music theatre training courses?

Can anyone let me know of any music theatre training courses in Australia other than WAAPA?

Try VCA or NIDA.

The VCA is starting a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical theatre in 2006 same course as WAAPA. Also BAPA (Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts)has the same 3 yr degree . If you want 1 year courses try NIDA's Singer Dancer Actor course or the Queensland Conservatorium also has a 1 yr music theatre Certificate, if you dont want to be at WAAPA.

Try

Ballarat Aacademy of Performing Arts
VCA
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Muisc - 3 year bachelor of music theatre.

NIDA

BAPA is now known as the University of Ballarat Arts Academy but still offers the same Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Music Theatre Performance) course as it used to.
Previous graduates have gone on to professional shows such as We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia and Oliver.
Be advised though that the University has cut their production course which previously supported the student shows in terms of lighting, sound, sets, costumes, props etc. This may or may not be a good or bad thing as the University is now contracting "professional" production people in to work on the shows, but you only get that kind of production elements in your third year.
Up until your third year each class does its own production. And the class sizes have risen from 20 students at the initial first year intake to 30!
Also if you are not looking into starting this year, as it is the start of O Week today, the school offers a "work experience" type of program which means you can come and follow around the students for a few hours, a few days or a few weeks if you want to and find out what it's really like.
This year starts off with a major musical production of Sweet Charity at Her Majesty's Theatre in Ballarat from March 4 -12.

Chookas!

ACTT is launching a new 1-year Music Theatre course. It is the only accredited Music Theatre course in Sydney with an emphasis on acting.

As part of the launch, ACTT is hosting a free music theatre industry workshop on Monday 28 February, from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. The workshop will be held at ACTT at 505 Pitt St, Sydney.

It's ideal for people thinking about training or a career in the industry. Performers from shows like Dirty Dancing, Mama Mia, and Beauty and the Beast will also be on hand to talk about the industry.

The free workshop will take the form of a music theatre rehearsal. Participants will work on some scene-work, followed by a song and dance number. There will be a separate acting coach, choreographer and music director in attendance to conduct each aspect of the performance. The workshop will be led by Gael Ballantyne, who herself has studied under such Australian legends as Lorrae Desmond and Hayes Gordon.

Those attending will benefit by coming away with a complete rehearsed sequence that can be adapted for auditions, along with personal feedback about their work.

Interested people can register for the free workshop by phoning (02)9212 6000 or by emailing: info@actt.edu.au

According to Lesley Watson, ACTT’s Director, “acting has been the weak link for many performers who are skilled in dance or singing. ACTT’s course aims to give its music theatre students a comprehensive advantage because of the structure and quality of the actor training they will receive.”

“Performers who are highly skilled in acting, singing and dance, are much more employable because of their ability to take on roles in each of these areas. This has been long acknowledged by the industry that has called such artists “triple threat” performers because of their wide-ranging skills.”

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Do you know how many auditioned for the 30 spots at the institution previuosly known as BAPA

I believe that there were around 120 who auditioned for the 30 places at the Arts Academy