Theatre School: Acting Classes & Training

This course is designed for children who have a keen interest in acting.

Students are encouraged to develop theatre skills in a formal environment, with particular emphasis on voice, movement, and expression of ideas. Concepts of how to audition, how to prepare for a part, and how to create a character are all covered in this course.

This is a performance-orientated class, open to those with and without previous training or experience.

ALL STUDENTS PERFORM live onstage in a special year-end showcase in March! Evenings of March 18 & 19 are required for dress rehearsal and performance.

Teenagers interested in acting are invited to explore the art of theatre!

Through monologues, scene-work, and acting exercises, students develop their performing skills and a greater awareness of "Who, What, Where, When and Why" -- giving them a positive attitude about themselves and a respect for the art form they have chosen.

This is a performance-orientated class, open to those with and without previous training or experience.

ALL STUDENTS PERFORM live onstage in a special year-end showcase in March! Evenings of March 18 & 19 are required for dress rehearsal and performance.

What is the actor's instrument? THE BODY!

The core of this workshop is learning to have body focus, and training to sustain a physical character. You will learn Isolation Work to control movements, Neutral Mask exercises for focus, and how to sustain a character's physicality with vocals, emotional work, and text. Exercises include elements of Mime, Clown, Commedia Dell'Arte, and Bouffon.

Open to those with and without previous training or experience, with the level of work at each session to be gauged accordingly.

ARDYTH JOHNSON is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory as well as the Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre (Jacque Le Coq) in Toronto, and also holds a B.A. in theatre studies from the University of Winnipeg. When not performing, she is busy teaching physical theatre all over Canada and internationally.

What is comedy? TIMING!

The actor/pupil will learn about Comedy, communication, how to accept spontaneity, and letting the unknown happen. You will also learn how to find the beats and rhythm through movement and text, then in turn how to play those beats. Timing through Clown, Commedia Dell'Arte, and other physical theatre styles will also be explored.

Open to those with and without previous training or experience, with the level of work at each session to be gauged accordingly.

ARDYTH JOHNSON is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory as well as the Mime Unlimited School of Physical Theatre (Jacque Le Coq) in Toronto, and also holds a B.A. in theatre studies from the University of Winnipeg. When not performing, she is busy teaching physical theatre all over Canada and internationally.

This course is designed for children who have a keen interest in acting.

Students are encouraged to develop theatre skills in a formal environment, with particular emphasis on voice, movement, and expression of ideas. Concepts of how to audition, how to prepare for a part, and how to create a character are all covered in this course.

This is a performance-orientated class, open to those with and without previous training or experience.

Teenagers interested in acting are invited to explore the art of theatre!

Through monologues, scene-work, and acting exercises, students develop their performing skills and a greater awareness of "Who, What, Where, When and Why" -- giving them a positive attitude about themselves and a respect for the art form they have chosen.

This is a performance-orientated class, open to those with and without previous training or experience.

Have you ever thought of being on stage? Join today, and begin learning formal acting techniques in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Develop skills in voice, movement, and character creation through theatre games, solo and group exercises, and performing in-class with your fellow students.

This course is an excellent first step into the world of the theatre for those who wish to try acting for fun, and also a great stepping-stone for those that will want to continue on to a performance-orientated class.

For adults who have a serious interest in exploring the art of live theatre, whether as an engaging hobby or a step on the road to professional performance.

Artistic Director John Chase will introduce you to the foundations of stage acting, the audition process, and the need-to-know disciplines of an actor working on a production.

Performance is our primary focus! Students participate in scenes, theatrical exercises, and monologues of their own choosing, to develop practical skills such as voice, movement, and character creation.

Alongside acting, you will learn some theory that is useful to every performer: basic theatre terminology, types of stages, and how to write an acting résumé, to name a few.

Previous training and experience are not required, however strong attendance AND certainty of commitment to the final dress rehearsal and performance are a must.