Music Theatre Audition Master Class
Join Tom Oliver (Jack) and James Dobinson (Musical Director) from Opera Queensland’s production of Into the Woods and get the hot tips on auditioning for musical theatre.
with Tom Oliver and James Dobinson
#Music Theatre Audition Master Class
Join Tom Oliver (Jack) and James Dobinson (Musical Director) from Opera Queensland’s production of Into the Woods and get the hot tips on auditioning for musical theatre.
Whether you are a school leaver, dedicated amateur or seasoned performer, these two experienced professionals will share their tips and tricks to help you give it your best shot.
Only 12 spots are available for participants, however, the workshop is free to observe. Bookings essential.
Participants must be over 16 years of age at the time of the workshop and come prepared to sing a musical theatre song for the group, with sheet music or a backing track.
#Meet your hosts
Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver is an award-winning performer and producer from Brisbane working in theatre, music and live events. As a performer, Tom has appeared in leading roles across every Australian state and internationally throughout New Zealand, the USA, Germany, Asia, Mexico and the Bahamas.
His stage credits include Velvet the Show, opposite Marcia Hines AM and Ingrid Arthur (Weather Girls); Shake & Stir Theatre Co.’s FOURTEEN, Into the Woods, Rent: The Musical, A Midnight Visit and Christmas Actually; and starring as Johnny in Rolling Thunder Vietnam, backed by the John Farnham Band. Tom was also selected for Team Kylie Minogue on The Voice Australia and later joined the Marcia Hines Band on backing vocals.
Tom is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Matilda Award and was named in Queensland’s 40 Under 40.
James Dobinson
James is an Australian-American conductor, multi-instrumentalist, orchestrator and record producer. With a particular eye for the development of new musicals, his work has been seen on Broadway, in theatres across New York and the USA, in London and throughout Australia.
Music Supervisor/Conductor: The View UpStairs (original New York and London companies); Peter and the Starcatcher (original Australian company); Tim Finn’s Twelfth Night; Kate Miller-Heidke’s Bananaland; Clinton (original New York company); Jersey Boys (Queensland Performing Arts Centre), among many others.
Arranger and Orchestrator: The View UpStairs; Peter and the Starcatcher (also additional music composer); Clinton; Bananaland; Guys and Dolls (2015 US tour); Twelfth Night; Joh for PM!; Carols in the City. Concert and recording orchestrations include work for Caroline O’Connor, Alexis Fishman, Tyce Green, Naomi Price, Max Vernon and Michael Longoria’s single Like They Do in the Movies and more.
#Empire Workshops
Toowoomba: Drama One
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Toowoomba: Drama Starter
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Toowoomba: Drama Two
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Toowoomba: Drama Plus
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Dalby: Drama Junior
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