THE MOUNT PLAYERS
THEATRE COMPANY
YOUTH THEATRE
The Mount Players Youth Theatre
Important information about the classes:
- Classes run for 1.5 hours during school terms:
- All workshops take place at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon, next to Jubilee Hall.
- Maximum class size for each Group is 20 students.
- The fee per term for 2024, payable prior to each term, is $200.00.
- Once enrolled, students are given the option to enrol each year before anyone on the waitlist and can stay until the end of the year after Yr 12/19 years old.
There are 3 classes:
- Group A, for 10-12-year olds is on Mondays 5.00pm - 6.30pm
- Group B, for 13-15-year olds is on Mondays 6.45pm - 8.15pm
- Group C, for 16-18-year-olds is on Tuesdays 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Youth Theatre Performance - Sat Dec 14 & Sun Dec 15
Presented by Mount Players Youth Theatre (MPYT) Group B (13-15) with permission from Origin Theatrical.
What is that, trailing your footsteps, breathing softly down your neck?
Rediscover the magic and wonder of the original Grimm Tales, retold by master-storyteller Philip Pullman. In this stage version by Philip Wilson, you'll meet the familiar characters – Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel – and some unexpected ones too, such as faithful Johannes and the remarkable Iron Heinrich.
Full of deliciously dark twists and turns, the tales come to life in all their glittering, macabre brilliance – a delight for children and adults alike.
Meet The Teachers
Kerry Turpie
Kerry knows The Mount Players Youth Theatre extremely well having led some of our workshops for 6 years from 2008 to 2014, when she directed MPYT in their production ’Seussical'. She is an incredibly accomplished Drama teacher having taught from Prep to Year 12 as well as in non-school settings including currently running acting workshops at Props Theatre, Bendigo. Kerry's qualifications include a Bachelor of Theatre and Performance, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Bachelor of Education. We are so excited to welcome Kerry back to our Youth Theatre with all the passion that she brings, and the nurturing, inclusive environment that she developed when she last worked with us.
Mark Constable
Mark brings a wealth of experience with him to our Youth Theatre program. A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts ( WAAPA), he has extensive experience over many years as an actor, director and teacher in theatre, film and television across Australia. Mark was was the Senior Acting Tutor and Director at the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art in Sydney from 2002 - 2007 and Senior Acting Tutor and Director at the National Theatre Drama School in St Kilda from 2007-2011, becoming its Head of Acting from 2011-2013. TMPYT has grasped this wonderful opportunity for Mark to bring his experience, enterprise, network and boundless energy to our group.
The Mount Players Youth Theatre provides an engaging environment for students in the Macedon Ranges to learn new skills, make new friends and perform on stage.
All workshops take place at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon, next to Jubilee Hall.
The workshops focus on stage acting, but include script writing, make-up & costumes, backstage etiquette, and for the older group, set design and construction and bio box.
We occasionally invite guest leaders for the night, who are people with a lot of experience in a particular area of theatre. These people have often been involved with The Mount Players for many years and share their expertise.
Opportunities also arise for youth members to be involved in the major productions at the theatre, both on and off stage. Previous examples include roles on TMP's The Sound of Music, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Offshore Island. Several MPYT members have also gone on to play lead roles in theatre productions as adults both at TMP and other theatres.
The MPYT is an exceptional way to boost your self-confidence and open yourself up to new experiences.
