Monday, October 21, 2019
As a child, I was obsessed with ‘choose your own adventure’ books. The already forming control freak in me loved the power I was given to supervise the narrative. After each section, I c…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:26AMTuesday, July 2, 2019
So many performers have the chance to work with choreographers in a dance class, learning their expectations in a group setting similar to that of a rehearsal. In an audition room, directors…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:31PMFriday, August 25, 2017
Living in a generation prone to instant gratification, it can sometimes be difficult as an artist to patiently build your career. A career in the Arts is often a long-term investment of sort…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:32PMSunday, January 15, 2017
Around this time last year, I wrote an open letter to my first year drama school self. Now that I’m another year “wiser”, I thought I would write another open letter to that scared lit…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PMThursday, December 8, 2016
While studying Music Theatre together, Belinda Jenkin and Will Hannagan often found themselves playing around on the piano and writing songs when they weren’t needed in rehearsals. Five ye…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:17AMMonday, November 14, 2016
“The only reason to write is from love”- Stephen Sondheim. Being a part of a new musical is a unique creative process for almost everyone involved. While it is by no means an easy feat, …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:23PMWednesday, October 12, 2016
A performer’s versatility is not only important in maintaining an interesting and rewarding career, but crucial in being able to continue as a working artist. Yet being able to swing from…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:03PMMonday, September 19, 2016
It’s busy times like these that I actually wish I did drink coffee. Alas, my metaphorical ones continue… I am now into my fifth week in New Zealand (my home country), playing the ro…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:55PMThursday, August 25, 2016
Now that we’re in August, it’s so odd to think that it has been nine months since I graduated drama school. While I’ve been very lucky to be able to document my year so far, I thought …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:54PMSunday, July 31, 2016
Earlier this year, I created A Music Theatre Fanboy’s Top 10 Youtube Performances. This week I thought I’d once again have my coffee at my computer desk, and show you some* of m…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:13PMFriday, July 15, 2016
This week’s column comes with a double shot of coffee, from both Matilda and Joel. The two of us are currently in the middle of our voyage together aboard the RMS Titanic in StageArt’s 2…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:09AMThursday, June 16, 2016
So often we can become preoccupied with becoming established in this industry, especially as fresh graduates; it can be hard to think beyond the first few years of your career. Longevity in …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:58PMMonday, May 30, 2016
From fighting dogs to sinking ships. This week’s coffee is had in celebration after a really wonderful start to the rehearsal period of StageArt’s Titanic. I have been very fortunate to …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:33PMFriday, May 6, 2016
Doorstep Arts’ Victorian premiere of Dogfight was in full production mode this week ahead of tonight’s official opening performance. Apart from the lessons I’ve learnt working on…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:40AMSaturday, April 9, 2016
A strong relationship between actor and director is one of great importance in order for their best work to be brought out and for the success of the production. While it does vary greatly b…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:56AMMonday, March 21, 2016
I’ve decided to trade my coffee in for a well-deserved wine this week, after our first full sing through of the Dogfight score. We have just finished our first week of rehearsals for this …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:06AMWednesday, March 2, 2016
So often we’re told in this industry that making our own work is crucial to the longevity of our success, and so often few of us have the courage to take this advice. Just under two years …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:14PMThursday, February 18, 2016
Grab a coffee (or a summer cocktail!) and join Matilda Moran and Joel Granger as they ponder how to respond to the obligatory “what do you do?” question… We’ve all been …
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:00PMWednesday, January 27, 2016
With the start of the academic year just around the corner, a brand new influx of students are about to start their performing arts training at a range of institutions throughout the country…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:00PMThursday, January 7, 2016
Grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy these 1o fabulous YouTube videos, selected by our very own Music Theatre fanboy – Joel Granger! If you’re anything like me, you have spent f…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:13PMFriday, December 18, 2015
It’s hot today, so why not grab an iced coffee and join Joel Granger in his first column on AussieTheatre! Having moved straight from high school to WAAPA, I have never known what life…
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:50AM 
