News: Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre
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!
Jesus Christ Superstar is Sold Out!
It's been wonderful to see so much enthusiastic support from the community for our Music Theatre department this year. All performances in the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar (Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September) have now SOLD OUT! If you missed out on tickets, please sign up to the waiting list via the link below, and remember to book in early for Alice by Heart (Thursday 10–Sunday 13 October).
SOSA and STCSA Co-Production of Bernstein's 'Candide' Described as 'The Best of all Possible Performances' and 'The Finest Music Theatre Seen in this City for Years'
State Opera South Australia and State Theatre Company South Australia's co-production of Leonard Bernstein's comic operetta Candide (Thursday 23–Saturday 25 May), featuring 44 Bachelor of Music Theatre students and the professional debut of recent graduate Taylah Johns, has been described as 'the best of all possible performances' (Broadway World) and 'the finest music theatre seen in this city in years' (InReview).
Elder Conservatorium of Music Theatre Students Join State Opera South Australia and State Theatre Company South Australia for Candide
For the first time in more than a decade, State Opera South Australia and State Theatre Company South Australia will come together to present a spectacular concert version of Leonard Bernstein's beloved comic operetta and existential vaudeville, Candide, featuring a group of 19 Elder Conservatorium of Music Theatre students in a work-integrated-learning context.
