PROGRAM
10am – Sunday Brekky.
10.30am till noon – Jo Rippon: Casting Agent
Meet and get inside the mind of one of Melbourne’s leading Casting agents. Jo Rippons credits include - (TV) Wicked Science; Backberner; My Brother Jack; The Games; Ocean Girl I, II &IV; (Film) Wogboy; The Hard Word (Extras)
Noon till 1pm – Marcus Westbury: Next Wave Festival.
Writers, directors, designers, actors - meet the head of Victoria’s largest youth festival. Find out how to get involved, what makes for a successful application and hear the story behind one of Australia’s leading creative minds.
1.30pm till 2.30pm – Drama School Rave Session (NIDA, VCA, WAAPA Acting and Musical Theatre).
Meet four top graduates from each of the major acting and musical theatre courses. Get the lowdown on how they all work, the audition process, the experience of surviving three years of intensive training. A must for young aspiring actors.
2.45 till 3.45pm – Madeleine West & Louise McRoberts (two separate sessions). If you want to know more about the film and television industry come and meet Madeleine West [Neighbours, You and Your Stupid Mate]. Madeleine is a former St.Martins member and her honest and personal perspective provides a fantastic opportunity. Louise McRoberts is head of Production Management at the VCA and her insights are invaluable to anyone with an interest in this area.
4 till 5pm – Sioban Tuke: MTC Casting
Meet the person behind casting at the MTC. Sioban has enjoyed an extensive career in the arts. Discover behind the scenes info on the MTC, how it works and where it’s going. A great opportunity for all ages.
A BIG Sunday.....well worth getting out of bed for!
(Booking for this event is recommended)
Address
44 St Martins Lane
South Yarra
Ph:9867 2477