We are so excited to announce that Melbourne Kids Theatre will be producing Dot and the Kangaroo Jr. in January of 2025. Dot and the Kangaroo is the very first Australian Broadway Junior show licensed by Music Theatre International based on the 1899 book of the same name. Melbourne Kids Theatre will be performing the second full production of the show ever in Melbourne.
Sign up now for our January 2025 school holiday show
THE ULTIMATE THEATRE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS AND TEENS
For full details, and to sign up for auditions please fill out the Audition Form, and check out the Audition Packet.
For any enquiries please email us at melbournekidstheatre@gmail.com and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
Dot & the Kangaroo Jr. is a new Australian musical with music by Daniel Mertzlufft, lyrics by Kate Leonard and libretto by Daniel Stoddart (JTF Australia Producer). Dot & the Kangaroo JR. will lead audiences on a beautiful journey into the world and spirit of Australia. Young, rambunctious Dot longs for an adventure exploring everything the country has to offer. When she finds herself lost and afraid in the darkening Australian bush, Dot befriends a wise kangaroo who enlists the help of Australia’s favourite bush creatures to help Dot find her way back home. It is a charming tale full of quirky Aussie-native characters. Dot & the Kangaroo JR. transforms the endearing story that transfixed past generations into a fresh, new adventure for generations to come.​​​​​​​​
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Melbourne Kids theatre has an all inclusive policy. Performers have guaranteed place upon enrolment and payment of show fees. People of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to perform in our shows. Auditions take place in order to cast performers in specific roles. These will be offered based on merit, suitability for the role and willingness to put in hard work and commitment. The creative team’s casting decisions are final. Dot & the Kangaroo Jr. will be rehearsed in an intensive style format over one week. Performers are expected to arrive at the first rehearsal with the lines learned and be familiar with the song lyrics. Performers are required to attend all rehearsals given the short rehearsal time frame.​​
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January Dates…
Rehearsals - 19th -23rd - 9:30am – 5:00pm – St Martins church, South Yarra
Dress Rehearsal – 24th - 9:30am – 5:00pm – The National Theatre Black Box, St Kilda
Shows – 25th– 26th - (Timings to be advised) – The National Theatre Black Box. St Kilda
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Dot & the Kangaroo will have two casts, a junior and a senior cast. The age breakdown for the casts are approximate and depend on casting requirements. Approximate ages are 7-13 years and 12-18 years. Both casts will rehearse simultaneously, but at times will be in seperate studios. Performers will appear in a minimum of 2 shows, and a maximum of 6. When the casting is completed, each performer will be told how many shows they will be performing in. Each cast will be an understudy to their counterpart in the alternate cast in the unlikely event that a performer cannot perform.​
We look forward to working with you again and welcoming new members to our Melbourne Kids Theatre family!
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The show programs include....
*Perform in a full scale musical theatre Licensed by Music Theatre International
*More than 45 hours of coaching and rehearsals run by industry professionals
*Perform in 2-6 shows
*Show Headshots for the show program
*Professional photos taken of the show
*Professionally filmed show video
*A souvenir show T-shirt
*Costumes provided (base clothes and shoes to be provided by the performer)
*New friends and memories to last a lifetime
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To audition and sign up please fill out the Audition Form check out the Audition Packet.
For any enquiries please email us at melbournekidstheatre@gmail.com and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
“I loved the experience of playing the butler and one of the orphans in the Melb Kids Theatre production of Annie. It gave me an amazing foundation for performing on stage”.
~ Lili Tedesco, Performer
My daughter, Sasha, had so much fun and formed beautiful friendships and memories with her Annie cast and crew. Melbourne Kids Theatre know how to put on a dazzling show in the shortest time and make it filled with fun and learning. Sasha's confidence soared from the experience and we are so excited they are back this school holidays with Frozen Jnr. Yay!
~ Dana Eisenstein Mischel
Yogini
“My daughter had an amazing experience performing in Annie Kids. The creative team were very professional and did an incredible job putting on a show after only 4 days of rehearsals, they certainly know how to get the best out of kids!"
Amiya, Performer
"I loved it! It was nice to get a quick, fun show in and gain some experience, plus it was a very unique opportunity."
Victoria
"Nathaniel had a great time playing Oliver Warbucks. It was a fantastic learning experience, and it really improved his confidence. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience."
Annie Kids was a great experience and I loved playing the role of Annie. I now know lots of people and friends from Annie Kids at auditions and that’s been great. The show was so fun to work on and I loved the whole cast!!
Ava Caller - currently playing Jane Banks in Mary Poppins National Tour
Contact Us
To audition and sign up please fill out the Audition Form check out the Audition Packet.
For all other information about Melbourne Kids Theatre, don’t hesitate to contact us!