Alex Woodward
| Alex Woodward | |
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| Born | 25 November 1987 |
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| 📆 Years active | 2005–present |
| 🌐 Website | mralexwoodward |
Alex Woodward is a performer from Brisbane, Australia. Alex began his career after high school in bands and made his musical theatre debut in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of "Spring Awakening". In 2012, Alex joined the pop band "Streamer Bendy" and recorded an album in Sweden and the US. Their debut single, "You're So Cool", received domestic and international airplay. Alex left the band in 2015 to pursue his love of musical theatre and further his education at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Classical Education
Alex has received classical training in drama, singing, and dance since 2006 and continues to pursue his educational goals.
He attended Opera Queensland for operatic training from 2006 to 2012 before completing a Bachelor of Music Theatre from 2013 to 2015 at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Alex also took various private drama lessons, Masterclass series, and acting for film courses from 2009 to 2015, as well as intermediate classes in jazz and tap dance styles.
Musical Career
In 2011, Alex joined the Brisbane pop band "Streamer Bendy" to pursue his love of top 40 music. The band was signed and recorded their album "Sugar Rush" internationally in Sweden and America. The group collaborated with people who produced hits for artists such as P!nk, The Rasmus, Vanessa Amorosi, and many others.
Their debut single, "You're So Cool", achieved radio success, being played internationally and throughout Australia on the Austereo network.
After three years with the band, Alex decided to focus on his musical theatre career and further his education at the Queensland Conservatorium under the leadership of internationally renowned musical director and educator Paul Sabey.
Musical Theatre
Alex has performed in a variety of musical theatres during his further training, including Mickey in Blood Brothers, Jesus in Godspell, and Will Parker in Oklahoma!. He also performed in cabarets and local musical productions in Brisbane.
Since graduating, Alex has continued to grow and improve, playing Tommy Ross in Carrie the Musical, Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight, and Sonny Latierri in the national tour of Grease, The Arena Experience.
Reviews
"Alex Woodward was a handsome hero and handled the top tenor notes with ease along the way, milking every laugh"
— Stage Whispers
"Woodward was perfect as the clean-cut all-American boy next door, easy on the eye and captivating as he peels away his emotions from desensitization to compassion and love. There is no doubt there would be many wishing they were in Rose’s shoes."
— Weekend Notes Melbourne
“Alex Woodward is a stand-out, mastering his role as Frederic”
— Queensland Times
References
[1] Alex Woodward Business Website
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