Launched in 2010, Empire Youth Arts aims to enrich and empower the young people of the Toowoomba region. Providing a variety of regular drama workshops, holiday workshops and elite performance program opportunities, Empire Youth Arts is an invaluable program to the young people of the Toowoomba community and beyond.
Empire Youth Arts also provides a number of classes outside Toowoomba, including term long classes, workshops, masterclasses and educational support, working in Dalby, Lockyer Valley, Mitchell, Charleville, Pittsworth and Crows Nest in the past few years.
Learn more about our virtual classes conducted during Term 2 thanks to ABC Southern Queensland, below:
WE’RE BACK! We are very excited to welcome students back into the theatre spaces for face to face classes in Term 3. Of course, there will be a few changes and we will be asking students to help by ensuring hygiene and safe distances are kept. You can request a full copy of our COVID safe plan if you wish but here are the highlights:
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or concerns on youtharts@empiretheatre.com.au. Enrolments are open now online. Please email if you have any trouble as our box office is operating under limited hours.
We so look forward to welcoming you back into our space and seeing your faces and feeling your enthusiasm bring life to the Theatre once again.
The Empire Youth Arts Team.
Thanks from the Empire Youth Arts team – Ari, Jeanette and Nicky.
EMPIRE YOUTH ARTS CODE OF CONDUCT Participants will endeavour to abide by the Empire Youth arts principals of quality, collaboration, professionalism and respect. Participants will engage in activities with a positive, inclusive and open mindset, with full understanding of the impact their behaviour and attitude has on the quality of the learning experience for all, and the work achieved. Participants and parent/guardians will be notified if they are in breach of the code, which may lead to exclusion from class.
DRAMA STARTER (Grades 2-4)
Get a taste for what drama is all about with these fun, introductory classes. Learn about storytelling, performing and expressing yourself creatively with like-minded people.
Saturdays 9am to 10am
$100 per term (8 weeks)
TERM 1 runs from Feb 8 – Mar 28
TERM 2 runs from May 2 – June 20
TERM 3 runs from July 25 - September 12
TERM 4 runs from Oct 17 - Dec 5
DRAMA ONE (Grades 5-7)
Have fun by learning core performance and creative skills while building your self-confidence and focus through exciting drama activities.
Saturdays 10am to 11.30am
$150 per term (8 weeks)
TERM 1 runs from Feb 8 – Mar 28
TERM 2 runs from May 2 – June 20
TERM 3 runs from July 25 - September 12
TERM 4 runs from Oct 17 - Dec 5
DRAMA TWO (Grades 8 - 10)
Refine your growing drama and performance skills in a passionate and supportive environment and create original, devised and scripted outcomes
Wednesdays 4pm to 5.30pm
$150 per term (8 weeks)
TERM 1 runs from Feb 12 – Apr 1
TERM 2 runs from Apr 29 – June 17
TERM 3 runs from July 22 - September 9
TERM 4 runs from Oct 14 - Dec 2
DRAMA PLUS (Grade 11 - Young Adult)
Designed for students to gain a deeper understanding of their world through drama and performance. Suited to those that would like to advance their skills and opportunities in artistic development and performance, Drama Plus goes beyond curriculum learning and enhances the skills required to progress in the industry.
Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm
$200 per term (8 weeks)
TERM 1 runs from Feb 12 – Apr 1
TERM 2 runs from Apr 29 – June 17
TERM 3 runs from July 22 - September 9
TERM 4 runs from Oct 14 - Dec 2
DALBY EMPIRE YOUTH ARTS CLASSES
Junior Class (ages 9-12)
The Dalby program is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund via Western Downs Regional Council and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Social distancing measures have been put in place across the venue including queue controls. All patrons are asked to maintain the adequate distance from other guests outside their group.
Seats have been allocated to each booking group allowing adequate social distancing between each group. It is important you sit in your allocated seat.
We have increased our hygiene facilities. We have installed hand sanitising stations throughout the theatre and enhanced cleaning measures during and between shows, including high-frequency touchpoints.
Contactless payment is the preferred method of payment in both the Ticket Office and Bar Areas
All patrons are required to provide name, address, phone and email before each performance.
All staff and patrons are encouraged to monitor their own health and stay home if they are feeling unwell or have a temperature.
We encourage and support the use of the COVID Safe App.
