Description

YPT’s Junior Ensemble is an advanced program designed for young actors in Grades 7 and 8 who demonstrate a readiness for more advanced theatre training.

From January to June, students will work with a director and be guided as an ensemble to develop their acting, improvisation, and theatre-making skills. This program culminates in a 30–45 minute devised play to be performed in June.

What is Devised Theatre?

Devised theatre is a form of theatre-making in which the script or performance is created collaboratively by a group, rather than starting with a pre-written script.

What to Expect in Junior Ensemble:

• In Junior Ensemble, students and their director work together through improvisation and discussion to develop the storyline, characters, dialogue, and staging.
• This process allows for a highly original, ensemble-based performance where the final piece reflects the unique ideas of the students.

JUNIOR ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR
Stephanie Zeit
This year’s Junior Ensemble will be directed by Stephanie Zeit.
Click here to learn more about Stephanie.

The program is held in classrooms at YPT 161 Studios (161 Frederick St.) – just across the street from our theatre on Front Street East. From January to June, the Junior Ensemble meets on Saturdays from 1:30PM – 4:30PM.

Audition

Please Note:

• Auditions will take place in person at YPT 161 Studios  (161 Frederick St.) on November 28 from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
• Junior Ensemble’s final performance will be held the weekend of June 7-8, 2025.
• There are no classes February 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17, 2025.