Support Jemima’s Musical Theatre training in New York!
From Oamaru to New York - support Jemima’s musical theatre training opportunity!
Oamaru, Otago
Hello! I’m Jemima Riley-Duddin (16) from little Oamaru, NZ. Half of my life, since I was 8 I’ve been involved in musical theatre… it’s what I love!!
I recently found out I was successful in an audition to further my Musical Theatre experiences in New York & Atlanta. While I’m so excited to take up this opportunity, finding ways to fund it all is a little daunting. My local community has been overwhelmingly supportive and encouraged us to set up this page to help make the trip a reality!
Read a recent article about me here ♡
From the organisers:
Jemima Riley-Duddin has been offered a position in the International All-Stars performance troupe, which is an elite performance group consisting of students from the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The group will be featured at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, January 8 to 19, 2026. As part of this unique opportunity, they will get to work with and learn from Broadway theatre industry professionals in New York City.
The cost to her family equates to around $12,000 NZD per person (Jemima + chaperone). These costs cover:
- Musical Theatre Workshops in New York City
- Junior Theatre Festival Admission
- Broadway Show Tickets
- Tuition from Industry Professionals
- Flight from New York to Atlanta
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts
Your support for Jemima allow her to share her talents with the world while building her capacity and future career in live performance….
Thank you!!
Use of funds
The Musical Theatre training & experience package in NYC & Atlanta, Flights to NYC and home to NZ, and all associated costs. Whatever we don’t raise we’ll hustle hard to achieve making the trip a reality!
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Latest update
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! 2 January 2026
Thank you all so much for all of the support you have given me in pursuing my New York Musical Theatre dreams! With your help and the help of the community together we have raised over $25,000 towards my training in NYC next week!!! THANK YOU so so so much for every kind wish and donation you have given to me - I feel so grateful to be surrounded by a community as empowering as you. Thank you again for all of your support!!!
I can’t wait to share all about my journey you have made possible for me 💖
@jemimadidit on Instagram to see what I’ll be getting up to!!!
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