Candidates can apply as individuals wanting to create and perform solo or group work or to direct a project. The school privileges applications that include partnerships with other organizations, stakeholders and communities, originality of concept, viability, timeframe, previous theatre experience, relevance and methodology. Please note that completion of the One Year Acting Training Course is a prerequisite for this course. Alternatively, eligibility can be met with an existing bachelor’s degree in performing arts or proven experience in the performing arts industry.

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The practical and theoretical approach of this course includes the following aspects:

• The role of the theatre performer, creator, director and writer.

• Dramaturgy

• Theatre creation methodologies

• The aesthetic of theatre: theatre styles and dramatic territories

• The investigation of theatre space and relationship with the audience

• The use of technology in performance

• Directing actors

• Theatre production, management and marketing

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Hagley Theatre School - Six-Month Theatre Creation Course 2025 Application Form:

The deadline for the application for the Six-Month Theatre Creation Course is Wednesday October 30. Candidates must complete the Hagley College online application form and send in a CV and a project proposal. The pre-requisite for this course is completion of the Hagley Theatre School’s One Year Acting Training Course or an equivalent higher education qualification in theatre or proven evidence of previous theatre experience.

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Project proposal outline:

• Project working title

• What: project description (max 500 words)

• Who: people involved and their roles + potential partners/organizations

• Where: where the project will take place​​​​

• How: Preferable methodology or theatre style. 

• When: Timeline and schedule. 

• Cost: Include a short budget of your project. 

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Please follow instructions on the Hagley College website, download the application form, save it on your device, fill it in and send it back to: keenonhagley@hagley.school.nz

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Additional Documents:

Send CV and project proposal to: Mary.davison@staff.hagley.school.nz

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Fees:

Enrolment Fee: $ 220

Six-Month Theatre Creation Course: $ 1600

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Under 19 students: Enrolment fee and donation.
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa—Hagley College subsidizes students under 19 and exempts them from paying course fees. However, HTS suggests that they donate a percentage of the total study cost of their choice to the school.

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