Class Info 2026
2026 Class Information
Enrolments Due 16 Jan!
We are looking forward to another fantastic year of theatrical, screen acting, singing and dancing adventures!
Please note that all classes have limited places available to enable our tutors to provide appropriate tuition, direction and supervision. Students reenrolling are given priority placement, and we have a long wait-list of people wanting to join. We reserve the right to adjust days, dates, times, student ages/year groups, tutors, venues, pricing and other details of classes as needed.
LOCATIONS:
CREW - Regatta Grandstand, McVilly Drive (near the Cenotaph)
Please note that there is a gate at the entrance restricting vehicle access. We recommend parking in the Regatta Grounds public car park or driving down the lane towards the boat ramp to drop your child off at the bottom of the stairs near the Grandstand.
GYC Hobart - Guilford Young College HOBART CAMPUS in Patrick Street, opposite 135 Patrick Street
Plenty of street parking available.
QUESTIONS?
- Existing Students: team@musicaltheatrecrew.com
- Prospective Students: hello@musicaltheatrecrew.com
CODE OF CONDUCT
All students (and parents/guardians if under 18 years) and other supporters will:
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of students, tutors and helpers.
Behave in a safe way, adhering to health and safety rules and instructions, to protect their own and others’ safety, health and wellbeing. Theatre, screen acting and live performance venues have varying risks and students, parents and family members are required to follow all reasonable directions of tutors and authorised venue personnel.
Notify the Principals or Tutors of any injury, illness or health and wellbeing concerns prior to participating in any activity, including notifying medical treatment plans.
Approach classes and performances with a positive attitude, focusing on good quality production values and a spirit of collaboration.
Raise goals and support needs with the Principals and/or tutors to enable appropriate additional support to be provided or to give adequate notice if leaving so as to avoid any disruption to other students and productions.
While constructive feedback is important and used at Crew for skill development, thoughtless criticism of others and gossip, particularly ‘behind a person’s back’, is not acceptable and students who behave in intolerant, gossipy, bullying ways will be required to engage in reflecting on their behaviour and undertaking to change their behaviour. Crew Tutors reserve the right to ask any student to leave class/rehearsal/performances or recordings for inappropriate and/or unsafe behaviour, with parents/guardians to be informed and involved in resolving the situation. The Principals reserve the right to withdraw students from Crew and will inform both the student and parent/guardian of the requirement and explanation for the decision.
Acknowledge that acting, singing, dance and costuming may involve physical contact between students and/or tutors to create works and improve posture and dance and movement technique. Tutors will explain techniques and safety requirements (such as for lifting and carrying others, alignment, working with others on fight and intimacy scenes, etc). It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to advise of any general requirements or concerns at enrolment and to reinforce to their child/ren their rights to express any concerns in the rehearsal room or performances.
Endeavour to prioritise scheduled Crew activities, avoiding clashes as far as practical, and give reasonable notice of any absences. As theatre is a ‘team sport’, acknowledge that excessive absences (eg: more than 2 weeks per term) may lead to the need for reduced involvement in shows and/or changes in cast roles.
For all classes suitable clothing that students can move in must be worn, eg: track suits, sports shoes, stretch jeans, t-shirts, etc. For all musical theatre classes, all students must wear Crew’s uniform to all classes including Crew t-shirt, with a hoodie or jacket available for warmth, plus Crew or plain black leggings, shorts, track pants or stretch jeans. Appropriate, safe footwear must be worn for rehearsals including sports shoes/runners for general theatrical rehearsals (not heavy/heeled boots, thongs or high heels), and for dance segments black and/or tan jazz and tap shoes for all students, and for teen female roles: tan/black chorus heels as required. Costumes allocated for performances are to be worn as directed, with any concerns related to comfort or appropriateness raised directly with the costume team or a tutor. This helps ensure safety in the class room, rehearsals and in performance, assists teachers with developing students’ posture and appropriate physicality, builds pride in Musical Theatre Crew and appropriately represent Crew.
Positively represent Screen Acting Crew and acknowledge Screen Acting Crew and/or Musical Theatre Crew productions and Tutors where appropriate such as in program bios, for auditions, awards and other events.
Participate with a spirit of interest, contribute to exploring ideas, investigate different ways of singing, speaking, acting, moving and dancing, include others and work with others, make engaging theatrical performances and have fun!
In addition to fulfilling tutor responsibilities associated with the above items, the Crew Principals, Tutors and Assistant Tutors will:
Provide a stimulating, experiential-learning based musical theatre, stage acting and screen acting training program with suitable performance opportunities that build young people’s skills and confidence in a safe, enjoyable learning environment.
Lead and guide students and their families and friends in contributing to the presentation of quality musical theatre performances for family, friends and the public.
Take reasonable care and provide timely information in the conduct of all Crew classes, productions and other activities.
Provide feedback to parents and students, periodically, on the development of performance skills and learning goals.
Respect that students, their families and friends make a considerable commitment to our school and are valued members of the ‘Crew family’ who will be provided with the opportunity to be involved in related activities where possible.
Recognise that as students grow and mature, their interest in musical theatre, screen and stage acting, school and extra-curricular activities will evolve in different ways and endeavour to support students to navigate changing interests and, at times, clashes in a responsible, timely way while avoiding disruption to Crew activities and other students.
Seek to resolve any problems in a caring, prompt and fair way, while recognising that there are peak ‘busy’ times for Crew productions that require students and their families to prioritise Crew.
Role model positive team behaviours, be inclusive and supportive while helping students to set achievable and at times challenging learning goals, create works, have some fun and create memorable experiences along the way!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Last updated: 10 Dec 2025
Whether re-enrolling or enrolling for the first time, these Terms and Conditions help ensure everyone involved in Crew understands the commitment and mutual obligation of being involved in our wonderful performing arts community.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all classes, ensembles, lessons, programs, events and activities delivered by Musical Theatre Crew (Crew) including Screen Acting Crew, Theatrical Dance Crew, Crew-Sing and other workshops and programs.
By enrolling yourself (if 18+ years) or your child in any Crew program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions, Fee Policies and Crew's Code of Conduct.
OVERARCHING PRINCIPLE: CHILD SAFETY - always the priority
As a large part of our community are children and young people under 18 years of age, we prioritise their safety and wellbeing in our activities. As a result, we include this information in the terms and conditions as most people involved with any Crew activity will at some time engage with children and have an obligation to support our ethos of keeping all children safe at all times.
Every child and young person has the right to be safe, for their voice to be heard, and to be able to participate in decisions affecting them. Children also have the right to be informed of how they can productively engage in Crew activities, their obligations for their own wellbeing and that of others, and what to do if they have any concerns.
We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait children and young people, and their rich and enduring connection to family, country and story telling.
We recognise the need to be inclusive of all children from any and diverse cultures and backgrounds, such as those who are linguistically diverse, unable to live at home, living with disability and/or chronic health conditions, and LGBTIQA+.
Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility at Crew. Musical
Theatre Crew policies guide and support everyone involved - tutors, volunteers,
students and families - to understand and put into practice the National Child
Safe Principles.
Crew’s Child Safe policy and practice is reviewed and updated every year as well as when any issues arises that needs to be addressed, eg: the changed social media laws introduced in December 2025 is a key driver for moving to Crew’s Class Manager Portal.
Rehearsals, singing, dancing and performances generally all carry inherent risks and participation in any of our classes and private lessons assumes acceptance of responsibility that managed risk.
Our Tutors all hold WWVP and participate in information sessions and training on ensuring all Crew activities and classes meet ChildSafe requirements.
All production personnel, including volunteer students (aged 16 up), parent and family helpers and hired Venue personnel who work on our shows, are required to hold WWVP registration.
Some other key information:
Crew Tutors promote consent-based practice and trains our students in contemporary intimacy practice appropriate to their age and the material/show content.
Appropriate physical contact may be offered by Tutors to assist with alignment, correct physical technique, and lifts.
Crew Tutors will generally not assist students with bathroom needs unless they are unwell and unable to manage by themselves, or if a young child needs assistance, however as our youngest students are from Prep up, there is an expectation that this will not be required unless a parent advises our team.
Enrolment & General Participation
General enrolment and participation terms are:
Enrolment in Crew classes is confirmed once registration is submitted and term fees and levies have been invoiced or paid depending on the payment terms.
Crew reserves the right to adjust age groupings, class allocations, timetables and class arrangements based on enrolments and program requirements and tutor availability.
All students and parents/guardians acknowledge the requirement to be available for theatre rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performance dates relevant to their class or ensemble. These are set out in the yearly or course calendar, and may be subject to change including adding extra rehearsals if required.
Crew reserves the right to change class times, tutors or venues if necessary. As far as practical, reasonable notice will be given to families.
Enrolments for Musical Theatre and Theatrical Dance classes are for the full year. We keep our class numbers limited to ensure students get the personal attention and support they need to learn and build confidence.
Screen Acting Crew is on a term-by-term basis. Enrolled students are given first priority to reenrol each term.
Private singing and dancing lessons ongoing or for a set period as arranged by Crew upon enrolment.
Fees, Payment & Refund Policy
2.1 Fees
We aim to make our payment processes transparent and supportive. If you have queries about any fees or payment terms, please email: accounts@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Our prices are set based on our tutor and running costs, with limited classes sizes to maintain a high tutor-to-student ratio. Crew reserves the right to adjust class and lesson fees, levies and pricing when necessary. Any pricing changes will be communicated in advance and in the case of class fees, will take effect from the beginning of a new term, unless otherwise stated.
Our standard fee policy is payment upon enrolment, with the option to make other payment arrangements such as smaller fortnightly payments. We prefer direct debit to minimise costs to everyone, however, credit card options are also available and welcome. Additional costs for participation in Crew is show and concert tickets, costumes, trips, other team/industry development activities or production requirements.
General payment terms are:
Invoices are emailed at the start of each term.
Payment is upon enrolment or by the specified due date depending on the program requirements, and subject to any payment arrangement made in writing with Crew.
Payment is via Direct Deposit, EFT or finance options offered through the Crew accounting systems.
There is an additional fee where Crew is asked to split invoices to be sent to and paid by two different parents/guardians or other relative as advised.
Late fee payment will incur a late fee of $10 per month.
Unless a written payment arrangement is put in place, invoices that are not paid within 6 weeks of the due date will be referred to a payment collection agency.
Term fees are strictly non-refundable for musical theatre and theatrical dance classes.
2.2 Payment Plans
Fortnightly or alternative payment plans may be requested by emailing accounts@musicaltheatrecrew.com before the invoice due date.
2.3 Withdrawals
Crew fees pay for a wide range of expenses in addition to tutoring such as venue hire and maintenance, insurance, equipment and consumerables, licensing and more. Costs are incurred as soon as a student enrols, regardless of attendance and ongoing participation, and most are incurred regardless of student attendance.
We know that circumstances can change unexpectedly, however our programs involve extensive planning, rehearsal scheduling, tutor commitments, venue hire and team coordination, production timelines/deadlines, costuming and so on. For this reason, we are generally unable to offer refunds for missed classes, absences, or early withdrawal.
When a student withdraws, it can be difficult to fill that place at short notice, particularly where it is in a show that has been cast or dance routine with an upcoming performance commitment requiring the tutor to adjust choreography and other students to adapt to changed formations.
As a result, refunds are generally unavailable due to advanced planning, staffing, venue hire and production commitments.
To change enrollment or withdraw from a class or private lesson, written notice must be given by the end of the current term (e.g., notify by the end of Term 2 to withdraw for Term 3) by emailing: team@musicaltheatrecrew.com
We also ask you to discuss withdrawal with your tutor where possible.
Failure to provide timely notice may result in fees for the following term being charged, and the current term fees are non-refundable.
2.4 Levies & Additional Costs
We aim to keep our costs affordable for families, and aim to avoid unexpected costs. Levies differ by program and are outlined in the enrolment section of the Crew Portal. General levies may include:
Costumes for musical theatre and theatrical dance classes
Uniform items for musical theatre and theatrical dance classes
Show hoodies for musical theatre classes
Video recordings of productions
Additional costumes for extra performance opportunities
Required personal items (shoes, under garments, make-up, hair, etc.)
Sheet music
Preparation of rehearsal tracks for private singing and dancing
Piano accompanist fees for rehearsals and performances
Eisteddfod entry fees
2.5 Timetable, Scheduling & Pricing Adjustments
While Crew makes every effort to avoid disrupting students’ and families’ weekly schedules, we reserve the right to change the Crew timetable, move or cancel lessons in exceptional circumstances, including but not limited to tutor illness, venue availability issues, production requirements, or unforeseen operational needs.
In such cases, Crew will provide as much notice as reasonably possible and will always aim to offer an alternative session or suitable arrangement.
3. Program-Specific Conditions
3.1 Open Musical Theatre Classes (Open Classes)
Students enrolled in Open Classes agree to be available for the technical rehearsals and season as specified in the Crew Calendar and schedule notifications. Payment obligations of accepting a place in the open musical theatre classes are:
Annual fee commitment once the production is cast
Annual costume levy
Show hoodie
Video recording
Additional personal performance items that may reasonably be required (eg: appropriate footwear such as canvas shoes or jazz shoes).
3.2 Performance Ensembles (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Ensemble membership is subject to being invited to join the program following an audition (scene work, solo song and short foundational dance audition).
By accepting a place into the musical theatre Performance Ensembles, families acknowledge the significant work and financial commitment made by Crew to staging a public season of shows with high production values. As a result, Performance Ensemble students commit to make themselves available for the production week in the theatre (final technical and costume/dress rehearsals) as well as for the full season. Crew will confirm actual performance dates/times for each student at least 6 weeks prior to the show season.
Performance Ensemble students are required to perform in the annual end-of-year concert held in the 3rd or 4th week of December each year, with the date notified in the Crew Calendar in January of the respective year. They are also expected to attend the Concert rehearsals in the preceding week for 2 or 3 rehearsals as specified in the Crew Calendar each year. Notwithstanding that expectation, Crew understands that December is a very busy time of year for families, particularly for end of year events such as school assemblies. All students (families) are to give as much notice as possible that there is a clash resulting in an absence, and where practical, seek to negotiate attendance.
Performance Ensemble families agree to pay:
Annual fee commitment (payable over 4 terms in a calendar year)
Annual production levies: costume levy, show hoodie, Crew logo hoodie and other gear as specified, video levy
Potential additional costume levies for extra performance opportunities
Any costs associated with Crew trips if the student signs up to join the trip.
3.3 Private Singing & Dancing Lessons
Fees vary by tutor based on their expertise and experience, and aligned with ANATS guidelines.
Crew will match students to a suitable tutor based on learning needs, their availability and tutor availability.
Lesson times for private lessons vary from 20 mins, 30 mins, 45 mins to 1 hour (cost may be adjust where 2 or 3 students share a private lesson).
Performance-related costs may include costume levy/purchase, sheet music, preparation of rehearsal tracks, piano accompanist and eisteddfod entry fees.
3.4 Private Singing & Dancing Lesson Absence Policy
Singing Students are strongly encouraged to perform in the annual end-of-year concert held in the first 2 weeks of December with the date notified in the Calendar in January of each year, and other Crew concerts as offered.
Payment terms for private singing lessons:
More than 7 days’ notice: full credit applied to next term’s invoice
2–7 days’ notice: partial credit applied
Less than 48 hours’ notice or no notice: full lesson fee applies
3.5 Theatrical Dance Classes, Costumes & Dance Gear
Theatrical Dance Classes are required to perform in the annual end-of-year concert held towards the end of December each year, with the date notified in the Calendar in January of each year.
Theatrical Dance students will need to purchase jazz and tap shoes (as specified), dance tights (as specified) and appropriate undergarments and dance pants to go over dance tights if a leotard is not worn.
Dynamic Theatrical Dance students will need to have tan tap shoes as well tan jazz shoes, and potentially black chorus shoes (not ballet heels) and potentially black shoes if needed to suit costuming.
From 2026, all students will need to wear black leggings or bike-shorts, and either a crop-top or dance T-shirt or other selection of dance gear that will be available to purchase.
Theatrical Dance Classes will be offered the opportunity to participate in a dance competition and/or dance trip.
In most circumstances, costumes will be hired to students with a Costume Levy applicable to cover the cost of costume purchase, cleaning, sizing/repairs and coordination. In some circumstances costumes will be sold.
A video levy applies to students, except where they are members of the Musical Theatre Performance Ensemble (Junior, Intermediate or Senior) who are covered by that video levy.
3.7 Screen Acting Crew
Fees are payable by term (3 terms per year) for all levels in Screen Acting classes or by program for one-off workshops, eg: school holiday programs.
Classes will require students to be involved in filming, which is used for learning purposes and selectively for promotional material/Crew concert screening.
Students receive individual feedback and are set skill development tasks specific to stage and screen acting practices.
3.8 Private Acting Sessions / Audition & Self-Tape Services
Bookings via hello@musicaltheatrecrew.com
4. Attendance, Absences & Class Conduct
Performing arts is a team sport, requiring individual performers to collaborate with the tutor/tutor team, other performers and creative, technical and production team members. Absences from individual lessons impacts on a tutor’s busy schedule. Absences from classes is highly disruptive to class work, especially musical theatre classes working on shows and theatrical dance classes working on routines.
Students - and their parents/guardians - must make every effort to attend scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances.
Excessive absences (more than 2 weeks per term) may impact a student’s involvement in a role, routine, group or performance involvement.
Crew may remove or adjust student involvement in productions if attendance requirements are not met.
5. Health, Safety & Wellbeing
In addition to fulfilling our obligations and commitment to be a Child Safe organisation, Musical Theatre Crew is committed to being a health and safe space for all students, volunteers, contractors and employees.
Our tutors and approved production team members commit to:
work in a healthy and safe manner, and encourage others to do the same
ensure they do not endanger any other person through any act or omission at work
follow Crew policies and procedures
cooperate, consult on and promote health and safe practices in Crew venues, theatres and other performance spaces
report and work to rectify (where possible) any hazards in Crew venues or performance space
report any injuries or incidents to Crew through our Incident management system and, if relevant, to the venue operator as soon as possible after the incident
ensure that all equipment is used correctly including first aid supplies
cooperate with any investigating authorities.
Parents/guardians must inform Crew of any medical conditions, injuries or physical restrictions or support needs prior to participation.
Students and families must follow all safety instructions and reasonable requests from tutors and authorised venue personnel.
Crew activities may involve physical contact for safe and effective teaching of movement, dance, fight work, staging and choreography. Any concerns should be raised with a tutor or Crew Principal.
6. Photography, Filming & Media Consent
Crew may record classes, rehearsals and performances for educational, archival, marketing or promotional purposes.
Enrolment implies consent for students to appear in Crew media for teaching purposes and promotion, unless a written request withdrawing consent is submitted to hello@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Personal photography or filming by students or families is only permitted when explicitly authorised by Crew tutors or personnel.
Any unauthorised recording may result in the removal of the offending person
7. Behaviour Expectations & Code of Conduct
Crew has a reputation for having built valued and enduring relationships with our students, student families, tutor and production team members and other organisations over many years. A big part of that is how we communicate and engage with each other, with respect, care, and a sense of fun and belonging. This underpins how we approach learning and developing capabilities relevant to contemporary performing arts in Australia, and which is primarily experientially based. We see involvement in the performing arts as a key part of a rich and fulfilling life.
Crew’s Code of Conduct has been developed and is periodically reviewed to help guide our students, parents/guardians and supporters, and includes but is not limited to:
Respecting all students, tutors, staff and volunteers
Creating a safe and inclusive environment
Avoiding gossip, bullying or discriminatory behaviour
Following safety and venue instructions
Wearing appropriate rehearsal clothing and correct footwear
Demonstrating commitment, teamwork and a positive attitude
Representing Crew positively in public, online and at other events
Crew reserves the right to remove students from class, rehearsals or performances where behaviour is considered unsafe, inappropriate or disruptive. Serious or repeated breaches may result in withdrawal of enrolment at Crew.
8. Clothing, Footwear & Costumes
8.1 Uniform – General Requirements
Attire that is appropriate for the class type with correct footwear.
Footwear: Students are to wear shoes appropriate to the activity being undertaken. Generally, sports shoes for theatrical and screen classes. Jazz shoes and tap shoes in colours specified for all dance classes or segments of musical theatre classes. As specified For Dynamic Dancers and sometimes for Senior Crew, chorus heels will also be required.
Not permitted during class: No thongs, ugg boots, crocs, boots, Doc Martens, heels (other than tap/chorus dance heels or costumes heels as specified) are to be worn during class times/activities, unless specified as part of a character/routine.
Clothing must allow safe movement and facilitate the student and tutors to monitor physicality, safe physical movement, alignment and so on. Excessively baggy clothes inhibit physical movement and observation, and tutors may require students to remove over-sized hoodies to ensure physical work can be appropriately monitored (students need to ensure they have appropriate clothing such as t-shirts under hoodies).
Long fringes and hair is to be tied/pushed back securely, to enable students and tutors to see facial expressions.
8.2 Uniform – Theatrical Dance
Required clothing: leotard OR bike shorts/leggings with crop top or t-shirt.
Hoodies are permitted on arrival but may need to be removed once warmed up in dancing and musical theatre classes to enable appropriate monitoring of physical movement and expression.
Footwear: jazz shoes and tap shoes in colours specified. For Dynamic Dancers and sometimes for Senior Crew, chorus heels will also be required.
Not permitted during class: thongs, ugg boots, crocs, heels (other than tap/chorus dance heels) or heavy boots unless specified as part of a character/routine.
Students must wear safe, movement-appropriate clothing (no skirts/dresses, tight jeans, etc.).
Required footwear includes runners for general rehearsal and dance footwear (jazz/tap/chorus heels where applicable).
Costumes must be worn as directed; any concerns should be raised with the costume team or tutor.
9. Liability & Risk Acknowledgment
9.1 Participation in theatre, dance and physical performance carries inherent risks.
9.2 Crew will take reasonable care to ensure a safe environment and safe instruction, but is not liable for injury resulting from failure to follow instructions, unsafe behaviour or their own pre-existing conditions that are not disclosed to Crew (eg: recent injuries, chronic conditions).
9.3 Crew will take reasonable care of venue operations but is not responsible for personal items brought to classes, rehearsals or venues. We do not encourage precious items including jewellery, valuable items or money to be brought to any of our activities.
10. Changes to Terms & Conditions
Crew reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. The most current version will always be available on the Crew website. Continued enrolment constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.
11. Email Contact
For enquiries, please contact:
Current Students: team@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Prospective Students: hello@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Shows & Tickets: shows@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Accounts: accounts@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Costumes & Props: propsngear@musicaltheatrecrew.com
Co-Principals: leiz@musicaltheatrecrew.com
If you have any queries or suggestions about these Terms and Conditions, please email: leiz@musicaltheatrecrew.com