Auditions extended to 30 August
Cert IV Musical Theatre
CUA40520 · with Empowerdance RTO 40397
For the first time in South Australia, aspiring musical theatre performers can enrol in the CUA40520 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre through Pelican. One academic year at The Nest, led by Jen Frith and Kylie Green.
Built for students in Years 10–13 who want serious training in singing, acting and dance, plus an audition portfolio and the credits to match.
Only offering in SA
The first CUA40520 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre available in South Australia.
The Nest Studios
Train at 57A Price Avenue, Lower Mitcham — 6km from the CBD, free parking, bus and train.
Working artists as faculty
Led by Jen Frith and Kylie Green, with guest artists from stage and screen.
Alumni already working
Pelican graduates have gone on to the West End, Broadway tours and international cruise lines.
What you'll learn
- Acting through song and scene study
- Jazz, tap, ballet and musical theatre dance
- Solo and ensemble vocal technique
- Audition preparation and portfolio building
- Wellbeing and resilience for performers
- Industry guest masterclasses
- Stage craft, cabaret and fight choreography
Meet your mentors
Jen Frith
Co-founder & DirectorKylie Green
Co-founder & DirectorMichael Griffiths
Helpmann Award winnerRen Williams
2025 Cannes Film FestivalMim Sarre
Adelaide Cabaret Festival winnerJoe Meldrum
Chicago U.S. Tour, An American in Paris2027 intakeSubmit your audition
How to audition
Submit an online audition video. Full instructions sit on page 23 of the course prospectus.
Audition submissions open15 June 2026
Audition deadline30 August 2026
Final offers sent21 September 2026
Two songs
From the music theatre repertoire.
One monologue
See page 23 of the course prospectus for the brief.
Introduction video
A short piece to camera about you.
Launching 2027
Diploma of Musical Theatre
CUA50220, also with Empowerdance RTO 40397. Full-time professional training, Tuesday to Friday, for post-school performers. More information coming soon.
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