Adult Musical Theatre
Are you ready to level up your musical theatre performance? Are you involved in musical theatre in the Waikato (or want to be) and know that you have untapped potential? This is the class for you! This weekly musical theatre class for performers aged 18+ is an opportunity to develop your craft through ongoing training in a fun, focused and friendly environment.
Your midweek Musical Theatre Fix!
Love musical theatre? Can’t stop singing showtunes - even when there’s no show coming up?
Adult Musical Theatre is your weekly chance to connect with what lights you up, whether you’re deeply involved in the theatre community or ready for your Second Act onstage.
This program is perfect for people who consider musical theatre part of who they are - even if you haven’t been on stage in years.
It is a class is for adults who love the magic of musicals and want to grow their skills, confidence, and creativity in a supportive, joy-filled environment.
Whether you’re between shows or haven’t performed in years, this is your space to reignite your creativity, build confidence, and do something that’s just for you - every single week.
Your creative reset - an hour to reconnect with your voice, your body, your artistry, and your tribe.
This class values bravery over polish, process over product, and laughter over ego. It’s a space where the pressure to be “the best” is replaced by the freedom to be brave.
You’ll learn by doing - through singing, acting, movement, and storytelling. Every session gets you up on your feet, making bold choices, and discovering what you’re truly capable of.
It’s not a place where you have to be ‘good enough’ to belong.
You already do.
We don’t do cliques, ranking, or gossip. We don’t let each other play small.
Everyone brings different strengths, and that’s the point - this is where you come to grow, not compete.
You don’t need to be judged, "fixed", or pushed to your limit to learn to give standout musical theatre performances.
You just need access to good information, tools that work, and a nurturing space to try things, take risks, and put it all into practice.
When adults are given room to explore without fear or judgement, growth and enjoyment are inevitable.
It is the highlight of my week to attend these class -
I love having something to look forward to in the middle of the week!
- Sarah
Within 4 weeks, you’ll notice…
Singing in front of others starts to feel exciting. The nerves are still there, but they’re no longer in charge.
You move with more confidence. Stretching, dancing, playing, acting through song - suddenly your body feels like part of the story, not something to hide.
Your voice sounds more like you. Stronger, freer, more expressive - and no longer stuck in your head.
You’ll find yourself genuinely looking forward to Wednesdays. This class becomes a joyful point in your week that lifts your energy, your mood, and your confidence.
You begin taking up more space - in the room, in your creative choices, and in your everyday life. You've heard us say "there's nothing humble about playing small" half a dozen times, and the lesson is starting to shift your identity.
You recognise friends at local shows and open mics. You’re swapping audition song ideas and stories, sharing laughs, and starting to feel part of our region's theatre family.
Over the years it's where I've found my theatre family and my voice - and every year they get bigger and better!
- Jasmine
Why you’ll love Adult Musical Theatre:
A Place to Be Fully, Unapologetically You
This is a space where you are encouraged to show up as the biggest, boldest, most creative version of yourself.
Expert Teachers Who Really Care
You’ll be guided by teachers who know musical theatre inside and out—and who care just as much about your confidence as your technique. You’ll get clear, honest feedback, delivered with kindness and encouragement. You’ll feel supported to take creative risks, grow your skills, and enjoy every moment of the process.
A Gorgeous Space That Lifts Your Spirit
You’ll feel your shoulders drop the moment you walk in to our stunning venue. With soaring windows, warm wooden walls, and inspiring views of the lake, the studio itself invites you to breathe deeper and focus on filling your artistic cup.
A Clear Focus Each Term
You'll enjoy the sense of progress as you move from season to season. Each term follows a theme - Craft in Term 1, Connection in Term 2, Creation in Term 3 (showcase!) and Crossover in Term 4 - so you'll always know what you're working on and why it matters.
Your Community of Musical Theatre People
You’ll start seeing familiar faces at Downtown Musicals, local shows, and theatre events. The class becomes more than just a session - it’s your entry point into the Hamilton musical theatre world, with friends who love it as much as you do.
A Term 3 Showcase That Feels Like Magic
You’ll perform onstage with mics, lights, haze, and a cheering crowd - but what makes it special is the pride and joy you’ll feel knowing how far you and your theatre fam have come.
You will soon find out that there are a whole lot of people who are just happy to see you each week and love hearing and seeing you on your journey to wherever it is you decide to go.
Oh and every so often there’s drinking and karaoke ;)
- Mark
Frequently Asked Questions:
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No, this class is inclusive for all levels. If you have a passion for performing and are willing to get up and try, you are most welcome.
Everyone is at a different place in their journey. Different performers will have different levels of confidence in each discipline (singing, dancing and acting), as well as varying levels of experience.
We're here to support one another move towards our goals.
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Enrolment is for the school term. If you need to take a break part way through the year, simply communicate your plans before the final week of the current term.
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Great! Adult Musical Theatre Class is all about putting it together.
Our lessons are designed to compliment your work with your other teachers, not replace them.
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Absolutely. Come and join us for an Introductory Session and see what you think.
For new students, payment for the term is due by the second lesson. If you decide Adult Musical Theatre Class is not for you after the first class, no problem and no charge for the term.
Just let me know as soon as possible so I can offer your space to another student.
Class Times:
Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost:
Term 4 - $440
Location:
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
University of Waikato Gate 1, Hamilton