Theatre

What a Steal!

A sleazy used car dealership on the edge of crisis takes the stage for a new musical.

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Two shady car salespeople are dressed in cheap, oversized suits and standing in dim blue light on a stage. The person on the right is gesturing their palms out and the person on the left is watching them.

Image Credit: Shixin Wang

  • Written by: Matt Chan

  • Directed by: Matthew Packham

  • Presented by: UMMTA (The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association)

Sitting on the outskirts of a shady city without a name is a shoddy little used car dealership on the brink of financial collapse.

Its staff? Two sleazy salespeople, their eccentric boss and a nervous new hire with a poorly hidden secret.
All are plunged into turmoil when what seems to be the deal of a lifetime turns out to be a lot more than anyone bargained for!

With time ticking and the mafia now hot on their trail, our dealership heroes (can we call them that?) must band together, embarking on a madcap journey of chaos and intrigue to save the soul of their business before it all goes bust...

Expect thrilling hijinks, dodgy salespeople, divine providence, and poor business practices in this new 60 minute musical. Just make sure you don't end up with yet another heavily used car from these frauds.

About The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association (UMMTA)

The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association is a student-run theatre company established in 2002. UMMTA provides opportunities for up-and-coming theatre makers to participate in presenting full-length existing musicals and new musical theatre works, as well as taking part in events and learning opportunities. Through these projects, UMMTA aims to give its members the opportunity to grow and develop their skills and abilities in a safe, inclusive and fun theatre context.

UMMTA has produced a string of hit musicals, including last year's Melbourne Fringe Festival run of 'Charlie's Cultish Christmas', Spamalot (2023, winning Union House Theatre Awards for its outstanding set, sound design and lead performer) and Footloose (2022, nominated for 3 Music Theatre Guild Victoria Awards). Additionally, UMMTA's annual Sitzprobe offers the chance for new musical theatre writers and composers to take part in staging excerpts of their works with the support of a full production team, helping to develop emerging talent and works like 'What a Steal!'.

ummta.org

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