Theatre School: Courses, Classes & Training
Have you ever thought of being on stage ... or returning to it?
Merlyn Productions operates a theatre school for children, teens, and adults from its Albert Street studios in the Exchange District.
- Spring Term Classes (April to June) -
- An excellent introduction to theatre, for those with little or no previous training. Begin formally learning the craft of acting in a fun, low-pressure environment!
- Autumn/Winter Term Classes (September to March) -
- Students perform onstage in March! These performance-oriented classes are for those who have decided to make a strong commitment to studying the craft of acting, with an eye toward public performance.
Our instructors are local Winnipeg professionals, who tailor their individual courses to provide quality training at a competitive price point.
Current & Upcoming Courses
FAMILY & COUPLES DISCOUNT: Receive 10% off tuition when you and a friend join the adult class together, or when two or more family members enrol in ANY Spring Term classes!
- Introduction to Acting - JUNIOR (Spring 2012)
For ages 10 to 12 - April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 - Introduction to Acting - TEEN (Spring 2012)
For ages 13 to 16 - April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 - Introduction to Acting - ADULT (Spring 2012)
For ages 18 to 55 - April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 - STAGE ONE: Adult Theatre (In Progress)
For ages 18 to 55 - October 23, 2011 to March 24, 2012 - Junior Acting (In Progress)
For ages 10 to 12 - January 7, 2012 to March 20, 2012 - Teen Introductory Acting (In Progress)
For ages 13 to 15 - January 7, 2012 to March 22, 2012 - Teen Intermediate Acting (In Progress)
For ages 14 to 17 - January 7, 2012 to March 22, 2012
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Acting - JUNIOR (Spring 2012)
Instructor - Tony Frost
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10 Weeks, Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 10 to 12 |
| FEES: | $160.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Children are encouraged to express their creativity through the art of live theatre, while learning formal acting techniques in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Students begin developing skills in voice, movement, and character creation through theatre games, solo and group exercises, and performing in-class with 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-oriented class.
Students begin developing skills in voice, movement, and character creation through theatre games, solo and group exercises, and performing in-class with 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-oriented class.
FAMILY DISCOUNT: Receive 10% off tuition when two or more family members enrol in ANY Spring Term classes!
Introduction to Acting - TEEN (Spring 2012)
Instructor - Tony Frost
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10 Weeks, Saturdays, 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 13 to 16 |
| FEES: | $180.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
As a teen student, if you have yet to be in a production -- or if you have participated in some school drama and want to take things a step further -- this course is an excellent introduction to formal acting techniques in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Begin developing skills in voice, movement, character creation, and an awareness of the "who, what, where, when, and why" of the stage 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-oriented class.
Begin developing skills in voice, movement, character creation, and an awareness of the "who, what, where, when, and why" of the stage 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-oriented class.
FAMILY DISCOUNT: Receive 10% off tuition when two or more family members enrol in ANY Spring Term classes!
Introduction to Acting - ADULT (Spring 2012)
Instructor - John Chase
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10 Weeks, Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | April 14, 2012 to June 16, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 18 to 55 |
| FEES: | $195.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Have you ever thought of being on stage, but have little or no previous training or experience? This is the course for you! 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-oriented class.
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-oriented class.
FAMILY & COUPLES DISCOUNT: Receive 10% off tuition when you and a friend enrol in this course, or when two or more family members enrol in ANY Spring Term classes!
STAGE ONE: Adult Theatre (Autumn/Winter 2011)
Instructor - John Chase
| DAYS & TIMES: | 17+ Weeks, Sundays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM * |
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| DATES RUNNING: | October 23, 2011 to March 24, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 18 to 55 |
| FEES: | $310.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Online registrations for this session are now closed.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Junior Acting (Winter Term Only)
Instructor - Tony Frost
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10+ Weeks, Saturdays, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | January 7, 2012 to March 20, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 10 to 12 |
| FEES: | $160.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Online registrations for this session are now closed.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Teen Introductory Acting (Winter Term Only)
Instructor - Tony Frost
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10+ Weeks, Saturdays, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | January 7, 2012 to March 22, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 13 to 15 |
| FEES: | $180.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Online registrations for this session are now closed.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Teen Intermediate Acting (Winter Term Only)
Instructor - Tony Frost
| DAYS & TIMES: | 10+ Weeks, Saturdays, 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM |
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| DATES RUNNING: | January 7, 2012 to March 22, 2012 |
| FOR AGES: | 14 to 17 |
| FEES: | $180.00 tuition fee + $10.00 registration fee |
Online registrations for this session are now closed.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
Please contact us to enquire about this course and upcoming sessions.
