A child’s greatest form of art is their ability to express themselves. Here at TAS Academy, our wholesome multi-level curriculum is uniquely catered to allow students to engage, challenge, and spark their creativity. We strive for our young minds to gain invaluable experience by encouraging them to practice early adaptive skills such as leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work well in a group.

Our courses run once a week on either Saturday or Sunday, your choice, for 10 weeks per semester.

Course Fee:
Semester 1: RM600 
Semester 2: RM600*
Semester 3: RM660 (For Returning Students only)

*Registration Fee:
New Students: RM50
RM20 off for Eslite Malaysia members.

Sibling Discount:
RM50 rebate is applicable for the second child and each additional sibling enrolled in the same semester. Please WhatsApp us to get the promo code.

Enquiry
academy@klpac.org
WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383

Click here to read more about preschool  speech & drama programme (3-6 yo).

How does it work?

Speech & Drama @ TAS Academy is catered for students 7 – 18 years of age, with three semesters in a year. Our teachers and students will explore the evocative language and performance of poetry, dialogue and scenes, monologues, songs and music, movement or dance, creating their own work and appreciating the classics. Theatre games to build relationships between classmates, to encourage group play and self-confidence and awareness, is a fundamental pillar to our approach. We strive to create an environment that nourishes and encourages our innate creative potentials.

Multi-level groups, also known as mixed levels (new and returning students) are combined together in a class. Students are often hampered by a fixed and stagnant learning environment. This creates a sense of rigidity, restricting them from being free and fluid. We believe that students learn and grow at their unique pace, hence providing more advantages to a more flexible, multi-level group model. 

By conceptualising a curriculum approach that honours continuous growth and development, students engage with teachers and friends for as long as they continue to stay with us. This removes the barrier of a rigid level of teaching and learning. Additionally, our returning students will develop a sense of leadership by mentoring and assisting new students in activities and conducting our showcase. They will be given the opportunity to take on an artistic role such as directing and script writing, allowing returning students to experiment with their knowledge while instilling a sense of mastery based on what they have learned.

Teachers

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Teacher Jeremy Ang

Teacher Jeremy has been actively involved in theatre productions since his high school years. After completing his internship with a theatre company in Taiwan, he returned to Malaysia to complete his final year at the Drama and Film Department of New Era University College, specialising in stage production and children’s theatre education.

Since 2024, Jeremy has been working as a children’s theatre educator at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), where he continues to teach and create theatre works for young performers.

Throughout his theatre journey, Jeremy has received several awards and recognitions, including the First-Class Male Actor Award at the High School Drama Awards (2013), the Second-Class Male Actor Award (2014), the Second-Class Music Composition Award (2018), the Second-Class Director Award (2018), and Best Actor at the 21st Mini Film Fest [MAS] See Films (2025).

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Teacher Axyr Hanz William

Teacher Axyr is a theatre practitioner with a passion for all forms of storytelling, both creative and corporate. He is an alumni of klpac’s iconic Theatre For Young People (T4YP) programme which he joined in 2017 and has since starred in and directed multiple works for SHORT+SWEET Malaysia in 2017 and 2018. His other notable works include starring in TheatreThreeSixty’s production of “The Fall Of The House Of Usher” and “A Man For All Seasons”.

Teacher Lim Sheng Hui

Teacher Sheng is a multidisciplinary theatre practitioner and drama educator with a strong foundation in physical theatre, directing, and ensemble-based performance. She has taught learners from Primary to Secondary levels, using improvisation, physical storytelling, and collaborative devising to nurture creativity and confidence. 

Sheng is the founder of Terrafunk Theatre Collective, which creates original works exploring environmental justice through eco-dramaturgy, and an active member of KL Shakespeare Players, a touring theatre-in-education company and most recently the Malay version of Swordfish. Concubine directed by Loh Kok Mun. Sheng graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama with Honours from Vassar College in New York, and has trained with international artists such as Jo Kukathas (MY & SG), David Glass (UK), Nichole Kehrberger (Europe), and Anne Bogart (USA), which informs her unique and dynamic approach to teaching and performance.

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Musical Theatre Voice Instructor, Joe Loy

Teacher Joe is a dynamic figure in the music industry, balancing roles as a producer, educator, and performer with remarkable versatility. Initially gaining recognition as a contestant on Malaysia’s Akademi Fantasia, Joe transitioned to focus on music production and education. His career spans diverse roles such as sound engineer, session musician, and contributor to musical theatre.

He was part of the team behind “Follow the Light,” which won Best Musical Theatre at the 18th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards in 2023, and “Fortune Kooky,” which received multiple nominations.

As the founder of Brightlights Music in Kuala Lumpur, Joe has fostered creativity on a global scale, leveraging grants to develop impactful educational content for children in collaboration with institutions like Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia and NetEase. His initiatives, such as “Groove to English,” have enriched events like the Georgetown Festival, reflecting his commitment to innovative, interactive learning experiences. Joe’s dedication extends further as an adjunct lecturer at UCSI University and through workshops across the Klang Valley.

In his latest venture, Joe is celebrated for his involvement in the hit children’s animated series, “Anna & Hanna,” collaborating with Universal Music Malaysia to create this lighthearted series filled with fun sing-alongs for the entire family. It is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

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Dance Choreographer, Ang Zhen Wei (Teacher Z)

Meet Teacher Z, also known as Ang Zhen Wei! She loves when children call her Teacher Z. Ang started her dance journey in her 20s and hasn’t stopped dancing since. She graduated with a diploma from ASWARA’s Dance Faculty and later earned her Master of Dance from University Malaya.

Teacher Z has danced her way through many performances both inside and outside ASWARA, including shows like GELOMBANG BARU, JAMU, and klpac’s Short and Sweet and Dance Box. Even during the MCO period, she kept the dance spirit alive by participating in online productions like Be a pART and Dance Showcase 2.0 with WuXu Dance Troupe.

She didn’t stop there! Teacher Z also joined online competitions with ChoreoArts’ Studio and shined in the International Dance Competition “Golden Dance” – Online Edition, earning a Gold Diploma. She also won second place in the Virtual Intervarsity Traditional Dance Competition.

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Dance Choreographer, Ang Zhen Wei (Teacher Z)

Meet Teacher Z, also known as Ang Zhen Wei! She loves when children call her Teacher Z. Ang started her dance journey in her 20s and hasn’t stopped dancing since. She graduated with a diploma from ASWARA’s Dance Faculty and later earned her Master of Dance from University Malaya.

Teacher Z has danced her way through many performances both inside and outside ASWARA, including shows like GELOMBANG BARU, JAMU, and klpac’s Short and Sweet and Dance Box. Even during the MCO period, she kept the dance spirit alive by participating in online productions like Be a pART and Dance Showcase 2.0 with WuXu Dance Troupe.

She didn’t stop there! Teacher Z also joined online competitions with ChoreoArts’ Studio and shined in the International Dance Competition “Golden Dance” – Online Edition, earning a Gold Diploma. She also won second place in the Virtual Intervarsity Traditional Dance Competition.

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Assistant Teacher, Olivia Yap Jia Jia

Teacher Olivia is a Malaysian actress, vocalist, and educator who has been pursuing both the performing arts and legal studies since the age of 17. Passionate about both fields, she continues to develop her artistic practice alongside her legal education.

An alumna of The Actors Studio Academy Speech & Drama course, Olivia went on to further her acting training through Acting 101 with Joe Hasham, gaining deeper exposure to professional acting techniques and performance practice. She has appeared in independent and university short films, and is also classically trained in vocals under KLCO. In 2026, after just five months of training, she became a Voices In Bloom KL Regional Finalist in both the Musical Theatre and Western Folk categories—reflecting her enthusiasm for challenging herself physically, emotionally, and artistically.

Beyond performing, Olivia brings extensive experience in arts education. She has been a part-time assistant teacher at The Play Shop for six years and has most recently assisted at The Actors Studio Academy, while pursuing her legal education at Brickfields Asia College (BAC).

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Assistant Teacher, Ashmeeta

Teacher Ashmeeta’s passion for theatre, acting, and dance began in primary school and has remained a significant part of her life ever since. Over the years, she has participated in numerous school dramas, stage productions, and musicals, while actively contributing to both the Drama Club and Choir Club.

She pursued Drama for her IGCSE and later studied Acting for Stage in college. Currently, Ashmeeta is a second-year Bachelor of Performing Arts student at Taylor’s University. Alongside her academic journey, she continues to perform in theatre productions, expand her experience in film acting, and has also worked as Front of House (FOH) for various theatre performances, further enriching her understanding of the performing arts industry.

Address

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre,
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan
off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
51100, Kuala Lumpur

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Parking Information
Ample free outdoor parking available.

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