Date:
28/4/2025
Time:

6:00 - 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 5:30 PM

Who:

Year 12 students
High school graduates

Where:

JMC Academy Sydney
561 Harris St
Ultimo NSW

Cost:

$20 per event

$10 per event if you pre-book all three

  • Acting & Music Theatre
  • Masterclasses
  • Future Student or Parent
  • High School Student Only
  • Sydney

Join Australia's Music Theatre industry and take to the stage in 2025.

Join us for an exclusive Music Theatre Audition Masterclass led by the incredible Annelise Hall and Abigail Dixon!

Step into the spotlight and train with industry professionals in the Sydney Music Theatre Audition Masterclass Series—a three-part event designed to refine your audition skills and prepare you for success in the world of musical theatre. Learn directly from renowned industry professionals, leading musical theatre talent, and top educators as they share insider knowledge and hands-on techniques to help you excel.

This masterclass will be led by two powerhouse performers: Abigail Dixon, currently starring as Molly Brown in Titanique (Michael Cassel Group), and Annelise Hall, fresh off a year-long run as Sandy in Grease. Whether you're preparing for an audition or looking to refine your stage presence, this is an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry.

What to Expect

5:30 PM – Registration & Meet the admissions & faculty team behind Musical Theatre at JMC Academy
6:00 PM – Acting Through Song workshop
6:30 PM – Quick break
6:40 PM – Acting Through Song masterclass
7:00 PM – Wrap-up & chat to admissions and faculty
7:30 PM – Event Concludes

Meet Your Instructors

Abigail Dixon,  Music Theatre Actress

Credits prior to commencing her studies include Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Ms Fleming in Heathers, Fiona in The Removalists and Susan in Ruben Guthrie.

 

In 2023, Abigail appeared in Christ Almighty: A Comedy of Biblical Proportions at the Seymour Centre, Sydney. Abigail has also toured with Meerkat Productions in two productions for CBCA Book Week– Stellarphant and The Detective’s Guide for Ocean Travel. You can hear Abigail’s trademark mezzo-soprano on the soundtrack of the new musical Salem’s Revenge by Jake Nielsen and Matthew Predny, available on Spotify and Apple Music.

 

Hailing from Manchester, UK, Abigail is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (Bachelor of Musical Theatre.)  Whilst studying, she had the privilege of portraying Rizzo in Grease (Dir. Alister Smith), both at the Conservatorium Theatre and in its revival at QPAC. She also played Rosie Cover/ Ensemble in The Show Co’s production of Mamma Mia! (Dir. Tanya Mitford) and Paulette in Legally Blonde the Musical (Dir. Penny Farrow).

Abigail is currently playing the role of Molly Brown in Titanique for Michael Cassel Group. She is currently based in Sydney. 
Meet your Instructor

Annelise Hall, Music Theatre Actress

Annelise is a performer and singing teacher based on Sydney's northern beaches. Annelise has most recently played Sandy in the National Tour of Grease with Xroads Live.
Prior to this, Annelise played the role of 'Isobel Mcdonald' in feature film, 'Moonrise over Knight's Hill' with Badlands and 'Hope' in the national tour of 'The Marvellous Elephant Man' with Floating World Productions.
Annelise graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where she also played the role of Sandy at QPAC and and received a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Brent St. Annelise's corporate gigs include Carols by Candlelight and The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols, as well as appearances on The Today Show, The Morning Show and Studio 10. 

Explore Abigail's Work!

Explore Annelise's Work!

Masterclass Series & Pricing

Participants can attend a single masterclass or prebook all three at a discounted rate of $10 per class.

Upcoming Masterclass Dates:

JMC's New Music Theatre Course! 

After an incredible first year at JMC Academy’s Melbourne campus, we are proud to announce that Music Theatre will be making its way to Sydney commencing in June 2025! Music Theatre at JMC will prepare you to pursue a professional and sustainable career in performance. Throughout your course at JMC, you will undergo comprehensive actor training alongside focused development in voice, musicianship, and dance. This combination will equip you to become a confident performer, ready for the industry.

Next group audition: Tuesday, 20th May 2025
This is the perfect chance to explore Acting and Music Theatre at JMC.

Parking and transportation: Details here

If you enrol in any of our full courses, we'll happily refund your masterclass fee! This way, you can explore the masterclasses and smoothly transition to the complete program. We don't want the cost of these workshops to be a barrier to you! Eligible intakes include: June 2025, September 2025 or February 2026 and you must be enrolled past census date.

All refunds to be processed via Humanitix.

Any additional questions? Please contact events@jmc.edu.au