We've EXTENDED THE DEADLINE for getting applications in for Quantum Leap ensemble AUDITIONS for "Select Option" -- get it here by Wednesday 11 March, and we'll email or phone you with the audition details.

Apparently some people were having trouble getting the form, or filling it in, or getting to a mailbox, or something. Anyway, we don't want you to miss out, so we've extended the deadline.

If you're going to be putting in a late application PLEASE PHONE US on 02 6247 3103 and let us know to expect it.

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Quantum Leap at the Playhouse 2009: “Select option”


This is the major project for our Quantum Leap ensemble for the year. After auditions for 15–26 year olds in March, it will run over 5 months culminating in a performance season at the Canberra Theatre Playhouse in July.

There are times that are full of change — sometimes you choose, sometimes it “just happens”. Change your mind, change your look, change direction, change feet. Which box will you tick?

Choreographers Brian Lucas (Qld), Liz Lea (London), Marko Panzic (So You Think You Can Dance) and Reed Luplau (Sydney Dance Company) will bring their highly individual styles to work with Quantum Leap and Artistic Director Ruth Osborne over six months, developing Select Option — a stunning two-act dance performance of unusual intensity and depth. Video producers Bearcage Productions will create a video set which envelops the action, and there will be an original music score by young Australian composers.

Application due Tuesday 3 March  WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH

No application will be accepted on the day of the audition
Audition Sunday 15 March, 1pm – 6pm
A letter with further details will be sent on receipt of application

Parent Meeting Sunday 29 March, 9am – 10am
Sunday Rehearsals March 29, April 5, 9am – 2pm
Full-time intensive 1a Tuesday 14 to Wednesday 22 April, 9am – 2pm
Full-time intensive 1b Tuesday 14 to Thursday 23 April, 2pm – 7pm
Sunday Rehearsals May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28
Full-time intensive 2 Saturday 4 to Monday 13 July, 9am – 2pm
Assembly intensive Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July, 9am – 4pm
Production Week Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August
Sunday 9 – 6, Monday 3 – 6, Tuesday 9 – 6
Wed to Fri 9 – 9, Saturday 12 – 9; cast party till 11pm
• You will be selected to work in one or more intensives: 1a, 1b or 2
• All dancers are required for the Assembly Intensive.
• The final schedule will be distributed later.
The total participation cost for this project is $250, plus $30 for annual Associate
Membership of QL2. This is heavily subsidised, and includes a project T-shirt.
There is no charge to attend the audition.
Optionally, dancers can also buy a DVD of the work for $30.
(Note that no video or photography is allowed during the performances.)