FAQ's About Our Classes

Sioux ManningStudents can feel nervous when they think about joining a Drama Class. It often means stepping out of their comfort zone. Here are some of the most common questions that people ask me when they are thinking about joining a class. It will help you if you are wondering about taking the leap and giving acting a go!

– Sioux Manning
Artistic Director CED (trained actor/teacher/director)

FAQs

I am quite shy but would like to give acting a go. I haven’t had any experience in acting before so I am quite nervous. Will I fit in?
The classes are friendly and welcoming and everyone is encouraged to be part of the group. I make sure that all levels of ability are catered for and create a safe and positive environment. People are constantly suprised at how comfortable they feel in classes.

I have to do presentations at work. How can these classes help with this?
These classes will teach you the skills necessary to be a more confident and dynamic speaker. Learn how to engage your audience at both a logical and emotional level. A lot of corporate people come to classes to help them lose the nervousness they feel when they have to do public speaking.

I want to be a more confident person. Will acting help me with this?
Acting is a fun and easy way to build your confidence and self esteem. It teaches you how to mix with many different people and handle various situations more assertively.

Will it be fun?
People who come to the classes say it is their weekly fix of total escapism! Acting is really just playing. It is fun to pretend and people find it exciting to play at being all sorts of different characters.With my unique and positive way of teaching drama, students are guaranteed an amazing experience of learning and fun. There is a lot of laughter in the classes and people go home happy.

What type of people come to the classes?
All ages and a wide range of ethnic and age groups. The ratio of men to women in a class is usually pretty equal.

I am bored and would like to try acting as a hobby. I just want to have some fun and don’t really want to take it any further than that. Would these classes suit me?
Absolutely. Say goodbye to boredom! The classes are dynamic, fun and you will discover new sides to yourself that that you didn’t even realise existed.


Dates & Fees 2026

All Classes & Workshops are held at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Auckland.

Improv General Class

Monday 6.30 – 8pm

  • 08 June to 06 July
  • 07 September to 05 October
  • 09 November to 30 November
  • Fee: $90/4-week class

Advanced Improv Showcase Class

  • 09 November to 07 December
  • Fee: $110/5-week class
  • Showcase Date for Friends & Whanau to come along and watch is Monday 07 December from 7pm to 8.30pm

Acting Toolkit Class

Monday 6.30 – 8.30pm

  • Back in 2027

 

 

 

 


Payment of Fees

BNZ: 02-0272-0042538-000

Account Name: Sioux Manning

Fee payment due one week before class starts. Instalment options available.

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