MBCTA Youth Theatre trains students from the ages of 8 up. The drama school provides a wide range of opportunities for those interested in entertainment in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. MBCTA concentrates on introducing students to all aspects of actor training and performance.

Courses are offered on a two term (semester) basis. All courses are designed to give substantial output in age levels and ability groups. There are three main ability groups; beginner, intermediate and advanced. It is expected that in order for students to develop their talents; hard work, perseverance, responsibility and respect will achieve this.

The philosophy behind our work is to help students attain a high standard of performance and self-discipline.

Theatre classes involve a mixture of vocal and physical work, character and script development, improvisation and workshopping which contribute to a grounding in theatre work. These things combined with warm-ups and self-development exercises create interesting and exciting classes.

Merilyn Brend, Principal Tutor and Administrator of MBCTA, has a history as a dialogue coach, trainer, teacher, writer and agent. Read the history here for a full biography on Merilyn and her team.

VCE Drama is also offered privately by MBCTA, click here to learn more.

Australian College of Dramatic Arts is the registered training organisation specialising in the delivery of two nationally accredited courses 22070VIC Certificate II in Acting (Screen) and 22072VIC Certificate III in Acting (Screen). Click here to be taken to the ACDA website.

MBCTA Youth Theatre
7 Maquarie Place, Boronia. VIC 3155. Phone (03) 9720 6200 or email