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"KIDS entertaining KIDS" is our motto and our Junior Crew who are aged 6-13 years old just love performing for other kids!
A ‘fin-tastic’ season of Finding Nemo jr
Disney’s Finding Nemo jr brought a vibrant underwater world to life on stage at the Peacock Theatre fabulous costuming and sets, fun characters, dancing and singing. Congratulations to our youngest performers on their gorgeous and entertaining performances! And thanks to Hobart audiences for your massive ‘wave’ of support!
Every child and young person has the right to be safe, for their voice to be heard, and to be able to participate in decisions affecting them. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait children and young people, and their rich and enduring connection to family, country and story telling. We recognise the need to be inclusive of all children from any and diverse cultures and backgrounds, such as those who are linguistically diverse, unable to live at home, living with disability and/or chronic health conditions, and LGBTIQA+.
Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility at Crew. Musical Theatre Crew policies and practices guide and support everyone involved - tutors, volunteers, students and families - to understand and put into practice the National Child Safe Principles.
SO MUCH FUN it should be illegal!
Thanks Hobart for joining our dynamic Senior Crew as they blasted onto the Playhouse stage in this hilarious, witty, fast paced and high energy show. OMG YOU GUYS - we love SOLD OUT shows!
MUSICAL THEATRE (MT) CLASSES
- Open MT classes - anyone can join (subject to vacancies), 4 age groups (6-18yo), class numbers capped, lots of fun and great learning about musical theatre and performance along the way!
- MT Public Performance Ensembles - 3 age groups, present a public season of shows and can only be joined by invitation following an audition. We still have lots or fun, but their is a much higher expectation on performance standards, individual responsibility and high levels of collaboration required.
THEATRICAL DANCE CLASSES - fun, skills for all, non-competitive & competitive groups
PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS - with a range of tutors including highly qualified industry professionals with musical theatre experience and focus.
SCREEN ACTING CLASSES - various age groups including adults only with our outstanding Screen Acting Tutor, Alison Stanton-Cook.
All our classes are capped in size to enable effective tutor-student engagement, individual learning and meaningful participation.
Enquiries for 2024: hello@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Magical seasons of musicals at MTC!
Magical seasons of musicals at MTC!
Senior Ensemble Shows
Intermediate Ensemble Shows
Junior Ensemble Shows
SCREEN ACTING CREW
Our fantastic tutor, Alison Stanton-Cook’s expertise and warmth has created a fantastic experience for all our students. Huge thanks to our supporters and collaborators: OI Studios, George Goerss, TAFE Tasmania Tas Casting, Rob Stanton-Cook and Wide Angle Tasmania.
Once upon a time, in a far, far away swamp…
Shrek jr was our inaugural Musical Theatre Crew Showcase production in January 2022!
Showcase productions include current and past Crew members including Alumni Ailbe Bourke in the title role of Shrek, Benjamin Smith as Lord Farquaad, Alex Tye as Donkey, Madeleine Jeffrey-Moore as Princess Fiona and the show-stopping Cassie Ogle as the love-obsessed diva Dragon. The myriad of magical, cheeky fairytale characters were performed by current and alumni Crew members: Carla DiDomenico, Chloe Sloan, Eleanor Johns, Georgia Heyward, Grace Willis, Heath Bounday, Joseph Mione, Lachlan Cooper, Lyla Fairfield, Oliver Thomas and Sally Quinn, Zara Casimaty.
Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek jr was irreverently fun with a powerful message about love, friendship, acceptance – even if you are a green and bottom burping Ogre! We were all ‘believers’ in the magical fun of theatre and had a hoot with Shrek jr!
The African savannah came to life in Hobart with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Featuring fave songs including Circle of Life, Can you feel the love tonight and Pumba & Timon's Hakuna Matata, with gorgeous performances by Crew's Juniors aged 7-12 years.
Hobart audiences and the adorable Junior Crew loved getting our wild on in the Lion King jr!
WHAT A VOYAGE on the fun-ship Anything Goes!
Hobart audiences went overboard with praise for the Musical Theatre Crew’s Senior Performance Ensemble’s season of the hilarious and de-lovely Anything Goes at The Theatre Royal’s brand new and intimate Studio Theatre!
This funny, stylish and entertaining show featured a swinging young band led by Drew Castles with Crew’s principal accompanist Iestyn Parry on keys, stunning costumes and dazzling performances from young, emerging Tasmanian talent. With sell-out shows, Anything Goes was a joyous, funny voyage to the theatre!
2021 - 10 Years of Musical Theatre Crew!
Continuing our 10 year celebration, Musical Theatre Crew had a fun and fantastic year of musicals for Hobart audiences, young and young at heart!
Opening our season in September 2021 was the de-lovely and madcap Anything Goes performed by Crew’s senior ensemble (aged 16-19 years) in the stunning new Studio Theatre at Hobart’s Theatre Royal.
Grease - high school edition was performed by the Intermediate Ensemble (aged 13-16 years) at the Peacock Theatre in October. Our final show in early November 2021 is the stunning Disney’s The Lion King jr performed by our own Crew cubs (aged 6-12 years) at the Peacock Theatre in November.
Theatre Champion Award (South) - Congratulations to Leiz Moore, Co- Principal
Congratulations to Leiz who has been recognised by the Theatre Council of Tasmania. The award was for her work in swiftly transitioned our classes online prior to lock-down in March 2021, engaging with young performers during lockdown through our online education program, the transition back to COVID-safe learning in class, and for successfully presenting numerous shows under strict COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.
Crew congratulates the other worthy awardees for their fantastic contributions to performing arts.
“Our Crew-star kids’ positivity and energy, and whole-hearted support of all the Crew families, tutors, creatives and Hobart theatre-goers was marvellous, as was the invaluable support of my husband and Co-Principal, Allan Jeffrey, and our daughter and tutor, Madeleine. I sincerely appreciate this recognition of Crew’s teamwork, courage and creativity as we all strive to keep the magic of theatre alive in our local community!”
Some of our Junior Crew at our Aladdin Dress Up Day, where they had to use what they could find at home to create a character that would fit right into the show! The kids loved Co-Principal Allan’s tea-towel and work tie costume!
We proudly presented Les Miserables at Hobart’s majestic Theatre Royal in January 2021 as part of our celebration of 10 years as Hobart’s leading musical theatre training school and theatre production company for young people.
This production was performed by Musical Theatre Crew’s Senior Performance Ensemble, a troupe of talented and dedicated young performers aged 15-18 years who are passionate about musical theatre. We were thrilled to have Crew Alumni and glorious tenor David Thomson, guest starring in the pivotal role of Jean Valjean. David is in the final stages of completing his Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) at Conservatorium of Music, UTAS, having been a student member of Crew for many years, and now working as a Senior Tutor and Voice Teacher. We also welcomed Benjamin Smith who returned to Crew on summer holidays from the Victorian College of the Arts where he is studying his degree to perform in the Ensemble, along with our delightful Junior Crew members to perform the children roles.
Directed by award-winning team Allan Jeffrey and Leiz Moore, assistant direction by Jaime Mollineaux-Herbert, vocal direction by Samantha Hammersley, and with the magnificent score conducted by Andrew Castles and played by our 14-piece orchestra of local musicians including Crew’s principal accompanist Iestyn Parry on keys. The show featured glorious costumes, striking staging and vibrant performances by young, emerging Tasmanian talent.
We have been so delighted (and relieved) to have returned to the stage after a challenging year for the performing arts and to be able to share this wonderful production with supportive Hobart audiences who loved being able to ‘hear the people sing’ for ‘one day more’ with Les Miserables!
What a year 2020 has been! And while challenging, the kids at MTC have been proving that theatre people are truly the most creative, resilient, funny, kind and adaptable folks!
CREW SUPPORTING EMERGING TALENT - by producing the funny, soulful and engaging Theory of Relativity musical at the Peacock Theatre, 10-19 May 2018. The show was co-directed by Crew Alumni Finn Carter teaming up with Jack Lark, and starred well known Crew Alumni, Martine Holliday, Cassie Ogle and David Abbott. ‘Theory’ was nominated for four Tasmanian Theatre Awards (Community Musical) including Best Production.
Crew’s Principals, Leiz Moore and Allan Jeffrey, are Co-Producers with Petr Divis and Mark Wojcik of The Show Company, an adult community theatre production company which has brought blockbuster musicals to the Theatre Royal including WICKED in 2017, MARY POPPINS in 2018 and MAMMA MIA! in 2020. Allan directed these award-winning shows with Leiz choreographing Poppins in association the Crew's award-winning choreographer, Mandy Lowrie, and Mamma Mia! in association with Callum Gugger.
The Show Company has been nominated for 17 Tasmanian Theatre Awards (Musical Theatre) and has won 7 Awards including Best Direction, Best Production, Best Musical Direction and Best Ensemble amongst others. Each show has starred or featured Musical Theatre Crew students or alumni.
Mary Poppins featured current and past Crew members: Shannae, Brigitte, Phoebe and Oscar (above), Katie Green as Mary Poppins, Maggie James at alternate Mary Poppins, Campbell Braithwaite, Ben Smith, Tom Hawkey, Emilia Hawkey, Caitlin Carnaby, Bonnie Cashion, Tayla Moschogianis, James Bourke, MIa Grant, Louise Mackintosh, Madeleine Jeffrey-Moore, Hugo Allsion and Helen Cronin as Mrs Brill!
‘I was simply blown away. The future of theatre in Tasmania is in great hands... This production is a credit to all involved. Five stars from me.’ Daryl Peebles
‘Loved it! Such an energetic show! Beautiful voices and great dancers! The dog was pretty cute too! Congrats!’
Sally Snell
There are some up and coming young stars who I’d love to work with one day...’ Petr Divis
'Blindingly good... delivered the entertainment goods!'
Merlene Abbott, Stage Whispers 2014
2015 COMMUNITY MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS - WINNER: Best Choreography
NOMINATED: Best Production, Direction, Ensemble, Musical and Design!
'...a fast, energetic and slick production.' Stage Whispers 2015
Our fabulous Seniors presented a night of cabaret celebrating some of the world’s great musicals featuring songs from Mamma Mia, Into the Woods, Beauty & the Beast, Godspell and more!
The show must go on!
Eleanor singing with her puppet and her MTC Singing Tutor, Caitlin Carnaby!
We ‘zoomed’ into Online Classes on 21 March and have had many adventures exploring how to sing, dance, act and perform online!
We’ve created fun memories and prepared for our shows later this year - with a ‘live’ audience or streamed as a back-up! Face-to-face classes have resumed in accordance with Tassie’s Roadmap to Recovery and we are looking forward to turning the lights on in theatres again in the not too distant future - go Tassie COVID-Safe!
BACK ONSTAGE - “YOU’RE WELCOME” HOBART! Musical Theatre Crew had a blast presenting a COVID-Safe and wonderful Disney MOANA jr at the Peacock Theatre from 16-25 October. While we were restricted to only 35% occupancy, we and the audiences had a fantastic time back in the theatre!
10 Years of training Hobart talent and crowd-pleasing shows!
Musical Theatre Crew has a reputation as a centre of excellence in musical theatre training for young people, using an engaging mix of experiential learning, master classes and industry and community theatre engagement.
Our students have gone on to perform in professional and community productions for The Show Company, Hamley Productions, John X Presents, G&S Society, Hobart Rep and Bijou Creative and locally produced film/TV commercials and productions. Our alumni have secured places in highly competitive professional musical theatre courses around Australia including WAAPA (think Hugh Jackman, Lucy Durack, Eddie Perfect and Tim Minchin), Victorian College of the Arts, Patrick Studios, NIDA, Griffith University, and Federation University.
Our fantastic tutors have vast industry and community theatre experience in singing, dancing, acting, directing and producing. In addition we provide ‘on-the-job’ training in off-stage production including directing, choreography, vocal direction, lighting, sound, costume and set design and more. Our tutor team includes award-winning choreographer and musical theatre performer Mandy Lowrie (starred as Donna in Mamma Mia), internationally acclaimed singer and singing teacher Jane Edwards, Tasmanian Theatre Award winning performers Samantha Jean and David Abbott, talented Crew alumni Caitlin Carnaby, Jaime Mollineaux-Herbert, Lucinda Smith and our Principals, Tasmanian Theatre Award-winning producer Leiz Moore and director/producer Allan Jeffrey.
Industry professionals and guest tutors have included Rob Mallett (Elvis the Musical, Disney Aladdin, Hot Shoe Shuffle), Chloe Zuel (Hamilton, SIX, Westside Story, Ragtime), John X (Lion King, Billy Elliott), Colin Dean (ONCE, Billy Elliott), Robert Jarman (Director and Performer), Petr Divis (Musical Director, Director, Performer and AMEB Examiner), Ben Winspear (Director and Actor in Babadook, A Place to Call Home), Kris Stewart (Resident Director Wicked, Artistic Director Powerhouse), Rob Mills and Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde).
'The shoe fits?' Turning the fairytale world on its head! Seniors - Into the Woods 2016
Rock'n'rolling trip back to the 50s! Intermediate Ensemble - Grease 2016
'Are we there yet?!'
Junior Performance Ensemble - Shrek 2016
Our very own CREW ELVES joined the Lord Mayor for the the Christmas Pageant 2016
Guys & Dolls stars Ben Smith and Elyse Barnes
Crew Elves River, Josh and Charlotte with Bonnie Cashion, Crew Alumni as Elphaba
'I need that slipper!' Into the Woods '16
'Little fishies - cut off their heads!' 2014
Little Mermaid, Peacock 2014
'Nothing like a road trip!' Shrek '16
All the homeless fairy tale creatures... '16
'An ogre-sized fairy tale!' Shrek '16