Description

Drama classes for students entering Gr. 7-12 take place at YPT’s 161 Studios, as well as at Assembly Hall in Etobicoke. See class details below.

Session 1: September – December 2026

In Session 1, students will…

• Build upon their performance skills from Session 1 and learn how to transform their theatrical ideas into a performance!
• 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 short presentation for the mid-year performance in December 2026.
• Make new friends – and have fun!
• Please note there are no classes on October 10, 11 & 14, 2026.
• Mid-year performances take place on the weekend of December 12-13, 2026, in the studio theatre at YPT.

Session 2: February – June 2027

Our second session runs for 13 weeks to give students more time to practice their skills and feel confident performing. Prices for Session 2 reflect the additional class hours.

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!
• Final performances take place on the weekend of June 5-6, 2027.
• Please note there are no classes on March 17, 20 & 21; March 24, 27 & 28, and May 22, 23 & 26, 2027.

New students are welcome throughout the year; however each session builds upon the last. Enrolling in both sessions provides the most comprehensive learning experience.

Gr. 7-8 Drama

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