This year, the UMMTA committee has decided to focus on these three ideas. We want to provide a space for those new or experienced in theatre to develop their skills and passion, regardless of their field of expertise. We want everyone to feel comfortable in our community and in theatre communities around Australia, regardless of their race, sex, gender, and sexuality. Finally, we want everyone to be able enjoy the fun that is Musical Theatre by making sure that our shows are accessible to everyone who finds the regular theatre experience difficult or even impossible.
12th - 18th of AprilWinner of the Tony awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, Parade is a heartbreaking and powerful musical written by Alfred Uhry and composed by Jason Robert Brown.
Parade is a musical dramatisation of the 1913 trial of factory manager Leo Frank for the murder of a young girl. The musical follows Leo and his wife, Lucille, as they battle against lies and false testimonies, a corrupt legal system and the increased anti-Semitism in Georgia following an unashamedly rabid media coverage of the trial. |
24th of MayIn May of 2019, UMMTA is pleased to bring you ‘The Sitzprobe’. Now in it's third successive year, ‘The Sitzprobe’ is part of UMMTA's dedication to developing new emerging music theatre works and provides an opportunity for writers/composers to put on a 15 minute performance of their creations.
The projects themselves may be anywhere from a fully drafted musical, or a collection of songs with a basic story, ready to be tested out on stage. ‘The Sitzprobe’ provides writers/composers the opportunity to trial their works in a creative environment and fosters their development by getting their ideas on stage. Our 2019 production will include 5 x 15 minute works. |
TBANew Australian Theatre is rare, and opportunities for those with great ideas are even rarer.
Alongside our goal of providing mentorship, this year UMMTA will be giving writers an opportunity to stage their full length musical at the FRINGE festival! We want to see your musical theatre creations on-stage with a full cast, production team and all! This is a once in a life-time opportunity for students and creators to stage their fully realised ideas. More details to come! |
OPENS October 18!A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realises her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. |