Marian St Theatre for Young People

What is the MSTYP Performance Ensemble?

The MSTYP Performance Ensemble is designed for young artists who are ready to commit to advanced, ensemble-driven theatre training. Members will receive rigorous movement, voice, acting, and collaboration training facilitated by industry director, Jo Bradley, culminating in a fully staged public performance season.

The 2026 MSTYP productions for Semester 2 are: Snow White and an End of Year Performance

Entry is by Audition Video submission only.

Self Tape Details

All are welcome to audition! No prior acting experience is required.

We strongly encourage students who identify as First Nations, PoC, CaLD, LGBTQIA+, living with a disability, and gender-diverse to apply.

VIDEO SUBMISSION DEADLINE BY: MONDAY 14th July
TIME: 9AM
AGE: Students entering High School in 2026
COST: Free to audition. Course fees apply if accepted.

Self Tape Preparation Include:

Please include:

1. A short introduction: your name, school year, and availability for Monday evening rehearsals and the performance season.
2. A 2-minute monologue of your choice.
3. No need for special lighting or equipment, your phone is perfect.
4. Film in landscape orientation.

Upload your video (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) and send the link to info@mstyp.org.au. Please include a password if needed.

Submission deadline: 9am, Tuesday 14th January 2026.

Performance Ensemble Details

COMMITMENT

The Performance Ensemble is MSTYP’s senior company. A high level of commitment and professionalism is expected.

• Multiple unexplained absences may result in losing performance opportunities.
• Continued absence or lack of engagement may lead to removal from the ensemble.

REHEARSALS

• Mondays, 6:15pm–8:15pm, 8 weeks per term

PERFORMANCES

Students must be available during the September/October school holidays for a production of Snow White at St Ives Shops. (Exact details to be confirmed).

During Term 4 we'll have another end of year performance together with all the students of MSTYP.

REHEARSAL LOCATIONS

Terms 3-4: Living Hope Anglican (Main Hall), 9B Arnold Street, Killara

2026 SEMESTER 2 DATES:

• Term 3: Monday 27th July – Monday 21st September (9 weeks)
• Term 4: Monday 19th October – Monday 7th December (8 weeks)

Cost

The Performance Ensemble is a year-long program and is $615 per semester.