Title: The 24 Hour Musical Project – 2025
Presented By: The 24HMP Foundation Ltd
Genre: Musical Theatre
Synopsis:
The 24 Hour Musical Project is a unique community fundraiser where performers, producers, and technicians mount a full-scale musical production in just 24 hours. Auditionees do not know the show title or their roles in advance. Ten days before the event, a shortlist of 10 potential musicals is revealed, with one eliminated each day until the final selection is announced at the start of the 24-hour rehearsal period. After an intense day of rehearsals, the production culminates in a one-night-only performance.
Audition Dates:
Saturday 8 March 2025
Sunday 9 March 2025
Audition Time:
Sessions between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
General Dance Call: 1:00 PM (mandatory)
Advanced Dance Call: Immediately after General Dance Call (for proficient dancers)
Audition Location and Address: Sherwood, Brisbane (exact location to be confirmed upon registration)
Audition Registration: Apply Here
Audition Pack: Download Audition Pack
Audition Requirements:
Must be 18+ and experienced in musical theatre.
All auditionees must be available from 5:00 PM Saturday 12 April to 11:00 PM Sunday 13 April with no exceptions.
A one-page résumé (with a headshot) must be submitted during registration.
IN-PERSON AUDITION:
Vocal Audition: Prepare two contrasting musical theatre songs (approx. 32 bars each). Provide clearly marked sheet music in the correct key (no backing tracks or a cappella). We recommend that you prepare songs which contrast in period and style; additionally, please also consider contrasts of character and vocal type/range - use this opportunity to present your best attributes. You may be asked to sing one or both excerpts.
Acting Audition: You will be provided with a choice of short scripts to prepare with a partner during the audition session. You will be requested to perform it without script-in-hand if possible.
Singing Ensemble Audition: You will be taught a short section of part-singing to perform in a group. It is imperative to the success of the project that you are able to learn parts quickly and confidently.
Dance Audition: You will be taught a short ‘Broadway jazz’ dance routine to perform in a group. Different levels of the routine will be taught for different levels of dance experience. Please wear appropriate shoes (ladies: chorus heels are preferred). Tap and ballet skills may also be tested, so please bring a selection of dance shoes if you have them. Proficient dancers are also required for the Advanced Dance call (immediately following the General Call)
Costume Fittings: Measurements will be taken during the audition.
VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS:
Record your audition following the adjusted audition requirements below.
Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo or your preferred video platform.
Register for an audition on the website, selecting “not available” when asked about audition session times and confirming you are submitting a video audition. You will then be asked to provide the link to your recorded audition.
Please complete your entire audition in one continuous take – do NOT edit the footage.
Perform excerpts from two contrasting musical theatre songs - approximately 32 bars.
Perform a very short monologue or two-person scene (with a scene partner) from memory. Approximately 1 min and preferably comedic.
Optional: perform a short musical theatre/Broadway jazz routine, if you have the skill and the space! Approximately 1 min and preferably in heels for ladies.
Available Roles: Roles will not be disclosed until the announcement dinner on 12 April, right before rehearsals begin.
Performance Time: Sunday 13 April, 6pm
Performance Location: Hillbrook Anglican College Performing Arts Centre, 45 Hurdcotte St , Enoggera QLD 4075
Rehearsal Times: 5:00 PM Saturday – 6:00 PM Sunday
Warnings:
This is an intensive project with non-stop rehearsals for 24 hours. While meal breaks and some downtime will be scheduled, expect little to no sleep.
Once cast, there is no option to decline your role.
Required Age: 18+ only
Production Website: www.24hourmusical.com.au
Other Information:
Production Fee: $75 (covers catering and participation costs)
Crew & Support Team applications open on 22 February 2025
Orchestra applications close on 7 March 2025.
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