Tag Archives: theatre

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: MTM thinks big with “Seussical KIDS”

Musical Theatre Masterclass speaks with director Kayla Smith and musical director Dane Marais about MTM’s upcoming musical production Seussical Kids. From the Jungle of Nool to Kalamazoo the students of Musical Theatre Masterclass hope to unlock the imaginations of Cape Town citizens as they bring Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie […]

Talking Xanadu JR with Producer Dane Marais

Musical Theatre Masterclass chats with director / producer Dane Marais about the performing arts industry and all things Xanadu JR. Theatre is an inherently collaborative art form. It’s people gathering together in a room and creating art. It’s an audience communing and watching something happening live right in front of them. But with Covid-19 who […]

Press Release: Xanadu Jr

“A million lights are dancing and there you are a shooting star” MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS presents ‘XANADU JR.’ ROLLS INTO CAPE TOWN. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – Cape Town theatre lovers are invited to crimp their hair, flip their collars and rock some leg-warmers in celebration of the Musical Theatre Masterclass production of the pop-rock musical comedy Xanadu […]

7 Reasons To Enroll Your Child in Musical Theatre

In my six years as a musical theatre teacher, I’ve noticed that many people often think that theatre classes may not be the right fit their child. Perhaps your son has never expressed a desire to sing or act or your daughter isn’t interested in dancing, so parents never explored the possibility of them trying […]

Musical twins inspired by MTM’s passion

Claire Cork says the professionalism and passion at Musical Theatre Masterclass was highly influential in the musical development of her twin daughters Robin and Phillippa.

Getting to know MTM’s Queen of Dance Kayla van Tonder

Musical Theatre Masterclass speaks with Choreographer and Assistant Director Kayla van Tonder about her passion for dance, her relationship with students and how she hopes to inspire the next generation.

Dane Marais inspiring the next generation of theatre stars

Musical Theatre Masterclass founder Dane Marias with his students at a recent production

Musical Theatre Masterclass founder Dane Marais has transformed his passion for the theatrical arts into a platform for young talent to discover their inner-Broadway stars.