These performances are 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 a great deal about how […]
Young People’s Theatre (YPT), Britain’s Action Transport Theatre (ATT) and the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) are thrilled to partner together on Three Up, a new international program for young writers aged 13-17. Four young people from the GTA with a passion for writing and interest in building their skills have been selected to be […]
Playwriting Workshop Grades 9-12 With a focus on playwriting, students will discover and share their own voice and will practically apply what they learn by creating short plays of their own. Through facilitated sessions, small group instruction and collaborative exploration with peers, students will learn and develop their own work. They will employ strategies from […]
Summer Reading Series Workshop Toronto Public Library - Lillian Smith Library - Summer Reading Series Workshop July 20, 2016 4pm - 6pm Facilitated by Lois Adamson, YPT Member Schools & Education Manager. YPT offers a wide range of community programs and workshops that serve to enrich neighbourhoods throughout the city. The focus of these programs […]
Summer Reading Series Workshop Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Library - Summer Reading Series Workshop August 4, 2016 2pm - 4pm Theme: Collective Creation Facilitated by Herbie Barnes. Herbie is an Anishnabe theatre artist from Aundeck Omni Kaning on Manitoulin Island. Some of Herbie’s stage roles include Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit (YPT, MTYP, […]
Footprints Day Camp August 19, 2016 2 hour-program Time TBD *More information coming soon.
Session #1 Cultural Gym: Building Story Through Improv with Herbie Barnes Cultural Gym is an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise their creative muscles. Come challenge yourself in new ways and be part of an artistic community! These fun, fast-paced sessions will use ensemble-based exercises focusing on the creation and development of new characters […]
Three Up International Youth Playwriting Program Young People’s Theatre (YPT), Britain’s Action Transport Theatre (ATT) and the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) are thrilled to partner for the second year on Three Up, an international program for young writers aged 13-17. YPT is looking for four young people from the GTA with a passion […]
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 secrets of scenic art! Wed. […]
Three Up International Youth Playwriting Program Young People’s Theatre (YPT), Britain's Action Transport Theatre and Australia's Ryde Youth Theatre are thrilled to partner on Three Up, an international program for young writers aged 13-17. YPT is looking for four young people from the GTA with a passion for writing and interest in building their skills […]
