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F.A.Q. - all the answers right here

If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to contact us.

Are there exams and certificates?


We award certificates, medals and trophies to all the students who have committed to the classes for a year or more.
Do the students need any special clothing for the class?


No. Just casual clothes that allow your child to move freely. Some children come to lessons straight from school and wear their uniform. We regularly use props and costumes during our lessons but they are items that can be easily located from around the home.
What if I pay for a term of lessons and the student decides they don't want to continue?


Most students take to the lessons straight away because they are so much fun and tap into children's natural desire to play. We recommend that you encourage your child to attend for at least 5 weeks. This is to give your child the opportunity to make new friends and get accustomed to the new experience. Children who lack confidence particularly need this settling in period. The benefits will be long lasting.
Can a student join at any time during the year?


Each lesson is carefully planned. Students can enroll at any time and they will never repeat a lesson regardless of when they enroll.
Do the students do a lot of memorisation of lines?


No, our drama classes are very different from other organisations. We do not work for months on repetitive memorisation of lines. This is far too boring!
My child is confident at home but quite shy at school. Will drama help?


Definitely! Our classes are designed to increase confidence and self-esteem. Parents and teachers comment on how much more confident the students have become after attending our classes for a term or more. Our teachers are very supportive. They encourage each student to make new friends in warm environment filled with mutual respect. By the end of term two each student will will be ready to perform at our Parent and Friends Day.
Can parents come and watch a class before enrolling?


Participating in a drama lesson is very different from watching. We encourage all students to become actively involved in the lesson to get a real flavour of the experience. Parents leave the students as soon as possible and are invited to watch at our Parents and Friends Days, and our annual production.
My child has speech problems, will drama help?


Our classes are designed to develop language. We improvise with speech throughout the lesson and encourage the students to explore what they can do with language. Speech training is a specific part of the lesson dedicated to helping the students to develop clear speech.
Does my child need any past experience in drama?


Our classes are suitable for children of all abilities and no past experience is necessary.

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"We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude of how the program has enhanced Chloe's confidence and ability to communicate with her peers and adults. Chloe was very quietly spoken but since attending the drama program she has improved her speaking voice and is now confident at addressing school functions and meetings. Thank you, for your dedication and perseverance in maintaining such a high stand..."

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