Gala Showcase
Students from ACT public schools are invited to participate in the Step into the Limelight Gala Showcase in 2025.
Seize this opportunity to take a work of art from page to stage as a featured school performance group, audition to be a featured artist, gain work experience as a member of crew, help produce the event as a student ambassador, and that's only the beginning!
2025 Programs: (more details to come)
- Student Ambassadors
- Featured School Performance Groups
- Featured Vocalists
- Featured Dancers
- Featured Soloists
- Massed Primary Choir
- Massed Primary Dance
- Short Featured Films
- String Musicians
- Backstage Crew
Technical Rehearsal: The technical rehearsal allows performers to come together with all elements of production. Performers are introduced to the venue and stage, their entrances, exits and stage positions, as well as the sound and lights. Although performers are important at this rehearsal, the focus is on the technical team and crew. This rehearsal is used to ensure the creative vision is achieved on stage and all participants are safe. We ask that you put aside an hour for your technical rehearsal, however, you will need to consider transport to and from your school.
Dress Rehearsal: The dress rehearsal is the final run-through before the first performance in front of an audience. During this final practice, everything is executed as if an audience were present. This includes wearing full costumes and makeup, performing lines from memory, executing choreography full-out, and integrating all technical elements like lighting, sound, microphones, props and set. The dress rehearsal allows the performers, production team, and crew to fine-tune every aspect of the show, aiming to resolve any remaining concerns.
In 2025 we are exploring the idea of offering an ‘invited dress’ where a select audience of students from ACT public schools can attend knowing there may still be last-minute adjustments. On the day of your school’s performance, you will be asked to attend from 9am – 2.10pm to participate in a dress rehearsal.
Performance Night: Schools usually perform on one night only. You are called to the theatre at 6.15pm. The show kicks off at 7pm and finishes by approximately 9.30pm.
Questions or Suggestions? Get in touch with Director and Production Manager, Emily Appleton.
6142 0480
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