Musicbox Theatre Company was established in 1988 for aspiring performers aged six and above to learn the skills of theatre production, and is one of Geelong’s longest-running theatre training companies.
Classes are conducted weekly during school terms at Breakwater and performances are held at Shenton Performing Arts Centre twice yearly.
Five years ago, musical theatre classes were introduced and have proven to be most popular.
Students learn theatre craft, which helps to build confidence and life skills, using mime, acting, movement and voice through theatre games and by presenting a performance piece.
Many students have gone on to pursue a career in the arts or continue in local theatre and performance.
Experience the thrill, the passion and the discipline that is performing arts.
Debbie Fraser is the founding director of Musicbox Theatre Company and is a graduate of Ballarat University with a degree in performing arts.
A performer with dance training since age six, Debbie was a member of the GSODA Junior Players for seven years.
She then went on to perform in more than 30 productions, both dramas and musicals.
Debbie has also appeared in films and TV Commercials.
As an award-winning freelance director, Debbie has worked extensively for companies in Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.
Her services have also been much sought after as a director, performing arts consultant and artist in residence for schools.
Debbie has continued to write, direct and act professionally, as well as being artistic adviser to GSODA Junior Players, with which her involvement has spanned over 50 years.
Her services to arts in Geelong were recognised in 1995 with a special Australia Day Award for “valued contribution” to the Geelong Community.
