Musical Theatre NZ

04/06/2026

THE VOCAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES | AUGUST 2026 AUCKLAND & CHRISTCHURCH

Join us for a two-day vocal and performance training event featuring workshops led by Rebecca McFadzien, Charlotte West, and Jeremy Hinman.

As casting increasingly moves online, being confident with recording yourself is essential. Putting together a good self-tape and feeling confident in the voiceover booth are practical, transferable, and empowering skills a singer can add to their toolkit. This workshop will get you started on the road to self-taping and recording yourself like a pro.

Learn to set up a professional space at home, get good quality sound on a budget, and stop re-filming takes because you're just winging it. Explore how your singing technique translates to mic work, stop feeling overwhelmed when you hear yourself back, get comfy reading all kinds of copy, and, across the board, learn how to work collaboratively with creative and production teams.

Guided by our tutors with current and relevant local industry experience, you’ll leave with practical checklists, gear recommendations at every price point, and the confidence to begin putting together great recorded work.

See https://www.charlottewest.co.nz/tvds for more info, or to book.

Ka nui te mihi,
Sam Cleaver

02/06/2026

Thank you to those that attended the Special General Meeting. Apologies for those that the link did not work. If you have any questions please feel free to email our treasurer Helen on [email protected]
Here is a recording of the meeting.

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/caQ8LXIGdFRwR82TRHCeYaN7RpTUf9Ctzv2mbVJj2uWK_IGOFxoah0PJrDbaRN7V.CRb_jJ2_I1XQKFh9?startTime=1780382048000
Passcode: ^FzyUk$7

Ngā mihi
Sonya
MTNZ National Administrator

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02/06/2026

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31/05/2026

Sending best wishes to everyone on this day were for many in our community the response might be
“Sorry I’ve got rehearsal!”

Happy Kings Birthday !

30/05/2026

This is such a fab new product as seen in 2025 at Showbiz Christchurch and later in 2026 at Centrestage Theatre Company
Music Theatre International

In an era where isolation and loneliness continue to be prominent concerns for many older adults, musicals and plays can be an outlet for self-expression, empowerment and discovering a newfound purpose.

28/05/2026

Thank you to the Topp twins for your legacy but also a massive tautoko to Lynda for her words at the Aotearoa Music Awards....

"We need support for artists in this country, we need a government that say the arts is more important than a defence budget. Way more!"

Through tears, Dame Lynda described the grief she carries following the recent death of her twin sister, while taking a chance to blast the government's "lousy" arts funding.

Read more ⬇

25/05/2026

MAY MUSIC MONTH | MTNZ ONLINE EXPERTS PANEL

🎶 Sammy Hook & Harry Maxwell are the co-founders of In The Works, a platform dedicated to uplifting Kiwi artists and original theatre. After creating their debut musical Afloat: 20 Years After The Rise, the pair turned their focus toward supporting emerging creators across Aotearoa. Sammy studies Production Management at Toi Whakaari while Harry continues to compose, perform and write with a strong focus on original musical storytelling. Together, they are inspiring a new generation of homegrown musical theatre makers and were recently recipients of BNZ’s Art of the Start initiative, receiving $20,000 to record their second concept musical, Clockwork.

✨ Crafting a Musical Theatre Style for Aotearoa: Te Reo, Te Ao, Te Oro: ✨
What is Aotearoa’s Musical Theatre sound?

Join an incredible panel of leading creatives as they explore storytelling, identity, music, language and the future of original musical theatre in Aotearoa.

Facilitated by: Emma Bishop
Panelists: Luke Di Somma | Jason Te Mete | Sammy Hook & Harry Maxwell
REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/Qzg5hfPNRyHUWULD6

25/05/2026

Rā whānau ki a koe....

Have a fab day Matt - Zone 1 Rep MTNZ

24/05/2026

Every New Zealander of a certain ilk will have memories of The Topp Twins....
Very sad to hear of Jools passing

Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne

It is with deep sorrow and unimaginable grief, we announce the passing of Jools our beloved sister and daughter. Today we have lost a true warrior woman. Jools was wise, courageous, generous, inspiring and funny. We will miss her forever.

Love Lynda, Bruce and Jean.

Photo - 2013 Pink Ribbon Calendar Girls. Project initiated by Breast Cancer Survivor Liz Oliver, professional body painter Anna Molineux and Cathy Davis.

22/05/2026

MAY MUSIC MONTH | MTNZ ONLINE EXPERTS PANEL

🌿 Jason Te Mete (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi) is a Tauranga-based multidisciplinary artist, director, playwright and musical director with more than 25 years’ experience. Jason was awarded the Auahatanga o te Wā / Creative of the Year at the 2024 Ngā Tohu Toi Awards, and was the recipient of the 2018 Adam Play Award for Best Play by a Māori Playwright. Founder of Tuatara Collective, Jason is deeply passionate about creating opportunities for rangatahi and building inclusive, culturally grounded theatre spaces in Aotearoa.

✨ Crafting a Musical Theatre Style for Aotearoa: Te Reo, Te Ao, Te Oro: ✨
What is Aotearoa’s Musical Theatre sound?

Join an incredible panel of leading creatives as they explore storytelling, identity, music, language and the future of original musical theatre in Aotearoa.

Facilitated by: Emma Bishop
Panelists: Luke Di Somma | Jason Te Mete | Sammy Hook & Harry Maxwell

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/Qzg5hfPNRyHUWULD6