Whangarei Speech and Drama Academy
We provide speech, drama classes to give people the confidence they need on stage and public speaking, with the tools to express themselves.
- Drama and Voice Academy classes are now.
TUESDAY | 3.45-4.45. Grade 4-5 Flexi exam class. 4.45-5.45 grade 5-6 flexi exam class. 5.50-6.45 screen/film acting. @ Whangarei Theatre Company - WEDNESDAY | Bream Bay Budding actors ages 8-14 3.45 -5.15 pm @ Ruakaka Rec centre soccer and squash supper room
- THURSDAY | 4.30-5.30 Aspiring performers Age 8-13
I can also work with an adult providing support to achieve a diploma in professional speaking.
Programs available for people from Migrant backgrounds to help build their confidence and practical communication skills needed to thrive in the workplace and their communities.
Call me and tell me what age and stage the student who is interested are at, and what do they want to learn?
What we do
Speech and drama classes in Whangarei
We support children and adults develop confidence and gain certification in presenting.
Our classes are to support student's performance potential and make great communicators. We're committed to supporting Northland kids and bringing quality performance and presentation opportunities to our youth.
Students have the opportunity to sit their Speech and Drama exams either in groups or individually.
Who we are
BA (Education) Grad Dip (Tch Arts) LTL Speech NZ
Deb is a registered teacher teaching for 20 years in Schools. In 2016 she trained in Paris at the International School of Acting and Creativity. With 15 years involvement in SGCNZ Shakespeare festivals and Deb has participated in the Young Shakeapeare Company trip to the Globe in London, twice! performing on the Globe stage herself in 2010.
Deb is a life member of Whangarei Theatre Company and has performed in over 40 musical and theatre shows and taught junior community drama classes at WTC. She also has had the great opportunity to work on 'Luminaries', 'Letter to the king' and 'the Rings of Power', and 'Brokenwood' series and more for Television.
Deb also enjoys singing with Opera North and hosts the annual event Classics at the Cove in Waipu with her husband David Brown, and she has directed Waipu Wearable Arts event twice.
Express yourself
These classes are for primary and Intermediate school kids and are a great place for your child to begin their drama journey. Cost Per Term $120-150.
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These classes are designed to build upon the beginner classes, further advancing their speech and drama skills. Cost per term $140 -$230 depending on grade level and class size. Adult classes in Professional speaking for certification and Diplomas are available on request.
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Intermediate and Advanced Speech and Drama. There are two types of Academy classes to choose from - Speech and Drama or Public speaking $180 -$230 price depends on grade level and class size. Classes are offered as required.
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Wanting to become a more confident communicator? Debi offers personalised public speaking coaching designed to bring out your authentic voice.
Find out moreStudent Success Stories
In 2023 Ryan Murray, long standing member of Making a Scene was selected to go to the Globe Centre in London,2025 Noah Hewlett Coffey was selected to represent Northland at SGCNZ Globe education Centre n London. This year 2026 Anis Bahrinipour was selected to go to London, after his week-long experience with SGCNZ NSSP in Wellington.
Making a Scene students who have been selected from over 5000 students, to participate in NSSP (National Schools Shakespeare Production) are: Ryan Murray, Lucy Murray, Dilana Tediek, Noah Hewlett Coffey, and Anis Bahrinipour.
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