Building Story Through Improv Our next session of Cultural Gym: Building Story Through Improv takes place Wednesday, February 17th. YPT's Cultural Gym sessions offer an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise their creative muscles. Sessions introduce specific aspects of theatre and performance to help participants develop new drama-based skills. Five different sessions are […]
Building Story Through Improv Our next session of Cultural Gym: Building Story Through Improv takes place Wednesday, February 24th. YPT's Cultural Gym sessions offer an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise their creative muscles. Sessions introduce specific aspects of theatre and performance to help participants develop new drama-based skills. Five different sessions are […]
Building Story Through Improv Our next session of Cultural Gym: Building Story Through Improv takes place Wednesday, March 2nd. YPT's Cultural Gym sessions offer an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise their creative muscles. Sessions introduce specific aspects of theatre and performance to help participants develop new drama-based skills. Five different sessions are […]
This Relaxed Performance of Goodnight Moon is specifically designed for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Relaxed performances may include adjusted sound and lighting levels, a designated relief area outside of the Mainstage theatre, and additional support before and during your visit. When we held our first relaxed performance in the 2014/15 season, we learned […]
During March 23's Cultural Gym: Interactive Theatre Techniques for Conflict Resolution, YPT Resident Artist Educator Greg Thomas will provide a lively and fun introduction to Augusto Boal’s Forum Theatre technique. Participants will learn the power of audience involvement and how drama can be used to help people make positive changes when faced with challenging real-life […]
Cultural Gym: Creating Character Through Movement An actor's instrument is their body. In this fun and lively workshop YPT Resident Artist Educator Melinda Little will introduce physical theatre techniques to explore how your body can be a fantastic resource for creating a character. Date: Wed, March 23rd – 6:00pm to 7:00pm Participants: We welcome children […]
Parent Seminar "Breathe in and Shine: Mindfulness-based Practices that Support Children and Families to Thrive" Sara Marlowe MSW, RSW Young People’s Theatre is pleased to partner with The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre – Gail Appel Institute to present a Parent Seminar on April 11. This session is the latest in a series of parent seminars held at […]
Cultural Gym: Secrets of Scenic Painting During Cultural Gym: Secrets of Scenic Painting, YPT Resident Scenic Painter Mattea Kennedy will lead a series of classes on traditional techniques frequently used in scenic painting. Participants will learn the step-by-step process of how to beautifully transform any object into wood, marble or stone, using only paint and the […]
Young People's Theatre is delighted to extend an invitation to the community to attend our 50th Birthday Bash on Friday, May 13th! Join the party as YPT throws open its doors to welcome members of the theatre and the education communities, along with donors, volunteers, Drama School alumni, audience members past and present, and friends […]
Canada Day at St. James Park On Canada Day, YPT is facilitating drama programming for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association for 2 hours in St. James Park for families. YPT will have a booth and run a theatre-inspired craft where anyone is welcome to create their own set design for a play! St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association The St. […]
