DRAMA CLASSES - 2021
We have weekly classes for Children, Teens and adults and weekend workshops for adults too.
Our classes and workshops are all held right here at the Detour Theatre, in Tauranga.
2021 Term start dates for our children/teen classes are as follows...
Term 1: Week of Monday the 15th of Feb.
Term 2: Week of Monday the 10th of May.
Term 3: Week of Monday the 2nd of Aug.
Term 4: Week of Monday the 18th of Oct.
Read on for more information on the classes...
7 - 10 Years
(Primary School class years 3, 4, 5, and 6)
Mondays, 3.30pm - 4.20pm.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 4.20pm.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Tutor: Kim Williamson
Term Fees: $115
Learn drama skills the fun way - through acting games and performances. Great for boosting confidence.
10 - 12 Years
(Intermediate School years 7 and 8)
Mondays, 4.30pm - 5.20pm.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Wednesdays, 4.30pm - 5.20pm.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Tutor: Kim Williamson
Term Fees: $115
Learn drama skills the fun way - through acting games and performances. Great for boosting confidence.
13 - 14 Years
(High School Years 9 & 10)
Tuesdays, 4pm - 4.50pm.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Term Fees: $115
Tutor: Devon Williamson
Our teen drama classes cover a wide range of acting and performance skills. Quality drama tuition in a fun theatre environment.
15 - 18 Years
(High School Years 11, 12 - 13)
Tuesdays, 5pm- 5.50pm
Term Fees: $115
Tutor: Devon Williamson
This is a class focused on developing older teens. Participants in this class can be invited to audition for our adult shows. This class has served as a transition for many students to theatre shows in Tauranga.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Homeschool: 7 -12 Years
Tuesdays, 11am - 12noon
Tutor: Kim Williamson
Term Fee: $115
Learn drama skills the fun way - through acting games and performances. Great for boosting confidence.
Please complete our online enrollment form and we'll contact you with confirmation of your child's placement.
Adults
We have a couple of options for adults to learn acting at Detour Theatre, Tauranga. We have weekly acting classes and a weekend workshop. Both are for beginners.
Adult Weekly Beginners Acting Class.
Keen to try acting? Or perhaps you've completed our weekend acting workshop and you want to keep learning? Join one of our weekly acting classes for beginners!
- Monday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm.
- Thursday mornings from 10.30am - 12noon
Term fees are typically: $87.50 (7 sessions)
Email our office for information on joining this class.
Email: info@detour.co.nz
Weekly Seniors (60+) Acting Class.
A fun weekly acting class for seniors (60+) run on Tuesday afternoons from 12.45pm - 2.15pm. Term fees are discounted to $72 for six sessions. Email our office for information on joining this class.
Email: info@detour.co.nz
Adult Beginners Acting Weekend Workshop.
We run a Saturday acting workshop for Adult Beginners a couple of times a year (typically in March or April, and August).
Our next workshops are scheduled for:
Dates to be advised
Saturday. 10am - 3pm.
Just drop us a line if you are interested and we'll place you on the list of interested participants.
The cost is $35 per person.
Please contact us to register your interest in these workshops.
Email: info@detour.co.nz
We have a great deal of fun in a relaxed and encouraging environment. The workshop is suited to those wanting to give acting a go or those who have been away from the stage for a long time and need a refresher.
Special Needs
We have weekly classes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Please contact Idea Services if you are supporting a special needs client and are interested in their participation one of these classes.
If your organisation is interested in having a dedicated class for your clients please email us at info@detour.co.nz with the details and we'll be happy to discuss this further.
Participant Requirements
Drama Class Participation Requirements.
Our classes are structured to ensure that participants of similar ability are grouped together. We try to achieve this by using age group defined classes. This grouping of similar ability is essential for the following reasons...
1. The tutors are able to prepare a class relevant to the participants.
2. Participants are stimulated by working with partners and groups where all can contribute equally.
3. The tutors can support all members of the group equally.
4. The expectation of parents and participants alike is that the classes are made up of individuals of similar ability.
Unfortunately from time to time a participant is unable to fit into the group due to an ability significantly above or below the rest of the group. This may mean that the participant may not be suitable to attend our drama classes.
Alternatively it may mean that the participant attends a class with a lower or higher age range to that of their own or he/she attends Private drama coaching with one of our tutors.
It is at the discretion of the tutor as to whether a participant is suitable to attend the class or not. The Detour Theatre Trust supports the tutors decision on these matters.
FAQ
What size is the class?
Class numbers are usually between 8 and 12 participants. There is some discretion for smaller or larger classes depending on the dynamics of a particular group.
Can I attend the class with my child?
Yes parents are always welcome in the theatre. However, parents watching can be a distraction for some students. Most parents tend to stay for the first class and after that make the most of the free time and go shopping or to a cafe.
What are your expectations on participants behaviour?
The guiding principle we work to is: "We show respect to ourselves, other participants, the tutor and the studio". If there are problems with behaviour in the studio the child is asked to "sit out" an exercise. If there are ongoing problems then the parent is notified. This is extremely rare.
How should we dress?
The classes can be very active at times and while the theatre is clean we do recommend casual clothes that don't restrict movement. Pants are more suitable than dresses/skirts for girls. In the summer the theatre can be hot and in the winter it can be a little chilly. Please dress for the seasons.
Can I pay via internet banking?
Yes. Following are our bank account details...
Account name: Detour Theatre Trust
Account number: 03 1548 0104934 000
Bank: Westpac Branch: Cherrywood, Tauranga
Can I pay via credit card?
No. Sorry.