Auckland Performing Arts Academy runs youth musical theatre training on Mairangi Bay's North Shore, based at Galaxy Drive, with Thursday masterclasses and Saturday musical theatre classes. The Term 4 programme runs from 15 October to 5 December 2026. Thursday masterclasses are held in the Mairangi Bay School Hall, with a 6.30pm group for school years 5 to 8 and a 7.45pm group for years 9 to 13. Each week covers a different skill, such as singing, choreography, performance skills or auditioning, with guest tutors across several disciplines.
Saturday classes build triple-threat skills of singing, dancing and acting, with groups from years 3 to 13 depending on numbers. Students can take part in performances, including the Farmers Santa Parade on 29 November and a Knightsbridge village performance on 8 November. As at 2026, a Thursday and Saturday package for the term costs $440, Thursday masterclasses alone cost $280, and Saturday classes alone cost $240. Students must register in advance, and places in each group are limited.