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Offering a new way of competitions.
Uniting together the musical theatre world with students.
Win 1-2-1 online tuition with West End Performers, vocal coaches, drama coaches, plus a West End theatre show and more.
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WE HAVE THREE DIFFERENT SECTORS
SINGING ONLY
PURE SINGING - THIS SECTION IS FOR ALL AGES FROM 5 YEARS - 25 YEARS.
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
WE REQUIRE A VIDEO RECORDING OF A MUSICAL THEATRE SONG OF YOUR CHOICE.
TIME LIMIT
MINIMUM1.5 MINUTES FOR 5-7 YEARS
MINIMUM 2 MINUTES FOR 8+ YEARS (NO MORE THAN 4 MINUTES)
DUO ENTRIES:
MINIMUM 2 MINUTES FOR 5-7 YEARS
MINIMUM 2.5 MINUTES FOR 8+ YEARS (NO MORE THAN 4 MINUTES)
GROUP ENTRIES:
MIX AGES IS ACCEPTABLE - MINIMUM 3 MINUTES
ACTING ONLY
PURE ACTING - THIS SECTION IS FOR ALL AGES FROM 5 YEARS - 25 YEARS
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
WE REQUIRE A VIDEO RECORDING OF AN ACTING PIECE UP TO 2 MINUTES FOR 8+ AND 1.5 MINUTES FOR STUDENTS 5-7 YEARS.
TIME LIMIT
MINIMUM1.5 MINUTES FOR 5-7 YEARS
MINIMUM 2 MINUTES FOR 8+ YEARS (NO MORE THAN 4 MINUTES)
DUO ENTRIES:
MINIMUM 2 MINUTES FOR 5-7 YEARS
MINIMUM 2.5 MINUTES FOR 8+ YEARS (NO MORE THAN 4 MINUTES)
SINGING AND ACTING
THIS SECTION IS FOR YOU TO PICK A PIECE FROM A MUSICAL. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GO FROM AN ACTING MONOLOGUE INTO SONG, OR SONG INTO MONOLOGUE PIECE (THIS HAS TO LINK TOGETHER FROM THE SAME MUSICAL). IF THERE IS NO ACTING MONOLOGUE THIS COUNTS AS A SONG.
TIME LIMIT
MINIMUM 2.5 MINUTES LONG
NO DUO-GROUP ENTRIES
ANDREW CHADWICK
Judge 2020
Andrew Chadwick is a Musical Theatre Performer, Teacher and Choreographer from Blackpool. He trained at Phil Winstons Theatreworks in Blackpool and is a long standing teacher and Lecturer for IDTA schools around the country and the world. He has taught and choreographed from Germany to Spain and Portugal and as far away as China and Australia. Andrew has a vast experience in performing in Musicals including performing lead roles such as ‘Rusty’ in ‘Starlight Express’, ‘Mungojerry’ in ‘Cats’, ‘Bobby C’ in ‘Saturday Night Fever’, Dance captain in ‘Fame’ along with many other theatre credits. Andrew has also appeared in Disney’s recent Major Motion Picture Remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ where he danced the role of ‘Lumiere’. He is has just finished performing and playing the lead role in Disney’s hit musical Tarzan
BENJAMIN MUNDY
Judge 2020
Benjamin Mundy
Training: Arts Educational Schools, London.
Theatre: ‘Dance Captain/Swing/Understudy Aaron/Understudy Bobby’ in CURTAINS (West End, UK and European Tour), ‘Dance Captain/Ensemble’ in THE PRODUCERS (Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester), ‘Dance Captain/Ensemble’ in Sasha Regan’s All Male IOLANTHE (UK Tour), ‘Dance Captain/Pollux’ in ORPHEUS THE MYTHICAL (The Other Palace), ‘Assistant Dance Captain/Swing’ in ANNIE (West End Revival, Piccadilly Theatre), ‘Eugene Florczyk’ in GREASE (for CURVE, Dubai), ‘Bert Healy/Dance Captain’ in ANNIE (South Africa), ‘Swing’ in ANNIE (UK & European Tour), ‘Coricopat’ in CATS (West End Revival, London Palladium), ‘Coricopat/Understudy ‘Rum Tum Tugger’ CATS (UK and International Tour), ‘Dance Captain/Ensemble/Understudy ‘Silly Billy’ in SLEEPING BEAUTY (Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl) & ‘Ensemble’ in THE OLYMPIA HORSE SHOW (Olympia, London).
Workshops: ‘Band Member’ in the new Take That musical - THE BAND, ‘Ensemble’ in CANDIDE (Menier Chocolate Factory, London) & ‘Bad Noos’ & ‘Leo’ in FLOATIN' THE BLUE (Watford Palace Theatre & later, ATG).
TV: MR SWALLOW’S CHAT SHOW CHANNEL 4), SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE PALLADIUM (ITV)
Concerts: ‘Dancer’ in HOLLYWOOD PROMS (Lytham Festival), ‘Ensemble’ in TO GILLIE WITH LOVE (Gillian Lynne Theatre), THE OLIVIER AWARDS in both 2013 & 2014 (The Royal Opera House, London), ‘Ensemble’ in KERRY ELLIS IN CONCERT (London Palladium).
JESSICA
New York Judge 2020
Jessica's Credits:
Jessica is a former student of Abby Lee Miller of TV’s Dance Moms. Her choreography can be seen on season 6 of Dance Moms.
After dancing at the ALDC for 15 years, Jessica attended James Madison University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre. Upon graduating and moving to New York City, Jessica has performed on Norwegian Cruise Lines, back up danced for Ashley Allen’s Body Says No Tour, and performed in multiple regional musical theatre productions including Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Mamma Mia, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Cabaret.
Jessica has been the dance captain, associate choreographer, and swing for many of these productions. During the holiday season, Jessica was on the national tour of Elf, The Musical. She is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.
PRIZES
ONE Overall winner-of the entire competition £100.00 CASH PRIZE - Two 1-2-1 West End coaching session - x2 West End Tickets
1st Place - CASH PRIZE -One - 1-2-1 West End coach session
2nd Place - 1-2-1 West End coach session
3rd Place - 1-2-1 West End coach session
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You will all receive feedback form and certificates
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