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.
To make a booking or for more information please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz.
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.
To make a booking or for more information please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz.
When a wannabe showgirl accidently witnesses the murder of a gang member, she becomes the prime witness. Avoiding the gang members who want to silence her, she rushes to the police station and tells her story.
Realising how valuable the showgirl (Deloris) is to solving the case and convicting the perpetrator, The police realise they must hide her where the gang can't find her. So, Deloris is taken to a nunnery and that's when life in the nunnery totally changes.
Do you want to know what happens next?
Get your tickets to the show and find out!
We are now in The Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North getting ready to bring this 'Fabulous' show to life
from 8th June - 24 June 2023.
The Who's Who of Sister Act
Deloris Van Cartier - Maria Vaa
An aspiring disco diva wannabe performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world with a mega-watt dream of Donna Summer glory. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, quick on the quip but ultimately caring - she has no faith in anything or anyone but herself.
Mother Superior - Ringi Smith
An old-school Catholic traditionalist with a spine of steel, a will of iron, an acid tongue, and a hidden heart. The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Firm, but fair and dignified. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings.
Eddie Souther - Paul Dickens-Jacobs
The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. A sweet guy who dreams of being confident, but faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero.
Curtis Shank - Dan Collett
A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris's boyfriend. Smooth and calculating. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. A super cool, super confident, super smooth bad guy with soul. He is a tough narcissist with flair, sex appeal, and charisma. He is elegant and dangerous.
Monsignor O’Hara - James Mulligan-Hill
One of the heads of the convent. A gentle, kind man who is a bored, uninspired preacher. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Strong character actor.
Sister Mary Robert - Maeve Adair
A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent, teetering on the decision of whether to take her final vows or leave the convent to re-join the world that intimidates her so.
TJ - Jackson Terry
Curtis's nephew and one of his thugs. Nifty and mindful of the fact, but constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. He's well-intended, but doesn't always have the brain power to think ahead.
Joey - Campbell Norman
One of Curtis's thugs. Big, burly, and fiercely loyal. He is the heavyset one of the trio. Believes himself to be quite the ladies' man. Wants to please Curtis and be dangerous but isn't quite capable of it.
Pablo - Cody Frost
One of Curtis's thugs. A natural follower who constantly speaks in Spanish. Thinks he's something of a love-God!
Sister Mary Patrick - Theresa Wells
A nun of the convent. Upbeat, fun, filled with love and delight in God, food and friendship. Enjoys every minute of life. A larger-than-life character. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
Sister Mary Lazarus - Cat Green
A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Older, crabby, snappy and seemingly grumpy.
Tough, out of the Depression Era, full of vinegar and humour, with twice the energy of anyone half her age. She's seen them come and go, and nothing fazes this Sister. She's quick on the wisecracks and always ready to roll up her sleeves and dig in. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris's soul music.
Michelle - Chloe Thomsen
One of Deloris's backing singers in Curtis's club. Lippy and always quick with a retort.
Tina - Rana-Antoinette Gagnon
One of Deloris's backing singers in Curtis's club. A little thick and naive.
Rehearsal Photos
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