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.
Benefits of becoming a member of Whangarei Theatre Company:
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Receive Newsletters
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Early notifications about shows and auditions
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A chance to be involved in shows on and off stage
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Opportunities to attend MTNZ training courses in Lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, props, stage design, directing, marketing etc.
To become a member of the Whangarei Theatre Company (or to renew your membership), please fill out the form below and submit the form. Please ensure you use your name as the reference on our bank statement.
It would be appreciated if you could also send us an email if there are any changes in your contact details to ensure we can keep in touch with you. Please email the changes to: Whangarei Theatre Company
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The annual membership is $25 per calendar year.
COMPANY RULES
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Every person participating in a show in any way must be a financial member within 3 weeks of becoming involved.
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No alcohol may be consumed by anyone under the legal drinking age.
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No alcohol may be consumed by anyone backstage, or by any of the cast or crew prior to, or during a performance.
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No smoking anywhere in the building.
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As a member of the Company, you will be responsible for...
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Assisting with locking up after rehearsals etc. (e.g. checking all windows and doors are closed and locked.
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Ensuring that all lights are switched off as you leave dressing rooms and other areas.
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Washing and drying your cup after use and generally keeping kitchen tidy.
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Keeping your costume clean during the run of the show.
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Assisting with 'pack-out' - clearing and cleaning theatre, stage, dressing rooms, workshop and any other tasks necessary on the morning after the closing night of a show.
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THEATRE ETIQUETTE
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Never walk or look through stage curtains at any time when there may be audience in the theatre. Never talk in the wings during rehearsals or performances.
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Never leave the theatre or go out among the public wearing costume or stage make-up.
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Keep out of the kitchen, particularly while meals are being prepared or served.
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Ensure you do not eat or drink in the theatre auditorium.
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Do not put your feet on the backs of the seats.
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Never sit in the aisles - it contravenes fire regulations.
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Ensure cell phones are switched off during rehearsals and performances.
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Please keep in mind that as we are an amateur organisation, our human resources and equipment are limited and you may be requested to assist in a variety of ways; for example...
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You may have to provide your own hosiery and shoes; do your own hair and make-up; carry out minor alterations to your costumes; assist with the construction or painting of the set; help put up advertising hoardings or help out with tea and coffee making.
Most importantly, you are here because you want to be involved in theatre, and this means having fun.