Our Programs
Dreamhouse Ensemble (For ages 12 – 21)
Term one starts Wednesday 8 February, 2025.
Are you a young person on the Mornington Peninsula aged 12-21 with a passion for theatre and the performing arts?
Join the Mornington Peninsula’s highly acclaimed Dreamhouse Ensemble and be part of a dynamic and inclusive group of young performing artists, that fosters a welcoming environment for individuals of all genders and abilities.
Our weekly theatre workshops are designed to enrich your performing arts skills while building lasting friendships.
At Dreamhouse, we believe in learning through play. Our sessions focus on having fun with theatre games, improvisation, text exploration, and developing essential skills in devising, writing, voice, and movement.
These skills come together in our July 2025 full-length production – details to come.
Beyond our main production, ensemble members have the chance to participate in an annual storytelling project, local festivals, and special events.
We encourage all our members to explore all aspects of theatre production. Alongside acting techniques, you’ll get opportunities to attend workshops led by professional artists in areas such as set design, puppetry, scriptwriting, sound, lighting, stage combat and more.
Our ensemble includes young people from diverse backgrounds and schools across the Peninsula, with or without prior drama experience. All you need is enthusiasm and a love for theatre!
We meet each week from 4-6pm, at The Southern Peninsula Arts Centre, Rosebud SC theatre, 245 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud, Vic, 3939.
For more info contact the Dreamhouse Ensemble team here.
“Being apart of Dreamhouse makes me feel safe and like I’m at home because I’m surrounded by people who care and uplift me. It feels like a community because we all work and blend together so well. Every time I’m at Dreamhouse it’s always positivity and encouragement which has made me become more confident in general. It means so much to me because it’s allowed me to engage with a wide range of people from the Peninsula who are my age and have similar interests to me” – Tui.
School Holiday Workshops (For young people aged 12- 21)
Throughout the year, Dreamhouse offers school holiday workshops, for both ensemble members, and other young people interested in developing their performing arts skills. The workshops are run by industry professionals, and in the past have covered the areas of improvisation, stage combat, puppetry, devising, acting for screen, physical theatre/clowning and script-writing. Participating in workshops is a great way to get a taste of what Dreamhouse Theatre is like, and is perfect for first-time drama students to learn some basics of acting and stage craft. For more experienced students, it is a great way to further hone their skills.
Join the ‘Little Big Dreamers’ Drama Workshops – Ignite Creativity and Confidence!
Term one starts Tuesday, 7 February 2025.
Give your child the chance to shine with the ‘Little Big Dreamers’ drama workshops, designed for kids aged 5-12 on the Mornington Peninsula! Our weekly sessions provide a fun and supportive environment where children can express their creativity, build confidence, and make new friends. Through engaging games, storytelling, and character creation, young participants explore movement, spontaneity, and collaboration.
Led by professional teaching artists, experienced in working with children, our program introduces the fundamentals of drama through playful, structured activities that inspire imagination and foster a love for theatre. We offer two tailored sessions to suit different age groups: one for ages 5-8 and another for ages 9-12, ensuring age-appropriate learning and engagement.
Participants are given an opportunity to show what they’ve learned at an end of year showing for family and friends.
Come join the ‘Little Big Dreamers’ and watch your child grow in creativity and confidence through the magic of drama!
We meet each Tuesday afternoon from 4-5.45pm at the Red Hill Mechanics Hall, 19-23 Mechanics Road, Red Hill, Vic, 3937.
For more info contact the Dreamhouse Ensemble team here.
” I love drama. We have so much fun and it makes me feel really happy!” – Fin 10
“I feel like I’m a real puppy Mum – woof woof! I get to play make believe with my friends” – Iris 7
School Holiday Workshops (For children 5-11)
Holiday workshops for younger people are always fun filled, and imaginative. Teaching artists guide participants to find their creative voice and confidence through play, telling stories, creating scenes, exploring props and costumes, building characters, and working collaboratively.