Theatre Arts Classes

Curious about Commedia Dell’Arte or dazzled by Cirque du Soleil? Training in masks and physical theatre is fundamental to any acting program and provides actors with powerful tools for imagination and creative thinking. Create magical environments, explore movement and connect with the present moment through mask work. Teacher: Amy Feld

6-9 years

8806 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 23 • 9:15 - 10:15 AM • $94

10-13 years

8807 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 23 • 10:15 - 11:15 AM • $94

14-17 years

8808 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 23 • 11:15 - 12:15 PM • $94

In this fun introduction to the basics of musical theatre, combine the skills of singing, acting and dancing to produce a short production. Dynamic games, exercises and techniques will introduce you to warming up, important terms and etiquette, vocal exploration, coordination and storytelling. Showcase your production on the last day of class to family and friends. Teacher: Shawna Parry

8810 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 23 • 1:30 - 2:30 PM • $87

Learn what it takes to be a Triple Threat! Practice the musical theatre skills of acting, singing and dancing and learn how to combine them for fun and confidence. You'll work on excerpts from Broadway shows and feel the thrill of live performance during a showcase on the last day of class. Teacher: Shawna Parry

8812 • SA • Apr 21 - Jun 23 • 2:30 - 4:00 PM • $122

Were you born to perform? Next Stage is a new theatre program with an emphasis on live performance. Train using elements of movement, improvisation and voice. Be an integral part of a team of young actors committed to the production of an exciting published script. A performance of the play in our black-box theatre rounds out the season. Teachers: James O’Shea and Damon Jang

*Saturday classes take place at Place des Arts and Wednesday classes take place at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).

8860 • W • 7:15 - 8:45 PM & SA • 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Sep 21 - Jun 23 • $15 per lesson plus $75 production fee

Challenge yourself — create some instant theatre! Play drama games, tell stories and work together as a group to develop your creative muscles. Put together a script based on characters you invent, and then perform it! Be a part of a team, confront a few fears and gain confidence with your creative ideas. Teacher: James O’Shea

8821 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 20 • 4:45 - 5:45 PM • $84

Ladies and Gentlemen! In the centre ring, learn how to spin a Diablo, how to juggle, how to balance objects in the air and how to do some simple acrobatics. Come and join the circus — it’s a great lifetime hobby! Teacher: James O’Shea

8818 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 20 • 3:45 - 4:45 PM • $87

Join the Drama Club! This class takes a multidisciplinary approach to acting — without losing the fun! Read scenes, write scenes, create characters and even get ready for your close up with on-camera audition training. Don’t dream it — be it! Teacher: James O’Shea

8835 • W • Apr 18 - Jun 20 • 5:45 - 7:15 PM • $82

Were you born to perform? Next Stage is a new theatre program with an emphasis on live performance. Train using elements of movement, improvisation and voice. Be an integral part of a team of young actors committed to the production of an exciting published script. A performance of the play in our black-box theatre rounds out the season. Teachers: James O’Shea and Damon Jang

*Wednesday classes take place at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) and Saturday classes take place at Place des Arts.

8860 • W • 7:15 - 8:45 PM & SA • 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Sep 21 - Jun 23 • $15 per lesson plus $75 production fee