SHSM Arts & Culture Industry Workshop: Technical Theatre Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) help students meet the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), while focusing on a career path that matches their interests and skills. Read more about SHSM here. YPT is facilitating a SHSM workshop in November, 2017 - see below for details. […]
Instant Post-Show Workshop Grade 8-12 1PM - 3PM Throughout the season, YPT offers hour-long pre- and post-show Companion Workshops in connection with our productions, in which students engage with the specific themes and ideas of a particular show while developing specialized drama skills. This pre-show workshop is focused on YPT's presentation of Instant. Instant Written by […]
Selfie: A Forum Join us Monday, March 26, 2018 6PM-8PM Young People’s Theatre (165 Front Street East) Description of Selfie The first party of the school year comes packed with expectations. It’s a time to renew old friendships and perhaps find new love. But what happens when an incident shatters the connections between three friends? […]
Tell Me That Story Again: The Indigenous Tradition of Oral Storytelling At Young People’s Theatre (YPT) we strive for a positive and lasting impact on the emotional, social, and intellectual development of young people – giving them the chance to grow into the unique and wonderful people they were born to be. The YPT Drama […]
Free Trial Class: Nov. 17 at 1-2PM Have you heard about our new class on the Indigenous Tradition of Oral Storytelling and curious to find out more? Good news! On Saturday, November 17, we will be offering a free trial class so that students and caregivers alike can check out what all the excitement is […]
Shakespeare Monologues Gr. 9-12 Wednesdays (Oct. 14-Dec. 2) 4:30PM – 6:30PM In this class, participants will explore a variety of Shakespearean monologues. They will be encouraged to find play and complexity in Shakespeare’s language, learning how to break down his speech into clear beats that are a joy to speak. Through exercises, text analysis and […]
Actor’s Craft (Gr. 9-12) Oct. 17 - Dec. 5, 2020 2:30PM – 4:30PM A stimulating and inspiring introduction to actor training and stagecraft, this script-based class exposes students to a selection of influential playwrights and acting techniques as they learn to perform a variety of characters. This program complements Grade 9-12 Drama. (120 minutes). […]
Online Drama Gr. 9-12 Oct. 18 - Dec. 6, 2020 12PM – 2PM Students of all levels are welcome! Participants will engage in a variety of physical, vocal and improvisation games and exercises, developing confidence in their ideas, expression, ability to create on their feet and collaborate as an ensemble. Classes will explore how an […]
Gr. 9-12 Drama Class (Online) Saturdays (Oct. 16 – Dec. 4) 2:30PM – 4:30PM Students of all levels are welcome! Participants will engage in a variety of physical, vocal and improvisation games and exercises, developing confidence in their ideas, expression, ability to create on their feet and collaborate as an ensemble. Classes will explore how […]
Actor’s Craft (In-Person) Grades 9-12 Saturdays (Oct. 16 – Dec. 4) 3PM – 5PM Location: RBC WaterPark Place A stimulating and inspiring introduction to actor training and stagecraft, this script-based class exposes students to a selection of influential playwrights and acting techniques as they learn to perform a variety of characters. (120 minutes) Learn More
