Acting & Musical Theatre

CIA MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE LAB

Weekly Performance Program | Thomas Dixon Centre

Mondays | 6.00–7.30pm
Venue: Studios, Thomas Dixon Centre
Open to all ages
Cost: $300 + GST (8-week term | 1.5 hours per week)

This is not a casual musical theatre class.
This is for students who live and breathe musical theatre.

The CIA Musical Theatre Performance Lab is a high-energy, performance-based weekly program created for passionate performers who want to train across singing, dancing and acting — all in one place.

Each term, students work intensively on:

2 scripted scenes
2 musical theatre numbers

Classes focus on choreography, vocal technique, harmonies, character development and performance confidence — with an emphasis on storytelling, ensemble work and stage presence. Students learn not just what to perform, but how to perform with clarity, commitment and confidence.

Training is led by an exciting mix of industry-trained musical theatre professionals, giving students exposure to different styles, techniques and performance expectations.

Across the year, this work builds toward a full end-of-year show, performed in the Talbot Theatre.

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FIND YOUR VOICE: PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP

Year 5 and above

Sunday 1st March, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Studio 3, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End

Step up, speak out, and conquer your stage fright! The ability to captivate an audience is a skill that’s sought after everywhere, at every age, in every stage of life. This workshop will equip students with techniques to transform their presenting style and ensure their voice is heard… and remembered.

BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: SINGING & DANCING WORKSHOP

Year 2–12 (with students placed into age-appropriate groups)

Saturday 1st March, 1.00 – 4.00 pm
Studios 3 & 4, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End

An unmissable opportunity to supercharge your singing and sharpen your dance technique, thanks to expert tuition from Australian musical theatre stars. Students will step into the shoes of Broadway performers as they learn musical numbers from two smash-hit productions: Seussical (Years 2-5) and Mean Girls (Year 6+).

Year 2–12 (with students placed into age-appropriate groups)

Saturday 1st March, 1.00 – 4.00 pm
Studios 3 & 4, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End

An unmissable opportunity to supercharge your singing and sharpen your dance technique, thanks to expert tuition from Australian musical theatre stars. Students will step into the shoes of Broadway performers as they learn musical numbers from two smash-hit productions: Seussical – “Oh, the thinks you can think!” (Years 2-7) and Mean Girls – “Revenge Party” (Year 6+).

Year 6 & 7 students can select either group.

All final dance numbers will be filmed and shared with families, allowing parents to see the finished routines and celebrate students’ progress and performance achievements.

MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: FOOTLOOSE

Years 5+

Rehearsals: May – August
Performances: Sunday 2nd August
Venue: Thomas Dixon Centre, West End

In 2026, CIA will be producing one major musical and we’re going big.

Footloose is a high-energy, story-driven production packed with iconic music, dynamic choreography and powerful ensemble work. This full-scale musical is designed for students in Year 5 and above who are ready to challenge themselves, grow in confidence and experience what it’s like to be part of a professional-style theatre production.

Students will be cast in both featured and ensemble roles, ensuring strong stage time, character development and meaningful performance opportunities for every participant.

Rehearsals run from May to August, culminating in full-scale performances at the Thomas Dixon Centre, complete with professional lighting, sound and screen projections.

This is CIA’s flagship musical for 2026 – a bold, exciting and unforgettable theatre-making journey,
where music is loud, movement is fearless and confidence takes centre stage.

Enrolments open 2nd March.