WHAT IS STORM THE STAGE?
STORM first started as a Western Australian Rotary project back in 2004. It was designed to give an opportunity to young people in the 16 to 19 age group to take part in drama or musical theatre. It became a National event in 2006, and has been growing in popularity ever since.
This Rotary project has been backed since inception both by IFAC (International Foundation for Arts and Culture) and by the Burswood Entertainment Complex.
Applications to join the 2010 production will open on Thursday 1st April 2010, and to help you decide to take part in this event you may wish to look up the following links:
- Watch our Storm the Stage Promotional Video on You Tube, just five minutes - and be sure to come back here. You Tube Promo.
- You may also watch a promotional DVD produced by the Rotary Club of City Central, Hobart,Tasmania which is also available on You Tube. Click here to access it.
- Finally, we have a Power Point presentation, Please click here.
Wherever you come from in Australia, you have the chance to enter Storm the Stage and pit your talents against others.
Although only twenty candidates will achieve selection to the finals, ALL those taking part in Storm the Stage will gain valuable practical experience as they are led through the heats and semi-finals, and most importantly will make lasting friendships with their peers.
There are two categories in which you may take part:
Drama – no singing required
Musical Theatre - you will need to burst into song for this one.
If you think you've got what it takes or you know someone ready to Storm the Stage then we want to hear from you. For very useful hints be sure to check out the Ten Top Suggestions.
OK then, if you are now ready to have a go, click here for details of Entry Conditions.
Mission Statement of Storm the Stage...........................
Enriching the lives of young people and providing opportunities to perform and work collaboratively with professionals in the production of a major event held in one of the finest theatres in Australia.
- Providing an opportunity for young people to perform in a unique concept of monologue performances in drama and musical theatre - to experiment and push out the boundaries of their performance and personal development.
- Providing an opportunity for young people in drama and musical theatre to meet their peers from across Australia.
- Enabling young people to perform in a caring and nurturing environment.
- Providing an opportunity for support acts in order to promote talent and excellence in performance.
- To project a positive image of young people in the community.
- Assisting the development of young people during a pivotal time in their lives through active involvement in a arts community program. An opportunity to be coached and mentored.
- Providing self esteem through empowerment and success.
If you want to find out how previous winners have fared check out our Past Winners section. Or better still, why not see some of the press raves.