The Australian Musical Theatre Academy (AMTA) specialises in high quality, industry-level training in musical theatre, cabaret and audition technique.
The Australian Musical Theatre Academy (AMTA) offers workshops, courses, webinars, private coaching and mentorship for students of all skill levels. We are passionate about giving people the tools to live creative, passionate and fulfilling lives. Our instructors are the best in Australia. AMTA is run by the distinguished musical theatre and cabaret performer - Queenie van de Zandt. Her 30+ years
20/05/2026
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.
16/05/2026
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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10/05/2026
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
Hi all! It’s Queenie van de Zandt here - director of The Australian Musical Theatre Academy.
I run AMTA with the help of a very small, part-time team and so we run courses and workshops around my availability to run them. And these past few years I’ve not had a lot of time because I’ve been too busy creating this show!
Introducing my labour of love for the past 5 years - Middle Raged - A Musical Meltdown - show about aging, raging and changing. Touring to Sydney, Canberra, Wagga and Wyong in July!
I’d so appreciate it if you could spread the word about the show - and come along if you’re in the area and would love to see a show that is heartfelt and hilarious with music by artists like Missy Higgins, Gillian Cosgriff, Laura Murphy and Tim Minchin.
Get your tix at www.middleraged.com.au
I’d love you to follow our pages middleragedau or Middle Raged - Australia.
Queenie van de Zandt
24/04/2026
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
24/03/2026
AUDITION BRIEF = BOOK OF MORMON!
https://www.castingcloud.com.au/briefs/bAZvQunIc7G77BsGeNk5
23/03/2026
Hugest congrats to AMTA Alumni Bridie Connell on the massive success of her show Fuccbois: Live in Concert on this week and next as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Bridie is a graduate of the Cabaret Winter Workshop and moved quickly from cabaret to comedy with huge success.
Her latest show is apparently hilarious! And comes to Melb after hugely successful runs in Sydney. Get along friends!
Fuccbois: Live in Concert Thu 26 Mar - Sun 5 Apr
