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Titirangi Theatre acting classes with tutor John Goudge.

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To enroll or for more information contact tutor
John Goudge, email: [email protected] or ph 021 2329822


What’s My Scene?

starts Monday 20 April, 2026

8-week acting training course for adults

at Titirangi Theatre, with tutor John Goudge.

 
Use scripts, techniques and improvisation to practice and improve your acting craft.
Class dates: Monday 20 April – Monday 29 June (no class 27 April (Anzac) & 1 June (King’s Birthday))
Total fees: $185 (due before course start)





Why choose Titirangi Theatre classes?
* Class numbers are restricted to 12 maximum.
* Classes are supported by a real theatre.
* John is very experienced, stands behind his students & does not sub-contract to other tutors. 
* Classes tap into the self-expression of students, using their ideas to create scenes.
* Theatre etiquette, showing up on time, doing your homework, developing a ‘say yes’ attitude, & respecting others is part of the course.
Titirangi Theatre is a great place to belong. It gives opportunities on or off stage, or as audience members. Actor trainees get a chance to be part of the theatre, including trips to plays (when appropriate).


What others say about John’s acting courses --
- John makes you believe you can do great things no matter where your starting point is.
- In his classes, John combines intelligence with deep understanding of the human nature. He's got vast knowledge & expertise combined with decades of experience. What makes him an outstanding teacher, is his uncompromising love & passion for drama. John's classes are fun, dynamic, innovative & appropriately challenging.
- John genuinely cares about his students. His passion, knowledge & dedication to his craft is inspirational. I love his no-nonsense approach. He has a way of addressing students' individual needs by giving constructive criticism in encouraging & perceptive ways.  


John’s experience
As a tutor since 1995, hundreds of people have completed John Goudge’s courses at Titirangi Theatre, or at Rimu Glade Studio, his own drama and music studio in Oratia.
He is invited into schools and theatres to run workshops or direct shows. He has been an actor or director for Titirangi Theatre many times.
As a working actor, musician, and theatre director, John has a well-rounded perspective on performance arts. In 2025 he was awarded a life-membership of Titirangi Theatre.