Description

The following classes begin online on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.
The winter term is 8 weeks and ends on Mar. 7, 2021.

Please note: Winter registration is open until the second class! If a class has already begun, please email dsassistant@youngpeoplestheatre.org for more information.

Class Requirements:

• We ask that a parent or caregiver is nearby, in the event a participant requires technical support. In the case of our JK – Gr. 4 students, we ask that a parent or caregiver is either present, or very nearby to assist with the student’s engagement or to provide support during the class.
• Below are some technical requirements needed for the best success of each participant:
  • A stationary camera and screen, such as a computer, laptop, iPad or tablet
  • Stable internet that allows for extended video calls
  • PLEASE NOTE: Cell phones cannot be used to participate in class
  • A microphone, which could be a headset or part of the computer.
• An adequate space that allows for movement free of physical hazards within the frame of the camera

JK-SK

Participants will engage in songs, creative games and imaginative prompts that get them up on their feet, developing emotional and physical awareness and control, and building their creative confidence as they express themselves through movement and improvisation. There are also optional follow-up activities that include arts and crafts, puppet making and drawing. (30 minutes).

Grade 1-2

Through imaginative games, and gesture and movement work, participants will develop their ability to express themselves verbally and physically, building a confidence in their own creative ideas and their capacity to collaborate. There are also optional follow-up activities that include arts and crafts, puppet making and drawing. (60 minutes).

Grade 3-4

By engaging in imaginative games, playing with different voices and exploring creative ways to express themselves physically, participants will deepen their drama skills. This term focuses on story-building, character creation and performance techniques. (60 minutes).

Grade 5-6

This fun, active class, will provide participants the chance to get up and create on their feet, deepening their drama skills through improvisation, mime and character work, with a focus on narrative structure and scene development. (90 minutes).

Grade 7-8 *Cancelled

Please see Saturday and Weekday for alternative classes for this age range.

This term we take play to the next level! Through theatre games and improvisation, participants will broaden their character building skills, investigate narrative structure, and how to create scenes. (120 minutes).