8th September, 1996
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrestage School of Dance, Drama & Music | Brunswick | Victoria | 82.00 | 1st |
| Boilerhouse Theatre Company | Sunbury | Victoria | 70.00 | 2nd |
| Ballarat Secondary College | Ballarat | Victoria | 65.00 | 3rd |
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat Light Opera Company | Ballarat | Victoria | 85.00 | 1st |
| Broadford Amateur Theatrical Society Inc | Broadford | Victoria | 70.00 | 2nd |
| R W Group | Ballarat | Victoria | 62.00 | 3rd |
