We hope everyone is staying safe and looking after themselves in this current unprecedented situation. As you are aware, Mamma Mia! had been postponed from May and rescheduled to new performance dates this coming November. However, based on the current Stage 3 restrictions, as well as uncertainties and health risks resulting from COVID-19, the Committee of Management has made the incredibly hard and difficult decision to postpone our production again until next year.

The company is optimistic of being able to stage Mamma Mia! in 2021. This of course, will be subject to advice from the Australian Government and relevant health organisations regarding COVID-19.

TICKETING  INFORMATION

ALL existing bookings for 2020 will be cancelled and we will be processing all refunds during the week commencing Monday 27 July 2020. Please allow time for this refund to be received. Should you have any queries during the process please contact us via our website here or calling 1300 881 545.

Please note that you will need to rebook tickets for any performance of Mamma Mia! once we have confirmed new dates. 

We would like to thank all our wonderful patrons for your loyalty, patience and understanding during this difficult time, as well as for your continued support – we’ve received many offers and notes of best wishes over the last few months. 

As a community, we are all currently being faced with challenges in preserving what we love and cherish most. If you are looking for a way to support us to return when we can, this is your chance! Should you wish to not receive a full refund automatically, you can make a part or full donation by contacting us via our website here by Sunday 26 July and we will arrange this with you directly with much thanks but no expectation.

The WMTC family looks forward to seeing you all once again in our foyer. 

Kindest Regards,
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company

Dear 2020 Ticket Holders,

We are contacting you as one of our valued patrons to update you with regards to the changes recently announced to the WMTC Season 2020 and how this affects you.

In summary, these changes are as follows:

1. Postponement of our May production of Mamma Mia! to November 2020
2. Cancellation of Once On This Island Jr, August 2020
3. Postponement of our November production of Sweeney Todd to May 2021

We will be conducting these changes in 3 stages as follows:

STAGE 1 – Production Cancellations – COMPLETED
Status: Completed Friday 27 March, refunds should hit patrons accounts within 24 to 48 hours.

Due to the cancellation of our Junior Production for 2020 and the postponement of our final production to our 2021 Season, all tickets for our planned productions of Once On This Island Jr and Sweeney Todd will be refunded to the credit card used to purchase the tickets.

If you have tickets to these productions, no further action will be required by you.

STAGE 2 – MAMMA MIA! – Ticket Reallocation – COMPLETED
Status: Completed Saturday 28 March, patrons should now have new booking confirmation email and ‘Print at Home Tickets’ (if applicable)

For those patrons who purchased tickets to our May production of Mamma Mia!, these tickets will be reallocated to the same seating for the corresponding performance in November.

See below for the equivalent performance dates and times:

We anticipate that this reallocation will be completed by Monday 30th March.

Please note that you will receive updated ticket information and a new booking confirmation email confirming your new performance dates.

If you are happy with the reallocation, no further action will be required by you.

STAGE 3 – refunds, exchanges and donations

We understand that you may be unable to attend the equivalent performance date and time in November.

If you wish to: –

• • receive a refund,
  • exchange your tickets to another performance within the November season,
  • surrender your booking to the company as a donation,

please simply reply to your updated booking confirmation email from Monday 30th March onwards or alternatively email us here.

We will endeavour to accommodate any requests following the completion of STAGE 2 – this is to ensure patrons are allocated like-for-like ticket bookings initially before allowing further changes and requests.

We ask for your patience during this time while we work through requests to organise any changes or refunds.

As a community group of volunteers, our resources are stretched so please only call our ticket box office on 1300 881 545 if absolutely necessary or if you have not received your new booking confirmation by Sunday 5th April 2020.

As you are well aware, this is a difficult time worldwide, as we are all coping with unprecedented challenges. The health and financial impacts of this event will be significant for many people and organisations.  WMTC is no exception and we ask for your continued support through this difficult time. The best way you can help us is to support our Mamma Mia! season in November.

We look forward to seeing you again in the foyer!

Kind regards,
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company

The 2019 Music Theatre Guild Nominations have now been released, and what an amazing year it has been with the following 18 nominations. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the below nominees but also congratulate ALL of you who have been a part of our amazing year.

The Judging year for 2019 concluded on the 31st October. Our most recent production of ‘A Chorus Line’ will be included in 2020 Judging year.

*** 2019 NOMINATIONS ***

Production of the Year
– Side Show
– Rock of Ages

Direction
– Nicko Kong, Side Show
– Stuart Dodge, Rock of Ages

Musical Direction
– Daniel Heskett, Side Show

Choreography
– Steve Rostron, Side Show
– Ashley Tynan, Rock of Ages

Design
– Stuart Dodge for Production Design, Aladdin Jr

Settings
– Stuart Dodge, Rock of Ages

Wardrobe
– Jodi Hope, Side Show

Lighting
– Vanessa Burke, Rock of Ages

Sound
– Marcello Lo Ricco, Rock of Ages

Male Performer in a Leading Role
– Frank Kerr as Lonny Barnett, Rock of Ages

Female Performer in a Leading Role
– Amy Larsen as Violet Hilton, Side Show
– Rosa McCarty as Daisy Hilton, Side Show

Male Performer in a Supporting Role
– Will Hanley as Buddy, Side Show

Ensemble Performance
– Whole Ensemble, Side Show
– Whole Ensemble, Rock of Ages

Recipients will be announced at the 2019 Guild Awards Ceremony held on Saturday 14th December in Ballarat.

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the full cast of our upcoming November 2019 production of ‘A CHORUS LINE‘. 

The production will run from the 8th to 16th November 2019 at the Centenary Theatre in Williamstown. Early Bird Tickets are available for purchase until Thursday 5th September 2019.

Further information on the production including show dates and times can be found here.

PRINCIPALS

ENSEMBLE

Christopher Downs
Keelan Roberts
Mia Brown
Oliver Palamara
Shevaun Pope

SUPPORT SINGERS

Hammond Buckland
Molly Lidgerwood
Tailem Tynan

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company is seeking applications for an Assistant Costume Designer to work with our Costume Designer Chelsea Maron for our November 2019 production, A Chorus Line!

We are looking for reliable, resourceful individuals with excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Previous experience in costume will be highly regarded but is not essential. WMTC supports new and emerging talent and individuals with a passion and dedication for costume are encouraged to apply.

Availability throughout the rehearsal and performance season is required and as follows;

• • Performance Season: 8th – 16th November 2019
  • Cast Measurements evening of 25th July
  • Rehearsals commencing August 2019 up to performance commencement, time during rehearsal period is flexible and will be discussed at interview.

Click the below link to view full position description [.PDF]:

• • Assistant Costume Designer

Please forward your application including a CV and some examples of your work to applications@wmtc.org.au by Sunday 14th July 2019.

Should applicants seek further information, clarification or guidance, please email our Head of Costume – Jodi Hope at applications@wmtc.org.au

All applicants will receive notification of the outcome or next steps of their application in the week of the 15th July  2019.

*Please note Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is a non-profit organisation which supports the development of new and emerging talent, all positions are on a volunteer basis.

We are pleased to release the audition information for our upcoming November 2019 production of A Chorus Line, which will be performed at the Centenary Theatre Williamstown from Friday 8th to Saturday 16th November 2019.

Auditions will be taking place from the 14th July 2019.

Further information including audition requirements can be found at the downloadable documents below;

• • Audition Information/ Requirements
  • Audition Form

To secure your spot or for any further information,
please phone us on 1300 881 545

Williamstown Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast of our August 2019 production of ‘ALADDIN JUNIOR‘. 

The production will run from the 2nd to 11th August 2019 at the Centenary Theatre in Williamstown. Early Bird Tickets are currently available for purchase until next Thursday 6th June.

Further information on the production including show dates and times can be found here.

We are pleased to release the audition information for our upcoming August 2019 production of Aladdin Jr, which will be performed at the Centenary Theatre Williamstown from Friday 2nd to Sunday 11th August.

Auditions will be taking place between the 21st to 26th May 2019.

Further information including audition requirements can be found at the downloadable documents below;

• • Audition Information/ Requirements
  • Audition Form

To secure your spot or for any further information,
please phone us on 1300 881 545

This year marks a special year for three truly valued members of Williamstown Musical Theatre Company. At last Sunday’s Annual General Meeting, the WMTC committee were proud to announce them as the newest inductees to Life Member Status: JAYSON FRY, ANG CUY & MARK SPENCER.

Such was the surprise to our inductees, who were awarded Life Membership for their past and ongoing commitment to the success and longevity of Williamstown Musical Theatre Company.

As most deserving recipients of WMTC Life Membership, we express our deep appreciation for their outstanding and dedicated service to our company. They have given us more than we could ever ask, and they mean more to us than they will ever know.

Here’s a little about our newest inductees;

JAYSON FRY

Jayson first joined the company in 2008 as Radio Mic Technician for our production of ‘Into the Woods’. From there he went on to perform this role for us for a total of 25 productions. Since his original involvement he has also performed with the company in two productions, held the fort as Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for 6 productions and since the launch of our Junior Program in 2011 stepped into the sound operator’s position for a total of 9 productions. In 2015 he first stepped into the position of Production Manager and has since been the Production Manager for a total of 5 productions, with his sixth locked in for later this year.

Joining the Committee of Management in 2013, he has since held the executive position of Secretary of the company for the past 2 years.

Over the years there have been numerous other roles and initiatives that Jayson has participated in, managed, or just been there to give a hand –  including but not limited to Marketing and Publicity, Set Construction, working bees, many times a truck driver and just about anything else, he has also been there most recently as a key project manager/ influencer for last year’s transition for the company to our new rehearsal and performance venues. He has proven to be a great friend to both the company and its members.

ANG CUY

Ang was first involved with the Williamstown Light Opera in 2001 as a performer in two productions but her time with the company was cut short as the company closed due to works on the theatre.

Coming back in 2006 by joining the Committee of Management and as a performer in the company Relaunch Concert she has gone on to perform in an additional 3 productions with us. Ang has held multiple production roles over the years, including Director, Assistant Director and most notably Hair & Make-Up Design for an estimated 28 productions.

In 2011 she was one of the key members to establish WMTC’s Junior Program and has held numerous production team roles over the years within this program, most notably being Musical Director. Ang has been a constant for us for over 12 years, a true supporter of the company, a great friend and confidant.

MARK SPENCER

Mark first joined the company in 2008 playing the role of George in ‘The Wedding Singer’ and in that same year, quickly jumped on board by joining the Committee of Management and Production Managing ‘Into the Woods’. Over the last 11 years, things have not slowed down at all.

Mark has held a committee role for 8 years, including 1 year as Vice President and 2 years as Treasurer. A true participant and contributor to the committee and organisation over the years, most recently he helped the organisation with the huge transition to a new operating platform maintaining best practice and improvement.

Mark has performed in a total of 6 productions, been on the Creative Team for 2 and Production Managed for 10 and is one of our key members who in 2011 launched our Junior Program.

A true advocate of Musical Theatre for the greater good of people, he has been a positive influence and environment setter for the greater good of our organisation. A truly valued member who strives to achieve better and constantly delivers excellence in whatever he touches.

To all Members of Williamstown Musical Theatre Company,

Please be advised that the next Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on
Sunday 14th April 2019
at our new rehearsal venue – 61 John Street, Williamstown
(please enter from the single pedestrian gate on John Street)
at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start.

AGENDA

• • Welcome
  • Present and Apologies
  • Minutes of the Previous AGM
  • Correspondence pertaining to the AGM
  • Presidents Report for 2018
  • Treasurers Report for 2018
  • Election of Office Bearers
  • General Business

At the Annual General Meeting all positions on the committee become vacant and are available for nomination.

The positions available are:

• • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • General Committee (up to 10 positions are available)

All positions are for a one year term. The committee of management meets up to 12 times a year (once a month). Further information on the committee of management roles and responsibilities can be found here.

You must be a current financial member / life member of the Company and at least eighteen years of age to stand for a position on the committee and have been a member of the Company of the previous year.

You must be a current financial member/ life member of the Company and at least sixteen years of age to nominate or second a nomination.

Only financial members/ life members who are at least sixteen years of age are entitled to a vote at the Annual General Meeting.

You can renew your membership with Williamstown Musical Theatre Company for 2019 now by clicking here.

If you cannot attend the Annual General Meeting you may appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf by completing the Proxy Nomination Form.

To be nominated for a position on the Committee please complete the Committee Nomination Form.

Committee Nomination Forms must be received NO LATER than Sunday 7th April 2019.
Proxy Nomination Forms must be received NO LATER than 5.30pm, Saturday 13th April 2019.

They can be posted or emailed to:
WMTC Secretary 
Jayson Fry,
PO Box 119, Williamstown, 3016
Email Here

If you have any questions regarding the Annual General Meeting, committee nominations or proxy voting please call 0400 529 766 or email.

Kind Regards

Jayson Fry
Secretary
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company