Marian St Theatre for Young People

Learn to act, create and perform. Develop creativity and confidence through drama. 

Every class, students will work with a professional Teaching Artist to build acting, performance and creative skills, while also developing a deeper understanding of the world and of themselves.

Weekly Classes

• 8 weeks of Drama, 1 class a week
• Trial Classes – available in the first week of the term, or try one now online!
• Classes are between 1 – 2 hrs long, depending on age groups
• Small class sizes – classes are capped at 16 or smaller
• Discounted classes for additional classes
• A short performance at the end of Term 4
• Teaching Artists are qualified industry professionals – read their bio’s here
• Easy online bookings

Drama Holiday Workshops

• Range of workshops available each school holidays, including ‘Make a Play‘ each school holidays
• For 5 – 18 years
• Small class sizes – workshops are capped at 14 – 16 students (depending on age) to create the best possible learning environment
• Qualified industry professionals are our teaching artists
• Learn to create and perform for family and friends
• Bespoke, crafted lesson plans from 50 years experience teaching holiday workshops
• Huge range of options for all age groups and interests – including those completely new to drama!
• Easy online bookings

Why Marian St Theatre for Young People?

We are a Not-For-Profit and Charity, and have been an industry leader in theatre education for over 50 years. All our teachers are qualified industry professionals. Students aged 12+enrolled in the drama school can also audition for the MSTYP children’s and youth theatre productions.

• We are not-for-profit: Our proceeds go into to the community.
• Community is key: We have been part of the North Shore Community for over 50 Years.
• Our teaching artists are qualified and work in the industry: All our drama tutors are qualified with a bachelor’s degree or higher and are well connected with the wider artistic community.
• Everyone belongs: We welcome individuals from non-English speaking and culturally diverse backgrounds, those with a disability and our rainbow families to join our creative community.
• We are both a drama school and theatre company: We offer drama classes as well as professional performances to give back to the wider community.
• We promote new voices: We are dedicated to elevating fresh and diverse voices through our residency initiatives, artists, and productions.
• We produce new work: We are committed to producing new works by emerging artists.
• We offer affordable options: We often do discounts for multiple family members joining as well as for those enrolled in more than one class.
• We are a Creative Kids Provider: Use your $100 Creative Kids Vouchers on any of our classes or workshops.