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APO Arts Academy presents an in-house showing, featuring short works from iconic musical theatre productions, performed by students in the Music Theatre Department. On Friday 31 May 2019 at 8:00 pm LOCATION APO Arts Academy 295 Bank Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205  

SNEAK PREVIEW Mid-year show Dance & Musical Theatre departments. ON SALE NOW. Featuring full-time students in both the dance & music theatre departments, showcasing short works in various dance styles and iconic musical theatre scenes. Saturday, 22 July 2017 6:30pm (Running time 2 hours including interval) Darebin Arts Centre Cnr St Georges Road and Bell Street, Preston

Diploma Courses graduates, Sarah, Annie & Lisa cast in the Australian revival of  MAMMA MIA! Opens in Canberra Nov 2017 and touring 6 major cities.

Congratulations to JOSEPH NAIM, cast in the role of Drifter/Ensemble for BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. This Broadway hit musical will open in Sydney on Sep 2017. A graduate of the APO full-time Musical Theatre Course, his other musical theatre credits include LION KING, THE TEN TENORS and KISMET.

Quick catch up with Melissa Bell, Diploma of Dance alumna, with her partner Gian Magdangal. After a few years of working in Japan and Hong Kong for Universal Studios and Disneyland, Mel has landed her first professional musical theatre contract with Disney Theatrical Productions’ NEWSIES, opening in Manila Philippines on July 2017. She has been cast in the ensemble and Gian will play the role of Jack Kelly.

Congratulations to ALEXANDRA TRAVERS, recently cast in the ensemble for Opera Australia’s KING ROGER. Opens May 19 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. At 13 years of age, Alexandra’s credits include the professional production of LES MISERABLES, in the role of Little Cossette, for Cameron Mackintosh. Pretty proud of junior students. Chookas for opening night.

The Lads of DW/APO, both appearing as ensemble members in Opera Australia’s production of CARMEN. Opens May 4 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. JARED BRYAN (left), is a graduate of full-time Dance & Musical Theatre courses. TELLY APOSTOLIDIS (right), 15 years old, is a current DW junior school student. Shout out to Christian Francisco, Colors Agency Artist, also cast in the dance ensemble. Tickets on sale

It was an honour to welcome the extraordinary JO-ANNE ROBINSON to the most recent APO Masterclass Series class as our guest lecturer. Jo-Anne’s workshop was an amazing experience and her knowledge and ability to challenge and inspire, provided insight into what makes great artists, ‘great’. As a director and/or choreographer of many iconic shows (including Cats, Phantom of The Opera, The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber), Jo-Anne’s work is renowned around the world, but her willingness and ability to convey her vision and knowledge as an artist, made this event a sublime experience. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

A huge thanks to @JemmaRixOz for quite an inspiring industry chat with our full-time students this evening. Jemma plays the lead role of Molly, alongside Rob Mills, in ‪#‎ghostau‬ – currently in Melbourne until March 12, before the show moves on to Sydney. She is also known known for playing Elphaba in @WickedinOz. A very special thanks for ‪#‎AnthonyCostanzo‬ – You’re amazing! Loved the added entertainment.

Bon voyage, IMOGEN CRANE! Our stunning dancer Imogen will depart for Miami, Florida this Sunday to commence rehearsals for Royal Caribbean International. We’ll miss you. Stay in touch.