O'Grady Drama Academy has conducted classes in Port Stephens at the Tomaree Primary School Hall for 10 years. Our course not only teaches performance skills, but also aims to promote communication skills and self - confidence,which are becoming more and more important in our modern lives, especially for our children. Many of our students have started with us from 7 years of age and have continued through to Year 12 and also to HSC Drama. Our programme gives the students the opportunity to explore improvisation, scripted acting, writing and the productions. The Academy is a world- wide organisation which started in Australia over 30 years ago. The Principal, Shane Skerly, has guided it's development in the Hunter Region for 20 years. He is the teacher for our classes in Port Stephens on Monday afternoons: Primary 4.00pm - 5.00pm Youth 5.00pm - 6.00pm. Come along, make new friends and learn to act!

The Studio. Performing Arts Academy offers a comprehensive performing arts program, including private music lessons, group sessions, school holiday programs, master classes and artist mentoring programs. We offer lessons for piano, guitar, voice, drums, song writing, group drama classes and musical theatre. We are soon to add the very highly regarded kindermusik program, recording facilities, ensemble classes, HSC tutoring classes and more ! Regular local performance opportunities that we offer here at The Studio and concert evenings provide our students with the hands-on experience that they need to truly master their craft. Our instructors facilitate your strengths while providing a solid foundation in theory and technique. All of our teachers are exceptional at what they do - making music fun while providing the best atmosphere for musical growth. Each teacher works with their students to set attainable and realistic goals unique to each students interests. Students love making progress and working on music they enjoy. We encourage learning all styles of music and drama to give students a well-rounded appreciation of the performing arts. Call us today or take a look around our website to find out more about our classes !