“Let’s Get it Together” presented by OSSTF District 13 and Durham District School Board In this workshop, teachers, students and members of Young People's Theatre (YPT) will discuss the collaborative partnership between YPT and Pine Ridge Secondary School and the ways in which programming through the Member Schools program at YPT has allowed both the school and […]
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang workshops are focused on exploring the following themes: child power and challenging injustice. YPT Resident Artist Educators work with students at the school to explore these themes through a series of dramatic exercises. With specific curriculum expectations in place, these active workshops are designed to enhance students’ understanding and experience of […]
Backstage Tour Backstage Tour by various YPT staff members, we offer “Tours for a Toonie”, a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to mount a production. After watching the show, participants are led though our shops (Props, Wardrobe, and Scene shop), through the lighting and sound booth and occasionally backstage. They are given a history of […]
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, YPT is holding a special event for new audience members – and for those who have not visited us in a while: Come Meet the Theatre! Meet the Theatre We know that for many audience members, and especially first-time theatre-goers, the opportunity to visit YPT in advance can help […]
School Workshop YPT's Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang school workshop is focused on exploring the following themes: child power and challenging injustice. YPT Resident Artist Educators work with students at the school to explore these themes through a series of dramatic exercises. With specific curriculum expectations in place, these active workshops are designed to enhance students’ understanding […]
Member School Workshop YPT's Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Member School Workshop is focused on exploring the following themes: child power and challenging injustice. YPT Resident Artist Educators work with students at the school to explore these themes through a series of dramatic exercises. With specific curriculum expectations in place, these active workshops are designed to […]
YPT’s Member Schools program aims to create a deeper relationship with the schools we serve. YPT works with school leadership to create a three-year partnership agreement that is tailored to the aims and needs of that particular school. Each partnership is different but all include increased attendance at the theatre, enrichment for students and teachers […]
The Cultural Gym, YPT’s newest community program, is an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise their creative muscles! Cultural Gym sessions will introduce specific aspects of theatre and performance to help participants develop new drama-based skills. Four different sessions will be offered throughout our 2015/16 season, each with a unique focus and led […]
School Workshop YPT's Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang school workshop is focused on exploring the following themes: child power and challenging injustice. YPT Resident Artist Educators work with students at the school to explore these themes through a series of dramatic exercises. With specific curriculum expectations in place, these active workshops are designed to enhance students’ understanding […]
Young People’s Theatre is pleased to partner with The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre – Gail Appel Institute to present a series of seminars offering practical skills to promote children’s well-being and improve the lives of families. Parents, teachers and child development professionals will find these learning experiences filled with practical skills that can promote the well-being of […]
