About the Course | The Hong Kong Children's Musical Theatre

CMT offers an all-round performing arts training programme with elements of acting, dancing and singing. The programme aims to boost confidence, creativity and presentation skills of children, while developing their team spirit and positive attitudes. Besides, students will learn the importance of equality, compassion, caring for our planet, etc.

Application for Year 2024 CMT regular courses is now open for Children and teenagers between 3 – 17 years old. All aplicants need to attend and pass an audition conducted before being admittedare welcome to apply. Please complete the online application form, or mail the completed application form by post.

The regular course is devided into 4 semesters (Jan to Mar, Apr to Jun, Jul to Sep, and Oct to Dec). Before the start of each semester, CMT will hold a audition day to welcome all applicant! For enquiry, please call 2566 6677 or email to info@cmt.org.hk

*Applicants must reach the minimum age set for each selected course on or before audition day. The availablity of the class will be released on the day of the audition.

*Application Fee is $80 (non-refundable). You can pay by cash, cheque by mail, or FPS, more details on https://bit.ly/3jvNO6N.

* The audition will be held in Tin Hau Headquarter, one day audition before each semester (Jan to Mar, Apr to Jun, Jul to Sep, and Oct to Dec).

* After receiving applications from the applicants, CMT will inform applicants of the audition details 2 weeks before the audition date via email.

* The audition times will be arranged according to the orders of applications received, enrollment of classes will begin immediately after the audition results are released on the day of the audition.

* Regular training courses will be conduced in Cantonese. The course fee is made by semesters, in units of 10 lessons every 3 months. No substitute class or temporary change in class. All 10 lessons in a semester have to remain at the same class. You can apply for class suspension, $150 for the first month of class suspension, and $100 for the following month. All students have to pay for a one-off admission fee $520, untill withdrawal. Students must bring along their handbook $20 on each lesson. You are only asked to pay the admission fee, course fee and handbook fee after successful audition, any payments will not be refunded under any circumstances. You are bound to start regular training course after successful registration for enrollment on the audition day. If the course cannot be conducted in classroom, lessons will change to online teaching, and no refund will be arranged. If a Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted or announcement is made, the lesson will be cancelled and no refunds or make-up classes will be arranged.

* HKCMT reserves the right to change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Class Timetable

Starkids Baby

For age 2.5-4

Duration: 1 hour

Fee: $3250 (10 lessons every 3 months)

The programme is taught by a professional theatrical instructor. It aims at fostering children's initiative, musicality and coordination of rhythmic movement.

(Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian)

Pre-Starkids

For age 3-4

Duration: 1 hour

Fee: Fee: $3250 (10 lessons every 3 months)

Through various activities such as music, stories, roleplaying and props production, Pre-Starkids course helps children to get prepared for the training of Starkids I, II and III.

Starkids I

For age 4-6

Duration: 1 hour

Fee: $3100 (10 lessons every 3 months)

Using musical selections as foundation, Starkids I lets children achieve real stage performances and strengthen their abilities and confidence in communication. Students will be learning one script every half year (First Half: semester one and two-Jan to Jun; Second Half: semester three to four-July to Dec).

Performance: "Kinderstage" will be held every summer to showcase their learning result from first half year. Students have the opportunity to join annual performance, but students have to 1) join regular class for 2 semeters or more, 2) pass the aunnal performance audtion, and 3) participate in extra rehersal sessions.

Starkids II

For age 7-10

Duration: 1.5 hours

Fee: $3500 (10 lessons every 3 months)

Starkids II is the advanced course of CMT regular musical theatre training. Through accumulating performing experience, members can take their performing and presentation skills to the next level.

Performance: "Boardway Express" will be held every Winter to showcase their learning result from the second half year. Students have the opportunity to join annual performance, but students have to 1) join regular class for 2 semeters or more, 2) pass the aunnal performance audtion, and 3) participate in extra rehersal sessions.

Starkids III

For age 11-17

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: $3650 (10 lessons every 3 months)

Starkids III is taught by seasoned and professional instructors. It aims at enhancing members' skills in dramatic writing, acting, singing and dancing; nurturing members' creativity; allowing them to express ideas and establish a positive self-image.