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Nine Years Theatre invites applications for NYT Brewery — a long-form actor training programme shaped by years of sustained practice, inquiry, and work in the rehearsal room.
NYT Brewery is a space for slow, rigorous cultivation — where performers train, question, and return to fundamentals over time. Rooted in NYT’s longstanding commitment to actor training, the programme brings together methodologies and practices that the company has developed, refined, and lived through its work.
Led by Mia Chee, artistic director of NYT Brewery, and Nelson Chia, the programme seeks to nurture performers who are grounded, responsive, and increasingly able to work with clarity and confidence in Mandarin performance for the stage.
October 2026 – March 2028
Part-time, long-form training programme
Conducted primarily in Mandarin, with selected English modules
At NYT Brewery, training is understood as an ongoing practice rather than a means to an end. It is something to be returned to, repeatedly, over time.
Participants are invited into a process that values:
NYT Brewery welcomes individuals at different stages of their journey —
Applicants are generally in their 20s to mid-30s, though we remain open to those who feel aligned with the intent and rigour of the programme.
Across approximately 1.5 years (October 2026 – March 2028), participants will engage in a series of trainings and practices, including a final public presentation.
The programme schedule is structured with concentrated training periods across the duration of the course.
These modules are also open to public enrolment.
These modules are reserved for Brewery participants.
The programme includes a final public presentation.
Classes are conducted primarily in Mandarin, except for modules marked with an asterisk (*), which are conducted in English.
| Module | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Enunciation | 19, 20, 22, 23 October 2026 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri · 7–10pm |
| Mandarin Speech Work for Performance | 26–30 October 2026 | Mon–Fri · 7–10pm |
| Suzuki Method of Actor Training* | 16–28 November 2026 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Module | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoints* | 4–16 January 2027 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Acting I | 5–17 April 2027 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Voice & Movement | 3–15 May 2027 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Acting II | 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 July; 4, 5, 11, 12 August 2027 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm |
| Research & Practice | 16–28 August 2027 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Speak From Within – a masterclass in acting * | 8–12 November 2027 | Mon–Fri · 7–10pm |
| Module | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Rehearsals for Final Presentation | 7 February – 18 March 2028 | Mon, Wed, Thu · 7.30–10pm; Sat · 10.30am–1pm, 2.15–4.45pm |
| Production Week (Bump-in & Public Presentation) | 20–26 March 2028 | Full schedule to be confirmed |
While every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, NYT reserves the right to make adjustments where necessary. Participants will be notified in advance of any changes.
As part of the application, please submit:
Nine Years Theatre wishes to support participants who may otherwise be unable to attend the programme due to financial circumstances. As such, a very limited number of bursaries of up to S$1,500 may be awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
As bursary funds are limited, applying for a bursary does not guarantee that one will be offered. All bursary decisions are made at the sole discretion of Nine Years Theatre.
If you wish to be considered for a bursary, please upload a letter together with your application. Your letter should include:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to audition on one of the following dates:
Exact time slot to be confirmed.
Enquiries:
class@nineyearstheatre.com
We welcome applicants who are curious about sustained practice, rigorous training, and the ongoing work of performance.
Duration:
October 2026 – March 2028
Format:
Part-time, long-form training programme
Fee:
SGD $2,500 per intake
A very limited number of bursaries of up to S$1,500 may be available to applicants with exceptional financial need. Please refer to the Application tab for details.
Language:
Classes are conducted primarily in Mandarin, except for modules marked with an asterisk (*), which are conducted in English.
Mia Chee is the Co-founder and Company Director of NYT and leads NYT Brewery as its Artistic Director. Her work as an actor and teacher is grounded in long-term actor development, with a focus on clarity, precision, and the inner life of performance.
Nelson Chia, Co-founder and Artistic Director of NYT, is an award-winning director and actor whose practice spans over three decades. His work integrates rigorous training methodologies with a deep engagement with language, culture, and performance.
Together, they bring a shared commitment to cultivating actors through sustained, process-driven practice.