MAKING A SCENE
When creativity and imagination is undervalued in school and socially our creative children feel like they don't belong.
But our classes are a place where they will flourish and delve deeper into their unique ideas and develop them through acting, mime, storytelling, improvisation and more.
Because they meet like-minded kids, they become confident and make friends easily. Our trained teachers walk with them celebrating every milestone on their drama journey.
Our students perform at community events and are often selected for leading roles in local theatre productions. Academy students are awarded top marks at festivals and for grade exams.
We have a range of classes in Speech and Drama and Theatre and Acting for beginners to senior level.
We also realise that parents need to juggle activities, so our Musical Theatre Classes are a "one stop shop" and cover acting, movement and singing. These sessions are subject to the number of students wishing to attend them.
For more on classes see our website here
Our focus is on developing communication, presentation and performance skills using drama as a platform for learning. Making a Scene Drama classes are a fantastic catalyst for developing essential communication and acting skills that contribute to personal and career success for life. Our Academy classes combine drama with improvisation and public speaking skills that give our students skills for life.
Contact tutor Debi Walters-Brown for more information on:
021 324 707 or email
SHORT TERM: Any period less than seven days.
LONG TERM: WTC treats any hire of seven days or more as long term. Due to hires of such nature resulting in the centre being unavailable for other groups, each day is charged from the first day to the last day of hire. Special discounted rates may apply for days the building is not occupied. These rates are only available upon application. Charges for time in the centre, however, are at a rate similar to the short term rates above.
LIGHTING AND SOUND: All hires which involve the use of lighting and sound equipment are required to have a WTC technical representative involved at a charge of $40 per hour.
DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.
PARKING: Parking is available for approximately 50 cars.
SHORT TERM: Any period less than seven days.
LONG TERM: WTC treats any hire of seven days or more as long term. Due to hires of such nature resulting in the centre being unavailable for other groups, each day is charged from the first day to the last day of hire. Special discounted rates may apply for days the building is not occupied. These rates are only available upon application. Charges for time in the centre, however, are at a rate similar to the short term rates above.
LIGHTING AND SOUND: All hires which involve the use of lighting and sound equipment are required to have a WTC technical representative involved at a charge of $40 per hour.
DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.
PARKING: Parking is available for approximately 50 cars.
GYPSY JAZZ
7.30pm Tuesday 16th February, 2021
The Riverbank Centre, Reyburn House Lane
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s.
Fiona and Connor will be performing a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heartwarming ballads and some well known classics such as ‘ Czardas ‘ and ‘Dark Eyes’. The show will be exciting and dynamic; a musical experience not to be missed.
Fiona Pears
Violinist and composer Fiona Pears, has performed and recorded internationally over the past 15 years. She has appeared everywhere from Birmingham symphony hall and the famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London through to Joe’s pub in New York and the very loved Donovan’s store in Okarito. Fiona has also been a soloist with the Liverpool Philharmonic, Christchurch Symphony and Trust Waikato Symphony orchestras. Her fiery mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz alongside soulful ballads will keep any audience on the edge of their seats.
Connor Hartley-Hall
Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall grew up in Akaroa. As a teenager he found a passion for improvisation and over the past 10 years has been performing in a myriad of settings.
An extraordinary master of the Gypsy Jazz style played by legends such as Django Reinhardt and Biréli Lagrène. Connor has made himself a name as one of the top guitarists in the country performing this style of music.
AUDITIONS!
The Murder Of My Aunt
A play by Peter Eyre. Based on the novel by Richard Hull published in 1934
These were held with great success.
Watch this space for cast list!
Synopsis
Edward Powell lives with his Aunt Mildred in the Welsh town of Llwll. His aunt thinks Llwll an
idyllic place to live, but Edward loathes the countryside - and thinks the company even worse.
In fact, Edward has decided to murder his aunt. A darkly humorous depiction of fraught family ties.
Characters
Edward – 20-35 years - a rather idle, effete young man, somewhat overweight
Aunt Mildred – 55-70 years – a spinster of fairly sharp intelligence
Mary – 18-25 years –a maid – skittish around Edward
Innes – 20 -35 years – a gawky, angular young man, easily led
Dr Spencer- 50+ - is distinguished looking, exudes confidence
Mrs Spencer – 45+ - she is unassuming and neatly dressed [needs good facial expressions]
FUTURE SHOWS
The Murder of my Aunt
8-17 April 2021
Westside Story
16-31 July 2021
Hot Stuff
12-27 November 2021
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