Course Details
(Offered for the full semester unless otherwise stated)
All students in the Drama School are eligible for one complimentary ticket to the current children's production at the theatre.
Students over 12 years are invited to audition for the Children's Theatre productions, and are notified of audition dates by their tutor.
Courses:
Creative Drama for 3 - 5 year olds
Drama for 5 - 9 year olds
Drama for 9-12 years olds
Drama for 12 – 18 year olds
The Confident Voice (for 8 - 11 year olds)
The Confident Voice (for 12 - 18 year olds)
Drama for Young People with an Intellectual Disability (for 14 - 25 year olds)
Acting for Adults
Drama for the Over 50's
The Marian St Community Choir (for 18 years old and above)
Fees
You can pay by the term or the whole semester:
Per Term: $170 (7 or 8 weeks) for all classes EXCEPT
Class 05, 05a, 09, 18, 19 and 20: $120
Class 18: $100
OR
Per Semester: $270 (15 weeks) for all classes EXCEPT
Class 05, 05a, 09, 18, 19 and 20: $200
Class 18: $170
For new students, please add a joining fee of $16.50
How To Enrol
Please discuss new enrolments with us at the theatre on 9498 7671 before you fill in forms and pay for the class.
You can enrol by downloading and printing out the enrolment form and faxing or mailing it with your payment to:
MSTYP Drama Centre
PO Box 425 Killara NSW 2071
Fax: 02 9498 3166
Alternatively, you can email the following information to info@mstyp.org.au
- Full name of student
- Birth date if under 18
- Address
- Telephone numbers
- Email address
- Names of parents or guardians
- Any health or behavioural issues we should know of
- Desired class number (for workshops please put month and session number)
- Details of previous experience
- Credit card details (number, expiry date and name on card) OR advise how payment will be made.
Payment may be made by Direct Deposit to our bank account:
A/c Name: Marian St Theatre for Young People Inc
A/c No: 538229720
BSB No: 082-241
Please make sure the student's full name is in the information line.
Download the Regular Enrolment Form
Download the Intellectual Disability Class Enrolment Form
Download the Holiday Workshop Enrolment Form
Creative Drama for 3-5 year olds
TUESDAYS at 9.30am
Length: 45 mins
Fee: $120 per term, $200 per semester
TUESDAYS at 10.30am
Length: 45 mins
Fee: $120 per term, $200 per semester
THURSDAYS at 10.30am
Length: 45 mins
Fee: $120 per term, $200 per semester
In this class children are introduced to the theatre through well-known fables, children's books, theatre games and song.
The classes are designed for children to develop creative dramatic play through the eyes of the theatre. Together with their teacher they explore the characters, the story setting and props and even have the chance to change the story to their liking!
Enjoyable exercises and activities inspired by the stories will develop the child's cognitive skills, their physical and motor skills, their co-ordination, their focus and clarity of speech.
Play-making in the theatre benefits from sharing and listening. The co-operative environment encouraged by the teacher will deepen your child's emotional and social skills and give them an understanding of the shared experience and respect for others.
A final performance or play is not the goal for these classes. Our aim is to encourage children to develop a natural, unaffected quality in their story-making and play-building, allowing their true selves to shine without the pressure to "perform." In time, this will mature into a genuine and spontaneous performance style.
We look forward to getting to know your child and discovering what makes him or her so unique.
Tutor: Laura Foureur
Laura discovered her passion for teaching young children through working in childcare. She has combined this with her knowledge of theatre and drama gained while studying for a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Performance (University of Wollongong) and a Tafe Certificate in Media and Performance (Bradfield College). Laura began acting at MSTYP as a teenager; she performed in several productions for children and has continued to be part of MSTYP as a teacher and director.
Drama for 5-9 year olds
Through creative drama children develop confidence in relating to others and using their voices clearly, expressing ideas and feelings through movement, mime and theatre games. For the youngest, voice and motor skills are developed and simple play-building skills are used in preparation for class performances. Older children's work includes shaping and presenting material through improvisation, development of character and script work.
These classes develop a performance piece in the last term of the year.
Drama for 9-12 year olds
Develop the voice, the body and imagination. Exercises in relaxation, breathing, focus and communication prepare students for improvisation and the ability to present theatrical work with power and clarity.
The technical skills necessary for theatre performance are honed through advanced improvisation, the disciplines of scripted work, stage techniques and play production.
These classes develop a performance piece in the last term of the year.
Drama for 12-18 year olds
As well as the basic skills to develop the voice body and imagination, skills necessary for theatre performance are honed through advanced improvisation, devising and collaboration, commedia del’Arte, the disciplines of scripted work, stage techniques and play production.
These classes develop a performance piece in the last term of the year.
Voice Classes
The Confident Voice (for 8-11 year olds)
Where: Marian Street Theatre
When: WEDNESDAYS 4.30pm
Length: 1 hour
Fee: $120 per term
AND
The Confident Voice (For 12-18 year olds)
Where: Marian Street Theatre
When: WEDNESDAYS 5.30pm
Length: 1 hour
Fee: $120 per term
Just as athletes train to get their muscles to the required efficiency, or a pianist practices to make his fingers more agile, so the muscles involved in using the voice can also be exercised to increase your ability to communicate.
Through enjoyable exercises and short scripts students will learn about the vocal warm-up, involving breathing, agility, clarity and range - all leading to the development of a natural speaking voice with full expression. This will in time and with practice give them greater confidence in their speaking ability and lead to better communication for the student in their daily life, at school and on stage.
Drama for Young People with an Intellectual Disability (For 14 - 25 year olds)
Where: Marian Street Theatre, Downstairs
When: MONDAYS 4pm and TUESDAYS 4pm
Length: 1.5 hours
Fee: $100 per term or $180 per semester (15 weeks)
A drama class for 12 young people aged 14-25 with an intellectual disability. Participating with others in fun inclusive drama exercises and impro games gives young people an outlet for their creative expression, builds confidence and develops communication skills. The course will culminate in a short performance for family and friends at the year's end.
Tutor; Kylie Harris, Marisa Newnes, Sher Kearney
Public Transport: accessible by train.
Download the Intellectual Disability Class Enrolment Form
Acting for Adults
In association with Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College
Where: Marian Street Theatre
When: WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm
Length: 2 hours
Fee: 150 per term
Enrolment: 9482 1189 / enquiries@hkcc.nsw.edu.au
Want to learn to act? Halina Abramowicz offers expert tuition for adults of all levels. Learn about improvisation, how to interpret a text and how to create a performance. Whether you’re wanting extra professional actor training or want to simply use drama as a way of building confidence, this course will suit you.
Drama For The Over 50's
Where: Marian Street Theatre, Downstairs
When: WEDNESDAYS 10.30am – 12pm
Length: 1.5 hours
Fee: $130 per term
Looking for a different way to express yourself? In this class, you can give yourself permission to have fun - let you hair down, challenge yourself and along the way improve your communication skills. This creative approach via improvisation, games, movement, vocal work and relaxation, characters' goals, conflict and the stage environment gives everyone the confidence to be themselves.
The Marian St Community Choir (for 18 years old and above)
In association with Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College
Where: Marian Street Theatre
When: TUESDAYS 7pm for 8 weeks
Length: 2 hours
Fee: $150 per term
Enrolment: 9482 1189 / enquiries@hkcc.nsw.edu.au
The Marian Street Community Choir provides a welcoming, supportive environment for people to sing, regardless of their musical background. The choir is led and conducted by Andrew Chessher, a music educator and musical director. A wide repertoire will range from Baroque cantatas, through the Classical and Romantic periods, to contemporary choral writing, Broadway songs and other modern material suggested by members of the choir, arranged for the abilities and talents of the choir.
This is a fun way to get to know other people, exercise your voice and gain confidence in expressing yourself. Come along and sing your heart out!
