Drama, Musical Theatre & Voice Classes in Newcastle
Based at our Newcastle studio, Hive Performing Arts is a hub of activity for budding performers and musicians, offering skill development in Drama, Acting and Musical Theatre as well as piano and voice with highly skilled performing arts teachers.
5-16 years
Drama Classes
Perfect for students who want a fun and dynamic introduction into the world of characters, stories and performance, whilst building social-emotional skills and making friends!
Drama at Hive is focused on developing authentic acting skills using the face and body to express a range of emotions through expression and movement. In class, students are guided by our experienced actors and drama tutors, to work together with other students, create scripts and scenes and build confidence.
Class Location:
All Drama classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
1hr
Class Fee:
1 class / week: $250/10 week term
Multi class discounts (per student):
2nd class $200 / 10 week term
3rd class $150 / 10 week term
Payment can be made upfront or monthly installments (by request)
Performance Opportunities & Fees:
Hive Drama students will be showcasing 2 performances, in term 1 and term 3 at Hunter theatre. Find out more about each of the performance dates and fees.
Class Uniform:
Student are required to purchase a Hive performing arts t-shirt to wear to class weekly. Purchase from the Hive SHOP.
Makeups:
2 makups classes are available for Performing Arts students per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
5-16 Years
Musical Theatre Classes
Perfect for students who want to learn the basics of Music Theatre, be involved in performance opportunities, build confidence and join a community of creative kids!
In Musical Theatre, the three great performing arts of singing, dancing and acting combine to create one vibrant performance experience. In each class, students learn to sing and refine their singing technique; learn dance movements and choreographed sequence for each song; act out scenes, try out characters and learn their part in the class performance.
Class Location:
All Musical Theatre classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
1hr
Class Fee:
1 class / week: $250/10 week term
Multi class discounts (per student):
2nd class $200 / 10 week term
3rd class $150 / 10 week term
Payment can be made upfront or monthly installments (by request)
Performance Opportunities & Fees:
• Hive Musical Theatre students will be showcasing 2 performances, in term 1 and term 3 at Hunter Theatre.
Find out more about each of the performance dates and fees.
Class Uniform:
Student are required to purchase a Hive performing arts t-shirt to wear to class weekly. Purchase from the Hive SHOP.
Makeups:
2 makups classes are available for Performing Arts students per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
9-16 Years
Drama Academy
Perfect for students who want to further develop and explore characters, script work and stage craft!
Working towards two performances per year in term 1 and term 3. Students will build on the skills they have started to develop in the fundamentals of acting, stage awareness, improvisation and development of characters.
Entry Requirements:
Entry by audition – submit a 1min monologue audition by video. Students need to have demonstrated consistent development of drama skills within group and individual environments within ‘Drama Basics’ program and must be interested in and comfortable with reading & memorising basic scripts.
Please see below the link to the class application form, if you would like to apply.
Class Location:
All Drama classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
1hr 15min
Class Fee:
$26/class ($260/10 week term)
Performance Opportunities & Fees:
Hive Drama Performance Troupe students will be showcasing 2 performances, in term 1 and term 3 at Hunter theatre. Find out more about each of the performance dates and fees.
Class Uniform:
Student are required to purchase a Hive performing arts t-shirt to wear to class weekly. Purchase from the Hive SHOP.
Makeups:
2 makups classes are available for Performing Arts students per term. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
9-16 YEARS
Musical Theatre Academy
Perfect for students who want to master the art of Musical Theatre, with a toolbox of skills to prepare them for auditions and the stage!
An intensive Musical Theatre class focusing on movement and acting through song, solo and group singing and musicality. A great preparation for students who aspire to take on character roles in our musical theatre productions.
How is the Academy class different to our Musical Theatre classes?
- Each class has 2 – 3 experienced musical theatre performers and singers working with a small group of 15 students.
- The Academy has a much heavier focus on singing. This includes harmony singing and solo singing which will be workshopped in class.
- Students are guided to build skills needed in audition environments, such as speed learning choreography and a repertoire of theatre songs and technquies.
- With an extended class time, the Academy allows more individual focus and time to scaffold the skills they need to become highly skilled confident Musical Theatre performers ready to shine in character/main roles.
Entry Requirements:
Age 9-16 yr olds. Students are expected to have a positive attitude and high level of interest in developing their skill and implementing teacher feedback.
Class Location:
All Musical Theatre classes are held at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle.
Class Duration:
2hr
Class Fee:
$38/class ($380/10 week term)
Performance Opportunities:
This class has in class performances and prepares students for performing in our Musical Theatre Shows.
Class Uniform:
Student are required to purchase a Hive performing arts t-shirt to wear to class weekly. Purchase from the Hive SHOP.
Makeups:
Makeups can be done in any other performing arts classes.
5 – 16 YEAR OLDS
Major Productions
Hive has an exciting line up of 2 major productions in 2024! Check out details of upcoming productions and audition dates! Auditions are open to all students aged 5-16.
Seussical JR| December 12th – December 15th, 2024
3 – 5 YEAR OLDS
Preschool Performing Arts
We harness imagination to begin your childs’ creative journey with a fusion of dance, singing and drama.
Our Preschool Performing Arts class is available for:
• 3.5-5 year olds (this is a drop-off/pick up class)
Class Duration:
45 min
Class Location:
All Music classes are held at our Charlestown studio in Newcastle.
Class Fees:
Term Upfront: $23/week ($230/10 week term)
Monthly Flexi Plan: $26/week ($260/10 week term)
Multi-Class Discount:
2 preschool classes/week/student/$44*
* excludes Bee-School
Class Uniform:
No uniform required.
Unlimited Makeups:
Unlimited makeups are available for 0-5 year old classes. Notify your absence no less than 2 hrs before your class (via the Client Portal) to receive a makeup token. Makeups have no expiry, however may only be accessed while you are enrolled.
Our Teachers
Shuna Mackay
Beth Aubrey
Francesco Bertoni
Beth Peach-Robinson
Eloise Sheean
Rebecca Hrobat