TROUPE AUDITIONS
UPDATE - All auditions are fully booked. We are working on a plan.
- Underdale HS - Wednesday 4 March
Audition 4:15-5:00pm - Underdale HS - Wednesday 4 March
Audition 5:15-6:00pm
- Norwood PS - Thursday 5 March
Audition 4:15-5:00pm - Norwood PS - Thursday 5 March
Audition 5:15-6:00pm
Book now Spaces are limited!
Please arrive 15 minutes before your audition for registration.
The troupe will include year 5s to 9s attending any public school. Please note that students who are accepted into Troupe are unable to be in Choir, be Hosts or Orchestra members.
Troupe Students do not need to be in choir.
AT THE AUDITION STUDENTS WILL NEED TO:
- Wear a black t-shirt (no strappy tops); black leggings/tights/shorts and bare feet
- Bring a drink – water only
- Learn and perform a ‘prepared dance sequence’. This sequence will need to be performed at the audition
- Work in a group on a task
- Have a snack before the audition
- Have lots of enthusiasm and energy.
Troupe Information
Once all Auditions are completed: -
- The Artistic Director, Troupe Manager and Coordinators will discuss and finalise the members of the Troupe for 2026.
- This year we are aiming for one large Troupe (max. 80 students) to perform at all four concerts.
When do you find out who is in the 2026 TROUPE?
- We will begin sending letters of offer from Week 10 (2 April) onwards and continuing through to the end of Term 1 and possibly continuing until early in Term 2.
- Letters of offer will be emailed out to families, so please ensure all contact details are correct.
If your child is successful in gaining a position in Troupe, they will: -
- Receive all the information - consent forms, schedules etc.
- Students MUST attend ALL rehearsals and weekend workshops, as stated in the schedule, so it is very important that all schedules are checked very carefully.
- It is at this time that you and your child will need to make the commitment to be part of this wonderful and unique experience, as all rehearsals and workshops are compulsory.
Troupe Rehearsals: - when and where?
- Troupe rehearsals will commence in Week 2, Term 2 (6 and 7 May).
- Rehearsals will be at Adelaide Botanic High School on Wednesdays (4:30pm -6:30pm) and Norwood Primary School on Thursdays (4:30- 6:30pm). Troupe students will be placed in one of these rehearsal groups.
- There will also be at least 4 weekend rehearsals, on Sundays, usually from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
- Venue for these weekend rehearsals will be Klemzig PS. Actual dates are TBC.
- Term 3 Rehearsals - both groups will combine and rehearse on Thursdays, at Adelaide Botanic High School (4:30 – 6:30pm).
Costs: -
- $200.00 participation fee
- $100 costume hire fee
- Troupe t-shirt (compulsory), if your child does not have one.
A unique and unforgettable experience for your child!
Troupe
The Performance Troupe is the group of students that do the movement to chosen choir songs during the performances.
Each year we offer a unique opportunity to work with a professional Artistic Director, to develop your performance skills by; experiencing a variety of dance styles, working in a team, building confidence, resilience and persistence.
All this AND the opportunity to perform at the most prestigious venue in Adelaide.
This is an AMAZING experience!! If you love to perform, Troupe is for YOU!!!
Troupe Manager
Maria Stone: Email - 0416 859 703