If your little tikes love to doll up in front of the mirror, don her Elsa gown, or start reciting lines from Shakespeare, then you know you’ve got a budding actor/actress on your hands. The next thing to do is to sign them up for some of these fabulous drama classes. Here’s our top picks of some of the best drama schools on the island. Standby…and…action!
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QUICK SEARCH FOR ACTING, THEATRE, MUSICAL THEATRE, AND DRAMA CLASSES IN SINGAPORE:
In this guide, you will find:
Sing’theatre Academy is Singapore’s only dedicated musical theater academy, offering a community-centered approach to learning that welcomes students of all ages to develop their singing, dancing, and acting skills. What sets Sing’theatre Academy apart is its connection with a professional theatre company that collaborates with some of Singapore’s top industry professionals.
Students, aged 3 and above, not only receive expert instruction but also have the unique opportunity to perform in the academy’s in-house black box theatre, complete with stunning sets, professional technical support, and costumes. These performances reach diverse audiences, including those involved in community outreach programs, ensuring that students gain both artistic and social confidence.
Sing'theatre Academy, 21 Tan Quee Lan St, #02-10 Heritage Place, Singapore 188108, +65 9785 1406, academy@singtheatre.com, https://singtheatre.com/academy-singtheatre/
MADDspace stands for Music Art Drama Dance Space – which are what your kid can sign up for at the school’s 2 cozy locations in Singapore. Junior kids between 6 and 12 years old will enjoy their Kids Music Theatre where they will learn the different methods and approaches in performing through theatre and song. Besides acting, there are also vocal lessons and dance classes so your kiddo can be a serious triple threat!
MADDSpace, Orchard and Boon Lay, +65 6802 4072, www.maddspace.com.sg
Julia Gabriel has various centers in Singapore, and they also have a variety of classes available, one of which is the Speech & Drama Communication Program. The program offers young ones an opportunity to learn techniques and skills needed for communication while enjoying every minute of the process! With the use of drama, poetry, roleplaying, storytelling and more, kids are taught problem-solving and group-dynamic skills. This ensures that they're engaged throughout and readily absorb what they're taught since it's a fun process and in an environment where the children can get creative and use expand their imagination.
Julia Gabriel, Various Locations, www.juliagabriel.com
Wild Rice is a relatively well-known theater company, so you can feel assured that they'll impart their best skills to little ones looking to learn more about drama. They have weekly drama classes for children aged 5-12, and over ten weeks, the kiddos will be guided by experienced teaching artists as they participate in role-playing practices, storytelling games, and more. They also have a First Stage program where young ones can sign up to receive coaching throughout their first performance experience on a professional stage. If your child is a little bit older, they've also got a Singapore Youth Theatre program for those aged 13-17, where they'll learn how to write, direct and act for the stage.
Wild Rice, 107 North Bridge Rd, Level 4, Singapore 179105, www.wildrice.com.sg
Centre Stage School Of The Arts is a full performing arts center and offers a variety of creative programs for young ones belonging to different age groups. Babies as young as 6 months can join their programs, of which they have two: Play Stage for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years old and Baby Stage for little ones aged 6 months to 18 months. They also have drama and musical theater classes for kids aged 3.5 years and up, all the way until 13 years old. There are a selection of different fun programs, such as Creative Drama, Singing, On Stage Acting, and more. Each one has their own unique focus, and the school believes that the journey of learning is just as important as the outcome.
Centre Stage School Of The Arts, 15 Woking Rd, Singapore 138694, www.centre-stage.com
LoveKids runs specialized speech and drama programs that can help your little ones gain confidence and learn EQ skills early in life! They have speech and drama classes for kids at the nursery and kindergarten level, and have also newly added a playgroup program for infants and toddlers that also focus on speech and drama. This is perfect if you're planning on starting early, or if you have kids of different ages that you wish to enrol. The programs for each age group cover varying skillsets, and they've all been listed on the website for parents to have a look!
LoveKids, 24A Maju Ave, Singapore 556696, www.lovekids.com.sg
This is the one-stop shop if you're looking for speech, drama and public speaking classes. The academy has a globally acclaimed program which uses drama to encourage the development of life skills. They have a variety of courses available which have been categorized according to age group, and there are programs available for little ones as young as 2 years old all the way until 18 years old. You can check out the details of each course via their website, where they've listed not only each program's focus but also some of the activities your children will be having fun with during the class. Private classes are also available for young ones who feel more comfortable in a 1-to-1 setting.
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, 231 Mountbatten Road, Block B Mountbatten Centre, #03-03, Singapore 397999, www.helenogrady.com.sg
At Graces Speech & Drama Studio, kids as young as Nursery 1 can enrol for the preschool program, which helps in developing their skills and interest in speaking, reading and movement. After that, there are four other levels, including Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Diploma. Each one is catered to children and youth of different age groups and focus on different skillsets that ultimately aim to assist the kiddos in excelling at the craft. There are even internationally recognized UK examinations available every September and November which students are encouraged to sit for.
Graces Speech & Drama Studio, 169 Joo Chiat Rd, #03-01, Singapore 427729, www.graces-studio.net
There are countless courses available at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, and the Junior Drama Department is one that gives young talents a voice. Their aim is to train and produce bilingual talents using a progressive and structured curriculum, focusing mainly on encouraging creativity, confidence and clarity of expression. Some courses available under the Junior Drama Department include Drama Bilingual, Youth Ensemble, and even Vacation Courses. You can see which one fits your little one's interests and needs best before signing up!
Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655, www.nafa.edu.sg/junior-drama
If you're looking to instill some confidence in your little one and train them in public speaking then Speech Academy Asia is the place to go. Their workshops and classes not only help boost confidence, they also enhance communication skills and encourage critical thinking from a young age. Suitable for children aged 3 to 16, their public speaking course focuses on linguistic and confidence development, speech crafting, as well as honing leadership skills. Speech Academy Asia even has a free trial available, and you can check out their curriculum brochure via their website for a more in-depth look at the specifics of the program.
Speech Academy Asia, Various Locations, www.speechacademyasia.com
At Lucy Sparkles, classes are meant to create a sense of enjoyment as teachers engage with the little ones and enhance learning through developing physical, emotional and intellectual skills. They offer dance and music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, taught by trained professionals to ensure they benefit and grow in the best ways possible. There are also drama classes, the most challenging of the three, and they use a magical, imaginary place called Storyland to keep the kiddos engaged and participative during class.
Lucy Sparkles, Various Locations, www.lucysparkles.com.sg
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