A Memorable Theatre Experience
Make-a-Play is your creative partner for unforgettable theatre and showcase events. With years of experience staging plays, musicals, and special productions, we turn your ideas into memorable experiences for your audience.
Whether you’re looking for expert guidance to run the show yourself or want us to handle every detail, we cater to all needs and budgets. Our team of qualified mentors, teachers, and professional creative artists can assist with every aspect of production – from directing, stage management, budgeting, and script writing to costume, props, set, lighting, sound, and projection design, plus coaching in acting, singing, and dancing.
Whatever your vision, we have the skills to make it shine.
Production Management
"Let's put on a show." Easily said, but where do you start?
At Make-a-Play, we know what it takes to stage a great show – from the first idea to the final curtain call. With years of hands-on experience, our team can guide you through every step: choosing the right production, securing performance rights, assembling your team, running auditions, managing budgets, handling contracts, scheduling rehearsals – and tackling all the little details you might not even know you need. Let us help you bring your vision to the stage with confidence and style.
Costume and Set Design Help
Bring your production to life with stunning costumes and sets – without breaking the budget. Our creative team specialises in cost-effective designs that suit any scale or style. From Little Women to The Little Mermaid, We Will Rock You to The Wiz, we’ve crafted memorable costumes and sets for a wide range of productions.
Whatever your vision, we’ll help make it a showstopper.
Education / Mentoring / Workshops
Make-a-Play brings professional drama education to life.
Our passionate team of trained education specialists inspire creativity and confidence in students of all ages. Led by Steve Kidd OAM – (BDA-NIDA, GradDip Sec.) has over 30 years’ experience in secondary and tertiary level performance. We offer expert tuition in acting, improvisation, and backstage production. Whether working with young children, teenagers, or adults, we help every student shine on stage and behind the scenes.
Articles and Testimonials
Click on the following links to find articles about our Creative Directors.
A Musical Town Like Alice (2024)
https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/schools/musical-town-alice
EVITA - Superstar Productions (Darwin 2023)
https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/evita-comes-darwin
Olive Pink Opera - Desert Song Festival (Alice Springs 2022)
https://opbg.com.au/fact-file/olive-pink-opera-production/
Desert Tracks - ABC Radio (2018)
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/alicesprings-saturday-mornings/steve-kidd/10331836
Facebook Interview - Around Here (2020)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1197436827321889


Our Team
At Make-A-Play, our aim is to assist creative artists with their production making.
Whether is it a new work or an existing work, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals in taking
their production to the next level.
Whether you are professional, a community group or a school, we are invested in helping you to create theatre that stands out.

Steve Kidd OAM is a NIDA Acting Graduate with an extensive career in all facets of production making. For over 35 years he has been a leading force in theatre production, creative development, and drama education, earning the Medal of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to theatre and education.

Kristina Kidd brings over 35 years experience producing and designing professional, community and school productions, combining her creative vision with a deep understanding of performance. An accomplished performer with professional dance and vocal training, she enjoyed a successful career in musical theatre before changing careers to education as a music and art teacher. Today, she blends her stage expertise and educational skills to inspire and guide the next generation of performers.
Documents: Biographies and Make-A-Play Services
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