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? Calling all young stars in the making! ? Get ready to ignite your passion for the arts at WAAPA's unmissable Open Day 2024, happening at Edith Cowan University's Mount Lawley campus on Sunday, 28 April, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.? Prepare to be dazzled as WAAPA opens its doors to showcase its renowned performing arts courses and facilities! From captivating acting workshops to mesmerizing dance performances, from soul-stirring musical performances to behind-the-scenes tours of our production studios, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart of Australia's premier performing arts academy.
? Explore a diverse range of full-time courses tailored to unleash your creativity, including Aboriginal Performance, Acting, Arts & Cultural Management, Dance (Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance), Music (Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, Composition & Music Technology), Music Theatre, Performance Making, Production & Design (Costume, Design, Lighting, Props & Scenery, Sound, and Stage Management), and Screen Performance. For those thinking about further study and wishing to explore WAAPA’s honours and postgraduate options there will be panel discussions to join, as well as an open state-of-the-art Motion Capture studio, featuring demonstrations for you to enjoy.
? Dive deeper into the world of arts management and back-of-stage production with insightful presentations from staff, students and alumni. Rub shoulders with current students and faculty members as you gain invaluable insights into the future of the arts.
? Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in the entertainment industry! Whether you dream of gracing the stage, commanding the spotlight, or shaping the creative landscape behind the scenes, WAAPA's Open Day is your gateway to success!
? Join us and experience the magic of WAAPA firsthand! Spread the word and mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of inspiration, exploration, and endless possibilities!
WAAPA 2024 Open Day Schedule:
PRESENTATIONS | TALKS | PANEL DISCUSSIONS
WAAPA Overview
WAAPA’s Executive Dean, prof David Shirley delves into WAAPA’s rich history, its vibrant present, and the thrilling future ahead with the imminent move to ECU City in 2026.
10am - 10.30am | Building 5, The Edith Spiegeltent
Production & Design Showcase
Richard Reddrop, Associate Dean of Production & Design talks about WAAPA’s range of courses and the exciting careers for creative practitioners.
12pm - 1pm | Building 3, Lecture Theatre 3.201
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ABORIGINAL PERFORMANCE / ACTING & SCREEN PERFORMANCE / MUSIC THEATRE / PERFORMING ARTS
Performance/BPA Honours & Postgraduate Presentation +
Q&A Session: Lecturers from Aboriginal Performance, Acting,
Performance Making, Postgraduate Studies and Screen
Performance will talk about their courses, followed by a Q&A.
11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm | Building 5, The Edith Spiegeltent
Performer Training Workshop: Observe this open Performer
Training workshop with students from the Acting and Performing
Arts streams.
11.15am - 11.45am, 12pm - 12.30pm, 2.30pm - 3pm
Building 1, Studio C
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ARTS AND CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
Arts and Cultural Management: Presentation of the Bachelor of
Arts (Arts and Cultural Management) degree featuring student
testimonials and special guest speakers and alumni.
1pm - 1.45pm | Building 3, Lecture Theatre 3.201
Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CQZHE
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DANCE / BALLET / MUSIC THEATRE
Head Over Heels - The Musical rehearsals
Watch the Music Theatre students rehearse dance numbers from the musical, Head Over Heels.
All-day | Building 1, Studio D
Ballet Talk
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance
(Elite Performance) talk with Coordinator of Dance, Sue Peacock.
10.05am - 10.25am | Building 1, Studio A
Demonstration Ballet Class + Q&A
Sit in on an open ballet class followed by a Q&A session.
10.30am - 12pm | Building 1, Studio 1
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Music Theatre Presentation + Q&A Session + Ballroom Routine
Demonstration by Music Theatre students followed by
Q&A session and high energy ballroom dance routine.
11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm | Building 1, Roundhouse Theatre
Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Talk
Course Coordinator, Sue Peacock presents this discussion about the degree Dance course.
12.30pm - 1pm | Building 1, Studio A
Ballet Repertoire Class
Sit in on an open ballet rehearsal followed by a Q&A session.
12pm - 1pm | Building 1, Studio 1
Contemporary Dance Class
Demonstration contemporary class with 3rd Year students.
1pm - 2.15pm | Building 1, Studio A
Contemporary Dance Rehearsal
Contemporary Dance students present rehearsed repertoire.
2:15pm - 3pm | Building 1, Studio A
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MUSIC: CLASSICAL | COMPOSITION & MUSIC TECH | CONTEMPORARY | JAZZ
Classical Performance (Instrumental & Vocal)/Music Education
Information Desk
Ask the Classical Music and Music Education staff all your questions.
All day | Building 1, Ensemble Studio 1, Room 1.208
Contemporary Music Information Desk
Ask the Contemporary Music staff all your questions.
All day | Building 1, Jazz Studio, Room 1.236
Jazz Information Desk
Ask the Jazz staff all your questions.
All day | Building 1, Ensemble Studio 2, Room 1.209
Composition & Music Technology Information Desk
Ask the Composition & Music Technology staff all your questions.
All day | Building 2, Room 2.201
Music Artists Concert
Catch WAAPA’s talented singer/songwriters perform some originals in acoustic mode.
10am - 10.30am | Building 1, Courtyard, Main Foyer
Contemporary Music Concert
Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance) students live in concert.
10.30am - 11am | Building 1, Geoff Gibbs Theatre
Classical Music Concert
Classical Showcase Concert.
10.30am - 11am, 1.45pm - 2.15pm | Building 1, Richard Gill Auditorium
Jazz/Contemporary Music/Music Artist Information Session
Course Coordinators from each of these streams give an in-depth overview of their courses.
11am - 11.30am, 2pm – 2.30pm | Building 1, Geoff Gibbs Theatre
Classical Performance/Composition & Music Technology/Music
Education Information Session
Course Coordinators from each of these streams give an in-depth overview of their courses.
11am - 11.30am, 1.00pm - 1.30pm | Building 1, Richard Gill Auditorium
Composition & Music Technology Performance
A short concert performed by the Composition & Music Technology students.
11.15am - 11.45am, 1.15pm - 1.45pm | Building 2, Room 2.201
Jazz Concert
Enjoy this short concert by the Jazz Music Ensemble who will dazzle you with their virtuosity.
11.30am - 12pm | Building 1, Geoff Gibbs Theatre
Classical Music Concert
Saxophone Ensemble - ‘Phone Co’.
11.45am - 12.15pm | Building 1, Richard Gill Auditorium
Percussion Workshops
Defying Gravity Percussion Ensemble deliver these fun and interactive workshops. Get involved!
12.30pm - 1pm | Building 1, Handa Studio, Room 1.101
Historic Pianos Demonstration
Staff and students perform on some of WAAPA’s early keyboard instruments.
12pm - 12.30pm | Building 1, Room 1.224
Music Artists Concert
Catch WAAPA’s talented Music Artists live on stage.
12pm - 12.30pm | Building 1, Geoff Gibbs Theatre
Jazz Ensemble Performance
Bachelor of Music (Jazz) students in concert.
1pm - 1.30pm | Building 1, Geoff Gibbs Theatre
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PRODUCTION & DESIGN
Costume Exhibition
Meet the Costume staff and students and view a carefully curated exhibition of some of their work from recent WAAPA shows.
All day | Building 1, Costume Studios, Level 4
Production Design Exhibition
Meet the Production Design staff and students and take a look around this stunning exhibition.
All day | Building 1, Production Design Studios, Level 4
Lighting Information Desk & Display
Visit the Lights Out studio, speak to the staff and students and check out the equipment.
All day | Building 1, Lighting Studios, | Room 1.1111 (Lower Ground Level)
Props & Scenery Exhibition
Take a trip down to the WAAPA Workshop where all the props, scenery and sets are constructed, meet the staff and students and find out about this course.
All day | Building 1, Workshop (Lower Ground Level)
Information & Operational Recording Studio
Explore the sound production studios, meet the staff and students and learn all about this exciting program for budding engineers, designers, producers and mastering engineers.
All day | Building 1, Sound Studios, Room 1.1122 (Lower Ground Level)
Stage Management Information Desk
Meet the Stage Management students and staff and learn all about this amazing course.
All day | Building 2, Stage Management Studio, Room 2.214
Production and Design Guided Tours
Take a 40 minute backstage tour of facilities and learn about Production and Design, including Costume, Lighting, Production Design, Props and Scenery, Sound and Stage Management.
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Meet in the Main Foyer of Building 1
(5 mins prior to start time)
Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CQYTY
Motion Capture Studio
The ECU motion capture studio is a world class research facility dedicated to the digital animation of WAAPA dancers and actors into high fidelity avatars.
12pm - 3pm | Building 10, Room 10.231
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Edith Cowan University, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6050, 2 Bradford St, Mount Lawley WA 6050, Australia,Perth, Western Australia