Entering Gr. 7-12

2024.25 Classes

See Gr. 7-12 class details
and locations below.

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Description

Please Note: Registration for Drama School Session 1 is now closed.

Drama classes for JK-SK take place at YPT’s brand new education centre, YPT 161 Studios, as well as Etobicoke’s Assembly Hall.

Special Offers
*NEW* Sibling Discount: Receive 10% OFF the registration fee of the second child you register (applies to both sessions).

Discount includes a free youth ticket, per session, to a show in our 2024.25 season!

Session 1: September – December 2024

In Session 1 students will…

  • Develop core theatre performance skills in movement, voice and character creation
  • Develop confidence and creativity through drama exercises, games and improv activities
  • Work with their peers and artist educators to create a presentation for the Mid-Year Performance in December 2024
  • Make new friends – and have fun!
  • Please note there are no classes on October 12, 2024
  • Final performances take place on the weekend of December 14-15, 2024.

Session 2: March – June 2025

In Session 2 students will…

  • Build upon their performance skills from Session 1 and learn how to transform their theatrical ideas into a performance!
  • Continue to expand their movement, voice, character creation, and improv skills through new exercises and activities specially connected to performing for an audience (projection, stage presence etc.)
  • Expand their confidence
  • Collaborate with peers to create their own play performed on a YPT stage the final weekend of the session
  • Make new friends – and have fun!
  • Please note there are no classes on March 15, April 19 and May 17, 2025
  • Final performances take place on the weekend of June 7-8, 2025.

Grade 7-8 Classes

Saturdays Downtown

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Gr. 7-8Session 1
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 2024
10:00AM-12:00PMYPT 161 Studios$550SOLD OUT!
Gr. 7-8Session 2
Mar. 1 – June 7, 2025
10:00AM-12:00PMYPT 161 Studios$550Register Online
Gr. 7-8Session 1
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 2024
1:30PM-3:30PMYPT 161 Studios$550SOLD OUT!

 

Saturdays in Etobicoke

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Gr. 7-8Session 1
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 2024
1:15PM-3:15PMAssembly Hall$550Limited Availability!
Register Online
Gr. 7-8Session 2
Mar. 1 – June 7, 2025
1:15PM-3:15PMAssembly Hall$550Register Online

 

Musical Theatre (Gr. 7-12)

Musical Theatre | Saturdays Downtown

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Musical Theatre
Gr. 7-12
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 20243:30PM-5:00PMYPT 161 Studios$470Register Online

NEW! Musical Theatre classes combine learning drama, dance and music. These classes are perfect for students who want a range of performance experience and want to explore singing, music and movement.

In this class, students will:

  • Develop their singing, dancing and acting skills under the guidance of artist educators
  • Refine their techniques in singing, dancing and acting through foundational exercises in all three disciplines
  • Collaborate with peers to foster teamwork and build confidence
  • Bring songs and scenes inspired by professional musicals to life
  • Make new friends and have fun!

Scenes and Scripts (Gr. 7-12)

Scenes and Scripts (Gr. 7-12) | Saturdays Downtown

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Scenes and Scripts
(Gr. 7-12)
Session 1
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 2024
12:00PM-1:30PMYPT 161 Studios$470Limited Availability!
Register Online

NEW! Scenes and Scripts is a scene study and performance skills class designed to take students on a journey exploring a professional play, from script to performing scenes. It is aimed towards Drama School students who want to expand their acting experience and abilities by working with professional plays.

Students will…

  • Learn how to read and perform with a script
  • Work with their peers to explore two-hander and group scenes
  • Be directed by a professional director
  • Expand on their learning from their standard YPT drama class and add new tools to their actor’s tool kit
  • Develop their theatrical performance skills, have fun, and perform a scripted scene on a YPT stage at the end of the session!

Scenes and Scripts (Grade 7-12) is designed as a supplementary program for students in the standard Gr. 7-12 class who are interested in further building their theatrical skills. Enrolling in the standard Gr. 7-12 class is highly recommended as it provides the foundation for expanding their learning in this additional class.

Please note this class price includes tax. If your child is 14 years old or younger, tax will be refunded to you. Box Office will contact you to provide this refund within 48 hours of purchase.

Acting for Film (Grade 7-12)

Acting for Film | Wednesdays Downtown

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Acting for FilmWednesdays
Sept. 25 – Dec. 15, 2024
5:30PM-7:00PMYPT 161 Studios$550Register Online
Acting for FilmWednesdays
Feb. 26 – June 8, 2025
5:30PM-7:00PMYPT 161 Studios$550Register Online

NEW! Acting for Film (Grade 7-12) provides students with an introduction to acting for the screen. Students will learn the process of breaking down a scene, creating a self-tape and auditioning. At the end of the session, students will have the opportunity to showcase their filmed scenes to friends and family!

In this class, students will:

  • Work with an artist educator to guide them in breaking down a scene
  • Develop their acting skills
  • Learn about the auditioning process
  • Collaborate with peers to foster teamwork and build confidence
  • Host a screening of their scenes for friends and family at the end of the session
  • Play drama games, meet new friends and have fun!

Grade 9-12

Gr. 9-12 | Saturdays Downtown

ClassDatesTimeLocationFeeRegister
Gr. 9-12Session 1
Sept. 21 – Dec, 14, 2024
1:30PM-3:30PMYPT 161 Studios$550SOLD OUT!
Gr. 9-12Session 2
Mar. 1 – June 7, 2025
1:30PM-3:30PMYPT 161 Studios$550Register Online

Please note this class price includes tax. If your child is 14 years old or younger, tax will be refunded to you. Box Office will contact you to provide this refund within 48 hours of purchase.

Additional Information

Questions?

Contact the Drama School at YPTDramaSchool@youngpeoplestheatre.org.

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