Member Organisations
Dreamhouse Theatre Company
Nurturing creativity, confidence and community through local youth performing arts.
Born in 2009, via a Victorian State Government community renewal project, Dreamhouse is open to any young person living on the Mornington Peninsula.
For over eleven years, Dreamhouse Theatre Company has been inspiring young people on the Mornington Peninsula, through youth theatre and community arts and cultural development projects. We work alongside young people to nurture their passion for all aspects of the performing arts, and to expand their creative thinking. Dreamhouse aims to develop works and share stories that value the multiplicity of voices in our community, and, as well as the concerns of young people. We strongly believe in the artistic contribution that young people make to our community, and in the positive health and wellbeing outcomes, that occur from participation in the arts.
Upcoming Events
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How To Get Involved
Dreamhouse Ensemble (For ages 12 – 21)
The Dreamhouse Ensemble is a group of young theatre-lovers, who attend weekly classes throughout the year. The sessions aim to enrich their performing arts skills, as well as building lasting social connections. There is a focus on having fun through theatre games, the exploration of improvisation, text work and developing skills in devising, writing, voice and movement. This work is applied directly into the annual full-length production, which is performed mid year in a short season, for the general public. Play selection and most casting occurs at the end of the previous year, which is a great time to join, although not essential. Rehearsals begin in term 1 and take place during the weekly classes (currently Wednesdays 4-6pm) and on some weekends.
Additional performance opportunities exist for selected ensemble in an annual story telling project, local festivals and special events.
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.
Little Big Dreamers drama workshops (For ages 5-11)
Weekly drama sessions provide an opportunity for children to express their creative voice through games, creating scenes and telling stories, exploring movement, and spontaneity, building confidence and friendships. Led by professional teaching artists, experienced in working with younger people, this program gently introduces the fundamentals of drama to children, through structured activities and games that spark imaginations and nurture creativity. Two sessions are available: 5-7 and 8-11, after school on a weeknight.
