George  – Factory manager, loyal and practical. Angels  – 7 drag performers (dance, vocals, charisma required). Ensemble (20)  – Factory family, townsfolk, supporting roles.

Title : Sense and Sensibility Presented By: St Luke’s Theatre Society Genre: Classic Drama / Romantic Comedy (adapted from Jane Austen) Synopsis: Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility  follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and society after the loss of their father. This lively ensemble adaptation captures Austen’s wit, romance, and charm while exploring the contrast between reason and emotion. Audition Date: Monday 1 September 2025 Audition Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Audition Location and Address: St Luke’s Anglican Church193 Ekibin Rd, Tarragindi Audition Requirements: Prepare a 2-minute monologue (comedic or dramatic). Be ready for readings from the script on the night. Audition Registration: To register your interest, email Director June Balfour at: juneabalfour@gmail.com Performance Dates: Friday 21 November, 28 November, 5 December at 7:30pm Saturday 22 November, 29 November, 6 December at 2:00pm & 7:30pm Performance Location: St Luke’s Anglican Church, 193 Ekibin Rd, Tarragindi Rehearsal Dates: From September 2025 Rehearsal Times: Monday evenings Wednesday evenings Sunday afternoons Production Website: St Luke’s Theatre – Auditions Other Information: With the exception of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, all roles will be played by the ensemble. Cast members will perform multiple roles. Full commitment to rehearsals is required. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Elinor Dashwood – eldest Dashwood sister; sensible Marianne Dashwood – middle Dashwood sister; sensitive Margaret Dashwood – youngest Dashwood sister Mrs Dashwood – mother to the Dashwood sisters John Dashwood – half-brother to the Dashwood sisters Edward Ferrars – a gentleman; a bachelor Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood – wife to John Dashwood; nasty Colonel Brandon – an older bachelor John Willoughby – an unusually handsome young man Sir John Middleton – a country gentleman; distant relation Mrs Jennings – boisterous, good-natured woman Lady Middleton – a lady of society Lucy Steele – a young girl from no fortune Anne Steele – Lucy’s sister; indiscreet Robert Ferrars – Edward Ferrars’ younger brother Gossips 1–5 – high society chorus Servants (including Thomas) Doctor

Title:  Santa & the 7 Christmas Fairies Presented By:  BPAC – Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge Genre:  Christmas Pantomime (Pro-Am) Synopsis: A fully interactive Christmas Pantomime packed with fun, festive songs, and hilarious characters. Santa & the 7 Christmas Fairies  brings to life a magical story about teamwork, kindness, and overcoming adversity — set to classic tunes like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer , Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree , and Santa Claus is Coming to Town . Featuring both professional and emerging performers, this sparkling holiday show offers plenty of laughs, audience participation, and Christmas cheer. Audition Date:  Online submissions from Monday 7 July 2025 1:00 AM - Friday 19 September 2025 Audition Requirements: Prepare and submit a video audition via TryBooking Follow all instructions provided in the info pack Age categories: 10–11 yrs for Elf roles 12–13 yrs for Reindeer roles 14+ yrs for all other roles Audition Registration:   Register here Audition Pack: Download here Performance Dates: Fri 19 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Brisbane SHS PAC, South Brisbane Sat 20 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Bribie Island Rec Hall, Bribie Island Sun 21 Dec 2025 – 11:00am – Lind Lane Theatre, Nambour Rehearsal Dates: Mon 8 Dec – Fri 12 Dec, 4:00pm–7:00pm (at BSHS PAC) Sun 14 Dec – Thu 18 Dec, 10:00am–3:00pm (at BSHS PAC) Performer Age:  10 - 19 years Creative Team: Director: Filled (Professional performer) Choreographer: Marnie Vuksan Book: Rhonda Binnie Production Website:   BPAC Other Information: Participation fee: $440 (includes 2 weeks of workshops with industry professionals, costumes, headpieces, 1 adult ticket, cast T-shirt) Performers must provide own shoes Audition fee: $22 Opportunities also available for juniors 12+ to assist in backstage and technical roles Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Dazzle (Red Fairy)  – Organised, leader type; based on Doc Twinkle (Black Fairy)  – Quick-witted complainer; based on Grumpy Shy-ni (Silver Fairy)  – Quiet helper; based on Bashful Sparkle (Gold Fairy)  – Clumsy, sneezy; based on Sneezy Spangle (Green Fairy)  – Sleepy and slow; based on Sleepy Tarnish (Old Gold Fairy)  – Underdog who proves themselves; based on Dopey Narrator  – Strong clear voice, comedic potential Rudolf  – Confident singer/actor, petite 12–14 yrs, tap/instrument skills a plus Reindeer x9  – Singing, dancing, acting (petite 12–14 yrs, triple threat) Elves  – Singing, dancing, acting (ages 10–11, comic scene in Act 2)

Title:  The Virgin-Mobile Presented By:  Passion Productions Genre:  Contemporary Comedy / New Australian Work Synopsis: Fresh, razor-sharp, and dripping with twenty-something chaos — The Virgin-Mobile  dives into a night of friendship, fractured relationships, and questionable decisions. When Vienna hosts a party to finally confront her long-term situationship with Mark, cracks in the group begin to show. Secrets spill, tempers flare, and awkward confessions unfold — culminating in a booze-fuelled trip home in her beat-up car, now christened the “Virgin-Mobile.” Written by Amiel Simpson and directed by Jack Winrow, this premiere production is as honest as it is hilarious. Audition Date:  Saturday 30 August 2025 Audition Time:  By appointment (individual auditions) Audition Location and Address:  Building Z9, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus Audition Requirements: Prepare a monologue that best showcases your performance style (from plays, films, TV, or other sources) Creative interpretations and bold choices encouraged Be prepared for possible cold reads on the day Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement Arrive 10 minutes early for your scheduled time Audition Registration:   Book your slot here Audition Pack: Download Here Performance Dates: Season runs Saturdays & Sundays from 15–30 November 2025 (6 shows total) Performance Location:  Venue TBA (Brisbane) Rehearsal Dates & Times: Rehearsals start 9 September 2025 Tuesdays 5:00pm–8:00pm Sundays 10:00am–4:00pm Possible additional evenings closer to opening Warnings:  Mature themes, coarse language, alcohol references Creative Team: Playwright: Amiel Simpson Director: Jack Winrow Production Website:   Passion Productions Other Information: No production fees; unpaid community theatre Optional Passion Productions membership Cast must promote the production on social media and be script off-book by 14 October Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Vienna  – University graduate-to-be, people-pleaser, reluctant host trying to fix everyone’s problems Mark  – Easy-going but blunt, Vienna’s situationship, distracted by matchmaking attempts Morgan  – Music student, overtly honest, recovering from a messy breakup with Shoe Shoe (Harrison)  – Prideful, confident, and a self-styled womaniser with a messy history Asaiah  – Vienna’s church friend, awkwardly set up with Kake, battling insecurity Kake (Kate)  – Sharp-witted newcomer to the group, skilled baker with a trail of messy exes

Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT) Third Year Cohort, QLD Conservatorium Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium Theatre – Directed by Alister Smith, Choreography by Dan Venz, Musical Direction by Nigel Ubrihien There are some shows you can see over and over again and still leave breathless. A Chorus Line  is one of those for me.  QAEMT’s third-year cohort at Queensland Conservatorium Theatre cemented it yet again as a highlight of 2025’s already stacked season.   This production, directed by Alister Smith, was much more than just another student showcase. It was a perfect marriage of material and performers – a show about young artists baring their souls, performed by emerging triple-threats who were, in many ways, telling their own truths too. With the Conservatorium celebrating its 50th year, QAEMT its 15th, and A Chorus Line  turning 50 itself, the production felt like a milestone moment of synchronicity.   A Chorus Line  is unique in its DNA. Set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre, the musical follows seventeen Broadway dancers auditioning for eights spots in a chorus line. It was built from real-life interviews with dancers. It gave voice to the anonymous chorus… no fictional characters, but working-class performers of New York City telling their stories. At its core, it celebrates resilience, desire, and the dream of being seen. And what better vehicle for a graduating cohort to step into than this? The opening number exploded with energy as the entire cast (with small and welcome appearances from the first and second year students) leapt into Dan Venz’s demanding choreography. It wasn’t quite the choreography I was expecting, but it was every bit as precise, exhausting, and impressive. As the line was taped across the bare stage and the spotlights lowered, the audition truly began. Penny Challen’s design – mirrors and a line, just like a rehearsal studio – gave the performers nowhere to hide, a perfect metaphor for reflection and exposure. Steve Thornely’s sound design was highly effective, letting the music of Nigel Ubrihien’s orchestra soar without drowning out the voices.   One of the joys of A Chorus Line  is meeting each character through their stories and numbers, and this cast delivered them with colour, humour, and heartbreak. Croft Phillips as Mike bounded through “I Can Do That” with splits and leaps, already impressive so soon after the frenetic opener. Chloe Flanagan brought delightful chaotic energy as Judy, while Kate Hudson-James (Bebe) and Charlie Preston (Maggie) joined Brydie Faith Hall’s pitch-perfect Sheila in a hauntingly beautiful “At the Ballet,” a number that captures the pain of the past and the salvation of the stage. Their voices blended with sweet vulnerability, enhanced by ballet lifts from Mateja Sardelis (Diana) and Ella Rose Harding (Cassie). Brydie embodied Sheila’s alluring attitude perfectly: confident yet uncertain about exposing her soul.   Cooper Swain (Bobby) had the audience in stitches with his monologue, his sharp delivery balancing comedy with honesty. Christina Keen was charming as the delightfully tone-deaf Kristine, her comedic “Sing!” duet with Saul Kavenagh’s standout Al landing perfectly. Watching Christina screech off-key with such control (never easy to do as a trained singer!) was fantastic, while Saul’s charisma and smooth vocals marked him as a highlight among the men. Max Baldock led the cheeky “Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love” – the TMI anthem of puberty – with outstanding choreography and an ensemble that leaned into every awkward moment brought on by adolescence.   Mateja Sardelis’s Diana shone in “Nothing,” her effortless belt and charisma making the number unforgettable. Niamh Cadoo-Dagley (Richie) tore up the stage with vocal runs so high and effortless it was almost dizzying. Ned Kelly (Greg) and Olivia Horne (Val) milked every laugh in their saucier moments. Olivia’s “Dance Ten, Looks Three” was particularly striking, switching seamlessly between belt and falsetto before topping it off with a knockout opt-up.   Sage Del Carmen’s Paul gave the show its most poignant moment. With a chocolaty vocal tone, natural delivery, and exquisite storytelling ability, their monologue held the room in utter stillness. Meanwhile, Samuel Henderson’s Zach boomed from behind us, the unseen yet omnipresent director commanding the stage even in absence. Ella Rose Harding’s Cassie was luminous: a true triple threat. Her monologue-duologue with Zach was electrifying: a tense exchange about ambition, dreams, and past love. Her performance of “The Music and the Mirror” was a complete tour de force; a blend of lyrical arms, bouncy jazz choreography, and dazzling vocal power. She pulled off a back-bend to die for, some mesmerising mirror moments, and still managed to sing with crystal clarity. Her long lines, her bouncy curls, her hypnotic presence… she was impossible to look away from. The orchestra, made up of Conservatorium musicians under Nigel Ubrihien’s baton, went wild for this number. And honestly, so did I.   The ensemble impressed me endlessly, working as a tight unit then always returning to their “character pose.” They never broke from character, sustaining excellent dialect work that reflected dancers from every corner of the U.S. Of course, the emotional core of A Chorus Line  lies in its existential questions: what happens when the dream ends? What do you do when you can’t dance anymore? “Dreams don’t pay the rent. Bodies don’t last forever, ” Zach reminds them, as starkly as only a director can. And then that line: “Am I copping out? Am I growing up?”  – the character considering teaching as a backup plan. I felt that one in my bones...  As the cast sang “What I Did for Love,” I was riveted. It remains one of my favourite ensemble numbers in all of musical theatre, and this group delivered it with aching sincerity. And like Greg says, sometimes it’s about taking it one day at a time, enjoying your youth while you have it.   The finale was everything you want it to be: gold sparkles, full-power vocals, impossibly tight choreography, and the famous kickline that seemed to stretch on forever. Seeing the orchestra revealed upstage only heightened the thrill of the final image: a unified, dazzling company of performers, each one a star in their own right, coming together as “One.”   This production of A Chorus Line  was the perfect vehicle to showcase the depth, range, and resilience of QAEMT’s graduating class. Each student bared not just their character’s story, but a glimpse of their own artistry and future. Under Alister Smith’s direction, Dan Venz’s choreography, and Nigel Ubrihien’s meticulous musical direction, it became a masterclass in commitment and passion. With design by Penny Challen, and the polish of Keith Clark’s lighting and Steve Thornely’s sound, the show was as technically strong as it was emotionally resonant. With passion pouring out of every beat, it was clear: these dancers, singers, and storytellers have something vital to say and a long line of stages ahead of them.

Title:  The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition Presented By:  Second Star Youth Theatre Genre:  Youth Musical Theatre Synopsis: Half-blood teen Percy Jackson has powers he can’t control, a prophecy he doesn’t want, and a quest he never asked for. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen, Percy becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and stop a war between the gods, he must journey across America with his friends — facing monsters, gods, and the truth about himself. Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel, The Lightning Thief  features a thrilling rock score in an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York). Audition Date:  Saturday 30 &/or Sunday 31 August 2025 (afternoon workshops) Audition Location and Address:  Faith Works Uniting Church, 177 Bennetts Road, Norman Park QLD Audition Self-Tape Due:  If unavailable for in-person auditions, note this on your registration and you’ll be sent video submission instructions. Audition Requirements: Ages 10–18 (as at 27 September 2025) All who audition will be cast Auditions are run as iTheatrics-style group workshops — no preparation required Learn an ensemble song from the show and perform it for the creative team Skills assessed include singing, dancing, acting, connection, and adaptability Audition Registration:   Register Here Audition Pack: Download here Performance Dates & Times: Saturday 27 September 2025 – 3:00pm & 6:00pm Performance Location:  Marjorie Godfrey Theatre, Cavendish Road State High School, Cnr Cavendish Rd & Holland Rd, Holland Park QLD Rehearsal Dates:  Monday 22 – Friday 26 September 2025, 9:00am–4:00pm Rehearsal Location:  Faith Works Uniting Church, Norman Park Participation Fee:  $320 (includes rights, royalties, creative/technical staff, venue hire, sets, props, costumes, script, production t-shirt, dinner on show day) Warnings:  PG – includes battle scenes and themes of parental abandonment. Performer Age:  10–18 (as at 27 September 2025) Creative Team: Director/Music Director: Lauren McNamara Choreographer: Sonya Wyer Contact:   secondstaryouththeatre@outlook.com Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Percy Jackson  – Male, G2–G4, sarcastic, brave, comedic timing, emotional depth Annabeth  – Female, A3–Eb5, confident, logical, powerhouse vocals Grover  – Male, B2–A4, comedic, loyal, heartfelt Sally Jackson  – Female, G3–C5, warm, maternal Luke  – Male, B2–G4, charming, dynamic vocals Clarisse  – Female, A3–C5, fierce, competitive Mr Brunner/Chiron  – Male, C3–F4, wise, mentor figure Mr D/Dionysus  – Male, C3–G4, comedic, snarky Ares  – Male, C3–E4, commanding, rock swagger Poseidon  – Male, C3–E4, laid-back but powerful The Oracle  – Female, G3–C5, mystical presence Ensemble  – Multiple roles: gods, monsters, campers, Gabe, Minotaur, Charon, Medusa, Hades, Thalia, Bianca, Chimera, Kronos voice

Title:  Murdered in the Mansion Presented By:  Embrace Programs Genre:  Murder Mystery / Theatre Synopsis: A night of celebrations turns deadly when Summer is found poisoned in the mansion — and everyone is a suspect. Detective Burgess and Sergeant Jones must unravel the mystery before more bodies hit the floor. With tension rising and time running out, this thrilling whodunit will keep audiences guessing until the very end. Audition Dates: Saturday 30 August 2025 – 9:15am, 10:15am, 11:15am Sunday 31 August 2025 – 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm Audition Time:  By booked session Audition Location and Address:  60 Cecil Road, Bardon QLD Audition Requirements: Learn a short dance in the audition Read for an acting scene (materials provided on the day) Optional: prepare a song if you wish to sing In your audition, indicate which performance skills (acting, singing, dancing) you’d like to work on Designed as a supportive, skill-building environment for performers Audition Registration:  Book your preferred time via Embrace Programs Audition Page Performance Dates:  20th and 21st June 2026 Rehearsal Dates: Every Sunday from March to June, plus occassional Saturday rehearsal. Available Roles/Character Breakdown: Detective Burgess Sergeant Jones Summer (poisoned victim) Multiple suspects and supporting roles