AUT Performing Arts

AUTPA’S 2026 VARIETY SHOW THEME: DECADES! 🕰️🎞️

How this theme works is each act will be given a decade (eg 2000s, 1980s, 1950s) as a prompt to take inspiration from in any way they like: it could be a skit set in that decade, a song from it, a dance that involves pop-cultural elements from the time, the direction and interpretation of the prompt is yours to decide. There are 10 slots available for the variety show, each act is expected to be up to or 5 minutes long (though this is not a hard and fast rule, longer acts will be considered), and it’s first come first serve. Decades will be randomly assigned once acts have been approved, which is expected to take 24-48 hours after signing up.
For those interested in signing up, the link will be below in the description and in the linktree in bio! The show is scheduled for June 26th, and we’re very excited to see what you all have to bring to the stage 🫣🤩

SIGN-UP FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1-RnHimPNrt0yGjofg_rdltfmEHX7OjcxdK5gocbIWYfqVw/viewform?usp=dialog

Come one, come all to our script read event this Friday! 📃🎭

Find us in room WQ314 (Te Āhuru Recreation Centre, Scissors Room) from 3-4:30pm on Friday the 22nd May for an afternoon of fun, snacks, and dramatic voices as we blind read a mystery script for the first time together. Open to all to come and have a go!
For those who are there, we'll be revealing the theme of our upcoming variety show early... so come along and be the first to know! ✨

As we head into the year, here are some of the upcoming AUTPA events to look forward to over May and June 🌟✨

PITCH SEASON (MAY 1-22) ⏰
Pitches for the AUTPA end of year show are open now! Be sure to submit your pitches through the form linked in our bio, and make sure you get them in before the 22nd for a chance to be considered.

SCRIPT READ (MAY 22) 📄
A casual event where we’ll get together in the evening, hang out in the rec centre, and read a script! Parts assigned on the day, full commitment encouraged. Stay tuned to hear more about this event soon 🤫

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PITCH WINNER (JUNE 1) 🎙️
Once the pitching process is complete, we’ll come out on the first of June to let you all know which pitch is going ahead. It could even be yours!

VARIETY SHOW (JUNE 26) 🎭
Our main show for the first half of the year, a themed variety show, will close us off at the end of June. We’ll let you know more about this closer to the date, but for now, keep your eyes and ears peeled for further announcements…

We can’t wait to see you all soon! 🫶🥳

SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 2026 END OF YEAR SHOW ARE NOW OPEN! 🥳🌟

For the first time ever, AUTPA is opening it’s doors to anybody looking for the opportunity to pitch a show, so that means you- yes, you- could be the one directing our end-of-year play! If you’re interested, all you have to do is apply via the link in our Linktree or Discord and fill in all the requested details.

Submissions will close on the 22nd of May, so get in quickly!

We had such a great time catching up with you all at the welcome party! 🥳🌟
It was awesome seeing some of you again and getting to meet some of you for the very first time last Wednesday. It was good fun all around, and we’re very excited for the rest of the year to come 🤩

To keep up to date with all our upcoming events, make sure you’re following us here and are signed up to the club via the link in our bio! You can also find our Discord through our bio for more information 🎭

Our year kicks off on Wednesday with AUTPA’S 2026 Welcome Party! 🎊
Whether you’re new or returning, familiar to the world of performing arts or just starting out, everybody’s invited to join us for a night of fun and activities. We’re excited to see you all! 🥳🎭

Find us in room WQ314 (Te Āhuru Recreation Centre, Scissors Room ✂️) from 6pm-8pm on Wednesday 1st April. All are welcome, regardless of membership or prior experience 🌟✨

AUT CLUB EXPO 2026! 🌟

It was lovely to meet all of you that dropped by, and we’re super excited to kick off this new year with all of our new members! Big thanks to everybody who helped out today, and a special shoutout to all of you who dropped by to take a picture 📸

Keep an eye on this page for updates on club events as the year progresses, but to make sure you don’t miss anything, be sure to sign up via the link in our bio too!

See you all soon 🎭✨

We’ll be at the AUT Clubs Expo at Hikuwai Plaza, come find our stall to learn a little bit more about what we’ll be up to this year! ✨

📅 Thursday 26 February, AUT Hikuwai Plaza, 11am-2pm

See you there!

Annual General Meeting.. But make it Halloween 🎃👻
We’re wrapping up the semester with an Annual General
Meeting that’s part official and part spooktacular!

What to expect:
-Our AGM to close out the year 🗳
-Then the fun begins!
🧙 Costume Contest
🍬 Pumpkin Token Hunt
🎈 Balloon Decorating
📸 Photo Booth
💀 Guess the Horror Character Game

Dress up, join in, and celebrate the end of the semester-
Halloween style!

Curious about joining the 2026 AUTPA executive committee, but want more information? Come along to our info night to learn the ins and outs of every role, and what to expect if you choose to apply! 🤩

No RSVP required, just mark your calendar and rock up on the day! We’ll also be sending out a Google Meet link to our membership on the day for people to attend online, so make sure you’re signed up to the club via the link in our bio!

📅 October 21st, 2025
⏰ 6pm
📍WQ315, Paper Room, Te Āhuru Recreation Centre