Inclusive School Holiday Workshops
Little Experts Program
Prep – Grade 2
Speak Up Studio’s Little Experts workshops are fun, engaging, and finish with an exciting outcome – usually a performance, photoshoot or a fancy craft to take home. Designed for maximum energy and creativity to capture the imagination of our littlest learners.
Our holiday workshops run from 9am to 3.30pm each day. Bring a packed lunch! Before and after care is also available.
$88 for each day
Play In A Day Program
Grade 3 – 6
A Play in a Day… no way!? In this workshop, students develop advanced skills and techniques as they bring a show to life in just one day. Students will leave inspired, confident and proud.
We begin with a theme and some games to get our creativity flowing. From there, our performance evolves as we create characters, write the script, pick music and create costumes and props. You won’t just take to the stage, you’ll have a say in the creative and artistic direction of the day.
A Play In A Day workshops run from 9am – 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch!
$99 for each day
Born to Perform Program
Grade 1 – 6 (3 day workshops)
Grade 3 – 6 or 7 – 12 (5 day workshops)
Born to Perform students experience the thrill of putting on a production from start to finish, in just one week. From auditions and casting, to rehearsing, character and skill development (like singing, mime and movement), learning lines, and performing, Born to Perform workshops are filled with energy, focus and passion as students work together to put a show on stage in record time in our plays and musical theatre workshops.
If your child talks about wanting to be an actor, if they wish they could perform on stage more often, or if they look forward to speech and drama each week and want to do more, then this is the workshop for them.
Workshops are available for students in grades 1 to 12.
Upcoming One Day Workshops
Join us for all things spooky, scary and what goes bump in the night! We'll spend the day crafting trick or treat baskets, dressing up as ghosts and ghouls, and end the day with a spook-tacular performance for parents.
Monday 16th September
Prep - grade 2
Come on Barbie! Inspired by the new movie, we're calling all empowered Barbies to create their own Pinker-than-life adventure. From Astronauts to Fashion Designers, Athletes to Teachers, Barbie has explored endless different lives. What Barbie will you be?
Tuesday 17th September
Prep - Grade 2
The school is in danger of being closed down if we can't get to
the bottom of these spooky and startling events. Inspired by the
``Addams Family``, we'll write our own ghostly tale. We'll start with the
words eerie, mysterious and BOO!
Monday 16th September
Grade 3 - 6
Percy Jackson is ready, are you?! Join Camp-half blood as a demi-god on a quest to save the world. We'll start with words like hero, powers and quest.
Tuesday 17th September
Grade 3 - 6My daughter and her friend have done at least one workshop together every school holidays for the past couple of years. They just love it. Especially the musical ones.
– Catherine K, Mum
Why kids come back again and again
Make Friends
Learn A New Skill
Express Themselves
Get Crafty
Dress Up
It was great giving my child an opportunity to do something new, that is hard to find time to do in term time. I really liked the musical theatre combo – it really stretches and inspires.
– Dana Paterson
Inspired by the book 'Winner Winner Bin Chicken Dinner', join this Ibis on their hunt for a tasty meal. A Bin Chicken isn't exactly a welcome dinner guest, but that won't discourage them!
Grades 1 - 6
Spring Hill, Sherwood and Red Hill Studios ($385)
Bin Chicken's Feast
18th - 20th September 2024
``A workshop inspired by the broadway classic ``Into the Woods``, this show takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together in a score that is both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Grades 3 - 12
Spring Hill Studio ($660)
Once Upon a Time
23rd - 27th September 2024
Christmas Born to Perform
January Born to Perform
July Born to Perform
Both the kids were on cloud nine all evening and night! They appeared to make some lovely friendships with fellow cast members. They all supported each other so nicely. They also both really enjoyed the mixture of acting, singing and choreography that it provided. It must have been a huge task for you and the team, so thanks again for all your hard work. The kids seem to understand how much effort you all put in.
– Matt S. Dad
A Production That’s About The Kids
There are plenty of kids theatre programs out there. Most license a Disney show and hold auditions, and rehearse the old fashioned way. We’ve been there and done that and sure, while the show might be stunning, the process of creating and rehearsing the show is anything but.
Auditions can feel ruthless. Waiting for others to rehearse is dull. And the same kids are always the stars.
Like everything at Speak Up, we’ve taken the process of staging a play or a musical and asked:
“How can we make this more inclusive and more joyful for all our performers?”
And that’s how Born to Perform, was, well born.
Inclusive Casting
Clever Scripts
Entertaining Rehearsals
Dazzling Costumes
Everyone Shines
Unpack the script, workshop the characters, rehearse key scenes, learn songs, then and craft a performance inspired by what you learn.
Wicked
Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th SeptemberUnpack the script, workshop the characters, rehearse key scenes, learn songs, then and craft a performance inspired by what you learn.
Christmas Holiday Stagestruck
TBC
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’d like to chat with us about your child or would like a specific recommendation, please give the studio a call on 07 3367 8562.
How much does Born To Perform cost?
Little Experts workshops run for six and a half hours and are $88 each.
Play in a Day workshops run for six and a half hours and cost $99 each.
Three day workshops are $385 each.
Five day workshops are $660
All bookings can be made via the parent portal. Credit Card payment is required at time of booking.
Where are Born to Perform workshops held?
Little Experts workshops and A Play in a Day are held at 110 Windsor Road, Red Hill AND 2/641 Sherwood Road, Sherwood. The same timetable runs at both studios. High school workshops usually run at 9 St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill.
Born to Perform workshops are held at our various studios, depending on the time of year, with Friday rehearsal and performance venue to be advised.
Is before and after care available?
Yes! Supervision is available between 8am – 9am and 3.30pm – 5pm ($10 for the day). Book online via the parent portal. We have quiet activities, colouring, board games and sometimes a movie in the afternoon.
What to bring and wear?
Students should wear comfortable clothes. Dressing up is encouraged! Please send your child with snacks and a water bottle so we can ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day.
For Born to Perform workshops students should wear drama blacks (black pants & black t-shirt) to all rehearsals and the performance evening. Please send your child with morning and afternoon tea, lunch and a water bottle.
What's the deal with food?
Supervised snack breaks are held at 10.30am, 12pm and 2.00pm. Please send your child along with plenty of healthy food for the day. We would appreciate if you could avoid packing nuts. Our lovely neighbour, Gramps (at Red Hill) offers a tuck shop style menu which you can order on the day!
Can parents stay and watch?
We prefer if parents do not stay to watch the workshops as your presence can be a little distracting for our students and teachers. We would love to welcome you to watch the performance at the end of certain workshops, and we promise to share lots of photos and videos at the end of the week. Thanks for understanding.