Talia Fowler, winner of So You Think You Can Dance Australia, has turned down a contract with the San Francisco Ballet company to take up a role in the upcoming stage production of Fame.
She will be joined by another finalist, Nigerian born Tim ‘Timomatic’ Omaji.
The revival of the stage show, based loosely on the feature film, is directed and choreographed by Dance choreographer, Kelley Abbey.
Other television faces in the cast include Andrew McFarlane (Underbelly, The Flying Doctors, The Sullivans) and veteran actor Brian Wenzel (A Country Practice).
The production also has a tie-in with the FOX8 series Ultimate School Musical: Fame, hosted by Ruby Rose.
Fame was also a TV spin-off series.
Source: Aussie Theatre
Honestly, if Talia had been happy to go the traditional ballet career route, then she would have stayed at the Queensland Ballet and not done SYTYCD at all. Besides, I imagine the role she has got is the lead female, as that requires a strong ballet technique. She’s clearly exploring all her options – good on her!
Hmmmm. Sign with the San Fran ballet co or sign for an Australia production.
Good luck to Talia, but it’s a brave decision.