Titirangi Theatre acting classes, 2020, with tutor John Goudge.
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Classes for children ARE NOW FULL. (Contact John if you want to be on a waiting list.)
Teen classes ARE ALMOST FULL. Adult classes have 3 SPACES LEFT. (As of 30/12/19) Join the fun. Enrol now. To apply for a place in class, or for more information, contact John now. Tutor: John Goudge - Ph 021 232 9822 - 4 Rimu Rd, Oratia, Auckland 0604 - Email: goudgedrama@gmail.com To apply, prospective trainees should write a short email to John with name, age and birthdate (for child & teen applicants) contact details, and a sentence or two outlining why they are interested in acting or theatre. Children and teens should write in their own words, with assistance from parents if necessary. |
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Apply now for 2020 acting training classes at Titirangi Theatre. LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES.
Applications are open for child, youth and adult acting trainees to attend classes at Titirangi Theatre in 2020.
Three terms of classes will be on Monday evenings for youth (5.45pm) and adults (7.30pm); and on Tuesday afternoons (4.30pm) for children.
During term 3 trainees will rehearse a play for performance at Titirangi Theatre 24 – 26 September.
Only students wishing to complete all three terms & be in the production should apply.
Times for 2020 acting classes at Titirangi Theatre
Junior: 9, 10 & 11 year olds (school years 6, 7 & 8): Tuesday afternoons, 4.30 – 5.45pm. (note change of day)
Youth: 12 – 17 year olds (school years 9 – 13): Monday evenings, 5.45 – 7.15pm. (note change of time)
Adults: Monday evenings, 7.30 – 9.55pm. (note change of time)
Term dates for 2020.
Term 1: Question of Character. Create characters, learn and perform a monologue, develop your craft
Youth & Adult classes: Monday 10 February - Monday 6 April (9 weeks)
Junior class: Tuesday 11 February – Tuesday 7 April (9 weeks)
Term 2: Make it Quick. Learn to think fast, create scenes, work as a team, and have fun
Youth & Adult classes Monday 27 April - Monday 29 June (9 classes/10 weeks)
(No class Queen's Birthday Monday 1 June)
Junior class: Tuesday 28 April – Tuesday 30 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Production term. Rehearse and perform a play for the public at Titirangi Theatre
Youth & Adult classes Monday 20 July - Monday 21 September (10 weeks)
dress rehearsal Wednesday 23 September, production dates 24, 25, 26 September.
Junior class: Tuesday 21 July – Tuesday 22 September (10 weeks)
dress rehearsal Wednesday 23 September, production dates 24, 25, 26 September.
More about the production: Acting students as part of the Titirangi Theatre family, get to do a public production over three performances in September. Students of all age groups will part of the performance. There may be a small amount of extra rehearsal time needed (to be advised).
Fees: Fees are for three terms. (There are no other extra production fees to worry about.)
Junior $385, Youth $400, Adult $616.
All fees due by 7 February 2020, unless prior arrangement made.
Early-bird discount1 pay by 6 January: Junior $350 (save $35), Youth $364 (save $36), Adult $560 (save $56).
Early-bird discount2 pay by 24 January: Junior $365 (save $20), Youth $380 (save $20), Adult $590 (save $26).
Titirangi Theatre encourages performing arts with a selection of plays each year, running costume hire, supporting events, and offering acting workshops for children and adults. It gives people opportunity to get involved on or off stage, or as audience members. Participants in acting training get a chance to be part of the theatre, including class trips to plays (when appropriate).
Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Auckland, N.Z. www.titirangitheatre.co.nz
Course content
Classes are kept to a maximum of 12. Sessions are for developing the craft needed to perform on the stage.
On the last Mon/Tues of terms 1 & 2, the students will put on a small performance for invited family and friends.
Term 1: Question of Character.
Finding our actor’s voice, playing with characters, reading and performing scripts, developing confidence.
Term 2: Make it Quick.
Creating scenes together, improvising and theatre sports, teamwork.
Term 3: Putting on a Play.
Create and rehearse a play to go on at the Titirangi Theatre.
In the last week of term 3, the students will put on a show for three performances at the Theatre. In 2019 a similar group performed three sold out nights in Six Acts of Kindness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need experience to apply to join acting classes?
A: No, all you need is enthusiasm, and a positive ‘say yes’ attitude.
Q: Can I (my child) come along to the first night and see if they like it?
A: No, sorry. We need trainees committed to three terms, and who already know they like acting, making scenes etc. It is natural for first-timers to be a bit scared at first, but this quickly fades after the first few sessions if you throw yourself into it.
Q: Can I sit and watch my child in class?
A: Yes, but mainly no. You can watch our first lesson of term, but after this generally we don’t have spectators unless they are invited, or part of the production crew, or it’s a performance of some sort.
Q: What if I (or my child) have to pull out of the course for some reason? Will I get a refund?
A: Fees are non-refundable unless under exceptional circumstances. Talk to John.
Q: Do you offer term-by-term payment options this year?
A: Payment options available. Talk to John.
Q: Why have child and youth fees gone up this year?
A: The fee increase reflects the extra time needed to organise the production in September.
Q: I am a former student of Titirangi Theatre acting classes – do I still have to apply to enrol?
A: Yes, just send a quick email with your (or your child’s) details to John at goudgedrama@gmail.com
Q: I’ve done quite a bit of acting. Would these classes still be alright for me?
A: Most likely. Classes challenge you at your own level. Discuss your requirements with John.
Q: My child is on the cusp between two age-groups. What class should they be in?
A: Talk to John to work out which class best suits your child.
Q: My child is 8 years old. Can they still join?
A: If they are in Year 6 at school & are turning 9 shortly, they may be able to join. Talk to John.
Q: I’d like to do the classes, but I am away during the production. Can I still sign up?
A: Probably not.
John’s philosophy
“Acting training will challenge you at your own level. Like anything, you get out what you put in.
Of course part of the challenge is to combine fun and focus. Students are expected to turn up on time, learn their lines, respect and encourage others, and work as a team.
“Performing is good for the brain. Think of acting as a mind sport. Athletes are accustomed to preparation and practice, stretching, visualising, trying numerous training methods to keep things interesting. This creates a versatile, strong athlete who can read the game and think on their feet. In a same way an actor’s preparation readies them to play their part in the moment.”
John’s experience
As a tutor since 1995, hundreds of adults and children have been through John Goudge’s fun and effective courses, including at Rimu Glade Studio, his own drama and music studio in Oratia.
He is often invited into schools, theatres and other institutions to run workshops, direct shows or help with production. He has been an actor or director for Titirangi Theatre many times, recently as director for the sell-out season of Fawlty Towers, and the very successful production of Shirley Valentine. Classes in 2019 produced six short plays, Six Acts of Kindness, created and performed by the students. It was one of numerous ‘student shows’ John has directed at Titirangi Theatre and at other venues around New Zealand over the past 25 years.
As a working actor, musician, theatre director and events person, John has a well-rounded perspective on performance arts.
Testimonials
I did two years of acting classes with John Goudge, and apart from learning the art of acting, he taught me a lot about back stage and all the effort that goes on behind the scenes to get a show on the boards. Acting classes changed my thinking and my attitudes and expanded my life thinking. I think everyone should do classes like these.
My daughter has been taking classes with John for about two and a half years (she's 15).
During that time, I have really seen her develop, not only in terms of her acting, but in her self-confidence as well. She has said to me that she finds the classes interesting and challenging. I believe that her having the opportunity to meet those challenges has helped her be more outgoing in all areas of her life. In addition, the class has led to her creating new friends. Without hesitation, I would recommend this class to any young person.
Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Auckland, N.Z.
www.titirangitheatre.co.nz
Applications are open for child, youth and adult acting trainees to attend classes at Titirangi Theatre in 2020.
Three terms of classes will be on Monday evenings for youth (5.45pm) and adults (7.30pm); and on Tuesday afternoons (4.30pm) for children.
During term 3 trainees will rehearse a play for performance at Titirangi Theatre 24 – 26 September.
Only students wishing to complete all three terms & be in the production should apply.
Times for 2020 acting classes at Titirangi Theatre
Junior: 9, 10 & 11 year olds (school years 6, 7 & 8): Tuesday afternoons, 4.30 – 5.45pm. (note change of day)
Youth: 12 – 17 year olds (school years 9 – 13): Monday evenings, 5.45 – 7.15pm. (note change of time)
Adults: Monday evenings, 7.30 – 9.55pm. (note change of time)
Term dates for 2020.
Term 1: Question of Character. Create characters, learn and perform a monologue, develop your craft
Youth & Adult classes: Monday 10 February - Monday 6 April (9 weeks)
Junior class: Tuesday 11 February – Tuesday 7 April (9 weeks)
Term 2: Make it Quick. Learn to think fast, create scenes, work as a team, and have fun
Youth & Adult classes Monday 27 April - Monday 29 June (9 classes/10 weeks)
(No class Queen's Birthday Monday 1 June)
Junior class: Tuesday 28 April – Tuesday 30 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Production term. Rehearse and perform a play for the public at Titirangi Theatre
Youth & Adult classes Monday 20 July - Monday 21 September (10 weeks)
dress rehearsal Wednesday 23 September, production dates 24, 25, 26 September.
Junior class: Tuesday 21 July – Tuesday 22 September (10 weeks)
dress rehearsal Wednesday 23 September, production dates 24, 25, 26 September.
More about the production: Acting students as part of the Titirangi Theatre family, get to do a public production over three performances in September. Students of all age groups will part of the performance. There may be a small amount of extra rehearsal time needed (to be advised).
Fees: Fees are for three terms. (There are no other extra production fees to worry about.)
Junior $385, Youth $400, Adult $616.
All fees due by 7 February 2020, unless prior arrangement made.
Early-bird discount1 pay by 6 January: Junior $350 (save $35), Youth $364 (save $36), Adult $560 (save $56).
Early-bird discount2 pay by 24 January: Junior $365 (save $20), Youth $380 (save $20), Adult $590 (save $26).
Titirangi Theatre encourages performing arts with a selection of plays each year, running costume hire, supporting events, and offering acting workshops for children and adults. It gives people opportunity to get involved on or off stage, or as audience members. Participants in acting training get a chance to be part of the theatre, including class trips to plays (when appropriate).
Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Auckland, N.Z. www.titirangitheatre.co.nz
Course content
Classes are kept to a maximum of 12. Sessions are for developing the craft needed to perform on the stage.
On the last Mon/Tues of terms 1 & 2, the students will put on a small performance for invited family and friends.
Term 1: Question of Character.
Finding our actor’s voice, playing with characters, reading and performing scripts, developing confidence.
Term 2: Make it Quick.
Creating scenes together, improvising and theatre sports, teamwork.
Term 3: Putting on a Play.
Create and rehearse a play to go on at the Titirangi Theatre.
In the last week of term 3, the students will put on a show for three performances at the Theatre. In 2019 a similar group performed three sold out nights in Six Acts of Kindness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need experience to apply to join acting classes?
A: No, all you need is enthusiasm, and a positive ‘say yes’ attitude.
Q: Can I (my child) come along to the first night and see if they like it?
A: No, sorry. We need trainees committed to three terms, and who already know they like acting, making scenes etc. It is natural for first-timers to be a bit scared at first, but this quickly fades after the first few sessions if you throw yourself into it.
Q: Can I sit and watch my child in class?
A: Yes, but mainly no. You can watch our first lesson of term, but after this generally we don’t have spectators unless they are invited, or part of the production crew, or it’s a performance of some sort.
Q: What if I (or my child) have to pull out of the course for some reason? Will I get a refund?
A: Fees are non-refundable unless under exceptional circumstances. Talk to John.
Q: Do you offer term-by-term payment options this year?
A: Payment options available. Talk to John.
Q: Why have child and youth fees gone up this year?
A: The fee increase reflects the extra time needed to organise the production in September.
Q: I am a former student of Titirangi Theatre acting classes – do I still have to apply to enrol?
A: Yes, just send a quick email with your (or your child’s) details to John at goudgedrama@gmail.com
Q: I’ve done quite a bit of acting. Would these classes still be alright for me?
A: Most likely. Classes challenge you at your own level. Discuss your requirements with John.
Q: My child is on the cusp between two age-groups. What class should they be in?
A: Talk to John to work out which class best suits your child.
Q: My child is 8 years old. Can they still join?
A: If they are in Year 6 at school & are turning 9 shortly, they may be able to join. Talk to John.
Q: I’d like to do the classes, but I am away during the production. Can I still sign up?
A: Probably not.
John’s philosophy
“Acting training will challenge you at your own level. Like anything, you get out what you put in.
Of course part of the challenge is to combine fun and focus. Students are expected to turn up on time, learn their lines, respect and encourage others, and work as a team.
“Performing is good for the brain. Think of acting as a mind sport. Athletes are accustomed to preparation and practice, stretching, visualising, trying numerous training methods to keep things interesting. This creates a versatile, strong athlete who can read the game and think on their feet. In a same way an actor’s preparation readies them to play their part in the moment.”
John’s experience
As a tutor since 1995, hundreds of adults and children have been through John Goudge’s fun and effective courses, including at Rimu Glade Studio, his own drama and music studio in Oratia.
He is often invited into schools, theatres and other institutions to run workshops, direct shows or help with production. He has been an actor or director for Titirangi Theatre many times, recently as director for the sell-out season of Fawlty Towers, and the very successful production of Shirley Valentine. Classes in 2019 produced six short plays, Six Acts of Kindness, created and performed by the students. It was one of numerous ‘student shows’ John has directed at Titirangi Theatre and at other venues around New Zealand over the past 25 years.
As a working actor, musician, theatre director and events person, John has a well-rounded perspective on performance arts.
Testimonials
I did two years of acting classes with John Goudge, and apart from learning the art of acting, he taught me a lot about back stage and all the effort that goes on behind the scenes to get a show on the boards. Acting classes changed my thinking and my attitudes and expanded my life thinking. I think everyone should do classes like these.
My daughter has been taking classes with John for about two and a half years (she's 15).
During that time, I have really seen her develop, not only in terms of her acting, but in her self-confidence as well. She has said to me that she finds the classes interesting and challenging. I believe that her having the opportunity to meet those challenges has helped her be more outgoing in all areas of her life. In addition, the class has led to her creating new friends. Without hesitation, I would recommend this class to any young person.
Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Auckland, N.Z.
www.titirangitheatre.co.nz