Sydney Actors School
Diploma of Musical Theatre
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Musical Theatre will provide you with the training necessary to develop your skills as a musical theatre performer. The Diploma is a one-year course; hence completed over three 13-week semesters, four days per week.
The CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre addresses the specific industry need of producing employable screen-ready actors – with Musical Theatre ability – upon graduation. In addition to world class Acting and Musical Theatre training staffed by some of Australia’s leading tutors, the course is unique in its focus on the industry business skills and multi-disciplinary production skills that consequently enable actors to create their own employment opportunities upon graduation from the course.
The delivery of the Diploma qualification emphasises musical productions for the screen, however performers will also be prepared for work in stage musicals and cabaret productions accordingly. This course above all will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to be able to perform in musical productions across a range of formats, genre and content types. Furthermore you will graduate from Sydney Actors School with the required skills to enter the voice-over industry.
The Diploma culminates in a final musical production and showcase for invited industry guests.
Delivery mode
Sydney Actors School offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 242 Young Street, Waterloo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
$18,050
$18,050
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Musical Theatre will prepare you for the following roles.
Actor
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...
Theatre Performer
A Theatre Performer works in a role in theatre or musical productions to entertain an audience. You’ll perform an individual character role or migh...
Ballet Dancer
A Ballet Dancer performs in productions either in an individual role or as part of a larger dance group. You’ll usually be following a choreographe...
Contemporary Dancer
A Contemporary Dancer takes on roles in musical and stage productions, film and television projects or other performances for an audience. You migh...
Jazz Dancer
A Jazz Dancer performs in musical theatre productions or other projects where experience in jazz performance is required. You’ll usually perform as...
Tap Dancer
A Tap Dancer performs choreographed routines during live and recorded entertainment productions. You may sometimes be required to come up with your...
Singer
A Singer performs in front of an audience or makes musical recordings for entertainment. You might sing as part of a larger group like a band or a ...
About Sydney Actors School
Sydney Actors School has a clear vision; we are about providing the most personalised, hands-on, practical training in acting in the World. We are a Sydney based acting school described as a creative hub for actors and musical theatre performers. Sydney Actors School is the premier acting school in Sydney offering acting courses at a diploma and an advanced diploma level.
Simply, we have gathered the best teachers from across the globe, who have assisted in launching the careers of industry icons in Australia, Hollywood and internationally to teach our acting courses here at Sydney Actors School.
We match this teaching expertise with state of the art Production Studios that are second to none and a teaching philosophy that focuses on personalised attention for each student interested in becoming an actor. In some institutions you are a number, at Sydney Actors School you are an individual screen practitioner.
Being new, means we can be cutting edge. We break new ground all the time and encourage our students to push the envelope in all their acting work. Being the best means taking risks and taking risks requires courage, that’s why we are a selective program. We look for students who are committed, excited and strive for the highest standards. This makes everyday a Sydney Actors School enjoyable.
Sydney Actors School’s facilities provide real production environments for learning, undertaken in tailor made film, sound and production studios. A purpose built fit out means students have access to state of the art studios, cutting edge equipment and technology whilst they are trained in stage and screen methods of acting. Sydney Actors School’s students become expert storytellers. They graduate being masters of their art and having what it takes to be leaders in their chosen field of acting.
