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YABC is celebrating 20 years of musical theatre!

Upcoming Performance Season details and information.

TCA’s Yared Scott is heading toCannes Film Festival.

Term TwoAPRIL

2018

Read about the YABC’s exciting milestone below.

All the info you’ll need leading into performance season.

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PHOTO: Young Australian Broadway Chorus ‘Nice Work’ Finale, 2016

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This year marks a big milestone for the YABC. Not only have we been teaching thousands of young people musical theatre over the past two decades in our weekly classes, but by the end of 2018 we will have presented 40 seasons of the Gala shows at the National Theatre.

In addition YABC has produced 13 national and international tours as well as more than 15 highly successful seasons of popular musicals at the National, Chapel Off Chapel and Malthouse Theatre to name just a few.

Celebrating a Milestone20 YEARS OF YABC

Samantha Leigh Dodemaide in Victor/Victoria, the National Theatre, 2007.

Alumnus Samantha Dodemaide has gone on to star as Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London Palladium production of The Wizard of Oz at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.

Now playing in Adelaide and travelling to Melbourne in May.

“A BREATHTAKING MUSICAL REVELATION”- Sydney Arts Guide

“THE BEST I’VE EVER SEEN”- Stage Whispers

“★ ★”- RewriteThisStory.com

Twenty spectacular years of musical theatre and counting!

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Young Australian Broadway Chorus News.

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Performance Season Dates

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Young Australian Broadway Chorus

Young Australian Broadway Chorus Junior Chorus Premiere

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Take Off With Us 12-23 June, 2018

National Theatrecnr Carlisle & Barkly Streets, St. Kilda

Broadway and Beyond 24 June, 2018

National Theatrecnr Carlisle & Barkly Streets, St. Kilda

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Victoria Youth Theatre Time Machine9-24 June, 2018

Union TheatreUnion House, Melbourne University, Parkville

Around The World

25 June - 1 July, 2018

Union TheatreUnion House, Melbourne University, Parkville

Make The Garden Grow9 June, 2018

Guild TheatreUnion House, Melbourne University, Parkville

And don’t forget that you have 4 weeks of classes after your show when we will be exploring a fun and colourful Rainbow play!

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These next weeks of rehearsals are going to fly by as things get fun, but serious, in preparation for the mid year shows. It’s important that by now you have learned your repertoire so as a group you can now work on polishing the performance. We appreciate how hard students work to give their very best on stage, as does our creative team to put on a great looking show. Miss Mona has some great tips (below) on how to ensure students and audience members have a great experience.

Rehearsal & Performance Schedules (RAPS).

You will all have received an email and hard copy of your Rehearsal and Performance Schedules (RAPS) by the end of the first week of Term 2 classes. This schedule lists all of your rehearsals, workshops (if applicable to you) and performances for the remainder of the Semester so please take careful note of dates.

Ticketing Information.

Ticket booking forms will be distributed via email and in class the first weeks of term which outline your performance date(s).

Beginners and YABC/VYT training level students have one show during the season, performing levels have multiple show dates.

Tickets will go on sale online on May 1st at 9am.

The only phone bookings available on this day are for sibling or wheelchair tickets.

Phone bookings open at 9am on May 2 – (03) 8199 8344.

Uniform & Performance Checklist.

You will be receiving your performance checklist a few weeks out from the shows. These list everything that you will need to bring to the performance including uniform, hair & make-up instructions, additional costume/personal items to bring. Uniform items are available to purchase from your Site Manager.

Performance Apologies.

Four weeks notice is required if you are unable to attend any of the performances listed on your RAPS. These need to be received in writing to admin@stageschool.com.au.

Personal Items Please remember to name ALL items you bring to performances, including all shoes and water bottles. We try hard to return misplaced items to their owners, but without your name it’s impossible, particularly with identical uniform items.

DO NOT bring any valuables to the theatre (e.g. Cash or your mother’s favourite fancy lipstick).

No Phones Backstage!

To protect everyone’s privacy, the use of mobile phones backstage is strictly prohibited.

Show Photos.

Taking photos and video of the shows is not allowed in the National and Union Theatres.

A&R Event Photography take shots of all the performances and a link will be sent to you to purchase a memento of your child’s show.

Rehearsals & Upcoming Performance Season

Miss Mona’s Important for Students

Backstage at the shows is very exciting but also very busy, so it’s important for you to be organised and stay focused.

Come wearing your uniform, make-up done and your hair styled (more information on hair & make-up will come out with the Performance Checklist). Pack a healthy snack (no hot food) and your water bottle in a bag, along with the any additional items like a hairbrush etc. all with your name on it.

Make sure to name absolutely everything you bring including both shoes. Do not bring any valuables.

Parents & Guardians

Students are to be dropped off prior to the show at the theatre at their call time – all details will be on the Performance Checklist. Particularly for young children, a toilet stop beforehand would be appreciated since students will get straight into their stage rehearsal shortly after arrival.

Parking can be challenging. We recommend leaving ample time to find a parking spot and allow time to walk to theatre. Visit our website for parking options.Everyone works very hard to put on a high quality show, in particular the students

Etiquette Corner

the audience is coming to see, so we appreciate our guests to adhere to the levels of deportment one would normally expect at a theatrical performance. Video and photography is prohibited in the theatre, please refrain from talking during the show.

If young children cry or become agitated during the show, please take them into the lobby to settle. The ushers will assist to readmit you in returning to your seats.

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Yared Scott is heading toCannes Film Festival.

PHOTO: Melbourne teen Yared Scott stars in the short film All These Creatures. (Supplied: Mathew Lynn)

A massive congratulations to Yared Scott who will be heading off to the Cannes Film Festival!! He stars in the short film All These Creatures by writer and director Charles Williams. This is an such incredible opportunity for Yared and we look forward to seeing photos of him on the red carpet!

Yared is a The Talent Company of Australia member, YABC and Australian Boys Dance Academy student.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Over the past 14 years, a portion of every programme sold during our semester seasons at the Union and National Theatres is donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation to brighten the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children.The YABC has been performing regularly at the annual gala fundraising Starball at the Regent Theatre and will be doing so again in August this year.

Monash Children’s Hospital Dandelion Wishes Gala.

Emily Svarnias and Jasmine Arthur reprised their roles as Elphaba and Glinda from the YABC’s January sell-out season of Wicked to perform at the Dandelion Wishes Gala at the Crown Palladium.

Lilly Robyn Foundation.

A portion of program sales is also donated to the Lilly Robyn Foundation to assist in supporting research and promoting awareness of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetic disease affecting babies and very young children.

Drama Club (Web series)

Drama Club was created at Stage School Australia to give some of our senior students a chance to work together in the school holidays, on a project that was different from our usual stage-based work.

Check it out at dramaclub.net.au

Talent Company (TCA) Casting Workshop.

TCA Casting Workshops are a great way to learn about casting techniques and on-camera skills, in a fun and professional environment. Get introduced to some of Melbourne’s finest entertainment industry professionals including leading actors, casting agents, writers and directors.April’s workshop booked out quickly, so keep an eye on your email for the next one coming up later in the year.

Beginners OnStage is Going Green!

In response to many Stage School families and as a Stage School initiative to reduce our environmental footprint, parents have the option to download the Beginners OnStage music repertoire for this term. CDs are still available, but we hope to move to a fully digital option in the future if this trial is successful and works well for our families.

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Gain industry insight and real-world-skills with AACTA Award Nominee and accomplished Australian actor Hannah Monson.

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Prices10-12 yr olds 5.15pm – 6.45pm, $28013+ yr olds 7.00pm – 9.00pm, $35010% discount for TCA members

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Boost your confidence.'Fake it till you make it’ is a good place to start, but true confidence comes through practice and the right application of tools. TCA’s expertise will provide the space for actors to express themselves and develop skill in an open minded and supportive environment.

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Read between the lines.Gain techniques to improve your ability to break down scripts, understand motivation and give yourself an edge to develop character.

Get the direction and feedback you need to nail an audition.Learn how to take direction and receive the honest and constructive feedback on your performing skills that casting directors never provide at auditions. This is a unique opportunity to embrace the positive critique you're going to need to secure a role in TV or film.

This 7 week course has been designed to assist teens with breaking into the notoriously challenging TV and film industry.

For all parents whose 10 -18 year-old is interested in a career on screen, or young performers looking to take that next step in the field, here are the fundamental principles you’ll develop during TCA’s unique short course.

Course starting 24th April.Positions are limited.

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Upcoming Events

Auditions Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.

Following the incredible success of Wicked in January, the YABC will be presenting Madagascar JR. The next in our popular series of Musicals for Young People July 11-14 at the Union Theatre. Auditions are open to YABC and VYT students between the ages of 10-18.

An email was sent out with an information kit. For more information or book in for an audition call 8199 8344.

Tickets for Madagascar JR. will go on sale on May 15th.

www.madagascar-jr.com

Boys Dance Academy Trial Classes.

Boys and young men can attend a free Boys Dance trial class throughout Term 2 up until June 7th.

Our boys dance lessons build fitness, healthy body awareness, strength and confidence.

Weekly classes develop three core dance principals – jazz, tap and hip hop - as well as integrated strength and agility training taught by a specialist in that style for all ability levels.

Brighton, Brunswick, Hawthorn & Ringwood.

For more information visit www.boysdance.com.au or call 8199 8346 to book a trial class.

Social Media.

We are looking for VYT and/or YABC students to be our social media ‘field reporters’.

Help us cover your class or performance experiences, we’re open to creative suggestions, so if you have an idea, let us know! We’ll also be providing contributors with tickets to attend a show and write a review of what they thought which will be published on our web channels.

If interested, send an email with your name and a few words why you think you’d make a great field reporter to communications@stageschool.com.au.

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In September the YABC is taking off on its 9th international tour. The troupe will be heading off to the USA on a 4 city tour to Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and New York

City. Rehearsals will be starting in July and we will announce local shows that people can see as soon as these are confirmed.

International TourYABC TROUPE

USA Tour Troupe visting the Whitehouse, 2016.

Young Australian Broadway Chorus set to take America by storm.

USA Tour.

Jordie Race-Coldrey, Goodies,Baddies and All That Jazz, YABC, 2016.

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Eddie DiamandiA graduate of the distinguished School of Film and Television at the Victorian College of the Arts, Eddie Diamandi’s talent and drive has earned him and his films numerous awards and an enviable reputation.

Pierrot and Rigor Mortis, both of which screened to national and international audiences, showcase Diamandi’s aptitude for storytelling as both writer and director, engaging audiences through unique, confident creations of the filmmaker’s own reality and fantasy.

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filmmaker’s own reality and fantasy.

A winner of the AMP Tomorrow Fund grant, Eddie directed the independent

Australian short Emily (2016). Dealing with issues adult literacy he “hope[s] it motivates Australians to improve their literacy skills”.

Emily went on to screen at the 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival where Eddie was invited to participate in the Accelerator Lab as part of the festival.

VYT’s web series Drama Club is among Eddie’s most recent credits. His involvement in the series contributed enormously

to the production and final episodes that are available for viewing at dramaclub.net.au. In 2017 Eddie was selected to be a part of Screen Australia’s Hot Shots Plus program, through which he has been selected to develop and write his first feature length film, as well as another short film to go alongside the project.

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Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

Book ByKevin Del Aguila

Original Music and Lyrics ByGeorge Noriega & Joel Someillan

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 15!

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