Levin’s healthy musical theatre scene has spawned an aspiring young thespian who has been accepted into the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art in Christchurch.
Miles Harrington, 20, who has been a familiar face on stage in community theatre over the years, will take on a three-year Bachelor of Music and Theatre degree at the recognised academy, starting next week.
The former Waiopehu College student was following a dream in applying and auditioning for the academy, rather than following any of the more conventional career paths that might be available to him.
“I don’t really have a clue of where exactly it might lead, but I am open to the possibilities of career paths that might present themselves from this experience,” he said.
Harrington credited Levin’s “amazing” theatre scene for helping foster a love for the arts and for performing.