Primary Drama – 9-10
This 75-minute class builds a team in creating theatre together: movement, voice, mask work, characterization and script work are explored, with a continued focus on storytelling. This exploration of theatre through ensemble culminates in a play in our May Showcase in the Richcraft Theatre.
Primary Musical – 9-10
Explore the world of musical theatre as you learn singing, dancing, and acting skills! Students will work on group singing as well as duets and solos; work together on choreographed dance; and explore character building. Enthusiasm, commitment, and team spirit are necessary to participate in this class. Students will work together from September to June, leading to a musical presentation in our May Showcase in the Richcraft Theatre.
Intermediate Drama – 11-12
This course focuses on acting skills as the individual within the group is explored in greater depth through movement, voice, mask work, characterization, and script work. This exploration of theatre will lead to a stage play in our May Showcase in the Richcraft Theatre.
Intermediate Musical – 11-12 – or 10 years old with prerequisite
Designed for older children, Intermediate Musical deepens students’ understanding of musical theatre, touching on the history of the art form. Students will explore acting through speech and movement, musical theatre dance technique, and individual and group singing. Dance choreography will be taught to the full class, and 1 vocal coaching session will be provided to each student outside of class time. Previous experience is not necessary, but enthusiasm, commitment and team spirit are essential! Students will work together from September to June, leading to a musical presentation in our May Showcase in the Richcraft Theatre.
This class is for 11-12 year olds, or 10 year olds who have previously taken our Primary Musical class.
Jr Classics – 9-12
Have fun with theatre origins! Child-appropriate segments of Commedia dell’arte, Shakespeare, Greek Tragedy, Chekhov, and other classics will be explored. This class lays a foundation for future theatre endeavours and teaches literacy and speech skills. Students will discover the historical settings, learn the character voices and physicality, and speak and feel character emotions. This exploration of theatre origins culminates in a stage play in our May Showcase in the Richcraft Theatre.
Audition Monologues – 12+
This 12-week class will help you perfect your monologue(s) and get you ready for any audition. You may bring in your monologue(s) or choose from some provided; pieces may include music or be musical, be comic or tragic. You might want to work on a short performance piece inspired by poetry, music or something else! Ideal for students preparing for a specific audition opportunity.
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