On-stage magic begins in the audition room. It’s a subtle alchemy combining the tingle of nerves and excitement with a glint of quiet confidence.
If you're dreaming of a spellbinding performance at your next audition, JMC Academy has your golden ticket at our exclusive Music Theatre Audition Masterclass series- and our next event is just around the corner!
This April, Sydney’s next wave of music theatre talent will get their shot at sharpening their craft with special assistance from the kind of industry muscle you want in your corner: Abigail Dixon — currently belting it out as Molly Brown in Titanique. And Annelise Hall — fresh from a year-long run as Sandy in Grease. These women aren’t just performers — they are the industry right now. And they’re stepping offstage to show you how to cut through in a room, connect to a lyric like it’s stitched to your skin and lock in your dream role. Read more about our instructors below…
Abigail Dixon
Hailing from Manchester, UK, Abigail has 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). Other credits 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.
Abigail is currently playing the role of Molly Brown in Titanique for Michael Cassel Group. She is currently based in Sydney.
Annelise Hall
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 has also played the role of Sandy at QPAC and performed corporate gigs including Carols by Candlelight and The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols, as well as appearances on The Today Show, The Morning Show and Studio 10.
Across three punchy sessions, this masterclass pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to nail an audition. There’s an Acting Through Song workshop (essential), a chance to step up and perform in front of working pros (daunting? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely), and plenty of time to pick the brains of JMC’s music theatre faculty — the same people shaping the next generation of performers.
This is more than a workshop. It’s a working room — a rehearsal space for your future self. Start figuring out who you are onstage today, whether you’re auditioning tomorrow or still dreaming from the back row.
Places will disappear quickly- move now to lock in your place!
