BGPA TAKES ON THE EKKA!
We’re going to the Ekka!
Come and see us perform on the Ekka Main Stage at 3:30pm on Sunday the 18th of August
AUDITION NOTICE: Frozen Kids
Workshop Dates: Monday 16 – Saturday 21 September 2024
Workshop Times:
Monday 16 September: 9:00am-3:30pm
Tuesday 17 September: 9:00am-3:30pm
Wednesday 18 September: 9:00am-3:30pm
Thursday 19 September: 9:00am-3:30pm
Friday 20 September: 9:00am-5:30pm (with pizza party dinner break)
Saturday 21 September: 10:00am-6:45pm
Workshop Location: Mitchelton SHS Performing Arts Centre, 754 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Required Age: 6-11 years
Workshop Cost: $385.00
Workshop Information: Disney’s Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved Disney film, featuring memorable songs with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production. The story focuses on the emotional journey of Princesses Anna and Elsa as they discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This workshop provides a nurturing, constructive, and safe environment for young performers, focusing on performance skills, confidence, and fun. The registration fee covers rights, royalties, insurances, technical and creative staff, set and props, venue hire, and a pizza party. An additional costume hire fee may apply after the cast is finalised.
Audition Date: Sunday 1 September 2024
Audition Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Audition Location: Brisbane Academy of Dance, 15 Harvton St, Stafford QLD 4053
Audition Pack: Click here
Registration: Click here
Performance Date: Saturday 21 September 2024
Performance Time: 6:00pm
Performance Location and Address: Mitchelton SHS Performing Arts Centre, 754 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Ticket Costs:
Ages 3+: $20.00
At the door: $25.00
Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets
Creative Team:
Director: Bella Gordon
Choreographer: Rhiannon Baird
Music Director: Kate Baxter
Production Manager: Sam Caruana
Other information:
Auditions for speaking/featured roles are not compulsory but are encouraged.
Free after-hours care is available from 3:30pm-5:00pm (Monday-Thursday).
All participants must be at least 6 years old by the date of performance.
Character Descriptions:
Young Anna, Middle Anna & Anna: The young Princess of Arendelle at different ages, filled with optimism and a longing for connection.
Young Elsa, Middle Elsa & Elsa: The elder Princess with magical powers, who learns to control and be confident in her abilities.
Hans: The ambitious Prince with a charming facade hiding a darker side.
Kristoff: A hardworking ice harvester with a big heart.
Olaf: A magical snowman who loves summer.
Sven: Kristoff's loyal reindeer friend with a strong movement vocabulary.
King Agnarr: The warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle.
Queen Iduna: A protective queen with a deep understanding of Elsa’s powers.
Bishop: Officiates the coronation with a serious manner.
Weselton: An overbearing duke with an inferiority complex.
Pabbie & Bulda: Warm-hearted mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk.
Ensemble: Includes storytellers, townspeople, snow chorus, and various roles.
AUDITION NOTICE: Shrek Jr.
Synopsis: Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Workshop Dates: Monday 23rd September - Saturday 28th September, 2024
Workshop Times:
Monday 23rd September: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 24th September: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 25th September: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 26th September: 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 27th September: 9:00am-8:30pm (with pizza party dinner break!)
Saturday 28th September: 10:00am-9:30pm
Workshop Location: Mitchelton SHS Performing Arts Centre, 754 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Workshop Cost: $385.00
Workshop Information: The workshop will provide a nurturing and constructive environment for young performers aged 12-18 to develop their performance skills, boost confidence, and have fun. Participants will work with professional theatre makers and get the chance to perform on stage. The registration fee covers the costs of rights, royalties, insurances, technical and creative staff, set and props, venue hire, and a pizza party. An additional costume hire fee may apply once the cast is finalised.
Required Age: 12-18 years
Audition Dates: Sunday 1st of September 2024
Audition Times: 12:30pm-5:30pm
Audition Location: Brisbane Academy of Dance, 15 Harvton St, Stafford QLD 4053
Audition Pack: Audition Pack
Registration Link: Register Here
Performance Dates: Saturday 28th September 2024
Performance Times: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Performance Location and Address: Mitchelton SHS Performing Arts Centre, 754 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Ticket Costs:
$25.00 per ticket (Ages 3+)
$30.00 at the door
Ticket Link: Performance Tickets
Creative Team:
Director: Sam Caruana
Choreographer: Bella Gordon
Music Director: Kate Baxter
Production Manager: Tallulah Baird
Other information:
Auditions are required for lead, minor roles, featured dancers, or soloists. Auditions for ensemble roles are highly recommended to get to know the creative team.
If unable to attend in person, an online video submission can be arranged by emailing info@bgperformingarts.com.
All music and dance components will be taught on the day. Prepare one monologue for the acting component and bring appropriate attire and materials.