PRIVATE
SPEECH AND DRAMA LESSONS
Are you wishing to work towards your speech and drama, Acting or Musical theatre trinity college examinations or perhaps wanting to prepare for the sunshine coast eisteddfod or auditions?
Book your regular weekly or fortnightly session for 2025. Limited places are available.
When working on private Speech and Drama or audition preparation, please be advised that it is best to have a private lesson.
Please submit the form below to arrange
GROUP CLASSES
IPA- Integrated Performing Arts
Three specialist teachers lead our under 8s as they explore the performing arts through drama, singing and dancing. IPA is about confidence building as children gain skills in the performing arts. OPEN for 5-8 years.
1 hour Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm
JUNIOR ACTING
Please fill out the Application form in our member Area.
As this is the only Junior Acting Program BYTES offers without audition, places are limited. We therefore kindly ask that you complete the form in the Member Area. This will allow us to make sure the children participating in this program are keen and excited about participating in this class.
For Primary School Aged children who are wanting to develop their confidence and skills through weekly workshops. Students work on developing their voice, articulation and expression through skill building workshops. The foundations of drama are also explored in this class through improvisation, role play and short scripts whilst working on theatre craft and establishing a character for stage performance. This class is open to Primary Aged children from 8 years. Although we do accept students from the age of 8, please consider that their reading skills need to be consolidated to get the most out of this class.
1 1/2 hour class Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm
JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE
Please fill out the Application form in our member Area.
As this is the only Junior Musical Program BYTES offers without audition, it is extremely popular and places are limited. We therefore kindly ask that you complete the form in the Member Area. This will allow us to make sure the children participating in this program are keen and excited about participating in this class.
Over 8 years-11 years
For many this is where their musical theatre journey begins…in Primary School
Learning singing, dancing and acting by developing skills through repertoire for songs and shows. Our qualified singing, dance and musical teachers train you for being in Musical Theatre.
Musical Theatre students also perform throughout the year including musical productions. OPEN for 8-11 year olds
1 1 /2 hour class Monday 3.30-5.00pm
OPEN STAGE AND SCREEN
Please fill out the Application form in our member Area.
As this is the only Stage and Screen Program BYTES offers without audition, places are limited. We therefore kindly ask that you complete the form in the Member Area. This will allow us to make sure the children participating in this program are keen and excited about participating in this class.
High School Age
Whether it is your developing acting craft, vocal technique or sheer enjoyment, this ACTING CLASS is a fabulous way for High School Students to explore acting for the stage and screen. STAGE and SCREEN is a class for young people who are aspiring actors across a range of media and for young people who enjoy a range of texts and genre.
1 1/2 hours Thursdays 4.30pm-6.00pm
Open MUSICAL THEATRE
Please fill out the Application form in our member Area.
As this is the only Open Musical Program BYTES offers without audition, it is extremely popular and places are limited. We therefore kindly ask that you complete the form in the Member Area. This will allow us to make sure the children participating in this program are keen and excited about participating in this class.
High School Age
Learning singing, dancing and acting by developing skills through repertoire for songs and shows. Our qualified singing, dance and musical teachers train you for being in Musical Theatre. Musical Theatre students also perform throughout the year including musical productions. Production and Performance opportunities
High School Aged Students . 1 1/2 hours Mondays 5.00pm-6.30pm
SPECIALIST CLASSES
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2025
ARE NOW OPEN
by Audition or Invitation
Studio X ACTING
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN
For Actors 12-14years
This Specialist Class specifically aims to work with middle school aged students whose technique and ability to convey emotions, slip in to someone else’s skin and act with intention is already apparent. This extension program is for those who are serious about their acting and have the Studio B program firmly in their sights. Studio X Acting can be taken with Studio X Musical as a COMBO or on its own.
Wednesdays 4-6pm
STUDIO X MUSICAL
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN
For Actors 12-14 years who display potential in Musical Theatre.
This Specialist Class specifically aims to work with younger middle school aged students whose technique and ability already shows great promise. The program is for students who are serious about continuing their musical theatre journey and have aspirations of auditioning for the Studio B program in the future, or seeking out Musical Theatre at a tertiary level.
Mondays 5-6.30pm AND Tuesdays 4.00-5.30pm
Studio B ACTING
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN
The ultimate performing class for aspiring actors.
Excellent discipline and commitment are an expectation of each member of the group as they hone their acting skills in preparation for Tertiary Acting Courses and professional Work.
( This class has its own RED CARPET FILM EVENT
Students focus on film, classic works, developing potential for industry work and immersive acting experiences.
14 and over
BY AUDITION ONLY/ INVITATION Wednesdays 5.00pm-7.00pm
STUDIO B MUSICAL
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN
Elite Musical Theatre Performing Group for students 14 and over
Students have intensive tuition in all aspects of the performing arts- Acting Craft, Dancing and Singing and Musical Theatre technique.
By Invitation Limited Numbers. This is for students who want to focus on MUSICAL THEATRE and are looking at performing arts tertiary possibilities or the industry in the future.
14 and over
BY AUDITION ONLY/INVITATION Tuesdays 4.00pm-7.00pm
ELEGERIE
OUR AUDITIONS FOR 2024 ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN
By Invitation
This is an Intensive Performance Training Program in Singing, Dance and Drama. Students are invited based on previous displayed excellence in either musical theatre or acting.
Wednesdays 4-6.00pm AND 4.00pm - 6.00pm Thursday
PAYMENT OF FEES
Term Fees are payable upon BOOKING YOUR CLASS through the online MEMBER AREA portal. This automatically puts your child on the class list… IMMEDIATELY.
It secures their place.
At BYTES we like to support kids who thrive by doing the performing arts. We also NEED to pay our fabulous teachers and the rent, as well as numerous other expenses….. just like everybody else.
If your family needs help in organising your financial commitment for your child to attend BYTES, please contact us so we can plan, in advance how payments will be possible. We know that times are tough but we have many families who plan their payments effectively and are always on time. Over the 25 years BYTES has also assisted many families in ensuring their child can attend. We do however have our own financial commitments, so prompt payments or regular plans are very much appreciated and necessary for us to run our business.
We don’t like chasing people up for late fees, nor do we want to STOP STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING, so please communicate to us.
To ARRANGE YOUR FEES TO BE DIRECT DEBITED OR to pay through PART PAYMENT ( You must complete the form on the member’s Area Portal)
FEES
TERM FEES ARE 9 Weeks with some additional rehearsal and performance times throughout the year, which are included and not charged extra.
BYTES always operates on Student Free Days and Public Holidays that occur during the term and do not fall in ‘School Holiday “ periods.
IPA- $250 a term
JUNIOR MUSICAL, OPEN MUSICAL, STAGE AND SCREEN , JUNIOR ACTING -
$300 a term including GST