ACTING CLASSES FOR TEENS IN AUCKLAND
Give your child the chance to learn acting from industry professionals, developing real-world skills for stage and screen.
Give your child the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and develop real acting skills for stage and screen.
For students who love acting and want to take their skills further. Ten Feet Tall gives young performers dedicated time to develop their craft, create believable characters, interpret scripts and understand how acting changes between stage and screen.
Through scene work, improvisation, voice, movement and acting for camera, students learn to make stronger creative choices and deliver more believable performances.
Years 5-13 | Small-group classes across Auckland
What will my child learn?
Acting develops performance craft through practical training for stage and screen.
Character
Learn to create believable characters through motivation, relationships, physicality and character choices.
Script & Scene Work
Explore scripts, interpret scenes and make strong acting choices that bring the text to life.
Voice & Movement
Develop vocal and physical skills to communicate character, emotion and intention.
Stage Acting
Build performance technique, stage presence, ensemble skills and the ability to connect with a live audience.
Acting for Camera
Learn how acting changes for the screen, including natural performance, subtle expression, eyelines and working with the camera.
Ten Feet Tall Promise
What you can expect when your child learns with us.
More opportunities to participate, individual coaching and communication skills that grow with them.
Every Student Speaks
No sitting at the back and watching. Every student has opportunities to speak, participate, practise and perform in every class.
Every Student Is Coached
Every student receives individual feedback and practical guidance — so they know what they're doing well and what to work on next.
Small Groups. More Doing.
Smaller classes mean more opportunities to speak, perform, practise and receive attention from their coach.
Skills They Can Actually Use
Students develop voice, expression, public speaking, listening, collaboration and performance skills they can use at school and beyond.
Progress You Can See
Structured programmes build skills over time — from first steps in speaking and performing to sophisticated communication and performance.
We don't need every child to become a performer. We want every child to know they have something worth saying — and the skills and confidence to say it.
Choose your path in 2026
In 2026, Acting can be taken with or without exams. Students can simply enjoy developing their acting, performance and confidence skills, with no requirement to work towards a qualification.
From 2027: Two Clear Pathways
From 2027, students can choose between our Communication Academy and Skills Classes, depending on their goals.
Communication Academy
Our specialist exam pathway for students who want to develop their Acting through a structured programme. Students build skills in characterisation, voice, movement, interpretation and performance.
From Year 7, students can work towards recognised Acting qualifications through Speech New Zealand and Trinity College London. Prior to this we suggest Speech NZ Flexi Speaking and Performing exams.
Skills Classes
For students who want to build confidence, communication and performance skills without exams. Confidence Club includes drama, improvisation, character work and performance alongside broader communication skills, while Debate develops confident speaking, quick thinking and persuasive communication.
Find an Acting Class in Auckland
Ready to take their acting further?
Acting classes are available for Years 5–13 at selected Auckland locations. Give your child dedicated time to develop their technique, work on stage and screen performance and learn alongside other young people who love acting.
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