FAQs

We can offer students to transfer to a different class, including later in the year, if there is still space.

100% yes! Many parents enrol their children in drama to develop confidence and speaking skills. Our teachers are very experienced at working with a range of needs and we often get shy students.

Each class begins with a vocal and physical warm up, often including relaxation or focus exercises. Vocal technique exercises help prepare students for speaking on stage so they can be heard, and physical exercises help with how to move for performance and characterisation. Each class works on prepared pieces as well as improvisation, working both in pairs and in groups. Different age groups and levels work on different exercises, for instance, many of the older students will work with scripts. Tutors will often tailor class plans and exercises to suit the needs of the students. Often what appear to be simple games are really key exercises that develop the foundations of performance skills.

Of course! Many of our new students have never tried drama before. If you need more information, please do call our office. We love speaking to new parents and students.

Yes – if you’re worried about how much experience is needed to join the advanced classes, just give the office a buzz for a bit of advice. 9880 2356

Our timetable with the dates, times, location and age groups for the classes can be found here online.

Of course! Give us a buzz: 9880 2356. We are a small office, so if we’re not in please leave us a message and we will call you back.

I’m not sure my child would like drama – what happen if they do one class and change their mind? 

If you’re really unsure, we would recommend enrolling for a trial class. Once you have commenced the term and have paid the fees for this, there are no refunds unfortunately.

We recommend to give us a call in the office so we can help place students in the best class for them: 9880 2356 or info@mstyp.org.au. We have an accessible class for young people aged 18+ with a mild to moderate intellectual disability – we welcome new students into this class, but always need to speak to carers or new students in advance.

Every employee and volunteer at our organisation has a current NSW Working With Children Check.

It depends. Best to check with the office first: 9880 2356 or info@mstyp.org.au

Why not give us a call or send us an email so we can make a suggestion? 9880 2356 or info@mstyp.org.au.

Yes – our classes run on a Tuesday. See the schedule and enrol online!

Sometimes – check the class timetable for more details. Our focus is primarily on live performance.

Sometimes – check the class timetable for more details.

Join the waitlist! We will get in contact if a place becomes available.

Yes, and most students do! Some students do enrol with a friend or sibling. We always work to make all students feel welcome.

We ask parents to wait outside during the class. This helps create a safe space for young people to express themselves creatively.

Yes! There’s a performance at the end of the year for most of our classes. We sent through details closer to the time.

Unfortunately not. If you would like to make a direct deposit, you can arrange this with the office: info@mstyp.org.au or 9880 2356

We close enrolments once the classes have started – so 5 mins before! You do have to book in advance though, we do not accept walk-ups.

Unfortunately not – many classes get full so we can’t unfortunately cater for them. We don’t refund for missed classes.

Usually not. However if you know prior to the start of the term please call our office if you’d like to chat further: 9880 2356

If it is near the beginning of term, we do sometimes accept new enrolments. However we need to process these over the phone as they usually aren’t available online: 9880 2356

Usually yes (depending on availability), though we try not to as it can disrupt the consistency of the teaching they receive.  Ask the office if you’d like more information.

Sometimes, but give us a call to find out: 9880 2356

Yes! We always recommend booking in early

No – we do not offer trial classes for our holiday workshops.

Yes. However if there is space a few days prior to the workshops starting, we sometimes accept students who can only participate for 3 or 4 of the days. Give the office a call and we can place you on the waiting list and we will let you know. There is often a performance at the end of the week so we do need to ensure it fits with what the class is working on.

Oops – I don’t think we can make it anymore. Can we swap to a workshop later in the year?

Sometimes – give the office a call to find out: 9880 2356. Please be aware that prices and times can change throughout the year.