Alpha Shows is based in Melbourne Victoria, Australia. We tour various popular theatrical shows directly to venues, generally targeted at children of primary and high school age, but are highly enjoyed by people of all ages. The shows are incredibly fun and interactive and quite spectacular. The shows also each have a strong theme and message, using sophisticated techniques to emotionally move and inspire audiences.
Alpha has two seasons of shows every year. We cast for a great variety of roles, from principal roles in classic fairytales & myths; as well as comedy roles, villains and character roles.
Most roles in the shows require you to sing, however, we do have some roles that don’t require you to be a professional level singer. You will want to check out the audition preparation area fully and read through the types of roles available before deciding to audition.
Our company has been operating since 2003. We hire anyone who is passionate and talented/skilled in on stage performances – it really just comes down to your audition and your passion and enthusiasm for getting quality theatre to audiences, as well as your alignment with our mission. The shows are full musical productions and you will be challenged the same as in any major musical We have become successful because we overdeliver – we provide as much as we can for as low a cost as possible. You’ll be asked to align with that mission as well, to give as much as possible, but the rewards are immeasurable. We also aim to exceed MEAA award minimums with a generous pay structure. See the Alpha Experience for more info.
Alpha’s shows differ from most other children’s theatre. They incorporate ideas and strategies for a live event from multiple modalities, combining professional level music theatre with personal development content and seminar style of presentation, integrated all together in an event that feels like a huge rock concert or sports game! They are produced and directed in a broadway-type music theatre style, allowing you to really hone and grow your skills in musical theatre – acting, singing AND dancing. Our shows are intense and full on dramatic experiences, both for actors and the audience. We never ‘dumb down’ our shows and treat the script and storyline very seriously. You will be challenged and pushed as a performer to be your very best. And because each tour performs anywhere up to 80 or 90 performances, it means you get a chance to grow your character and performance beyond what is normally possible in amateur and other short run shows. This means you really get an experience that will leave you with very solid skills and growth that can lead you anywhere!
We only use the very best equipment that you would also find used in the top commercial music theatre in Australia. This means not only are you getting vital experience with microphones, sound and lighting, truss and rigging and other equipment, but you are able to perform and sing and therefore sound your very best, as well as look your best in our fabulous costumes and part of our full and sometimes quite elaborate sets. Real acting, real singing – and real swords too! Many of our roles include Stage Combat so you’ll be trained in this skill as well.
