"Matilda attended your workshop and has been cast as Annie in Sydney! Matilda found your workshop wonderful…and so comprehensive…She was very prepared thanks to you all…a big thank you for the part you played in her preparation for the audition. She is beyond excited!”
C. Casey, Parent - Sydney
(Matilda was cast as Annie in the 2024 production of ANNIE in Sydney)
"Yasha was chosen for the role of Kate! The workshop was definitely a very helpful tool and helped get her through, so thank you!!”
M. Galperin, Parent - Sydney
(Yasha was cast as Kate in the 2024 production of ANNIE in Sydney)
"My daughter Caitlin Marks enjoyed your workshop very much. She is looking forward to performing as Annie!”
D. Marks, Parent - Sydney
(Caitlin was cast as Annie in the 2012 production of ANNIE in Melbourne)
"My daughter Kiara did your Gold Coast workshop for Annie. I just wanted to tell you she made it into Brisbane shows coming up as an Orphan. Thank you, Kiara loved your workshop…the training you gave the girls on the day was a great advantage for them heading into the auditions.”
K. Smith, Parent - Gold Coast/Brisbane
(Kiara was cast as an Orphan in the 2012 production of ANNIE in Brisbane)
"Eliza made many friends at the workshop, as did I. I met a lovely lady as we were waiting for our daughters on the Sunday and we met again at the auditions and now both of our girls are in Annie. The workshop was wonderful preparation for Eliza . . . Your workshop was invaluable! So pleased to hear that you are continuing to offer workshops in the future. Eliza will definitely be attending!”
K. Carlin, Parent - Melbourne
(Eliza was cast as an Orphan in the 2012 production of ANNIE in Melbourne)
"My daughter Gabriella went to your workshop…she managed to land the role of one of the orphans – July!”
M. Munro, Parent - Perth
(Gabrielle was cast as July in 2012 production of ANNIE in Perth)
"The workshop was invaluable . . . Every aspect was professionally run with a sense of adventure and excitement. Queenie is an exceptionally skilled facilitator – a true expert whose warmth and generosity of spirit endear her to all participants. Her professionalism, skill and knowledge of the industry help to create an environment of trust and respect where singing, dancing and acting confidence are accessible to all. The children were able to perform at their best in this environment. I’d recommend this workshop to any child interested in preparing for an audition – regardless of experience or ability . . . As a parent watching I really appreciated Queenie’s thoughtful attitude toward all the children, and how everything she said and did helped to build their esteem - they couldn't have ordered a more caring or capable presenter.”
S. Armstrong, Parent - Melbourne
(Lucinda was cast as an Orphan in the 2012 production of ANNIE in Melbourne)
"Zoe enjoyed every minute of the workshops, which gave her the confidence and the preparation required for her auditions. Zoe will be playing the role of ‘Pepper’ in the upcoming hit musical Annie. It goes without saying that Zoe would not miss one of Queenie’s workshops in the future, We found the workshops invaluable and a must for anyone who has an upcoming audition.”
G. and A. Iannou, Parents - Sydney
(Zoe was cast as Pepper in the 2011 production of ANNIE in Sydney)
"Queenie, you were one of the first people I thought to tell when she was successful . . . Thank you so much for the workshop experience you gave her I am sure the experience that follows with Annie will be a wonderful one for her and in part the success is yours to share.”
D. Rath, Parent - Brisbane
(Stephanie was cast as an Orphan in the 2012 production of ANNIE in Brisbane)
"My daughter made it through as one of the orphans . . . Thank you for all your help. As you said preparation was the key. This is the second workshop she has done. Not only was she well prepared for the audition, but she also thoroughly enjoyed it. Well worth the effort.”
K. Mills, Parent - Sydney
(Natasha was cast as an Orphan in the 2011 production of ANNIE in Sydney)
"Your workshops are SO valuable Queenie. Sophie has done two of your workshops and the information has DIRECTLY helped her get callbacks in auditions, and obviously to win roles as well!...She had a good run - three professional productions (Annie orphan, Chitty as Jemima, and now in Sound of Music as Louisa)…Love your work Queenie!!”
W. Moman, Parent
(Sophie was cast in the Brisbane seasons of Annie, as an Orphan, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, as Jemima, and The Sound of Music, as Louisa)
"My son Anthony attended your Matilda preparation workshop …you chose him to perform the Bruce vocal solo at the start of 'Revolting Children’… I wanted to thank you for your encouragement and once again wonderful workshop…Anthony has been cast in Matilda!”
C. Abrakmanov, Parent
(Anthony was cast as Bruce in the Sydney season of Matilda the Musical)
“Queenie was truly instrumental in preparing my daughter for the Les Miserables audition, which resulted in her obtaining the part of Young Cosette. My daughter learns so much yet has so much enjoyment at the same time. Queenie has the perfect knack of working diligently towards a goal, building skills and experience along with having fun….I have full trust in Queenie teaching my daughter what she needs to know, giving her the best opportunity to succeed in musical theatre.”
P. Hall, Parent
(Jazi was cast as Young Cosette in the Melbourne & Perth seasons of Les Misérables, and as Lavender in the Melbourne season of Matilda the Musical)
“…truly INSPIRATIONAL! Thanks to the audition workshop & follow-up audition preparation, our daughter was cast as Marta in The Sound of Music (Sydney). The workshops are unmissable…I thoroughly enjoyed reading through all of the post-workshop preparation notes sent to all of the parents. I took a lot away from this & applied your philosophies throughout the lead-up to the audition. Your outlook and guidance towards the children at the end of the workshop was something I won’t forget. Especially your story about the ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ of the industry.”
N. Hoogendyk, Parent
(Takali was cast in the role of Marta in the Sydney season of The Sound of Music)
“We couldn't have been more impressed with the workshop our two girls participated in during the preparation for auditions. Not only was the workshop a really fun and relaxed day, it ensured the girls were fully prepared for what to expect during the audition. That coupled with the incredibly helpful information provided post workshop ensured they were as ready as they could be. We are thrilled that our youngest child Zoe was ultimately cast in the Adelaide production and we are sure this workshop definitely played a part in that success”
P. Pool, Parent
(Zoe was cast in the role of Gretel in the Adelaide season of The Sound of Music)
“Queenie's industry knowledge is second to none. Her workshops are a fantastic way to prepare, giving you insight and confidence for the audition process…(they) have a great success rate with many of the T&E kids who have attended, going on to land shows”
Emma Jane Hyland, T&E Management
(Children’s Theatrical Agents)
“The cost of the workshop is worth every cent… it’s about having an edge… in a tough audition, every little bit of help counts.”
The Courier Mail
“Demand for van de Zandt's services as an audition coach… has skyrocketed.”
The Sydney Morning Herald
“…a musical theatre star-maker…”
The Morning Show, Channel 7