Musical Theatre Program
Our Vision: A community where every child feels safe to express themselves, builds confidence and a sense of identity, and gains life skills through positive theatre experiences.
Our Musical Theatre Program is run during school term and gives students aged 8 - 17 years the opportunity to perform in a musical theatre production with only one afternoon a week commitment. Students will have FUN while they learn and develop acting, singing and dancing skills as well as gain confidence, make friends, and perform on-stage. No previous acting, singing or dancing experience is required. Our experienced theatre educators will ensure each student has a role they will thrive in.
This program is designed by our Artistic Director, BJ Anyos and our Musical Director, Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney. BJ and Georgia are joined by a team of experienced children’s theatre educators and mentors to help teach and direct the students. Many of our mentors have participated in the program themselves so are able to empathise with our students on any feelings they may experience and provide a positive environment where all students can thrive. From making new friends, to learning and developing their performance skill, to going on-stage for the very first time - our team are excited to show each and every participant what they can achieve!
All Child Players ACT’s theatre training programs are ‘audition free’. All students, regardless of their prior experience, can participate and develop their skills and perform a role that will allow them to achieve success and have a positive experience.
What We Provide
A positive, inclusive, safe and supportive environment where students can take creative risks, have personal agency, build self-confidence, and develop a strong, positive sense of self through the transformative power of the performing arts. Additionally, we provide all students with:
27 hours of class time during the term + 14 hours during production week
A team of professional musical theatre educators including, directors, a singing instructor and choreographer
All of the costumes (except shoes), make-up, props and sets for the production
A printed script the participants will get to keep after the production
A link to a professionally filmed video of the production and production photos
x2 complimentary tickets to a performance
What Parents Say About Our Program:
“My child learned so much, had her first experience on the stage and never once seemed anxious or worried about what was coming (which is very unusual for her!) … as a neurodivergent kid she can sometimes feel on the outside but this was such a beautiful safe space for everyone.”
“My daughter told me she’d ’met her tribe’, she felt accepted and proud of performing. The teachers were so patient and kind, it was a fantastic experience.”
Benefits of doing our Musical Theatre Program
In addition to developing performance skills (such as acting, public speaking, characterisation, singing and dancing); participation in our Musical Theatre Programs also gives students the opportunity to:
Strengthen executive function skills
Cultivate interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills
Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
Enhance emotional intelligence and empathy
Boost creativity and imagination
Promote emotional and cognitive resilience
FAQs
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Support the positive environment that Child Players ACT fosters
Commit to learning lines at home
Attend every day of the 2-week program
Most importantly…have fun!
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Yes! To ensure all children get the most out of the program we do ask parents/guardians to help us with the following.
Ensure your child is available to attend all classes, rehearsals and productions. This doesn’t include if your child is unwell.
We take a lot of careful consideration when casting the children and placing them into a role where we know they will learn and thrive. We would appreciate your support on our casting decisions.
To ensure the students are as confident as they can be for the performance we ask for your support in learning lines at home.
We would appreciate your help promoting the show, where you can, so that the children can experience performing to a full, lively audience!
Got a question? Send us an email below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!