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.
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Contact tutor Debi Walters-Brown for more information on:
021 324 707 or email
SHORT TERM: Any period less than seven days.
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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.
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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.
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DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.
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PARKING: Parking is available for approximately 50 cars.
To make a booking or for more information please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz.
DIRECTOR REQUIRED
The Riverbank Centre 20 March-5 April 2025
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​Applications close Friday 20 Sept 2024 @5pm
Two Houses has been described as a ‘love poem to community theatre’ and the affection for local theatre shines through in this lively show.
Two theatres in the small town of Barrington Bay lose their council funding and face closure unless they amalgamate and mount a joint production, Romeo and Juliet, the Space Rock Opera.
The ensuing conflicts between the pretentious, high-brow real theatre Barrington Dramatics (run by the snobbish Oliver Pencarrow) and the decidedly low-brow all abilities welcome Seaside Minstrels (run by the colourfully eccentric Cassandra Hooker) and their respective teams are the source of much of the comedy that follows.
All the challenges faced by small, cash-strapped community theatres are presented with great glee and energy.
The programme decided by committee, the often agonising auditions, costume struggles, early rehearsals, personality clashes and cast romances, all embellished but recognisably real.
Hilarity ensues as they attempt to put on a show together: Romeo and Juliet – The Space Rock Opera. Will Romeo and Juliet fall in love? Will the show go on? Or will there be a plague on both their houses…
Script available upon request.
Please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz