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25.01.2022 Thanks to The Dialog for the great review of our show, The Sitzprobe 2021!

25.01.2022 FINAL CHANCE This is your final chance to apply to join the production team for UMMTA’s The Addams Family. APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE TONIGHT AT 11:59PM ... If you are having any problems with your application or have any questions please message us here on FB or Instagram or email, [email protected] Otherwise, read the information pack and book a slot and we’ll see you at your zoom interview very soon!

25.01.2022 Up next, UMMTA would like to present the Random Theatre Generator Challenge! The way it works is we will give you a prompt musical and style, and over the next fortnight we challenge YOU to create something that fits within that! It can be a concept set design, costume, prop, soundscape, a playlist, lighting design, make up design, composition, dramaturgical research, directors vision, a dance piece, promo design, monologue, or anything else you can think of. Nothing is off l...imits! So without further ado, this week’s variables are..: THE WIZARD OF OZ presented in the style of a SCIENCE FICTION EPIC. Make sure to comment your creations on this post, or tag us if you post elsewhere! We look forward to seeing what you put together, in groups or by yourself. Remember, this is just a bit of fun, so let your imagination go wild and don’t worry about making it too realistic or too in depth if you don’t want. Have fun!

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the uncontested nominees for the 2021 UMMTA Committee! Stay tuned over the next few days as we release the candidates for the other roles. Voting will open to all UMMTA members on November 5th at 7:00pm, and the new committee will be announced at our AGM on November 6th at 7:30pm. For more information about our AGM, check out our event: https://fb.me/e/am2oysybS If you're unsure about whether or not you're an UMMTA member, email [email protected] to check.... Click on the photos below to read more about our nominees!

23.01.2022 PERFORMER REGISTRATIONS ARE LIVE Be part of UMMTA's Chorus Project, and check out the description for more details and where you can apply! Applications for prod team are still open, and will now run until Friday 28th August (that's just one week from now!)... Details: https://docs.google.com//1k_NwEbfD14btA-A4iMIf_9Lode/edit Apply here: https://forms.gle/fETNCYT6UQX2uD858 See more

21.01.2022 Here are our nominees for Secretary and Equity Officer! Keep an eye out for our other nominees in the coming days. Voting will open to all UMMTA members on November 5th at 7:00pm, and the new committee will be announced at our AGM on November 6th at 7:30pm. For more information about our AGM, check out our event: https://fb.me/e/am2oysybS If you're unsure about whether or not you're an UMMTA member, email [email protected] to check.... Click on the photos below to read more about our nominees!

20.01.2022 UMMTA Chorus Project Part Two: Hope Featuring Isobel Bond Emily Clapperton... Sara Court Milly Day-Collett Rachel Dwyer Ella Gracie Liv Jackson Florence Mckay Tian Nie Chris Richards Hayden Smith Kartiya Turner Acacia Nettleton Music Director Lachlan Boldt Assistant Music Director Teresa Giansiracusa Sound Editor Kai Scott Video Editor Jamie Hogg Accompanist Charlotte Greenslade Co-Producers Euna Catampongan Annie Gleisner

19.01.2022 Here are our nominees for General Committee Member! Keep an eye out for our other nominees in the coming days. Voting will open to all UMMTA members on November 5th at 7:00pm, and the new committee will be announced at our AGM on November 6th at 7:30pm. For more information about our AGM, check out our event: https://fb.me/e/am2oysybS If you're unsure about whether or not you're an UMMTA member, email [email protected] to check.... Click on the photos below to read more about our nominees!

15.01.2022 VOTING FOR THE 2021 COMMITTEE IS NOW OPEN! You should have been emailed a link to vote. If you haven't received an email, please message us or email [email protected] ASAP so that we can fix any issues. Voting will close tomorrow night (Friday 6 November) at 8:00pm, so make sure you've submitted your ballot before then!... The 2021 committee will be announced at our AGM tomorrow night, hope to see you all there! Check the event tomorrow for the Zoom link: https://fb.me/e/am2oysybS

15.01.2022 Over the past two and a half months, the Sitzprobe team has been hard at work to produce a series of videos, one for each show, presenting a snippet of what our teams had been working on before we all went into lockdown. We’re proud to announce that these videos are now ready to be shown to a wider audience! We’ll be posting these videos over the next 4 weeks so that our community can have a taste of 4 of our 2020 UMMTA Sitzprobe shows. The first video to be posted is from In...visible to You. Written by Christoper Johnson and Matthew Wilbraham, 'Invisible to You' explores frustrations of modern-day communication alongside the social impacts of technology with a fun and exciting new twist. With Steph’s increasing irritation towards Matt’s inattentive attitude, their journey to a friend’s dinner party causes further complications, leaving the couple ignoring each other entirely. Matt believes this is a complex punishment orchestrated by Steph for his failure to listen to her. However, as their friends also manage to commit to ignoring Matt as well, he begins to question whether there’s more to this than meets the eye. Is he... actually invisible? The cast has performed the song ‘Am I Invisible to You’, and a scene from the dinner party. Writer- Matthew Wilbraham Composer- Christopher Johnson Script Adapter- Alex Ridefelt Score Adapter- Tian Nie Steph- Eleanor Davey Matt- Hayden Smith Rachael- Caitlyn Le Jack- Cooper Bowring Director- Abbey Crowley Assistant Director- Alex Ridefelt Musical Director- Tian Nie

15.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL WRITERS! It’s a brand new year and that means there’s just over 2 weeks left to submit your applications for UMMTA’s Sitzprobe 2021. Head over to the event link here to apply! https://fb.me/e/3VkHPVSZo Applications close midnight 31st of Jan.

14.01.2022 UMMTAtunes Challenge!! No isolation will stop us belting show tunes. And while our respective families or pets are a supportive audience, there appreciation for our fifth rendition of ‘Defying Gravity’ can only go so far. And what better audience is there for music theatre than the performance starved members of the UMMTA community?! This is why we are excited to launch the UMMTATunes Challenge!... Pick your favourite song from a musical that fits the theme and share it with us. Some ways to do this are: recording you belting out your own rendition, making a music video or simply adding the song to the Spotify playlist attached to this post. Maybe you can’t pick a favourite song to fit the theme because it doesn’t exist yet? Write your own! Our preferred submission method is through our new and exciting TikTok account: @ummtatok Make sure you tag your submission with #ummtatunes on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok! Whilst we’re big fans of a good Tok, we’ll also receive your videos via any social media using the hashtag, or via our email [email protected] Make sure to let us know if you’re not comfortable with us sharing your submission! Incredibly keen to see what you all come up with. Please be sure to include your family and pets in a special preview performance! SPOTIFY LINK

12.01.2022 'NETFLIX MOVIE NIGHT' WHEN: 15th of May WHERE: Netflix WHAT: Jersey Boys... Make sure to fill out the attached form if you're interested in 'attending' our Netflix party. Can't wait to sing some absolute classic tunes with you all. SIGN UP HERE:

12.01.2022 Don’t forget our Netflix Movie night ‘JESERY BOYS’, TONIGHT! Make sure you have the Netflix Party add on downloaded and then just click the attached link before 8pm and you’ll be ready to go! Can’t wait to sing some tunes with ya’ll. LINK https://www.netflix.com/watch/70299748

10.01.2022 We are donating $1200 dollars which will be divided between two organisations who support Indigenous Australians; The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency and ANTaR: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation. Remember every little bit counts, whether that’s donating, protesting or educating yourself. Keep fighting the good fight friends. #blacklivesmatter #artsforblacklivesmatter #indigenouslivesmatter #indigenoussupport @antar_national #NAAJA

08.01.2022 Here’s our second instalment of the Sitzprobe videos- this week we’re showing off our team from Platform 4! Written and composed by Sydney Miller, the show follows four characters fleeing from different and unfortunate circumstances, who all find themselves trying to get by in the same city, at the same subway in New York. The narrative explores the complicated relationships they all share with their families, commuters, and each other; and the way they confront the past, pre...sent and future - to escape the tragic scenarios they are all respectively in. Here, the cast perform the song’ Not Alone’, which was intended to be sung at the end of the segment presented for The Sitzprobe. Writer- Sydney Miller Composer- Sydney Miller Score Arrangement- Ned Wright-Smith Anna- Olive Cullen Ensemble- Kameron Lai Cooper Bowring Dean Crowley Luke Peverelle Director- Bronya Doyle Assistant Director- Ella McDermott Musical Director- Ned Wright-Smith

08.01.2022 It’s time again for the Random Theatre Generator, where we throw together a random show and genre and challenge YOU to create something! Last week we had The Wizard of Oz as a Sci Fi story, and saw some great responses, such as this inventive promo poster from @Francis Cao. This week is.. SOUND OF MUSIC as a HORROR/THRILLER.... Your creation can be a concept set design, costume, prop, soundscape, a playlist, lighting design, make up design, composition, dramaturgical research, directors vision, a dance piece, promo design, monologue, or anything else you can think of. Nothing is off limits! Make sure to comment your creations on this post, or tag us if you post elsewhere. We look forward to seeing what you put together! Remember, this is just a bit of fun, so let your imagination go wild and don’t worry about making it too realistic or too in depth if you don’t want. Have fun!!

08.01.2022 Have you written a new musical over lockdown? Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to take to the stage? THE SITZPROBE IS BACK FOR 2021! UMMTA is thrilled to announce that we are looking to present 4-6 original works by enthusiastic writers and composers. The Sitzprobe is a space to develop a 15-20 minute excerpt of new work alongside a creative team and small cast of actors. This is a great opportunity to bring your vision to life on stage in front of an audience on... the 21-22nd of May 2021! Whether your work is a fully-drafted musical looking to be workshopped or a collection of songs with a basic story you want to test out, we wholeheartedly encourage anyone to apply if you think this project would benefit you! If you’re interested in applying and/or want to find out more details head to The Sitzprobe events page linked here: https://fb.me/e/3VkHPVSZo APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY THE 31ST OF JANUARY AT 11:59PM. We can’t wait to hear from you!

07.01.2022 UMMTAtunes Challenge #2!! The Theme: VILLAINS Submit a video of yourself slaying any song, any artistic way, that fits within the theme of 'Villains'. ... Maybe you can’t pick a favourite song to fit the theme because it doesn’t exist yet? Write your own! Maybe you're not a singer but can absolutely shred the guitar. Play it out! WE WANT TO SEE THEM ALL. Our preferred submission method is through our new and exciting TikTok account: @ummtatok Make sure you tag your submission with #ummtatunes on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok! Whilst we’re big fans of a good Tok, we’ll also receive your videos via any social media using the hashtag, or via our email [email protected] Have fun creating friends!!

06.01.2022 Introducing the UMMTA Chorus Project - bringing the performance from onstage to online! In order to create this musical medley we're starting out by opening applications up for two of our production team roles - Assistant Music Director and Video Editor. All details can be found in the application pack here:... https://docs.google.com//1k_NwEbfD14btA-A4iMIf_9Lode/edit Once you're ready to sign up, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/fETNCYT6UQX2uD858 And book an interview through the link here: https://ummta2020.as.me/ Stay tuned for details of performer sign up later in the week!

06.01.2022 Next up in our Sitzprobe lineup is the team from Madame! Written and composed by Lachlan Boldt, Madame narrates the life of Caroline Hodgson, a prolific German-Australian migrant who made her name in Melbourne as the owner of several of Melbourne's highest-class brothels at the turn of the 20th century. Despite mounting pressure from religious missionaries and government officials, Caroline managed to successfully run her bordellos for over thirty years, until her death in 19...08. The excerpt in this video is the opening number of the show, called 'The Grand Madame'. Writer- Lachlan Boldt Composer- Lachlan Boldt Martha- Erica Moffat Mary- Delys Russell Ellen- Bridie Turner Caroline- Anny Biagoni Ensemble (in order of appearance): Jonathan Januar Katie Treasure Jack Lear Florence McKay Asher Harrington Director- Cindy Jiang Assistant Director- Marina Labib Musical Director- Lachlan Boldt Piano- Charlotte Greenslade Violin- Charlotte Crowley Cello- Sonja Boon Clarinet- Kirsty Field Trumpet- Lachlan Boldt

05.01.2022 In conjunction with the RENT medley video being released today, the set design team also wanted to share their concept for the set they were planning to build. Read below and see the reference images to get a glimpse of how the RENT stage could’ve looked like: The concept behind our set design for ‘Rent’ was to capture and emphasise the historical and contextual elements of the musical. We took inspiration from research and artists of the time such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, ...Keith Haring and photos of New York City streets in the late 80s early 90s. We wanted the set design to emphasise the historical topics of AIDS, drugs, and homelessness by having a worn brick streetscape with posters and street art that explicitly spoke to these issues and would be posted on the walls of the set and theatre encompassing the audience and encouraging them to learn more about the history of this time. We also wanted to capture the diverse mixture of artists, performers, buskers and homeless that comprised this world. We wanted to do this by placing the band on stage in a corner surrounded by random items, creating a sense of a makeshift homeless village where the musicians were the inhabitants. Using the random items from the makeshift home the performers would take out items to transform the street scape into the other locations in the musical. Ultimately, we hoped this set would visually expand on the struggle and fight for survival of the community represented in Rent. While we are sad that this production could not go ahead, I am grateful that I had the chance to learn about and design for this production of Rent. If the characters who survived drugs, AIDS and homelessness could find hope in their dark times, hopefully we can in this pandemic.

01.01.2022 The 2021 Committee is looking for a Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer to join the UMMTA committee! If you are interested and would like to be apart of the UMMTA committee next year please send your name and brief blurb about yourself and what you would bring to UMMTA 2021 to [email protected]. Applications will close NEXT FRIDAY (the 11th of December). We look forward to hearing from you!