August 2025 Auditions Guide

Compiled by DANCERS CHOICE – The Entertainment Hub

Welcome to our monthly auditions spotlight , showcasing professional opportunities for dancers, singers, actors, and specialty performers across Australia and New Zealand. Whether you're eyeing a contract with a cruise line, stepping into a music video, or auditioning for a top-tier full-time training institution — August is audition season . Here's your complete list.

🎟️ PROFESSIONAL SHOWS, TOURS & PRODUCTION AUDITIONS

Keith Hawley Creative – Macau Stage Show

Rehearsals: 2–4 August 2025 (Sydney) Contract Dates: 2 August – 2 September (Macau) Roles: Dancers, Vocalists, Variety Artists Apply via: keithhawleycreative.com.au Contact: DM @keithhawleycreative on Instagram Moulin Rouge Casting Prep – Sydney Introductory Class

Date: Monday 11 August 2025, 12pm Venue: Sydney Dance Company, Walsh Bay What: Train and meet with Moulin Rouge casting team Contact: Fanny Rabasse – fanny.rabasse@moulinrouge.fr Highland Dance Company NZ – “Heart of the Highlands”

Auditions: Early August (dates TBC) Locations: Palmerston North & Auckland Apply via: nzahnd.org.nz Contact: office@nzahnd.org.nz 🚢 CRUISE LINE & INTERNATIONAL CASTING CALLS

Princess Cruises – Musicians & Performers

Deadline: 15 August 2025 Roles: Vocalists, Instrumentalists (Solo & Group) Format: Online submission Apply via: princesscruisesentertainment.com Disney Cruise Line – Mainstage Talent

Ongoing digital submissions Roles: Dancers, Singers, Characters, Specialty Apply: disneyauditions.com Universal Studios Japan & Singapore

Next live auditions: TBC Current status: Online registration open Apply at: usjauditions.com 🎬 MUSIC VIDEOS & COMMERCIALS

“We Are Australia” Music Video (NSW)

Age Groups: 6–12 & 13–17 Status: Callback round in August Casting via: starnow.com Byrne Creative – Commercial Campaign Casting

Type: National car hire brand Looking For: Artists, movers, creatives aged 25+ Submit via: facebook.com/byrnecreative 🌐 OTHER ACTIVE CASTING PORTALS

Update daily with local & global performance opportunities

backstage.com/auditions/australia starnow.com entertainersworldwidejobs.com projectcasting.com 🎓 FULL-TIME DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL AUDITIONS

For 2026 intakes unless stated otherwise

Brent Street (NSW)

Courses: Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Academy High School Auditions: Online registration ongoing Special Call: Project30 – Sunday 3 August Apply: brentstreet.com.au/audition Contact: info@brentstreet.com.au | (02) 9331 1711 Village Nation (NSW)

Programs: Full-Time & High School Auditions: Held throughout August Apply at: villagenation.com.au/fulltime Contact: info@villagenation.com.au | (02) 9043 0338 ED5 International (NSW)

Program: Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts Format: Digital or in-person Info & Apply: ed5international.com.au/auditions Contact: fulltime@ed5international.com.au | (02) 9746 0848 Ettingshausens PRO (NSW)

Courses: Diploma & Advanced Diploma Auditions: Via video submission Website: ettingshausenspro.com.au Contact: programs@ettingshausens.com.au | (02) 9545 3033 MAPA – Melbourne Academy of Performing Arts (VIC)

Courses: Industry & Pre-Professional Programs Auditions: Held throughout August Apply: mapa.com.au/program-auditions Contact: 03 8560 4334 Spectrum Global Arts (VIC)

Programs: Musical Theatre & Elite Dance Format: Online registration open Info: spectrumdance.com.au Contact: info@spectrumdance.com.au Conroy Performing Arts College (QLD)

Courses: Cert IV/Diploma – Performing Arts Auditions: August by appointment Apply: conroydance.com.au/cpac Contact: info@conroydance.com.au Launch Performing Arts Centre (QLD)

Programs: Full-time + Academic Pathways Auditions: Video submission open now Apply: launchpac.com.au/full-time-courses Contact: courses@launchpac.com.au Dynamite Studios (QLD)

Courses: Dance & Musical Theatre (Cert II–Diploma) Auditions: Online or in-person Website: dsafulltime.com.au Contact: enquiries@dsa.com.au DanceForce (QLD)

Programs: Pre-Professional & Cert IV Auditions: Rolling video applications Apply: danceforceoz.com.au/full-time Australian Company of Performing Arts – ACPA (SA)

Courses: Cert IV & Diploma in Performing Arts Auditions: Video or live in August Info: acpa.edu.au/audition Contact: enquiry@acpa.edu.au | (08) 8352 7860 Principal Academy of Dance (WA)

Courses: Cert II – Advanced Diploma Auditions: Applications close mid-August Website: principalacademy.com.au WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts)

Programs: Bachelor of Dance, Musical Theatre, Acting Deadline: Applications close 29 August 2025 Apply via ECU: waapa.ecu.edu.au New Zealand School of Dance (NZ)

Programs: Contemporary & Classical Ballet Deadline: Applications close 30 August 2025 Apply: nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/how-to-apply Contact: admissions@nzschoolofdance.ac.nz 📩 Want Your Audition Listed in Next Month’s Issue?