Australian Musical Theatre Academy - AMTA

Hey all,

Queenie van de Zandt here - popping on to AMTA's page to give a shout-out to one of our - my old student .Traner.9 who smashed it, along with the rest of the talented cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: ThE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, which opened at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on the weekend.

I was thrilled to be at the opening night, along with my friend MD/performer/writer Bridget A'Beckett, to watch Alana shine, as she always does, playing the role of Neil Diamond's first wife, Jaye Posner.

It's such a thrill to see students I've worked with living their dream and doing such great work. It's a wonderful thing as a performer and teacher to be a small part of helping along the next generation of performers.

If you'd like to learn the audition and performance technique I taught to Alana and hundreds of students like her - so many who have gone on to play leading roles in musicals - I'm currently taking on students. I only have 5 places left. You can apply here: https://www.amta.net.au/cc-home.html

✨ Ready to make space for your creativity?

Now that AMTA’s Director Queenie van de Zandt is back home in Melbourne, after her hugely successful premiere season of her new show Middle Raged is done, she is opening a limited number of one-to-one coaching places, in person or on Zoom running from August - December.

If you've been thinking about making a change, bringing a project to life, reconnecting with your creativity, or simply carving out some time to work out what's next, she’d love to work with you.

Click here for details - https://mailchi.mp/amta.net.au/xmas2022-10140825

But get in quick there are only 7 places available and they always fill up quick!

✨ What’s Calling You Creatively? ✨ Creative coaching with Queenie van de Zandt - personalised support for artists, performers and creative minds.✨ If a little creative fairy has been whispering in your ear to do something, to make something, to move in a certain direction - let this be the sign to step into that idea, that dream, o...

✨ Your Hayes audition starts here ✨

Just moved to Sydney? Fresh out of training? Been waiting to introduce yourself?
This is it.

We're opening the doors to a new group of singer-actors and musicians. Perform for our artistic team and visiting creatives as we look ahead to productions and opportunities in 2027 and beyond.

We’re looking for singer-actors and musicians who:
- Are over 18 years of age.
- Have at least three years of training or three years of professional experience outside of secondary school activities.
- Have not been employed as an actor or musician in a previous Hayes show, or had a general audition in the last two years.
- Are based primarily in NSW and are able to make it to an in-person audition.

Bring your voice. Bring your instrument. Bring yourself.

We encourage applications from performers of all backgrounds, including First Nations, LGBTQIA+, disabled artists, and those from historically excluded backgrounds.

⏱️ Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 5 August
📅 Auditions: 25 – 27 August
🔗 Full information and application form here https://hayestheatre.com.au/auditions/

HUGEST CONGRATS TO AMTA ALUMNI - Jenni Little who playing the role of Barbara Maitland for the QPAC and Crown Perth seasons of Beetlejuice The Musical.

Jenni is a graduate of AMTA’s Advanced Audition Technique for Musical Theatre course and also took part in Creative Coaching with Queenie van de Zandt.

We couldn’t be prouder of Jenni - fast becoming one of musical theatres leading ladies.

AUDITION BRIEF! Young performers for Mrs Doubtfire.

This casting is for Melbourne-based performers only.

Submission close: Friday, 29 May 2026 at 6:00 PM (GMT+10)

For any enquiries, contact: [email protected]

https://www.castingcloud.com.au/briefs/frWYESZTVHKJs0qUXDbY

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One of my beloved ex-students needs our support.

AMTA Alumni Jacinta Bentley is a graduate of both the Musical Theatre Intensive Weekly Masterclasses in Melb course and the How to Belt Like a Pro in Brisbane weekend workshop. She then also organised a workshop for me to lead with her beloved amateur theatre group - the Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company. She is a very talented and passionate performer and a fantastic human.

Earlier this year Jessica was diagnosed with Glioblastoma.

For those who are not familiar, glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. It grows rapidly and spreads into surrounding brain tissue, making it very difficult to treat. Glioblastoma is a terminal brain cancer.

Jacinta is currently based in Wagga Wagga for treatment, while her boys remain in Coffs Harbour with their dad. Being apart during this time has been incredibly hard. The boys are travelling back and forth to see their mum whenever possible.

Alongside the emotional toll, the practical and financial pressures have quickly become overwhelming. This fundraiser has been created to help ease the financial burden on the family - allowing Jacinta to focus on her health, while ensuring her boys are supported and cared for throughout this journey.

Funds raised will support:
• helping Jacinta spend precious time with her boys and create lasting memories together
• medical and treatment-related expenses
• loss of income during treatment and recovery
• household and day-to-day living costs

This is when community makes all the difference. This is an opportunity for all of us to be hero’s. Please donate - every dollar counts - together we can make a huge difference.

And either way - please share - even if you can’t donate, sharing this is just as powerful - as someone in your circle can.

Together we can make a difference to the beautiful Jacinta.

Donate to For Jacinta and Her Boys, organized by Tahlia Stagg Hi everyone, I’m Tahlia, and I have created this fundraiser for my beautiful friend Jacinta … Tahlia Stagg needs your support for For Jacinta and Her Boys

AUDITION NOTICE: ADULTS - MELBOURNE ONLY.

Producers Rodney Rigby for Newtheatricals (Art; Come From Away; Jersey Boys) Beth Williams for Grove Entertainment (Broadway: Good Night, Oscar; Buena Vista Social Club; Water For Elephants) and Barbara Whitman, (Broadway: Good Night, Oscar; Angels In America; Hedwig and the Angry Inch; Fun Home) announce casting for the Australian production of CEILIDH [pronounced Kay-lee], to open in Melbourne in January 2027.

Final deadline for submissions is Friday 19 June.

Here's the link to the audition brief: https://www.castingcloud.com.au/briefs/kjuTc3hoZFWvwa9F283w