St Michael’s Performing Arts recognised by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria
St Michael’s Grammar School is delighted to celebrate an outstanding series of nominations and commendations from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria, recognising the talent, creativity and collaboration behind our 2026 Performing Arts productions.
Our Year 10–12 production of Jesus Christ Superstar received nominations across six categories, including Production of the Year, alongside recognition for direction, creative and technical design, student performance and ensemble work.
The production has also received Junior Commendations for Musical Direction, Choreography and several student performances, recognising the extraordinary contribution of students and staff both on and off the stage.
St Michael’s inaugural summer production of Rent, presented in partnership with the Midsumma Festival in January, was also recognised with Senior Commendations across set and technical design and performance.
Director of Performing Arts Mr Tyler Hess said the recognition reflects the depth and breadth of Performing Arts learning at St Michael’s.
“Importantly, these achievements reflect the depth and breadth of learning across all areas of the Performing Arts at St Michael’s, where students are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop their skills and discover the many ways they can contribute to meaningful artistic experiences.
“They also provide wonderful opportunities for our community to come together, celebrate student achievement and share in the success of our collective creative endeavours.”
With both productions recognised amongst performances from across Victoria, these achievements celebrate our talented students, dedicated staff and wider School community, as well as St Michael’s enduring commitment to creating ambitious, distinctive and meaningful theatrical experiences.
We wish our students and staff every success at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria awards evening, where members of the Jesus Christ Superstar company will share a snapshot of the production with the wider Victorian theatre community.
Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Recognition
Nominations | Jesus Christ Superstar
- Production of the Year – Jesus Christ Superstar
- Direction – Mr Tyler Hess
- Creative Design / Technical Achievement – Set
- Creative Design / Technical Achievement – Costumes
- Lead Performer in a Female Presenting Role – Soleil D-S, Mary Magdalene
- Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role – Sarah B, Pilate
- Ensemble – Jesus Christ Superstar Ensemble
Junior Commendations | Jesus Christ Superstar
- Musical Direction – Mr Ben Moody
- Choreography – Ms Yvette Sauvage
- Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role – Sebastian N, Judas
- Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role – Riley C-P, Jesus Christ
- Supporting Performer in a Male Presenting Role – Alexander R, Caiaphas
Senior Commendations | Rent
- Settings (The Grahame Murphy Award) – Miss Emily Van Dyk, Mr Tyler Hess and Mr Rory Godbold
- Creative Design and/or Technical Achievement – LED Screen Design, Zac Krause
- Lead Performer in a Female Presenting Role – Lorena Vianca, Mimi
- First Feature Performance (The Gladys Moncrieff Award) – Lorena Vianca, Mimi
- Lead Performer in a Male Presenting Role – Jordan Poyser, Roger Davis
St Michael’s is one of Australia’s leading independent coeducational schools, educating more than 1200 students from Kindergarten to VCE. We acknowledge the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which St Michael’s stands. We pay respect to their ancestors, elders and emerging leaders, and we are committed to reconciliation through authentic relationships and continued cultural learning.
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