Teens Summer Musical Theatre Week
Five days of singing, dancing, acting and big theatre friendships.
A whole new level of confidence to take into 2026.
This January, your teen can spend a whole week in their happy place.
Singing, dancing, and acting with new friends who love musical theatre as much as they do.
Guided by experienced teachers who know how to grow real skill and inner confidence in an environment filled with fun and inclusivity.
By Friday they’ll stand on stage in a relaxed end-of-week showcase, feeling proud of what they have created and surrounded by new friends who feel like family.
Key Info
Dates: Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January
Times: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm each day
Ages: Teens 13 to 19 (Year 9 and up)
Location: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton
Extended Hours: Optional early drop-off from 8.00 am and late pick-up until 5.30 pm
Payment plans available: Request a payment plan when you submit your enrolment and we’ll set you up
Limited places available so we know each teen by name.
What Your Teen Will Experience
Each day feels like stepping into a mini rehearsal in a professional company.
Daily singing, dancing, acting, staging and sharing in focused 45-minute creative blocks that keep the momentum moving.
Woven through the day is intentional social time. Space to talk, laugh and connect so friendships can genuinely blossom.
It’s the best mix of focused creative work and Summer holiday fun with your new best friends.
Each Day Includes
Group singing class
Learning beautiful harmonies and storytelling through song in a relaxed, supportive group.
Dance and movement
Fun, punchy musical theatre choreography that suits a mix of dance experience.Acting and scene work
Short scenes and improv games that build confidence and spontaneity on stage.Games, connection and hang time
Theatre games, outdoor fun and silly moments that help friendships form fast.The Daily Share
We build performance confidence and celebrate performance by sharing something we have learned with the group at the end of each day.
This workshop helped me so much and gave me hope that I can make something of my passion in the future.
Thank you thank you thank you for putting your time and effort into the course it truly has taught me so much and I was quite proud of my performance at the end so thank you so much for guiding me there.
I will stay in touch I had sooo much fun:))
- Zoe
By the end of the week, they will…
Feel more confident walking onto any stage or into any rehearsal room.
Have new friends who share their love of songs, scripts and show tunes.
Know what it feels like to perform new material after only a few days of work.
Have memories from a week that feels like a little theatre family.
Walk away with a deeper sense of inner confidence they can take back to school and life.
This experience has given my daughter the ability to enjoy the three things she loves without having to choose.
She gets to act, sing and dance all in one class and comes home with her cup overflowing.
- Katie Harlow
A week full of little “wow” moments
Baked into every day are the magic moments that create lasting memories.
Whether it’s the daily rhythm that starts with the Morning Warm-Up, ends with the Daily Share, and is filled with creative blocks in between…
… or the favourite traditions like the Tuesday Talent Show, the Thursday Surprise Twist, or the Final Day Performance.
It all adds up to a week where you work hard, laugh a lot, and come home happily exhausted.
How the Week Runs
The week is carefully structured so teens stay engaged and energised.
There is enough routine for them to feel safe and enough variety to keep every day exciting.
A typical day:
8.00 – 9.00
Early drop-off with fun activities & hang time for students who sign up for extended supervision.
9.00 – 10.30
Group Singing / Acting / Dancing sessions with your tutors, with a company checkin in between to reconnect.
10.30 – 11.00
Morning tea and social time outdoors on Campus
11.00 – 12.30
Full Company Special Activity and Staging Session
12.30 – 1.15
Lunch and free time with friends
1.15 – 2.00
Group Singing / Dancing / Acting session with your tutors, with a company checkin in between to reconnect.
2.00 – 3.00
Puting It Together session, finishing with the Daily share on stage.
3.00 – 5.30
Late pick-up, supervised games & hang time for students who sign up for extended supervision.
You can drop your teen for the core teaching day of 9.00 to 3.00 or make life simple and use the extended hours 8.00-5.30.
Why you’ll love Teens Summer Musical Theatre:
End-of-week showcase
On Friday afternoon, families are invited into the studio for a relaxed end-of-week showcase.
Teens share scenes, songs and choreography they’ve built through the week.
There are no complicated costumes, sets, or stress. Just “performance blacks” and a spotlight on the students, their talent and their creativity.
Parents get to see their teen on stage, glowing with confidence and surrounded by new friends.
Extended Hours
Low-cost extended care is available from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.
These extra hours are quieter. Think supervised games, crafts, music and hang time rather than intensive classes.
Perfect for working parents or families juggling multiple kids and schedules.
Staff and safety
All teachers are experienced musical theatre educators who work with young people year-round.
Group sizes are kept small enough that each teen is seen and supported.
Clear sign-in and sign-out procedures keep everyone safe.
The environment is warm, encouraging and inclusive so every teen feels welcome, whether they are seasoned performers or stepping into something new.
Enrol Your Teen
Places are limited so each teen can receive real attention and support.
Tuition Details:
Full program: $550 ($490 with Earlybird)
Early bird rate: Save $60 when you enrol before 20 Dec.
Extended hours add-on: $100 ($20 per day)
Payment plans available: Just request a payment plan when you enrol and we’ll sort it out
How to secure your place:
Click the Enrol now button.
Complete the short enrolment form for your teen.
Look out for your welcome email with what to bring, final details and how to prepare!
Enrol Your Teen Now
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Teens who love musical theatre, want to try it, or are keen to build confidence performing in front of others. No prior dance or singing training is required. More experienced performers will be stretched and challenged with extension options.
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Comfortable clothes they can move in, closed shoes, a water bottle, packed lunch and snacks. On Friday showcase day you will receive a reminder about simple performance clothing.
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That is very normal. The first morning is designed around confidence and connection building games that build new friendships fast. Many of the strongest friendships in the studio started at a holiday program just like this.
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All teens enrol for the full week so they can be part of the full creative journey and final showcase.
“The best thing about Musical Theatre is the safe, welcoming environment where I feel brave enough to try, make mistakes and grow.”
- Hayley
Class Times:
Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January
9.00 am to 3.00 pm each day.
Cost:
Full Program: $550 ($490 with Earlybird)
Early bird rate: Save $60 when you enrol before 15 Dec.
Extended hours add-on: $100 ($20 per day)
Payment plans available
Class Times:
Optional early drop-off from 8.00 am and late pick-up until 5.30 pm
Location:
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
University of Waikato Gate 1
Hamilton