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& Juliet Heading to the Shoalhaven

AMTC are very proud to officially confirm all the rumours are TRUE … YES!! – & Juliet will be coming to the Shoalhaven in 2026.  This outstanding worldwide smash hit musical will be in the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre July next year.

If you are interested in being a part of the fun that is & Juliet – be it on stage singing and/or dancing, backstage, or as part of the huge team needed to make the show come to life,  we are holding an Information Night … so come along and find out what it is all about!

When:  Wednesday 10th December

Where:  Youth Hall in the Nowra Showground

Time:  7:00pm

Following the Information Night, an Expression of Interest Form will be made available on this website.  

Advanced notice – Auditions will be held between 24th January – 1st February (including a dance workshop)

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History of AMTC Book For Sale

Albatross Musical Theatre Company – A History

As part of the celebration of 50 years of performing, AMTC has commissioned the creation of a history book. Over 52 pages with numerous show photos, it lists every show performed in the 50 years AMTC has been in business, and many of the people who have contributed (alas not all). There are anecdotes from earlier members and explanatory text about the workings of AMTC

It also details how AMTC has grown from a proactive group of Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiasts performing at a gymnasium at HMAS Albatross in 1975 to a well respected theatre company regularly performing at a professional venue, the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.

Cost is $20. You will be able to pick up the book or have it posted to you.

Pickup can be at the School of Arts during a rehearsal of From Penzance to Present or from a performance of that show.

Postage and handling with tracking is $10.00

You can order your book on line here

(Just a reminder – tickets for AMTC’s 50th Anniversary production – Penzance to Present are available here)

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AMTC 50 Years Old Celebration

AMTC is turning 50.  And to celebrate this milestone, we are going back to where it all started, with Gilbert & Sullivan.

AMTC is marking the occasion with a G&S show at one of our former homes, the Nowra School of Arts.  

When – Friday 7th November at 7pm, Saturday 8th November at 2 pm and 7pm, and Sunday 9th November at 2pm.

Where – Nowra School of Arts, Berry St Nowra

What to bring – Self catering, so bring snacks.  Drinks, including beer and wine will be available to purchase.  They can also be pre-ordered as part of the ticketing process

Table Seating is very limited.  You can choose a preferred table when booking (Tables are limited to a maximum of 8).  This just means groups over 8 will be spread across more than one table.

Price – Friday and Saturday shows are $35 / person.  Sunday only is $45 / person, but also includes devonshire tea, with scones etc supplied by the Berry CWA.

Where to get your tickets … here

So please come along and help us celebrate 50 years of AMTC!

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Finding Nemo Tickets

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

Finding Nemo is the musical adaption of the popular 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with music by award-winning song writing team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, recounting the story of an overprotective and anxious clown fish father Marlin, who lives in the Great Barrier Reef, and his adventurous son, Nemo. 

Nemo, who is keen to explore the world, is captured and taken all the way to the Sydney Aquarium.  Marlin faces his fears and sets off in an epic adventure across the ocean to find him.  Along the way they both find friends to help them overcome challenges and to find each other.  Friends include favourite characters such as the optimistic Dory, Bruce the shark, Crush the sea-turtle, Nigel the pelican and oceans more.

Don’t miss this heart-warming production bought to you by the Junior Albatross Musical theatre group with the theme “We Swim Together”.   The production features memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming”, “Fish are Friends Not Food” and “Go with the Flow” and promises to bring a vibrant underwater world to life on stage with a story full of family, friendship and adventure. 

Tickets are available from the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre box office, or online here

 

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From Penzance to Present – 50 Years of AMTC Celebration

As a celebration of Albatross Musical Theatre Company’s 50th Year, we are going back to where it all began … as the Albatross Gilbert and Sullivan Society.  A well attended Information Night was held last Wednesday (13th August).  If you were unable to attend, a PDF of the presentation can be found here – please download and find out what our G & S Celebration is all about, and what you can do to be a part of it.

To get things started, you will need to let us know you are interested, by completing one of the following forms – 

Cast – click here

Band – click here

Some basic information –

Celebration dates – 7-9th November

Location -Nowra School of Arts, Berry St Nowra

For the rest please refer to the Presentation – here.

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Cinderella Opens Friday Night

AMTC’s production of Cinderella’s season opens Friday 4th July, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.

There are 7 fabulous performances – 

Friday 4th – 7:30pm

Saturday 5th – 7:30pm

Sunday 6th – 2:00pm

Thursday 10th – 7:30pm (Special discount night)

Friday 11th – 7:30pm

Saturday 12th – 2:00pm 

Sunday 13th – 2:00pm

Tickets available HERE

SELLING FAST!!

 

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Cinderella Cast Announcement

The Cinderella Production Team, and AMTC Committee are proud to announce the cast for our July 2025 Production of Cinderella …

Congratulations to all!

Show dates are July 4, 5 and 6 and 11, 12 and 13 at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

Check back here to see when tickets go on sale.

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Finding Nemo Information and Enrolment

Following the JAM Information session held at the Nowra School of Arts this afternoon (13th Feb), it is necessary to enrol interested students in JAM for 2025. Participating students need to be between 10 and 15 during show week, in early October. Specific date restrictions are outlined on the EOI form.

For those who missed the information session, a summary of important information can be found here, and should be read before proceeding – please print and keep this information easily accessible.

There are 3 steps to complete enrolment:

Step 1 – Complete our online enrolment form – click here

Although JAM is free, it is mandatory that each participating student has their own libretto (script). They are $25 each.  Also, you may wish to purchase an optional Finding Nemo Jr show T-shirt/s (this can be for your child, and / or yourself).  They are $25 each.

Step 2 – Complete our online libretto (script) and show shirt order form – here

Step 3 – Download and complete the  JAM Consent Form here.  Bring the completed form to the first JAM rehearsal 6th March 2025

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Finding Nemo Information Meeting

 
JAM – JUNIOR ALBATROSS MUSICALS are looking forward to our 2025 production …
 
 
JAM is starting up for 2025.
 
We run a musical theatre program for 10-15 year olds. Parents and kids are invited to find out more about our plans for this year, meet the production team and find out how to enrol.
 
Where – School of Arts, Berry St, Nowra
When – Thursday February 13
Time – 5:00pm
 
Regular JAM afternoons begin in March
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Cinderella Information Night

AMTC is please to open up auditions for everyone interested in being a part of our July 2025 production of Cinderella.   Auditions will take place in February 2025.  To be a part of the show, whether on stage, backstage, as part of the orchestra, or in another role, please complete the Expression of Interest form – see the link below …

Show Dates: 4 – 13 July, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.  

Information Night Presentation (as a PDF) – click here.  Please download and read, as it will answer most of your questions.

Expression of Interest Form – click here.  Specific audition information covering our process is included in the EOI form.  To secure preferred audition times, I would suggest completing the form ASAP.

Vocal ranges and role descriptions listed below

For further information, email – cinderella@amtc.org.au

Come and join the MAGIC!

Marie and Dennis

Producers – Cinderella

Character Descriptions and Vocal Ranges

  • ELLA (Cinderella) (Female, Soprano, Any Ethnicity) Kind hearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit. Though she has been flying under the radar she comes fully into herself as an articulate dynamic woman with a great deal to say Traditional musical theatre soprano. Vocal range Soprano B3-Eb5.
  • TOPHER (Male, Baritone, Any Ethnicity) The prince of the kingdom leads with heroic bravado but deeply naïve and not always quick on the draw. In search of his purpose. His kindhearted nature spills into an endearing goofiness at times. Light comedic touch essential. Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to G. Vocal range Baritone C#3-A4.
  • MADAME (Female, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice. Vocal range Mezzo C4-D5.
  • Marie enters the story as a senile poor woman but she magically transforms into her true form as Ella’s wise and compassionate Fairy Godmother. Soprano.
  • GABRIELLE (Female, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Begins aligned with her materialistic mother and sister but her kindness and thoughtful nature emerge as she is affected by Ella and love interest John-Michel. Perhaps a bit quirky and cut from a different mold than the social climbers around her. Comic timing is essential. Strong and expressive traditional musical theatre voice. Vocal range Mezzo C4-G5.
  • CHARLOTTE (Female, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Deeply self-involved, attention seeker. Loud, brash and delights in being cocky. Lacks self-awareness and often the last one in on the joke. Excellent comic timing required. Traditional musical theatre character belt to F. Vocal range Mezzo (belt) B3-F5.
  • JEAN MICHEL (Male,  Any Ethnicity) An enthusiastic revolutionary determined to make a difference. Energized and on his way to becoming a leader. Great comic timing. Traditional musical theatre voice. Vocal range Baritone C3-G4.
  • SEBASTIAN (Male, Any Ethnicity) Topher’s Lord Chancellor. He actively shields the Prince from what is occurring in his kingdom and revels in maintaining his own power. Disregarding villagers in need he is primarily concerned with preserving the wealthy and the reach of his power. Fantastic comic timing essential. Traditional musical theatre character voice. Vocal range Tenor C3-F4.
  • LORD PINKELTON (Male, Tenor, Any Ethnicity) Sebastian’s second-in- command and the herald for all balls and events. Announces royal balls, banquets and even the weather. Excellent comic timing is essential. Traditional musical theatre tenor. Vocal range Tenor D3-A4.
  • ENSEMBLE (Male and Female, Any Ethnicity)  Includes Puppeteers, Footman, Coachman, Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court