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Musical Theatre

Heard about the latest musical experience? It’s called Musical Theatre. * Les Miserables* Phantom of the Opera * Miss Saigon * Grease*. Sing the songs, dance the dances. Get on stage and dream the dream. In 2006 they jived to “Joseph & his Technicolour Coat”, in 2007 it was Evita , 2008 saw a stunning “Spring Awakening“, 2009 was “Mama Mia” magic. What will 2010 bring...?

William Winitana began his career as a dancer before taking up vocal training to become an opera singer. He has recorded with the N.Z.S.O. & has studied and performed with Dame Malvina Major, Barry Mora, Richard Greager, Jackie Clarke, Ray Wolf, Tim Beveridge, Luciano Pavarotti. William will be assisted by …

Regan Sharp, who came to NYDS in 2005 and reluctantly took musical theatre as an afternoon class. He was so enamoured by it the following year he took it by choice and has been coming back to NYDS ever since. Regan is currently studying for a B.A in Theatre and Media Studies in Auckland.