Associated Studios | Musical Theatre Courses Australia

About us

Associated Studios, one of Britain’s leading performing arts academies, renowned for training the Musical Theatre stars of the future, has opened an Australian branch in Melbourne. Applications are now open for part-time and full-time courses, working with some of the best practitioners in Australia and from abroad.

Associated Studios Australia is committed to the training and continued professional development of both aspiring and established performers. In addition to the courses, Professional Development workshops run throughout the year, lead by eminent industry professionals.

As a central part of all courses, students work with leading theatre practitioners including directors, vocal coaches, musical directors, agents, casting directors, producers, choreographers and well-known performers. Students not only gain from the wealth of knowledge and experience of such industry luminaries, but also develop valuable professional contacts.

Students of the Advanced Diploma in Musical Theatre, have the opportunity to perform a showcase to an invited audience of Australian agents, casting directors and industry members, thereby facilitating auditions and work. On completion of their training in Australia, advanced students are invited to take a fourth term at Associated Studios London, culminating in a West End industry showcase.

Associated Studios prides itself on its ethical approach to performance and artistic learning, and provides a safe, supportive and private working space in which performers can work and develop.

Our patrons

Jeremy Irons, Sir Tim Rice, Daniel Koek, Paul Wiegard

WHAT’S ON

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

April 1st 2019 – Auditions for 9 week course commencing June & September

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES

A series of professional development workshops for recent graduates and performers wishing to hone their skills and learn from some of the best practitioners in Australia

Industry Seminar & Q&A with Agent Mark Gogoll – March 21st

Please email info@associatedstudios.com.au to book.

INTRODUCING FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS WITH ASA

We take great pride in offering flexible and high level training opportunities for performers who have the potential and ability to work professionally in the Performing Arts. This allows talented performers who have little or no financial support, to pursue training at an eminent Drama school whilst working to support themselves.
In an age of increasing economic and social challenges, ASA believe this approach allows talented individuals to thrive and move forward in their artistic development, whilst simultaneously enabling you to support yourself in a realistic fashion.

For more info or to apply for our 9 week modular Musical Theatre course click here

MUSICAL THEATRE EASTER SCHOOL

The Associated Studios Australia Easter School is the perfect opportunity for aspiring Musical Theatre performers to try real ‘triple-threat’ training in the heart of Melbourne.

Students will take part in 5-days of fun-filled classes and workshops, working with some of the top industry professionals from Australia in all 3 disciplines of Acting, Singing and Dance.

You will work with people of your own age and ability level (from no experience to advanced level) and our tutors will work hard to make sure that you get the most out of every class to be the best performer you can be!

8th – 12th April

AGES 9-12 / 13-15 / 16+

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MUSICAL THEATRE

We pride ourselves on understanding industry requirements and have a network of dedicated and highly experienced Musical Theatre practitioners, ready to offer you help and advice whilst you are studying with us, and after you embark on your career.

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About Our Founder

Leontine Hass is an internationally renowned Vocal Coach and Principal of the Associated Studios Performing Arts Academy. Leontine teaches workshops and lectures internationally on singing, voice and performance. She rehabilitates voices after surgery, or as surgery prevention. She has taught at leading Music & Drama Schools in the UK and abroad. Leontine has acted as vocal consultant on West End shows and various music management and production companies, including ITV and the BBC. Leontine is vocal coach for ‘The Voice’ ITV and the Gareth Malone show, ‘The Naked Choir’, for BBC2. She is a regular contributor to various newspapers and publications including ‘The Singer’s Complete Guide to Vocal Health’ (Oxford Uni. Press), and advisor/contributor to ‘The Ultimate Guide to Singing’. Having originally trained as a classical singer, Leontine completed her post-graduate studies in Musical Theatre at The Royal Academy of Music London. Leontine has performed as a singer and actress in concert, theatre and TV.

ASSOCIATED STUDIOS BLOG

The Incredible Irving Berlin

Weekly projects have kicked off here at ASA and last week our students dove into composers from the 1920s-1930s. One of our Foundation students George, got super creative and wrote a rap about Irving Berlin, one of America’s greatest Musical Theatre composers and...

2019 is underway

It's Wednesday of week 3 and I am sitting in my office listening to our students belt out songs from the 1920 & 1930 eras in their Acting through Song class with Natalie Gamsu and Will Conyers. This is just one of the many classes the students have taken in their...

Paul Wiegard – Patron of Associated Studios Australia

We are thrilled to announce that Paul Wiegard is a Patron of Associated Studios Australia Paul is co-founder of Madman Entertainment, a leading independent film distribution and rights management company, with offices in Australia and New Zealand. Madman has...