GIRLS IN GREY
Female-identifying and gender-diverse singers aged 13–18: train and perform with us, culminating in an original Teen Show in 2027.
The House Ensemble is a collaborative group of young artists who train with industry professionals to write, devise, and perform original works. Under the direction of Danielle O'Keefe, you'll train through Suzuki philosophy, collaborate on composition, perform in a large-scale singing intensive at Bondi Pavilion, and devise an original work of your own for a public audience in January.
We're looking for:
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Girls aged 13–18
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Confidence reading music and singing
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Full availability across all training dates, intensives, and performances (all dates listed below)
Artists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities.
Dates and Details
20 & 21 November 2026: Auditions
Saturdays 5 & 12 December 2026, 1–4pm: Training & Devising
Saturdays in Term 1, February–March 2027, 1–4pm: Training & Devising with our Composer & Writer
Saturday 3 April: Training & Devising
12–18 April 2027: Rehearsal Intensive
19–24 April 2027: Production week & Teen Show performances
Successful applicants must be available for all other dates.
Push your musical abilities, train beside peers and professional artists, and leave with skills that outlast the program. House alumni have performed at Sydney Festival, Bondi Youth Week, the Sydney Mardi Gras opening act, and Sydney Chamber Opera, and contributed to Australia's official entry to the Venice Biennale.
Program Fees: $800
Your place includes:
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90 hours of training and development with industry professionals
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Sessions with a professional composer and writer
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Two week-long intensive and rehearsal intensive in April
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Recording of your original songs
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Four public performances of the Teen Show
Scholarships are available. Money should never be the reason a young artist misses out. Scholarship places are open to any applicant who needs one, so please get in touch.
The House that Dan Built's shows by teenage ensembles have been performed at venues across Australia and internationally. To get a sense for the kind of work we make, check out SALT 360, Tender Young Creatures and Echo.
If you have any questions, please email ffion@thehousethatdanbuilt.com, and we can give you more information and answer any questions you may have.
Click the button below to fill out our audition form, which will give you all audition requirements and more information about dates and logistics.
We can't wait to sing with you!