Weekly Drama Classes
Let your children grow with us
Book into a class through our Location bars below
Tim Bray Youth Theatre encourages self-confidence and focus. It is an enjoyable way for members to explore their imaginations and to harness and express their creativity. Our 17–19 years Performance Class presents a performance each term.
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 2021 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.
For class enquiries please contact Sara Dakin our Youth Theatre Manager at youth.theatre@timbray.org.nz or 09 486 2261
Youth Theatre classes run during School Terms
Term One Class Dates:
MONDAYS
3 May – 5 July 2021
TUESDAYS
4 May – 6 July 2021
WEDNESDAYS
5 May – 7 July 2021
THURSDAYS
6 May – 8 July 2021
7 May – 9 July 2021
Full class times 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 5-7 and 8-10yrs TAPAC
Wednesday 5-7 and 8-10yrs Browns Bay
Wednesday 5-7 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 11-13 and 14-16yrs TAPAC
Tuesday 17-19yrs TAPAC
Rebecca Stubbing
Rebecca is an actor and improvisor who attended TAPAC’s drama classes. She participated in the Theatresports Youth Programme and is now an actor and tutor with Auckland improv company ConArtists and a member of improv troupes Improverished and The Fig Mints. She is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland.
Tuesday 5-7, 8-10yrs and 11-13yrs Western Springs
Friday 5-7 and 8-10yrs Takapuna
“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”
Vicky, 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”
Vicky, 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
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
Takapuna - enrol here
St George’s Church and Community Centre, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna
NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there’s an additional card fee
Browns Bay - enrol here
East Coast Bays Community Centre, 2 Glen Rd, Browns Bay
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North Shore - enrol here
Meadowood Community House | 55 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights, Auckland
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NB Term Fee includes GST and if paying by credit card there is an additional card fee
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