Get Jess to New Voices

Wait! What's going on?

I've been accepted, along with 16 others from NZ and Australia, to take part in a two day musical theatre workshop and showcase in Melbourne. Only problem is, it's in MELBOURNE in THREE WEEKS TIME (May 13-16)

Yikes, that seems like short notice, so why do you want to go so bad?

I have had a life long passion for singing and musical theatre, and despite only appearing onstage for the first time at age 19, I have made the most of every training option that comes my way to try and catch up with those who have had far more opportunities than I, from a much younger age.

I believe it's never too late to start, and I certainly believe you can always improve!

Ok, so how will you use this experience in little ol' Nelson?

As you know, I am a passionate music and vocal tutor. I am a firm believer that all teachers need to constantly upskill in order to stay at the top of their game. I also am very passionate about making sure that I am providing my students leading edge education at all times. Send me to learn from an up and coming broadway performer and composer? I'll bring that knowledge right back here and disperse it to the city.

I also want to bring New Zealand quality production back to this city, and I really believe that we have this quality of talent sitting dormant here, I want to help bring it out of it's shell. 

About the Workshop:

Helpman-nominated composer/lyricist Matthew Lee Robinson returns from New York City for a short time only to lead this two-day musical theatre workshop with a unique performance outcome.

Each participant will personally be assigned a song from Robinson's catalogue of award-winning musicals including brand new material recently developed in New York City directed by Tony-winning Newsies creative Christopher Gattelli. Participants will receive a private coaching session, participate in a two-day group workshop and feature in an excusive showcase concert. All six previous New Voices workshops have sold out.

What I need to pay for:

Flights: $750 NZD

Fees: $320 AUD

Insurance: $50

Accomodation: $800

What this will mean for me?

This will mean the world to me. I've spent too long feeling like I am on the back foot through circumstances out of my control. It's time for me to take back that control and follow my heart. I want to sing, and I want to show others that it's never too late, and you never know too much.