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Welcome to our hall of fame for Broadway Unplugged's Resident Artists! Since 2017, our stage has been graced by a remarkable roster of talented individuals who have brought their passion for the performing arts to life in the heart of Melbourne. As we take you on a journey through the years, you'll discover the extraordinary artists who have graced our stage and witness their incredible growth as performers. ​ What sets our Resident Artists apart is not only their exceptional talent but also the unique experience they gain in a raw, unfiltered, and intimate environment. Broadway Unplugged provides a platform for these emerging talents to explore their craft, experiment with their artistry, and connect with audiences on a deeply personal level. ​ Many of our Resident Artists have gone on to achieve remarkable success in the commercial theater world, mainstream pop, and even a few Tik Tok celebrities. Their stories are a testament to the power of nurturing emerging talent and the potential for greatness that resides within each artist who takes the stage at Broadway Unplugged. 2022 1/5 This year was the first time we used the term Resident Artists. They were: Diona Hill Alisha Mwangi Rebecca Price Caitlin McCallig Saša Nikolic Riley Nabs Adnan ​ 2021 1/3 This year we tried something new with nine vocalists. They were: ​ Akansha Hungenahally Alexis Longley Felicity Adams Jessica Ciccarelli Kaitlin Jempson Marc Aloi Melanie Bird Nabs Adnan Tamanna Kaul 2020 1/2 Our 2020 group was our first online cohort (unwillingly, but did so with finesse) They were: Sean Donehue James Macaulay Alexis Longley Jessica Ciccarelli Bek Schilling Alex Jackson Georgia Latchford 2019 1/3 Our 2019 vocalists were our second year of open auditions. They were: ​ Louise Roupas Bradley Bersano Beard Chelsea Homan William Hinz Madeline Crofts Jacob Kuek Bridie Pamment 2018 1/9 This was our first year with open auditions. We also had two cohorts this year. We began the year with: Steven Throup Jessie Singleton Stephanie Powell Bridie Pamment Greta Wilkinson Connor Sweeney ​ And ended with: Callum Warrender Steven Throup Tyler Warwick Bridie Pamment Ren Jiang Jessie Singleton Greta Wilkinson ​ 2017 17546826_1247715785344760_5576352934255246232_o 19452774_1558638304167322_9124973060496645892_o 17546826_1247715785344760_5576352934255246232_o 1/2 Our 2017 vocalists were third year VCA students who donated their time. They were: ​ Owen McCredie Kala Gare Alec Steedman Teagan Nowicki Thomas McGuane Amelia Wilson

< Back Jade Bohni she/her Jason Jade is a Melbourne based performer and has been involved in the local musical theatre scene for many years. Some of her recent performing credits include In the Heights (Camilla Rosario, OCPAC), If/Then (Kate, Theatrical) and Disenchanted (Pocahontas, PEP). Jade was also one of many talented local artists performing in the Live in Your Living Room Series hosted by Knox Arts and Events and SLAMS in 2020. Jade is very excited to be a part of this unique staging of Ordinary Days and has enjoyed working with this incredibly talented and inclusive group of performers and creatives at Be You Productions. Jade would also like to take this opportunity to thank her husband, Luke and their three beautiful children for their constant love and support.

Providing Access to casting briefs, opportunities and the industry Supporting artists to showcase their personal brand with confidence. Personalised Advice on how to sustain a successful career. Open Audition Briefs ​ It's hard to find auditions these days. Underground provides direct access for artists to career building opportunities and casting briefs without the need for agency representation. ​ All these opportunities can be found in one easy place for you. To access these audition listings, sign up here . It's free, and we won't spam you. Click here for Auditions Tell us about an audition Brand You ​ Now you have access to auditions, how are you going to get seen? We’ll help you to put your best foot forward, and get in the door of your next audition. ​ We’re all told we need good headshots, a CV, showreel etc. but we’re never supported in how to make these stand out and best represent ourselves. We can support you. Learn More Self Tape Feedback ​ Whether you have an important casting submission coming up or you're developing your new showreel, we can provide tailored feedback and advice to help you stand out. Get Feedback

Your journey within the music theatre industry is infinite . ​ We see so many talented people out there in the industry who are just waiting to catch a break. We’ve seen how those with degrees from certain schools are more likely to get in the room, and we spent a while looking in to the reasons this happens by interviewing people from all levels of the industry. One thing consistently came up: talent is not really that important, what IS important is the skills that lie in between. Preparation, Communication, Wellbeing. ​ These three skills aren’t being taught outside of the schools (often not even within) and without these skills, it’s hard for casting agents to assess you from an application to audition, let alone to then successfully aud ition and hit rehearsals with a professional attitude, self-awareness, and self-confidence. ​ You can go many places to learn how to sing, dance, and act – we’re interested in developing the spaces in between. ​ The Program Wellbeing for Performers How to take care of your mental health through mindfulness, meditation, managing your emotions, emotional intelligence, and dealing with anxiety. Communication Developing your personal brand, how you represent and market yourself, communication techniques for casting, and showing professionalism while being true to you Preparation Including audition prep, what's expected from you in rehearsal, and organising your life as a performer, and also how to show up to auditions and rehearsals with confidence Why is it called Maybe This Time? ​ When creating this program we wanted to create a professional preparation course for people who had the skills they needed in performance, but were looking to take their professionalism to the next level. We believe that a deepening of these professional skills lies in how you present yourself and live your brand as a performer, and while watching an episode of Schitt's Creek, our program director saw an embodiment of what we are trying to achieve.

< Back Nicole Rammesh she/her Deb Nicole is so grateful to making her Melbourne/Naarm Music Theatre debut in ‘Ordinary Days’ with Be You Productions. As part of the inaugural cohort of Elder Conservatorium's Bachelor of Music Theatre (Adelaide/Kaurna Land), Nicole played Ali in ‘Mamma Mia!’ in her graduating musical & featured in the choir for Storeyboard Entertainment's Chess (dir. Tyran Parke). Nicole assistant-directed and starred as the comic ingenue in Exeunt Production's ‘A Grand Night For Singing’ (dir. Erin James) at Adelaide Fringe 2022 before moving to Melbourne, where Nicole performed in Maybe This Time: An Empowering Showcase and as a featured artist in Broadway Unplugged. Other credits include Spring Awakening (ECMT), Cabaret (ECMT), Songs for a New World (ECMT), Miss Saigon (Metropolitan MT Company) #nofilter (Velvet Chase Productions). Nicole was a semi-finalist in the AOC Initiative 2020 (dir. Tarik Frimpong).

Are you an Emerging Artist? December 2022 - (152 of 156) - Broadway Unplugged 20221205 - Canon EOS 5D Mark III VU53469 Broadway Unplugged Resident Artists Broadway Unplugged Resident Artists December 2022 - (152 of 156) - Broadway Unplugged 20221205 - Canon EOS 5D Mark III VU53469 1/15 At Broadway Unplugged we give emerging artists the opportunity to take centre stage as a soloist, take an active role in choosing repertoire, meet professional artists, and provide a safe, supportive environment in which to learn and grow as a performer. Ready to submit an application? ​ Submit now ACCESSIBILITY A text copy of this brief can be found here for scr een reading software. Please contact us if you require any additional support during submission or during the audition process. We believe this process should be accessible and are happy to be called in at any time to help you - email casting@beyouinc.org We’re committed to treating you as an individual, so if you’re going to struggle to meet this deadline, need us to send you a reminder, or have needs you would like to put forward, please let us know in the audition form. What we’re looking for: We’re looking for people who are interested in personal and professional growth within a supportive and education-driven organisation. We would like our Resident Artists to: Have a desire to take their career into their own hands Possess a self-driven and self-motivated learning style Demonstrate a passion for performing solo and as part of an ensemble Love to learn new and challenging repertoire What we’re offering: ​ Our Resident Artists will, in addition to performing as a backing vocalist, be asked to perform repertoire in groups and be offered the chance to perform solo songs twice throughout the year. Performing and rehearsing alongside musical theatre professionals, our cohort have a unique opportunity to challenge themselves and grow as performers. In exchange for their time as volunteers, ou r Resident Artists will have access to one-on-one performance and career goal coaching, as well as access to other Be You initiatives and programs. If this has piqued your interest, we encourage you to submi t an audition. 2024 Performance Dates Must be available for shows on these dates: One Sunday in February (to be confirmed) April 8 June 3 August 5 October 7 December 2 All of th ese dates will require your attendance from 4:30pm, with the exception of our February show's call time of 12pm. ​ REHEARSALS We will hold four rehearsals on the Sunday evenings five weeks out from each show. There is an expectation that Resident Artists will work on their songs in their own time to ensure they are prepared for rehearsal, and our team will make every effort to support this. CASTING Be You is proud of our diverse community and want to ensure that people feel welcome and empowered in equal measure. Belonging and Balance are at the forefront of all that we do. As such, our casting process reflects our commitment as an organisation to ensure we are creating an inclusive environment with balanced representation. For more information, see our Abo ut Us page. We welcome with open arms performers who identify as Indigenous, Black, a Person of Colour (IBPOC), culturally, gender and body diverse, and people of all abilities. Please let us know how we may further reach out to you and support your application. AUDITION DETAILS We’re accepting video submissions for the first round and our open audition policy will apply. Everyone who applies will be seen. Please prepare a video with the following: A short introduction that introduces yourself and why you’d like to be a Resident Artist for Broadway Unplugged (roughly 30-45 seconds) One musical theatre piece (maximum of 32 bars, no longer than one minute) One non musical theatre piece (maximum of 32 bars, no longer than one minute) TIP! Choose material that best demonstrates your vocal and acting ability and approach the song as a monologue, with a strong sense of action and storytelling. We are all about authenticity at Broadway Unplugged, so we want to see honesty and passion in your performance. Ready to submit an audition? ​ Submit now SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 11PM SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER After the initial video submission, our first call back will also be presented via video within a week of submissions closing. If you submit your initial audition earlier than the deadline, you may receive your call back material earlier too, and therefore have more time to submit. IN PERSON CALLBACKS: SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER SELF TAPE GUIDE: The self tape doesn't need to be studio quality Ensure that it has been recorded within the past three months, and is not a video of you in a stage performance Shoot the tape mid-shot to close-up (just below the shoulders to three inches above the top of the head) Reduce visual distractions for the viewer - filming against a blank wall is most ideal. You may use piano, recorded accompaniment, or sing a capella Don’t use reverb, autotune or other forms of electronic enhancement. We’d like to hear your authentic voice Don’t submit a showreel in place of your audition ​ ABOUT BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Broadway Unplugged's mission is to create a platform for performers to showcase their talent in a supportive and inclusive environment. It aims to provide opportunities for both emerging and established artists to perform and connect with the musical theatre community. It serves as a platform where artists can express themselves and contribute to the development of the emerging artistic community in Melbourne while also raising funds for charitable purposes. Everyone who is involved with Broadway Unplugged is a volunteer , other than our band and host, who are on a low stipend to maximise fundraising efforts.

A Search for Connection Acknowledgement of Country We would like to begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and paying our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are gathered today. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. ​ We want to acknowledge how lucky and honoured we are to be able to share this land and continue the tradition of storytelling. The Story Ordinary Days is about acceptance, community, and finding connection – feelings that are in shorter supply after these less than ordinary days we’ve experienced. It tells the stories of four people struggling to connect. It’s made up of pieces that, like its characters, reveal themselves to be part of a much bigger story than we might have first imagined. It’s about realising that the pieces of our lives, as jumbled as they may seem, do fit together, even if we must shift our perspective to see it. As these four characters flounder through all-too-familiar everyday obstacles, they slowly edge closer to connecting with each other and to understanding that an ordinary event can have extraordinary effects. ​ Composed and Written By: Adam Gwon The Songs One by One by One Don’t Wanna Be Here The Space Between Let Things Go Dear Professor Thompson (Part 1) Life Story Dear Professor Thompson (Part 2) I’m Trying Saturday at the Met Favorite Places Sort - Of Fairy Tale Fine Big Picture Hundred-Story City Party Interlude Calm Life Story (Reprise) Gotta Get Out Rooftop Duet/Falling I’ll Be Here Beautiful Cast Combos for Each Show WEDNESDAY 26TH - 7:30PM Jason: Charlie Boscolo (he/they) Claire: Joe Howe (they/them) Deb: Isabelle Davis (she/her) Warren: Georg Gleeson (they/she) THURSDAY 27TH - 7:30PM Jason: Jade Bohni (she/her) Claire: Joe Howe (they/them) Deb: Isabelle Davis (she/her) Warren: Dan Hillman (he/him) FRIDAY 28TH - 7:30PM Jason: Jade Bohni (she/her) Claire: Joe Howe (they/them) Deb: Nicole Rammesh (she/her) Warren: Georg Gleeson (they/she) SATURDAY 29TH - 2PM Jason: Charlie Boscolo (he/they) Claire: Akansha 'AK' Hungenahally (she/her) Deb: Nicole Rammesh (she/her) Warren: Dan Hillman (he/him) SATURDAY 29TH - 7:30PM Jason: Jade Bohni (she/her) Claire: Akansha 'AK' Hungenahally (she/her) Deb: Nicole Rammesh (she/her) Warren: Georg Gleeson (they/she) SUNDAY 30TH - 7:30PM Jason: Charlie Boscolo (he/they) Claire: Akansha 'AK' Hungenahally (she/her) Deb: Isabelle Davis (she/her) Warren: Dan Hillman (he/him) OUR CAST Dan Hillman he/him Warren Full Bio Isabelle Davis she/her Deb Full Bio Akansha 'AK' Hungenahally she/her Claire Full Bio Georg Gleeson they/she Warren Full Bio Jade Bohni she/her Jason Full Bio Joe Howe they/them Claire Full Bio Nicole Rammesh she/her Deb Full Bio Charlie Boscolo he/they Jason Full Bio OUR PROD TEAM Bradley Dylan he/they Director Full Bio John Mondelo he/him Associate Music Director Full Bio Nabs Adnan he/him Producer & Stage Manager Full Bio Daniele Buatti he/him Music Director Full Bio Oliver Ross he/him Technical Director Full Bio Bronya Doyle she/her Assistant Director & Movement Director Full Bio Lana Davey they/them Associate Director Full Bio About Be You Productions Our point of difference is our priority: creating and supporting sustainable theatre. Run by Be You Group, Be You Productions have five main tenants:​ Focus on Storytelling Open Audition Process Minimal Budget Performers involved in Decision-making Transparent Budget Management Find Out More Acknowledgments Casting Director: Brendan Jelley (he/him) Casting Assistant: Daniel Steer (he/him) Marketing: Keyanna Burgher (she/her) & Brendan Jelley (he/him) Marketing Support: Daniele Buatti (he/him) Rights: ORiGiN Theatrical A Special Thanks To The Be You Board The MC Showroom

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< Back Bradley Dylan he/they Director Brad is an accredited coach with a Master of leadership and degrees in business and sociology and extensive experience in running production companies and performing arts studios since 2004 – all of which support his unique direction style. He began his directorial journey in 2006 with Joseph et al while living in Sydney, and has since directed The Wedding Singer (2010), Curtains (2011), Urinetown (2016), part of the directorial team for Annie (2007), Heathers (2017), The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) (2020). In 2011 he was lucky enough to assist in the direction of a new cast member for the off-Broadway show Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage, which he has carried on since – providing assistant directorial support to individual actors where support is lacking. He has also been the resident director of Broadway Unplugged since 2016. Brad has loved being part of this show, reminiscing of his time living in New York, and hopes this blueprint for inclusive casting and storytelling beginning ripples that will one day become waves.

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AUDITION FEEDBACK WORKSHOP Have you been through countless auditions, without any idea of how well you did? Do you want more experience in calming your nerves in an audition environment? Do you find yourself missing out on lead roles and are baffled as to why? If you’ve been nodding your head, this workshop is for you. We want to make up for the lack of feedback in auditions, as well as to build a pressure-free environment to gain audition experience. Whether you want to get into a performing arts school, or score your dream role in that next production, Be You is here to help. We’re here to provide up-and-coming performers with the opportunity to gain audition experience, and receive constructive, helpful feedback. HOW IT WORKS The process emulates a real audition process, where you will be allocated a ten minute slot at a nominated time to come and show us how you audition. To cover a range of musical styles and genres, you will be able to choose to “audition” for two different shows, which change each time we run the workshop. Please let us know of your preference at your audition. For this audition, you are asked to prepare 32-bar cuts of two songs. You will receive detailed audition feedback one to two weeks after the workshop, with practical tips for improvement. The feedback will be based on all aspects of your audition process. You will be able to choose the style of feedback that you prefer, whether it be more positively-focused, measured, or more direct. The feedback will also inform you of what roles you were most competitive for. HOW TO SIGN UP Email workshops@beyouinc.org to register your interest in attending the next workshop, or like our Facebook page to stay up-to-date. Once your spot is confirmed, we will send you an audition brief with everything you need to know about how the audition will run, and what to expect. WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID I love the idea of these workshops and I can’t wait to attend more in the future! Overall, I had a really great experience at the workshop and was so happy with the feedback I received. Thank you! I was given really comprehensive feedback that has helped me identify areas I need to improve in moving forward