Weekly Drama Classes
Let your children and teens grow with us
- 5-7yrs
- 8-10yrs
- 11-13yrs
- 14-16yrs
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Tim Bray Youth Theatre encourages self-confidence and focus. It is an enjoyable way for young people to explore their imaginations and to harness and express their creativity.
Our Youth Theatre is more than just a weekly drama class. Members learn various drama techniques such as voice, characterisation, movement and scene work.
During the year students are invited to attend a rehearsal of each Tim Bray Theatre Company stage show to watch, meet and learn from our professional team. A question and answer session at the end of the rehearsal gives the students an opportunity to quiz the cast and crew about any aspect of the show.
In 2023 there will be opportunities for family and friends to observe their children’s work with an open class in Term 1, and a performance by each class for their family and friends at the end of Term 3. Finally, in Term 4, the students will host their last classes of the year and hope to invite keen family members to come along and have a go at some of their favourite drama exercises.
It is part of our kaupapa that our Youth Theatre programmes be accessible to, and inclusive of, people from diverse communities, particularly those who are physically disabled or have access needs, blind or low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing. For autistic and neurodivergent children and teens we also have our Extraordinarily Creative programme.
For class enquiries please contact Sara Dakin our Youth Theatre Manager at youth.theatre@timbray.org.nz or 09 486 2261
Fee: $198-$209 per term (depending on term length)
Fee for 14-16yrs 90min: $226-$248 per term (depending on term length)
Youth Theatre Terms & Conditions.
TBYT Child Protection Policy 2021
Mary Amoore Gift a Seat™ Scholarships
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
Youth Theatre classes run during School Terms
Term 1 2023 Class Dates:
MONDAYS
13 February – 3 April 2023
TUESDAYS
7 February – 4 April 2023
WEDNESDAYS
8 February – 5 April 2023
THURSDAYS
9 February – 6 April 2023
FRIDAYS
10 February – 31 March 2023
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
Rachel Constantine
Originally from the UK, Rachel trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has over a decade’s experience as a stage actress and has spent many years touring UK theatres and schools, teaching acting and movement skills as well as producing and directing children’s stage productions
Monday: 5-7yrs and 8-10yrs Western Springs
Wednesday: 5-7yrs, 8-10yrs and 11-13yrs Browns Bay
Thursday: 5-7yrs and 8-10yrs Takapuna
Suzy Sampson
Suzy was a school teacher in Wellington and Rotorua (and recipient of the NZ Times Teacher of the Year Award) before moving overseas. She was accepted into the London Academy of Performing Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK. She has also trained at the Stella Adler Academy in New York and TVI Studios in Los Angeles. Suzy has experience in TV, Radio, Film and Stage and has acted, directed and produced theatre productions in Hong Kong, Singapore, Prague, London and New Zealand over the last 20 years.
Monday: 11-13yrs and 14-16yrs Western Springs
Friday: 11-13yrs and 14-16yrs Takapuna
Jess Loudon
Jess graduated from the prestigious 2.5yr Conservatory Program at Atlantic Theatre Company in NYC in 2012. Her most recent Australian theatre credits include: The Works of William Shakespeare by Chicks (as producer and actor – Sydney Fringe Festival); Measure for Measure and The Servant of Two Masters (Sport for Jove); the National Tour of The Dream (Bell Shakespeare). Jess has has also performed extensively Off-Broadway in New York. Since 2021, Jess has had a recurring role as Beth Haynes on The Brokenwood Mysteries for TVNZ. In 2018, she joined Pop Up Globe Auckland to perform in their critically acclaimed Seaons as Queen Elizabeth in Richard III and Lady Stephanie MOuntjoy in The Taming of the Shrew. In 2019, Jess moved to Auckland permanently and worked as Head Tutor for the Revels (15-18yrs) for Pop UP Globe’s Education Department where she continued to pursue her two loves of Shakespeare and Theatre in Education. SInce the closure of Pop Up Globe, Jess has continued to teach Speech and Drama at a number of schools in Auckland.
Tuesday: 8-10yrs and 11-13yrs Western Springs
Lucy Dawber
Lucy is an actor, theatre maker and writer with a Bachelor of Performing arts from Toi Whakaari NZ Drama school. Since graduating from Drama school in 2019, Lucy has devised/written and performed in four original pieces of theatre, the latest of which is a solo show scheduled to perform at the Basement theatre in September 2022. Alongside performing in her own written work, she regularly performs with her award winning improv group ‘Bullrush’. Lucy also took part in a country wide tour for Life Education in 2020, traveling around schools and working with children all over the country. She has training in many performance areas including: skills for screen, devising skills, accents, physical theatre, stage combat, script analysis, script writing and clowning.
Friday: 5-7yrs and 8-10yrs Takapuna
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
“I wanted to say a big thank you to the Tim Bray team for everything you do for our children. My children absolutely love their drama class, and their confidence has grown so much since they started classes at the beginning of the year. They both had a speech competition at school this term and my son chose to talk about why drama is for everyone and why, whether they are confident or shy, everyone should find a theatre group and sign up! He won the competition in his year level today and my daughter finished second! I am obviously super proud of them, but I also want to acknowledge the work that your amazing tutors have done with them as it has definitely helped.” — Sophie G., September 2022
“My daughter has LOVED her Tim Bray experience this term. I have been very impressed with the staff, and I know Brianna has felt supported, cared for, and very very happy.” — Jo S., September 2022
“I cannot recommend Tim Bray Youth Theatre highly enough. It would be difficult to find a team of people with more heart, dedication, more passion, professionalism and energy, committed to doing a little bit of good in a chaotic word”. — Vicki, May 2020
“The TBYT classes have been the perfect vehicle for my Luke to experiment and play on the fields of emotional intelligence and relationships, in a protected and guided environment.” — Vicki, May 2020
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
Term Time - Western Springs - enrol here
The Auckland Performing Arts School (TAPAC) 100 Motions Road, Western Springs
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional card fee
Term Time - Takapuna - enrol here
St George’s Church and Community Centre, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional credit card fee
Term Time - Browns Bay - enrol here
East Coast Bays Community Centre, 2 Glen Rd, Browns Bay
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional credit card fee
Extraordinarily Creative - Term Time, North Shore - enrol here
Meadowood Community House | 55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights, Auckland
Term time weekly drama classes for autistic and neurodivergent youth
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional card fee
Extraordinarily Creative - Term Time, Glen Innes - enrol here
Te Oro Music and Arts Centre | 98 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Term time weekly drama classes for autistic and neurodivergent youth
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional card fee
Hit the Stage! - Belmont, North Shore - enrol here
The Rose Centre, 4 School Road, Belmont
Note: Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional credit card fee