Set the Scene: Drama Classes For Kids
Find drama classes for kids at The Stage Door Performing Arts
Drama Classes for Kids at The Stage Door Performing Arts
Looking for engaging drama classes for kids near Norwest, Rouse Hill or Austral? Set the Scene at The Stage Door Performing Arts is a weekly acting program where children build real-world confidence, creativity and communication, while having serious fun and making friends.
We welcome beginners and busy families alike. No experience needed. Book a free trial class and see your child light up both on and off the stage.
About Set the Scene
Set the Scene is the new acting program taking Australia by storm, designed for creative kids aged 5 and above.
Each week, students explore acting through games, improvisation, and age-appropriate scripts designed to build stage presence, quick thinking, and communication.
Classes are high-energy, inclusive, and perfect for dancers, singers, shy kids and budding performers alike.
- Who it’s for: Primary & lower-secondary school (Ages 5-15)
- Where: The Stage Door Performing Arts – Norwest, Rouse Hill, AustralL
An Acting Program that Works
Six evidence-driven advantages for acting & drama students
Freedom to Experiment
Games and prompts let them try bold ideas without fear of being “wrong,” making risk-taking feel safe and fun.
Spotlight Moments
Low-stakes showings and class sharings give real applause and achievement without overwhelming stage fright.
Build-a-Character Creativity
Costumes, voices and back-stories turn imagination into something they can own and refine.
Ensemble Camaraderie
Partner scenes and group pieces create inside jokes, shared goals and friendships that outlast class time.
Skills That Travel
Clear speaking, expressive movement and storytelling improve school presentations, dance, and everyday confidence.
Visible Progress
New scripts each term, bite-size goals, and specific feedback show exactly how they’re getting better, week after week.
Why Parents Choose Our Kids’ Drama Classes
Confidence & Voice
Regular low-pressure performances build stage confidence, voice projection, and clear expression, perfect for school presentations, interviews and life.
Communication & Presentation
Scene work develops active listening, turn-taking and storytelling. Students learn how to pace, emphasise, and speak clearly for an audience.
Creativity & Flexible Thinking
Improvisation strengthens flexible thinking and idea generation. Students learn to adapt, create, and respond in real time, on and off stage.
Teamwork & Social Belonging
Drama builds empathy, collaboration and trust. Small group casting helps students form real friendships and positive classroom habits.
Why Drama Matters for Kids
Drama is a rehearsal for real life. Kids learn to think, speak and relate under gentle pressure, building transferable skills for school, social settings, and future leadership.
Add the joy of performance, and you’ve got a weekly dose of courage.
We proudly serve families in Norwest, Bella Vista, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, The Ponds, Rouse Hill, Riverstone, Schofields, Box Hill, Austral, Leppington, Edmondson Park and Middleton Grange — so when you search “kids drama classes near me,” you’ll find us close by.
Book Your Free Drama Trial Class Today
- 45 minute class (by age group)
- Zero pressure – just see if it clicks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are grouped by age to ensure content is fun, engaging and developmentally appropriate. Check our timetable for current age groups.
No experience needed! Set the Scene is welcoming for all, whether your child is shy, outgoing, or trying drama for the first time.
Comfy clothes, closed-toe shoes, and a water bottle. Activewear is perfect if they’re coming from dance.
Class sizes are capped to maintain a supportive, high-feedback environment. Popular times fill fast — book early!
Yes — each term includes a casual showing or in-class presentation so families can celebrate progress.
Tuition is billed weekly with multi-class discounts available. Get in contact with our team at 1800 432 623 to learn more about pricing.
We run classes in Norwest, Rouse Hill and Austral for easy access across the Hills and South-West Sydney. See maps on the Locations page.
Absolutely! Acting strengthens performance, storytelling and confidence, the perfect companion to dance or singing.
Yes. A no obligation free trial is offered to new students (subject to availability). Contact our team to book your spot!
Start with a free trial. Choose your studio (Norwest, Rouse Hill, or Austral), select the right age group and time, and we’ll take care of the rest.