Drama Classes

Looking for drama classes in Auckland? Howick Little Theatre's drama classes are structured to allow individual students to learn and be challenged in a fun environment. It is not necessary for participants to have existing drama experience –- a strong desire to be there and a willingness to try new things is all that is required (though a sense of humour is a plus!). A range of theatrical devices, games, styles, exercises and devised provocations is used. Focus is given to character development and storytelling and students will learn much and grow in confidence. There is also a strong emphasis on creating work. Students are encouraged to free up their imaginations and explore the notion of play as a creative tool while also learning to trust their abilities to communicate through physical expression.

DRAMA CLASS PAYMENTS AND WITHDRAWALS POLICY

PAYMENTS: Full payment of term fees is required before the first day of class each term. No place will be confirmed for a student until full payment has been received. Students will not be able to participate in any drama class if they have not paid the term's fee in full before the start of each term. For students returning from the previous term, a discount is available when fees are paid.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS: A student may withdraw from a booked class at no cost before the first class of term. Withdrawal after the first class of term will incur a $25 administration charge, then the balance of fees will be refunded. If a student withdraws any later in the term, no refund of class fees will be payable. Notification of withdrawal from a class must be in writing.

Meet our drama teachers

		Senior Drama Tutor Ben Crowder is a very experienced drama tutor and much-in-demand professional theatre director, takes the older teens and adult drama classes on Monday nights. A co-founder of the innovative Auckland-based theatre company ‘Theatre Stampede’, Ben is renowned for his high-energy teaching style, which ensures that classes are both constructive and enjoyable. He directed the acclaimed production Te Po, which was staged as part of the Auckland Arts Festival and the New Zealand Festival in Wellington. This show is set to return to Auckland’s Q theatre in 2017 and also tour nationally.
		Junior Drama Tutor Lindsey Brown has been performing in theatre since the age of 11, when she graced the stage in the old classic Cowboys and Aliens. Since then, she has performed in numerous productions including Grease, Red Hot and Cole, Cinderella, Slice of Saturday Night, Downtown, The Witches of Eastwick (where she got to fly!) as well as numerous comedy festivals and improvised productions. She has a degree in Theatre and Film as well as a Diploma of Musical Theatre and A Diploma of Secondary Teaching in Drama and English. During the day, she's a part-time teacher, teaching English at an East Auckland high school, as well as completing her Masters in Scriptwriting. She is excited to join the teaching team at HLT.

CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

There are five classes available to suit different ages and allow student progression. The classes are arranged in these age groups: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, young teens (12-13 years), older teens (14-18 years), and adults. The adults and older teens classes on are Mondays, with the other age groups on Tuesdays. Pre-enrolment and payment in full is required before each term commences.

2018 Terms

Term 1:     Mon, 12 February to 9 April (8 weeks, excluding Easter Monday, April 2)

                Tues, 13 February to 19 April (9 weeks, excluding Waitangi Day, Feb 6)

Term 2:     Mon, 30 April to 2 July (9 weeks excluding Queen’s Birthday, June 4)

                Tues, 1 May  to 26 June (9 weeks)

Term 3:     Mon, 23 July to 24 Sept (10 weeks)

                Tues, 24 July to 18 Sept (9 weeks)

Term 4:     Mon, 15 Oct to 17 Dec (9 weeks excluding Labour Day, Oct 22)

                Tues, 16 Oct to 11 Dec (9 weeks)

presentations

In-class presentations are staged during the year and there will also be opportunities to share work with friends and family.