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Short Courses at Rātā Studios

Short Courses at Rātā Studios are designed to provide short immersive courses from top professionals in various sections of the performing arts. We run day, weekend, 3 to 6 week, and school holiday courses throughout the year.

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A red curtain. Click on this image to learn more about the Musical Theatre Holiday Workshop.
A colourful drawing paper boats in a stream created by a child. Text on the image says Art for Kids. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.
The image has text and a logo for Maoriland Hub. The text says E Tū Whānau Rangatahi Film Workshop. Click to learn more about these workshops.
A dark room with the screen of a film camera visible. The text says Labour Day Showreel Weekend. Click this image to learn more about this course.

Annual Short Courses

Man's hands adjusting knobs on a large audio production table. Text reads Music Production Course. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.
A girl smiles at a camera off screen. Click on this image to learn more about the Audition Ready Course.
One girl stands over another girl after just pretending to slap her face. Click here to learn more about the Stunt Performance Course.
Woman and teen looking at a video camera on a tripod. Text reads Short Film Course. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.
Woman speaking into a recording studio microphone. Text reads Voice: On and Off the Microphone. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.
A boy wearing a motion capture suit crouches on the floor. The text says Performance Capture Course. Click on this image to learn more.
Students wearing all white outfits running in unison. Text says Screen Acting Intensive for Teens. Click the image to learn more about this programme.
A music mixing desktop with ample knobs and faders. The text reads Music for Film Course. Click on this image to learn more.
A woman poses dramatically with her hands extended and her head turned to the site. Text reads The Actor's Easter Retreat with Jo Rogers. Click to learn more.
An adult orchestra playing together in a music room at Rata Studios in Wellington. Text on the image says WELLSO Summer. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.
Two girls walking with purpose towards the camera. Click on this image to learn more about the Drama Holiday Programme.
An adult cello player playing with the orchestra at Rata Studios in Wellington. Text on the image says WELLSO Winter. Click on the image to learn more about this programme.

Our Tutors

Mark Bobb

Mark Bobb

Artistic Director of Rātā Music School
Tess Jamieson-Karaha

Tess Jamieson-Karaha

Director of Rātā Studios
Miranda Harcourt

Miranda Harcourt

Drama Tutor
Hannah Kelly

Hannah Kelly

Drama Tutor
Celia Macdonald

Celia Macdonald

Drama Tutor
Jo Rogers

Jo Rogers

Drama Tutor
Luis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez

Music Production Tutor
Suzanne Tye

Suzanne Tye

Short Film Course Tutor
Bill Bycroft

Bill Bycroft

Short Film Course Tutor
Perry Piercy

Perry Piercy

Voice Coach
Allan Henry

Allan Henry

Drama Tutor
Ben Ashby

Ben Ashby

Guest Tutor
Marius Hoffmann

Marius Hoffmann

Music Tutor – Piano
Ben Zolno

Ben Zolno

Drama Tutor
Megan Adams

Megan Adams

Dance Tutor
Tina Cleary

Tina Cleary

Short Course Tutor
Andreas Lepper

Andreas Lepper

Short Course Tutor

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