We are excited to share details of our Term 4 musical theatre training programme, which kicks off at the start of Term 4 on Thursday 15 October. The programme will finish on Saturday 5 December 2026.
To register please complete an online form: Term 4 Musical Theatre Training Registration Form
We have an exciting line up of Masterclass tutors booked in for Term 4, including:
Hamish Mouat, John Callen and Jane Horder, plus more still to be confirmed over the coming few weeks.
Our youth musical theatre programme is designed to build confident, versatile performers through focused, high-quality training. Over the term, students will enjoy a balanced weekly schedule that combines specialist masterclasses with core musical theatre skills.
MASTERCLASS SERIES
Thursday evenings are dedicated to masterclasses—intensive, topic-focused sessions designed to develop specific performance skills. Each week offers a fresh opportunity to explore a different aspect of musical theatre, including:
- Singing – vocal technique, repertoire selection, and performance style
- Choreography – various Dance styles, and movement for stage
- Acting – character development and scene work
- Performance Skills – stage presence, storytelling, and connecting with an audience
- Auditioning – preparation, expectations, key do’s and don’ts
These masterclasses are perfect for students who want to broaden their skills, gain new perspectives, and learn from experienced tutors across multiple disciplines. See the planned Term 4 schedule and guest tutors below.
Venue: Mairangi Bay School Hall, Galaxy Drive, Mairangi Bay
Weekly Masterclass schedule:
6.30pm – 7.45pm: students in school years 5, 6, 7, 8
7.45pm – 9pm: students in school years 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and above
MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
On Saturday afternoon we focus on general musical theatre classes, where students develop the essential triple-threat skills needed for any production. Sessions combine singing, dancing and acting/performance in a supportive, ensemble-based environment.
Students will:
- Build strong foundational technique across all three disciplines.
- Rehearse and perform musical theatre repertoire.
- Develop confidence in group performance settings.
- Learn short song excerpts that may be suitable for future auditions.
- Practise singing while dancing, helping them maintain vocal strength and volume while moving.
- Various performance opportunities available (Farmers Santa Parade on 29 November, Knightsbridge village performance on Sunday 8 November)
This consistent weekly training ensures steady progress and helps students apply what they learn to future performance or audition opportunities.
Our tutor this term for our musical theatre programme is: Catherine Cameron.
Venue: Mairangi Bay School Hall, Galaxy Drive, Mairangi Bay
Weekly Musical Theatre Class Schedule:
12.30pm – 1.45pm: students in school years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1.45pm – 3pm: students in school years 8, 9, 10, 11
3pm – 4.15pm: students in school years 10, 11, 12, 13 – depending on numbers
PLEASE NOTE: If we end up running three classes, Year 7 students will be in the 1.45pm group and Year 10 and 11 students will be in the 3pm. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Term 3 Registration Fee Structure
Students must register in advance. Spaces in each group are limited.
Booking in for the term means we can offer you a reduced rate on the individual lesson fee, as follows:
Term 4: Thursday and Saturday classes: $440 (16 sessions, fees reduced to: Thursday: $30, Saturday: $25;)
Term 4: Thursday only Masterclasses: $280 (8 sessions, fees reduced to $35 per session)
Term 4: Saturday only Musical Theatre classes: $240 (8 sessions , fees reduced to $30 per session)
Term 4: One-off session fees are full price, as follows, per student:
Thursday Masterclass: $40 (individual sessions at full price)
Saturday Musical Theatre class: $35 (individual sessions at full price)
To register: simply complete an online registration form using the following link:
Term 4 Musical Theatre Training Registration Form
You will receive confirmation email once we receive your completed registration form. Please note, this is a manual, not automatic process – we will respond as soon as possible.
Term 4 Masterclass Schedule:
Thursday 15 October: Tutor: Hamish Mouat – Topic: Audition Workshop
Thursday 22 October: Details to be confirmed
Thursday 29 October: Tutor: Hamish Mouat – Topic: Acting through Song
Thursday 5 November: Details to be confirmed
Thursday 12 November: Tutor: John Callen – Topic: Acting Masterclass
Thursday 19 November: Details to be confirmed
Thursday 26 November: Details to be confirmed
Thursday 3 December: Tutor: Jane Horder – Topic: Vocal Workshop
