Hart Theatre Company Wins Major Guild Awards

The Hart Theatre Company, auspiced by St Leonard’s College in Brighton East, Melbourne, won two of the major awards in the Junior Category of the 2012 Musical Theatre Guild Awards. The prestigious award ceremony at Costa Hall is Victoria’s equivalent of the Tony Awards.

The theatre production of Barnum was performed under a Big Top in the grounds of St Leonard’s College in August. Students performed a number from the show and then accepted awards for Best Junior Musical and Best Direction.

Director of Barnum and Head of Theatre Performance at St Leonard’s College, Kim Anderson said:

“It is a remarkable achievement to be acknowledged for theatre excellence at this level.

“Over 40 schools around Victoria compete in the Guild Awards fostering and encouraging performers at the amateur and semi-professional level.

“One of the main aims of the Hart Theatre company is to allow performers to be amongst the next tier of professionals and see a career progression in Theatre.”

St Leonard’s College alumni include Noni Hazelhurst, Kerry Armstrong, Kaarin Fairfax and Hamish Blake.

Many attribute their love of the theatre to the first Drama and Voice teacher at St Leonard's College, the late Roma Hart. Roma's passion and versatility was inspirational. To honour her, the Hart Theatre Company was formed this year.

St Leonard’s College mounts five full productions per year. The 2013 Hart Theatre Company brochure is now available. Contact St Leonard’s College on 9909 9300 to receive a copy in the mail.