Weekly Drama Classes
Let your children and teens grow with us
- 5-7yrs
- 8-10yrs
- 11-13yrs
- 14-16yrs
Tim Bray Youth Theatre will continue to follow government COVID-19 guidelines and venue policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community.
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. Our 17–19 years Performance Class presents a performance each term.
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 2022 (dependent on the COVID-19 Protection Framework level) 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 sight-impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. For those who are neurodiverse or on the autism spectrum 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: $188-$199 per term (depending on term length)
Fee for 14-16yrs 90min TAPAC class: $215-$236 per term (depending on term length)
Youth Theatre Terms & Conditions.
TBYT Child Protection Policy 2021
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
Youth Theatre classes run during School Terms
Term 1 2022 Class Dates:
MONDAYS
14 February – 11 April 2022
TUESDAYS
8 February – 12 April 2022
WEDNESDAYS
9 February – 13 April 2022
THURSDAYS
10 February – 14 April 2022
11 February – 8 April 2022
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 and 8-10yrs 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
Thursday: 17-19yrs Western Springs
Friday: 11-13yrs and 14-16yrs Takapuna
Brit O’Rourke
Brit O’Rourke is an actor and graduate of ‘The Actors’ Program’ here in Tāmaki Makaurau. They hold an ATCL diploma in Speech and Drama from Trinity College London, studied Theatre at Te Herenga Waka – University of Wellington, and credit Long Cloud Theatre Company for the foundations of their theatre making craft. Over the years Brit has performed in a wide range of productions ranging from ensemble, to solo performance. Brit is passionate about the transformative powers of live performance and collaboration; especially with our young people.
Tuesday: 5-7yrs, 8-10yrs and 11-13yrs Western Springs
Zoë Stokes
Zoë Stokes is a 2020 graduate of Stage and Screen training Te Auaha: The New Zealand Institute of Creativity, with a Batchelor of Creativity. Zoë has worked with multiple theatre companies including K.I.S.S Theatre and Massive Nui Ensemble. In her final year of training Zoë specialised in writing and performing theatre for children. Zoë began as a tutor with Tim Bray Youth Theatre in Term 1 of 2021 and has assisted the Extraordinarily Creative classes with Jeanita and Holly on many occasions. Zoë has a particular interest in working with children who are non-verbal and is currently learning New Zealand Sign Language.
Friday: 5-7yrs and 8-10yrs Takapuna
Full class times and enrolment links in the location tabs below.
“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
“Yes, they are both LOVING it. Always chattering about what they did in class on the ride home!”
Kirsten, May 2018
“Jaime loved her time at class today which is a testament to your teachers. She normally struggles with all after-school activities, what a wonderful change.”
Lee, July 2018
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
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional card fee
Term Time - Takapuna - enrol here
Term Time Takapuna - Enrol Here
St George’s Church and Community Centre, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna
STARTING TERM 3 2022 Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Term Time - Browns Bay - enrol here
East Coast Bays Community Centre, 2 Glen Rd, Browns Bay
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional credit card fee
Extraordinarily Creative - School Holiday Programme, Glen Innes - enrol here
Te Oro Music and Arts Centre | 98 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Four daily 1-hour introductory drama workshops for autistic and neurodivergent youth
Tues-Fri 19-22 April 2022
$120
- 5-7 Years / 9-10am daily
- 8-10 Years / 10:30-11:30am daily
- 11-13 Years / 12:30-1:30pm daily
- 14-16 Years / 2-3pm daily
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional card fee
Extraordinarily Creative - School Holiday Programme, North Shore - enrol here
Meadowood Community House | 55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights, Auckland
Four daily 1-hour introductory drama workshops for autistic and neurodivergent youth
Tues-Fri 26-29 April 2022
$120
- 5-7 Years / 9-10am daily
- 8-10 Years / 10:30-11:30am daily
- 11-13 Years / 12:30-1:30pm daily
- 14-16 Years / 2-3pm daily
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional 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 neurodiverse youth
NB 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 neurodiverse youth
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional card fee