Marian St Theatre for Young People

Discover the Performing Arts

Develop creativity, confidence and collaboration through drama. Learn about acting and performance in a creative environment.

Every week, students work with a professional Teaching Artist to develop acting, collaboration and creative skills, building self-confident expression in voice and body whilst developing an understanding of the forms and traditions of theatre. 

This class is for secondary students in years 7+. From exploring different theatre forms to developing skills in stagecraft, physical theatre, text and script analysis, improvisation and self-devised work, our youth are encouraged to use their creative voice and collaborate as an ensemble to discover what it means to be theatre makers.

Skills we will learn together

• Exploring drama techniques and understanding how theatrical forms, styles, and conventions shape storytelling onstage
• Applying creative thinking, analysis, and problem-solving to develop complex characters, dynamic scenes, and original work
• Building emotional intelligence by investigating characters’ psychology, motivations, relationships, and given circumstances
• Expanding versatility and spontaneity through improvisation, ensemble work, and creative risk-taking
• Strengthening collaboration skills by working effectively in ensembles, negotiating ideas, and contributing constructively to group performance
• Developing confidence and stage presence through refined communication skills, rehearsal discipline, and performance practice
• Using voice and body with technical precision and expressive range (including vocal technique, projection, physicality, spatial awareness, and movement choices)
• Engaging with acting techniques from key theatre practitioners (such as Stanislavski, Laban, Meisner, or Lecoq) to explore different approaches to performance
• Developing sophisticated script skills including text analysis, subtext, interpreting playwright intention, and making strong performance choices

Class Details:

TIME:      ..    4-6pm, Mondays - one class a week.

DATES: ..…… Monday 9th February – Monday 30th March (8 classes)

LOCATION: ..Killara - Living Hope Anglican, Church Hall, 9B Arnold St, Killara. Ample street parking available

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AGE GROUP:   Students in School Years 7-12 in 2026

2026 MSTYP Semester 1 dates

Term 1: Monday 9th February – Monday 30th March (8 weeks)

Term 2: Monday 4th May – Monday 29th June (no class Monday 8th June – King’s Birthday) (8 weeks)

End of Term Performance

In the final week of each term, students will have the opportunity to showcase their newly developed skills. The last class will feature an Open Studio, where family and friends are invited to watch a demonstration or performance that the students have been working towards.

Cost:

TERM:                                  $295 for 8 weeks

SEMESTER:                         $560.50 for 16 weeks (5% discount)

TRIAL CLASS:                .… Free for new students

CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS:    Accepted.

Enter the coupon code "CK50" and provide your Creative Kids Voucher Code in the form.

Discount for Additional Classes

Bring your sibling

Every sibling gets a further 10% off the term fee. Just enter the code 'SIBLING10' to redeem the discount on the second enrolment

Do another class

If your child wants to do more than one class in the same term use the discount code 'MULTICLASS' and get $50 off your additional class. Offer not available for siblings, and valid only for weekly classes in the same term

FAQ’s

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Please review our cancellation policy before completing your enrolment.

Got more questions? Contact the office! 9880 2356 or info@mstyp.org.au