News: Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre
Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre Alumni Barbara Toparis, Cooper Everett and Greg Mitchell Perform in The Australian Ballet's 'Manon'
Three of our Bachelor of Music Theatre alumni – Barbara Toparis (2022), Cooper Everett (2023), and Greg Mitchell (2024) – are currently performing in Manon, presented by The Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House from Wednesday 30 April–Saturday 17 May as professional actors, supporting the cast.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival to Host Preview Screening of 'PRIMETIME' by Millicent Sarre and Joseph Simons
The Adelaide Festival Centre will be hosting a special work-in-progress showing of a new Australian musical, entitled PRIMETIME, by our Music Theatre lecturer Joseph Simons and award-winning Class of Cabaret alumna Millicent Sarre, as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival (Thursday 5–Saturday 21 June).
Adam Noviello Visit
On Tuesday 11 March, performer Adam Noviello (currently on stage in Hedwig and the Angy Inch) met with the first- and second-year Bachelor of Music Theatre students. Adam was interviewed by Music Theatre lecturer Joseph Simons before answering industry-related questions from the students, including navigating a career as a non-binary performer.
Sascha Debney-Matiszik Cast in 'Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical' in the Adelaide Fringe
Bachelor of Music Theatre graduate Sascha Debney-Matiszik has been cast in Dramafreak Productions' Definitely NOT a Hungry Game: A Parody Musical in the Adelaide Fringe – a new parody musical based on the series of a similar name with an 18-song original score.
Two ECMT students included in 'Theatre stars to watch in 2024 and beyond'
Two of ECMT’s 2024 graduating students have been celebrated in an article published by The Advertiser, profiling The 10 rising South Australian theatre stars to watch in 2024 and beyond.
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Alice by Heart
Hot off the heels of Jesus Christ Superstar, our Music Theatre department delivered another stunning sold-out production last week. Alice by Heart ran from Thursday 10–Sunday 13 October in Union House's Little Theatre and showcased the talents of our wonderful second year students.
Jay Laga'aia Masterclass
On Tuesday 8 October, students from Music Theatre, Jazz Voice and Classical Voice were treated to an acting masterclass by stage and screen superstar Jay Laga'aia.
ECMT's Production of Jesus Christ Superstar Triumphs at Scott Theatre
A huge congratulations to our 2024 Graduating Class and first-year students of the Bachelor of Music Theatre degree at the Elder Conservatorium for their sold-out production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran from Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September at Scott Theatre.
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George Torbay AM to Step Down as Head of Music Theatre in 2025
Our Head of Music Theatre, George Torbay AM, has announced that he will be stepping down from his leadership position at the beginning of 2025. Erin James will step into the role of Head of Music Theatre at the beginning of next year.
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Jake Ameduri in Sister Act: The Musical
Our Bachelor of Music Theatre graduate Jake Ameduri is touring Australia with Sister Act The Musical, visiting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, before lighting up Adelaide in March 2025!
