Productions
Hive Performing Arts Classes offer students the opportunity to put their skills in voice, drama and creative movement to work on the stage! See what Hive has on offer!
Major Productions
Hive’s major productions are a great experience for students who want a full theatre production experience from auditioning to scripted roles, costuming, music, choreography and multiple performances. They require greater commitment from students as we prepare months in advance to deliver a high quality production, attracting family, friends and members of the local community.
Alice in Wonderland – Drama Production
After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where everyone is raving mad. With the help of a Cheshire Cat, an astute Caterpillar, and a righteous Humpty Dumpty, Alice must find her way home and discover who she really is. A darker, more faithful version of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale that reimagines the experience of Wonderland, and ends with an unexpected new twist.
The classic story of Alice in Wonderland has been reimagined for the stage specifically for young actors by Jason Pizarello.
“An intelligent, absorbing and lively look at Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Great to see an Alice that has a clear affection for the surrealism of the original.”
“A GOOD choice for youth theatre, Alice in Wonderland gives an imaginative director a great opportunity to produce an eye-popping and intriguing show. The adaptation by Jason Pizzarello flows nicely from one adventure to the other. The logic-defying craziness is all there and the well-written script gives actors interesting characters to play.”
CASTING
• Two casts will be selected for this drama performance: Junior Cast for performers age 8-11 yrs and Senior Cast for performers age 12 – 17 yrs.
• This Production is a a Drama Play. There are no songs ( not musical theatre).
• All roles are scripted
• Entry by audition. Experience is necessary: applicants need to have attended drama classes prior to auditioning and should expect to continue attending drama classes or musical theatre academy classes to support their acting development whilst working towards this production.
• Commitment: Once your role has been cast and you have accepted the role, you must remain in the cast until the end of the production. Home practice is expected: You will be given set dates to learn and memorise your script by within the first term of rehearsals.
Auditions:
Will be held in early February. Casting will be communicated within a week after auditions, and rehearsals will commence in April.
Rehearsals:
Friday afternoons weekly 5:30pm – 7:30pm from April to September. Some Holiday intensives will be scheduled – these will be included in the information pack.
Alice in Wonderland Performance Dates: September 25 – 28, 2025 (3 performances per cast)
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre
NB: Info packs will be sent out after you have completed the above form
Moana Minis
Moana Mini’s is a smaller production of the songs from Moana with a focus on group performance and is designed for young performers to gain experience in performing in a stage production in a format that suits their age and developing ability.
Show: 45 min mini version of Moana
CASTING
• For performers age 5-8 years
• Production is a Moana Showcase: children will perform ensemble and small group songs with costume, song and dance.
• Students gain a full theatre performance experience with costumes in a professional theatre with lighting and audio.
• Entry by application. No auditions necessary.
• Commitment: Students must join the Musical Theatre Mini Academy Class which is a 1 hour 15 min class on Wednesdays at 4pm. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of two terms – terms 2 and 3 in order to be in the performance. Cancellations are not allowed until the performance has finished once term 2 has begun.
Class format:
Term 1:
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Character Development: Experiment with vocal and physical expression to create characters for performance through creative play, improvisation and script work.
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Voice and Song: Introduction to how the voice works, exploration of fundamental singing technique with the main focus on ensemble singing and acting through song.
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Speed Choreography and Physical Expression: Each week students will learn a new section of choreography as well as participating in exercises that promote expressive movement and spatial awareness.
Term 2 & 3:
Moana Minis Performance Date: September 26 – 28, 2025 (2 performances)
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre
NB: Info packs will be sent out after you have completed the above form
Moana Jr
Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,”“Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
CASTING
At Hive we pride ourselves on making youth theatre accessible to students of all ages and commitment levels. There will be THREE casts for our production of Moana;
• SENIOR CAST – Performing Moana Jr The Musical
• JUNIOR CAST – Performing Moana Jr The Musical
• MOANA MINI’S – Performing a 30-45 min mini version of Moana
SENIOR CAST
• For performers age 10 – 16 years
• Production is a full 1 hour Musical Theatre Show with costumes in a professional theatre with full lighting and audio.
• Entry requirements: Entry by audition for all roles. Students must also be enrolled in Hive Drama or Musical theatre classes or dance training or private voice tuition elsewhere.
• Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings 1.5 – 2 hours weekly throughout term 1 & 2 at 6pm – 7:30pm
• Fees: Tuition – $300* per term. Performance fee – $200 per student.
JUNIOR CAST
- For performers age 7-12 years
Production is a full 1 hour Musical Theatre Show with costumes in a professional theatre with full lighting and audio. - Entry requirements: Entry by audition for all roles. Students must also be enrolled in Hive Drama or Musical theatre classes or dance training or private voice tuition elsewhere.
- Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings 1.5 hours weekly throughout term 1 & 2
- Fees: Tuition – $300* per term. Performance fee – $200 per student.
MINI’S CAST
• For performers age 5-8 years
• Production is a Moana Showcase: children will perform ensemble and small group songs with costume, song and dance.
• Students gain a full theatre performance experience with costumes in a professional theatre with lighting and audio.
• Entry by application. No auditions necessary.
• Commitment: 1 hour weekly rehearsals for 2 terms on Wednesdays at 4-5pm. Some home practice. Cancellations & class changes are not permitted during the 2 term rehearsal for this show.
• Fees: Tuition – $250* per term. Performance fee – $100 per student.
AUDITIONS FOR OUR SENIOR AND JUNIOR CASTS WILL BE:
Friday 1st November 2024 | 4-5pm
Friday 8th November 2024 | 4-5pm
Moana Jr Performance Date: June 23rd – June 29th, 2025 (3 performances per cast)
Venue: Warners Bay Theatre
NB: Info packs will be sent out after you have completed the above form
Seussical Jr
Seussical Kids Performance Date: December 12th – December 15th, 2024
Venue: Civic Playhouse
NB: Info packs will be sent out after you have completed the above form
Peter Pan Pantomime (Drama Production)
audition times will be sent to you. Students must be enrolled in a Hive drama class alongside being a part of this cast.
Performance Fee: $180/student (Plus standard weekly rehearsal tuition fees)
Closing Date for Applications: Friday July 6
Tickets: $45 / seat. Sales open in October
Drama & Musical Theatre
Term Performances
Our term class performances are an opportunity for our enrolled students to showcase what they have been working on in class each week. We host multiple showcases a year for family and friends to attend, and share in the experience of live youth theatre on a professional stage setting.