THEATRE SCHOOL
2016 2017
ACTING CLASSES AND MORE FOR AGES 3–19: FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING
artistic director
Pablo Felices-Luna
theatre school director
Kent Suss
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Theatre Adventures Beyond Your Wildest Dreams!
Courses for ages 3–6
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Courses for ages 7–12
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Performances
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Courses for ages 13–19
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Performance Companies
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Home School Drama
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MTYP Theatre Camps
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Important Dates
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Registration
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•F all 22-week session runs Sept.–March • Fall 10-week session runs Sept.–December •W inter 10-week session runs Jan.–March •S pring 10-week session runs April–June
MTYP’s colourful building at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg holds the heartbeat of our creative city. Kids age 3–19 come here to have the time of their lives learning to act and experiencing live theatre. Here you don’t just discover a world of fun, you create it. Being creative is a way of life. Our goal is to help you grow into an artist. Where you choose to go from there is up to you. In this book you’ll find a wide range of weekly acting classes that run throughout the year and theatre camps at spring break and summer holidays. There are courses for 3 year-olds, performance companies for teens, extracurricular shows for Juniors, some new theatre courses, and everything in between. Get ready to dream with us—the bigger the better. Sincerely, Kent Suss, Theatre School Director ksuss@mtyp.ca • 204.954.1706
Seeing a full season of professional theatre and learning to be an artist yourself is an unbeatable combination, found only at MTYP! – THEATRE SCHOOL STUDENT
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT MTYP: Professional Theatre Instruction for Ages 3–19 Actor training is an adventure in self-discovery, including stories, games, improvisation, and performance. Each class builds on the one before, progressing from basic skills to advanced techniques, and each course includes an end-of-term showcase for an audience of invited guests.
Performing On Stage Performing is a big part of the theatre adventure, and a great way to share what you’ve learned! All students perform for invited guests in open classes and camps. Serious teens can audition for one of MTYP’s student performance companies: The Young Company, The Musical Theatre Company, and Summer Studio (see page 19). Juniors in advanced courses may audition for The Extra-curricular Junior Show or the Extra-curricular Junior Musical (see page 15).
Specialty Classes: On Screen Acting for the camera and learning to make your own movies are advanced skills you can learn in courses and camps offered year round. Show your work publicly, and enter competitions and festivals. Class projects are on MTYP’s account on Vimeo.com, to watch anytime you want.
Great Value We’re committed to making our programs accessible and affordable, and offer financial assistance to students in need. Students taking more than one class get a double benefit: a broader range of skills and a discount on course fees.
The Mainstage Connection: Your Ticket to MTYP’s 2016– 2017 Professional Season You don’t have to miss a single MTYP show! If you’re enrolled in a Fall or Winter class, buy up to four tickets to any 2016–2017 MTYP performance at half price. For the best seats and dates, purchase your tickets all at once. Visit www.mtyp.ca for a full description of the MTYP Mainstage Season and your personalized subscription package. *Students 12 and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
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DRAMA EXPLORERS • AGE 3–6 PARENTS! Here’s a creative, nurturing and exhilarating environment for your children. Discovering theatre is an energizing encounter with words, stories, and imagination. Make-believe and dramatic play build confidence and support cognitive development. Open classes keep parents in touch with class successes.
DRAMAVENTURES • 3–4 years & parents Watch your child’s natural love of stories blossom along with his or her confidence and group skills. In this course, adults participate with their children in various forms of imaginative play, songs, and stories.
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FALL SESSION 10 weeks: $195
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks: $195
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $195
FDVA.1 Saturday 9–9:45 am First class Sept. 17
WDVA.1 Saturday 9–9:45 am First class Jan. 7
SDVA.1 Saturday 9:30–10:15 am First class April 8
FDVA.2 Saturday 1:15–2 pm First class Sept. 17
WDVA.2 Saturday 1:15–2 pm First class Jan. 7
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“MTYP is one of my favorite places in the world!”
– THEATRE SCHOOL ALUMNUS
DYNAMIC DRAMA • 4–5 years The perfect class for the drama dynamo in your family. An adventure in imagination and pure fun, with stories to captivate and stimulate, costumes to try on, and lots of moving, acting, and dramatic play. Kids encounter the world of theatre while growing in confidence and cooperation skills. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $329
FALL SESSION 10 weeks: $195
FDDA.1 Saturday 11:10 am–12:10 pm First class Sept. 17
FDDA.2 Saturday 1:15–2:15 pm First class Sept. 17
FDDE.3 Wednesday 4:45 pm–5:45 pm First class Sept. 21
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks: $195
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $195
WDDA.2 Saturday 1:15–2:15 pm First class Jan. 7
SDDA.1 Saturday 10:30–11:30 am First class April 8
SAVE 50%
GOOD NEWS: For siblings in the 2–5 year range...
We have discovered that 2 year-olds attending DRAMAVENTURES are inspired by the older members in the class, and 5 year-olds are natural leaders. While the course is geared for the 3 & 4 year-olds, your 2 & 5 year-olds may join in for 50% of the course fee:
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First child regular price
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per additional sibling (age 2&5)
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DRAMA EXPLORERS • AGE 3–6 CREATIVE DRAMA • 5–6 years A fun and encouraging introduction to theatre and drama. Students develop their imaginations and powers of self-expression through drama games, music and dance, story theatre, and role playing. A great class for anyone who loves to make believe! FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $329
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks: $195
FCDA.3 Saturday 12:15–1:15 pm First class Sept. 17
WCDA.1 Saturday 10:05–11:05 am First class Jan. 7
FCDA.4 Saturday 2:20–3:20 pm First class Sept. 17
WCDA.2 Saturday 11:05 am–12:05 pm First class Jan. 7
FCDC.5 Monday 5:10–6:10 pm First class Sept. 12
WCDF.7 Thursday 5–6 pm First class Jan. 12
FCDD.6 Tuesday 6:55–7:55 pm First class Sept. 20
FALL SESSION 10 weeks: $195
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $195
FCDA.1 Saturday 10:05–11:05 am First class Sept. 17
SCDA.1 Saturday 10:15–11:15 am First class April 8
FCDA.2 Saturday 11:05 am–12:05 pm First class Sept. 17
SCDA.2 Saturday 11:35–12:35 am First class April 8
FCDF.7 Thursday 5–6 pm First class Sept. 22
SCDC.3 Monday 5:10–6:10 pm First class April 10 SCDD.4 Tuesday 5–6 pm First class April 11
“ Taking classes at MTYP was one of the best decisions I ever made!” – THEATRE SCHOOL ALUMNUS
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PUPPET MAGIC • 5–6 years Children love puppets! This course is a great way to have fun making theatre magic, while developing verbal and social skills. Students will make puppets out of all kinds of materials, and create stories and voices to bring their characters to life. SPRING SESSION ONLY 10 weeks: $219
SPMA Saturday 10–11 am First class April 8
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JUNIOR DIVISION • AGE 7–12 CORE CLASSES IN ACTING Young people in this age range thrive on the creative environment of acting classes, and love to play characters and put on plays: • After 10 weeks, guests are invited to an open class. • Every 22-week course ends in a class performance!
JUNIOR ACTING • What is acting about? How do you begin? Build your acting skills through fun drama games, character-building exercises, and acting out stories. A typical class will include physical and vocal warm-ups, creative movement, and lots and lots of acting! The benefits of this class include developing teamwork and cooperation, imagination, concentration, and discovering the power of stories. Join the fun of imagining, learning, and performing together with new friends who love to act, just like you! FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $329
FALL SESSION 10 weeks: $195
7–8 years: FJ1A.1 Saturday 10–11 am First class Sept. 17
FJ1A.2 Saturday 3:25–4:25 pm First class Sept. 17
FJ1C.3 Monday 6:25–7:25 pm First class Sept. 12 FJ1E.4 Wednesday 6–7 pm First class Sept. 21
9–10 years: FJ2A.1 Saturday 12:10–1:10 pm First class Sept. 17
FJ2A.2 Saturday 4:30–5:30 pm First class Sept. 17
FJ2D.3 Tuesday 8–9 pm First class Sept. 20 FJ2E.4 Wednesday 7:05–8:05 pm First class Sept. 21
11–12 years: FJ3A.1 Saturday 4:15–5:15 pm First class Sept. 17
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FJ3F.2 Thursday 6:05–7:05 pm First class Sept. 22
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks: $195
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $195
7–8 years: WJ1A.2 Saturday 3:25–4:25 pm First class Jan. 7
SJ1A.1 Saturday 12:25–1:25 pm First class April 8
7–9 years: SJ2C.2 Monday 6:15–7:15 pm First class April 10 SJ2D.3 Tuesday 6:05–7:05 pm First class April 11
9–10 years: WJ2A.2 Saturday 4:30–5:30 pm First class Jan. 7
SJ2A.1 Saturday 11:20 am–12:20 pm First class April 8
10–12 years: SJ3C.2 Monday 7:20–8:20 pm First class April 10 SJ3D.3 Tuesday 7:10–8:10 pm First class April 11
11–12 years: WJ3F.2 Thursday 6:05–7:05 pm First class Jan. 12
SJ3A.1 Saturday 1:30–2:30 pm First class April 8
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JUNIOR DIVISION • AGE 7–12 FURTHER ADVENTURES IN ACTING
SHOWTIME! • 8–12 years Have you completed Junior Acting? It’s time to LEVEL UP! Improvisation training, scenework, rehearsing scripts, and onstage performance are key steps in your journey to becoming an actor. Each Showtime! class rehearses and performs a scripted play for an invited audience at the end of the year. prerequisite:
Junior Acting • see page 6
FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $359 8–10 years: FST1A.1 Saturday 1:20–2:35 pm First class Sept. 17
FST1F.3 Thursday 6:15–7:30 pm First class Sept. 22
10–12 years: FST1A.2 Saturday 2:40–3:55 pm First class Sept. 17
NEW!! JUNIOR IMPROV • 9–12 years Hey, actors age 9–12, get ready to experience improvisation: theatre that’s made up on the spot! Learn theatre sports, character-building exercises, storytelling games, and short form improv techniques. Improv is fun to learn, a blast to watch, and it builds your acting skills. That’s three great reasons to join the adventure! prerequisite:
One year of actor training (20 weeks or more)
FALL SESSION ONLY 22 weeks: $379
FJIMPA Saturday 4–5:30 pm First class Sept. 17
“MTYP changed my life.”
– THEATRE SCHOOL ALUMNUS
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“MTYP has been a home to me for years. It has always been a safe place for me to be myself &anyone else I’ve ever wanted to be.” – THEATRE SCHOOL ALUMNUS
NEW!! JUNIOR SHAKESPEARE • 10–12 years Dive into the wonderful world of Shakespeare! Shakespearean quotes and insults will give us a playful introduction to the bard, and then we’ll move to text work, monologues, and scenes. Working on Shakespeare is a training ground for serious actors and a fun way to work on speech and public speaking skills. prerequisite:
Two years of actor training (40 weeks or more)
FALL SESSION ONLY 22 weeks: $379
FJSE Wednesday 5:15–6:45 pm First class Sept. 21
ACTOR’S WORKSHOP • 8–12 years Are you serious about your actor training? Are you interested in landing parts in plays, movies, and TV shows? If you said “yes”, the Actor’s Workshop is right for you. You’ll work with an acting coach on everything from audition monologues and voice training to mime and movement. It’s a unique opportunity to bring your skills to the next level. prerequisite:
Junior Acting • see page 6
SPRING SESSION ONLY 10 weeks: $237
SAWA Saturday 3–4:30 pm First class April 8
GET INVOLVED IN THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR JUNIOR PLAY! page 15 junior division
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JUNIOR DIVISION • AGE 7–12 Every Fall and Winter musical theatre class will perform on stage as part of the Musical Theatre Gala: Fairy Tale Detectives on March 9, 10, and 11, 2017 in the MTYP theatre.
MUSICAL THEATRE • 7–8 years Does your child burst into song and dance whenever company arrives? Especially designed for children age 7 and 8 who would love the chance to perform, this course combines songs, stories, and creative movement. We’ll act out the best-loved children’s stories of all time and have fun adding music and movement as we go! FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $375
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $219
FMAA.1 Saturday 9–10 am First class Sept. 17
SMAA.1 Saturday 10:30–11:30 am First class April 8
FMAC.2 Monday 5:30–6:30 pm First class Sept. 12
SMAD.2 Tuesday 5:30–6:30 pm First class April 11
FMAF.4 Thursday 6–7 pm First class Sept. 22
JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE LEVEL 1 • 9–12 years Have you been dreaming of Broadway? Start here with a course for those who are up for the challenge of acting, singing and dancing—all at the same time! Come share the fun of learning choreography and performing chorus numbers from your favourite musicals. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $469
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $265
FMT1A.1 Saturday 10:05–11:35 am First class Sept. 17
SMT1A.1 Saturday 1:15–2:45 pm First class April 8
FMT1A.2 Saturday 1:15–2:45 pm First class Sept. 17
SMT1D.2 Tuesday 7:05–8:35 pm First class April 11
FMT1C.3 Monday 6:30–8 pm First class Sept. 12 FMT1F.4 Thursday 7:05–8:35 pm First class Sept. 22
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JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE LEVEL 2 • 10–12 years Do you enjoy big musical numbers and working with a chorus of energetic actors, singers and dancers? This course is designed for students who have experience in this style of theatre and want to further their skills in voice, acting, and choreography. prerequisite:
Junior Musical Theatre Level 1
FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $469 FMT2A Saturday 11:40–1:10 pm First class Sept. 17
FMT2D Tuesday 5:30–7 pm First class Sept. 20
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performances
Alligator
Pie
Oct 28–Nov 6 • Ages 3–9
Soulpepper Theatre Company, ON Dennis Lee • created & directed by Ins Choi, Raquel Duffy, Ken MacKenzie, Gregory Prest & Mike Ross poems by
Routes
Nov 18 & 19 • Ages 12+
An MTYP Production • by Collin Doyle
Dec 9–30 • Ages 6+
An MTYP Production based on the book by Rudyard Kipling adapted by Greg Banks
Dib &Dob and
the Journey Home
Jan 27–Feb 5 • Ages 6–11 by
David S. Craig & Robert Morgan
Alligator Pie brings the celebrated poems of Canadian poet Dennis Lee to vibrant life in this celebration of the power of imagination. Sing, play and plenty of bubble wrap fun!
A fifteen year old boy rides the bus until it shuts down. He wrestles with questions about violence in his city, his school and his home.
Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories, five actors play twenty-one roles in this fast-paced adaptation. Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle and races toward an inevitable confrontation with the tiger, Shere Khan. Two siblings have been lost in the woods so long that they have made up their own language, and march along an unknown path towards an elusive place called home.
winner of the chalmers new play award and dora mavor moore award
Mess
Feb 17–26 • Ages 13+
Caroline Horton & Co. & China Plate, Birmingham, UK
Baobab
March 15–26 • Ages 4–10
Performance en français: March 19 by Hélène Ducharme produced by Théâtre Motus, QC
Gretel et Hansel
April 21–29 • Ages 8+
Performance en français: April 22 presented by le Carrousel Companie de Theatre, QC
Josephine is putting on a play. It’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off. With the help of two friends, they will tackle obsession, addiction and not wanting to get out of bed. African music blends with puppetry, drums, song and captivating shadow theatre in this stunning West African legend. Baobab exuberantly celebrates the joy of passing down traditions from one generation to the next.
When Hansel is born, it upsets the balance of Gretel’s life completely. After they’re abandoned in the forest and end up at the witch’s house, Gretel is tempted to push her brother in the oven and get rid of him forever… performances
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JUNIOR DIVISION • AGE 7–12 LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION & MORE! The following classes give you the chance to see your work onstage, on the world-wide web and on the big screen! Film projects will be posted on MTYP’s Vimeo account so you can share them with your friends and watch them any time you want. Our student films have won awards at festivals and are screened at events throughout the year. Props built in Sam’s Prop and Puppet Shop are featured in onstage productions. A great way to share your skills and creativity with a wide audience!
MOVIEMAKERS • Put all your skills into play as you write, act, and record your own movies. Work on both sides of the camera under the guidance of a professional filmmaker and gain hands-on experience in the many aspects of video production. Actor, director or videographer… try on all these hats and see which one fits best! prerequisite:
Two years of actor training (40 weeks or more)
FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $405 9–10 years
11–12 years
FMM1A Saturday 10–11:30 am First class Sept. 17
FMM2A Saturday 11:35 am–1:05 pm First class Sept. 17
ANIMATION ADVENTURES • 9–12 years Discover the vibrant art of stop-motion animation. Create characters from modeling clay and get ready to transform your concept into a finished film. Not just for actors, this course is for anyone who likes to draw, sculpt, or simply watch cartoons. SPRING SESSION ONLY 10 weeks: $219 SAAA.1 Saturday 11:30 am–1 pm First class April 8
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SAAA.2 Saturday 1:15–2:45 pm First class April 8
SAM’S PROP & PUPPET SHOP • 10–12 years Join MTYP’s professional Head of Props, Samantha Harrison, in this hands-on course! Learn the techniques the pros use to make theatre magic. You’ll work with paper mache, wire, wood, and more to make performing puppets and perfect props! Your unique creations will be featured in student performances in spring 2017, so you can see your work onstage and in the spotlight! In the first term, projects will focus on using a wide range of materials in the construction of puppets and masks. In the second term, students will create props especially for upcoming theatre school productions. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $464*
FSPE Wednesday 6–7:30 pm First class Sept. 21
*course fee includes the cost of supplies
NEW!! THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR SHOWS! To be performed in Richardson Performance Hall March 24 & 25, 2017 We look forward to putting on a play and a musical featuring theatre school students with the support of MTYP’s professional production team. Tickets go on sale January 4, 2017. AUDITIONS IN NOVEMBER (dates to be announced). Please bring a photo and résumé to your audition. Rehearsals begin in December. It is free to audition for this program, but if you are selected to be in the cast, you will be asked to pay a production fee of $120. Please see descriptions below for details about who may audition for these shows: THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR JUNIOR PLAY This play has rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7–9 pm. It is open to advanced students age 8–12 enrolled in: Showtime! • Junior Improv • Junior Shakespeare Movie Makers • Second Year of Home School Drama Please memorize and rehearse a one-minute monologue for your audition. THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR JUNIOR MUSICAL This musical has rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7–9 pm. It is open to advanced students (at least 20 weeks of training at MTYP) age 9–12 enrolled in: Junior Musical Theatre Level 1 • Junior Musical Theatre Level 2 For your audition, please prepare a song you can sing by heart, a capella. junior division
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COURSES FOR TEENS • AGES 13–19 MTYP’s studios at The Forks are the setting for this experience of a lifetime. Acting classes, live theatre, friendships, and much more make this a fabulous opportunity for creative teens.
ACTING LIVE! FOR TEENS • 13 years & up The ultimate initiation into the world of live theatre! This action-packed course will equip you to tackle challenging roles through acting exercises, vocal training, improvisation, and scenework. A live performance at the end of every term and individual help with audition prep will leave you feeling confident and ready to take centre stage! FALL SESSION 10 weeks: $253
WINTER SESSION 10 weeks: $253
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $253
FTAA Saturday 2:10–4:10 pm First class Sept. 17
WTAA Saturday 2:10–4:10 pm First class Jan. 7
STAA Saturday 1:50–3:50 pm First class April 8
*ACTOR & CAMERA FOR TEENS • 13 years & up Have you ever wanted to act in a movie? Grab your script and get ready to hit your marks – here’s your chance to give screen acting a try. In this course you’ll learn the techniques that television and film actors use to deliver great performances. Work on scenes from your favourite movies, and develop depth, subtlety and power in your acting. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $439
FTCF Thursday 7:10–9:10 pm First class Sept. 22
*NEW!! REEL ACTION • 14 years & up Be part of a creative team and learn to make your own movies. If you’ve studied acting for the camera and you want more, Reel Action is the course for you! Learn the tools of the trade that master film makers use to create cinematic magic. From concept, script, and storyboard, to directing, acting, and editing, you’ll create movies from concept to public screening with other creative teens just like you. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $453
FRAD Tuesday 7:30–9:30 pm First class Sept. 20
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SCENES AND MONOLOGUES: AN INTENSE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS • 13 years & up Scenes and monologues are the essentials of theatre. A scene requires chemistry: a real, believable emotional connection between you and your scene partner. In a monologue, you must seek the feelings within that compel you to speak your lines with conviction. Finding that inner truth at an audition can win you the part. This intensive training workshop hones your acting skills by equipping you to excel in scenes and build a repertoire of effective monologues. SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $253
SSMC Monday 5:30–7:30 pm First class April 10
MUSICAL THEATRE FOR TEENS • 13 years & up The curtain rises and the orchestra strikes as we launch into this exciting ‘triple threat’ challenge of acting, singing and dancing. You’ll learn the essentials of dance and choreography as you work on production numbers from Broadway’s best musicals! Guaranteed to make a musical-lover out of you, this course is so much fun you won’t want to go home at the end of class! The Fall Session class will perform in the Musical Theatre Gala: Fairy Tale Detectives on the Mainstage, March 9–11, 2017. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $469
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $265
FMTTC Monday 8–9:30 pm First class Sept. 12
SMTT1A Saturday 11:35 am–1:05 pm First class April 8
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COURSES FOR TEENS • AGES 13–19 IMPROV COMEDY • 13 years & up Experience the thrill and freedom of creating theatre without a script. Through theatre sports, games, and improvisational techniques, you’ll learn how to quickly develop characters and take scenes to their comic potential. This lively and entertaining class is a great way to experience the creative teamwork that makes theatre happen. No experience is necessary: just an active imagination and a sense of adventure. FALL SESSION 22 weeks: $422
SPRING SESSION 10 weeks: $253
FICC Monday 7:35–9:35 pm First class Sept. 12
SICC Monday 7:35–9:35 pm First class April 10
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 24/7: A Festival of Seven New Plays by Teens takes place Feb.11–12, 2017
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NEW!! INFORMATION ABOUT PERFORMANCE COMPANIES The Young Company, The Musical Theatre Company, and The Summer Studio require prospective students to audition. To register and arrange your audition, please call the MTYP Theatre School Administrator at 204.947.0394 extension 230. Full payment arrangements must be made before an audition can be scheduled. Audition fee: $30 payable in full at time of booking audition time. Course fee: payment must be arranged by leaving credit card number or postdated check for the full value of the course. Payment will not be processed until after audition results are released. Students are advised to indicate a second choice so we can hold a spot for you in that class. If you are not invited into the Company of your choice, your audition fee goes toward your next choice. Please note: if you are not invited into the Company of your choice and you decide not to take a course at MTYP this session, your audition fee is non-refundable. Please bring a photo, resume, and brief cover letter to your audition. The commitment level for these courses is high–students are expected to miss no more than two prearranged rehearsals or classes all year. See next page for information on specific companies, fees, and audition requirements.
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PERFORMANCE COMPANIES THE YOUNG COMPANY • 13 years & up MTYP’s Young Company regularly astounds local audiences with their annual Mainstage production. Past successes include Hamlet, The Devil and Anton Chekhov and Brave New World. Theatre School Director Kent Suss will direct this year’s Young Company in a contemporary drama guaranteed to captivate! Past Young Company members have built successful careers on stage and screen. This rehearsal-based learning process demands time, energy and commitment, but promises to give you the time of your life in return. Students will be asked to miss up to a week of school during production week. AUDITION REQUIRED! INFORMATION on page 19. Please prepare a contemporary or classical monologue for your audition (1–2 minutes) FALL SESSION 22 weeks Audition fee: $30 Course fee: $754
Auditions Thursday, Sept. 8 between 5 & 9 pm FYTC Wednesday and Friday 6:30–9:30 pm First class Wednesday, Sept. 21 Performances March 1–3, 2017 on the Mainstage..
THE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY • 13–19 years Last year’s Musical Theatre Company hit Legally Blonde blew the minds of hundreds of Winnipeg theatre-goers at three sold-out performances. Join director Cheyenne Schroeder as she returns to the company with a simple mission: to create a professional quality production with an amazing group of passionate and dedicated teens. Advanced training in acting, singing, and dancing, combined with an intense rehearsal process and an exciting public performance make this an experience not to be missed. AUDITION REQUIRED! INFORMATION on page 19. Please be prepared to sing a song a capella at your audition.
FALL SESSION ONLY 25 weeks Audition fee: $30 Course fee: $859
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Auditions Wednesday, Sept. 7 between 5 & 9 pm FMTC Saturday 2:50–6:50 pm First class Sept. 17 Performances April 6–8, 2017 on the Mainstage. Also performs in Musical Theatre Gala: Fairy Tale Detectives March 9–11, 2017.
“ MTYP is more than a school, it’s a community where teens of all ages can find solace together.”
– THEATRE SCHOOL ALUMNUS
THE SUMMER STUDIO • 13 years & up Members of The Summer Studio will mount a production at MTYP for the Winnipeg Fringe Festival in July 2017. Don’t miss this year’s offering at the 2016 Fringe: Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death. Past Fringe hits include In Wonderland (2014), and All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play (2015). Members of the company will be involved in every aspect of production, from designing and building props and costumes, to budgeting and marketing their play. Join director Theresa Thomson for this fantastic learning opportunity—a must for anyone curious about making a living in the arts! AUDITION REQUIRED! INFORMATION on page 19. Upon registering, you will receive a package to help you prepare for the audition. SPRING SESSION ONLY 10 weeks plus July Audition fee: $30 Course fee: $423
Auditions Tuesday, March 21 between 5 & 9 pm SSSA Saturday 2:50–6:50 pm plus extra rehearsals and performances in July, 2017. First rehearsal April 8
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NEW!! HOME SCHOOL DRAMA AT MTYP The Total Drama Experience in 30 weeks! Add drama lessons to your homeschool program plan. Young people can experience the joy of drama and imagination in these Monday morning acting classes.
CREATIVE DRAMA • 5–6 years A fun and encouraging introduction to theatre and drama. Students develop their imaginations and powers of self-expression through drama games, music and dance, story theatre, and role playing. A great class for anyone who loves to make believe! MONDAYS, SEPT. 26–JUNE 12 • 11 am–12 pm 30 sessions in all • Course fee: $479
JUNIOR ACTING • 7–9 years Build your acting skills through drama games and character exercises. Develop teamwork and imagination, and discover the power of stories. Join the fun of learning and performing with new friends who love to act, just like you. MONDAYS, SEPT. 26–JUNE 12 • 10:45 am–12 pm 30 sessions in all • Course fee: $525
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE: MOVIES, IMPROV, AND MORE! • 10–12 years Record your own movies and learn theatre sports and improvisation. This course continues to build performance skills while opening your mind to new dimensions of theatre. A variety of creative challenges will enhance your ability to work as a team, develop trust among you and your fellow artists, and give you tools to use technique and technology to find your voice. MONDAYS, SEPT. 26–JUNE 12 • 10:30 am–12 pm 30 sessions in all • Course fee: $549 SEE PAGE 24 for dates that there are no classes.
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new! home school drama at mtyp
MTYP THEATRE CAMPS SPRING BREAK THEATRE CAMP Spring Break Full-Day Camp is five intense days spent working with theatre professionals, making new friends, and building a show from the ground up. The energetic rehearsal process culminates in a large-group performance, presented on the last day of camp to an invited audience of family and friends. Classes run from 9 am–4 pm daily. Student drop-off begins at 8:30 am and pick-up goes until 5 pm. SPRING BREAK CAMP • MARCH 27–31, 2017 5 Days: $255 (registration fee included)
• SB1 Story to Stage • Ages 7–8 • SB2 Story to Stage • Ages 8–9 • SB3 Story to Stage • Ages 9–10
5 Days: $275 (registration fee included)
• SMT4 Musical Theatre • Ages 9–12
HALF-DAY SPRING BREAK CAMP • 5 & 6 year olds Our young actors will spend half days with us, rehearsing a show, assembling costumes, and building props for their very own story adaptation on the last day of camp. Classes run from 9 am–noon daily. Early drop-off begins at 8:30 am. SPRING BREAK CAMP • MARCH 27–31, 2017 5 Half Days: $190 (registration fee included)
• SB5
MTYP’S HOT SUMMER TIMES AT THE FORKS!!! MTYP offers many choices of one-week summer camps, for both new and returning students. Each week has its own theme, like past favourites Mythic Heroes and The Jolly Pirate Aaargh-dventure! There is something to capture every camper’s imagination. Students will adapt and perform a story or create an original piece of theatre or film with their new friends—building self-confidence and creative teamwork skills. It’s a fantastic summer getaway.
MTYP’S DRAMA OUTREACH PROGRAM!! Are you looking for a drama workshop for your school or workplace? Want to set up a summer theatre camp in your community? Looking for a fun activity for a birthday party or staff retreat? MTYP provides drama programming for every occasion. Whether it’s drama just for fun, specialized theatre training, or a community project around a social issue, we can design a workshop that meets your needs. Call Thomas Toles, MTYP’s Drama Outreach Coordinator, at 204.947.0394 extension 227 or write ttoles@mtyp.ca. theatre camps
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IMPORTANT DATES IN 2016–2017 Friday, September 2: Financial
February 11 & 12: 24/7: 7 PLAYS
Assistance deadline for Fall Session
BY TEENS IN 24 HOURS.
Wednesday, September 7: AUDITIONS:
February 18–20: LOUIS RIEL WEEKEND:
Musical Theatre Company
No Classes.
Thursday, September 8: AUDITIONS:
March 1, 2, & 3: MTYP’s YOUNG COMPANY
Young Company
performs on the Mainstage.
September 12: FIRST DAY OF THEATRE
March 9 at 7 pm, March 10 at 7 pm, & March 11 at 6:30 & 8:30 pm MUSICAL
SCHOOL FALL SESSION: Monday classes begin
September 17: Saturday classes begin September 20–22: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes begin
Monday, October 3: ROSH HASHANAH:
THEATRE GALA: Fairy Tale Detectives. Final event for all musical theatre classes. (4 pm Dress Rehearsal call for performers March 9 and 10)
March 16 & 18: FINAL CLASS FOR
No Classes
10-WEEK WINTER CLASSES. Guests invited for open classes.
October 8–10: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND:
March 13–18: FINAL WEEK FOR 22-WEEK
No Classes. No Classes
FALL (non-musical theatre) CLASSES. Guests invited for open class presentations and final class performances.
Monday, October 31: HALLOWEEN:
Tuesday, March 21: AUDITIONS: Summer
Wednesday, October 12: YOM KIPPUR:
No Classes
Studio.
Friday, November 11: REMEMBRANCE
March 24 & 25: DOUBLE FEATURE!
DAY: No classes.
November 24 & 26: Last day for Fall Session 10-week classes—guests invited to open classes.
Friday, December 2: Financial Assistance deadline for Winter Session
December 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 & 19: FINAL
Performances of Extra-Curricular Junior Play and Junior Musical in RICHARDSON PERFORMANCE HALL.
Friday, March 24: Financial Assistance deadline for Spring Session.
March 27–31: SPRING BREAK THEATRE CAMP (5 days). No Home School Drama.
CLASS BEFORE WINTER BREAK FOR FALL SESSION 22-WEEK CLASSES.
April 3: No Home School Drama.
December 17: FINAL CLASS BEFORE
COMPANY performs on the Mainstage.
WINTER BREAK FOR MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES ONLY.
Saturday, April 8: SPRING SESSION
Monday, January 2: FIRST DAY BACK
May 20–22: VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND:
FOR MONDAY FALL SESSION CLASSES
Friday, January 6: ALL OTHER 22-WEEK CLASSES RECOMMENCE.
Saturday, January 7: WINTER SESSION 10-WEEK CLASSES BEGIN.
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important dates
April 6–8: MTYP’S MUSICAL THEATRE
10-WEEK CLASSES BEGIN. No classes.
June 13, 19, & 24: FINAL CLASSES, SPRING SESSION. Open to invited guests.
ACT NOW!! ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO REGISTER The 3-week Money Back Guarantee: Refunds issued up to the beginning of the third week of classes (not including non-refundable membership fee). No refunds will be issued after this time except for medical reasons (doctor’s note required). Refunds for Spring and Summer Camps once camp has started will only be issued for medical reasons (doctor’s note required). Registration Fees: Each course price includes a non-refundable MTYP registration fee: $30 for 22-week courses and $20 for 10-week courses and camps. The e-Newsletter: The monthly newsletter will be sent to you by email and will be available on our website. Financial Assistance: For students who require financial assistance to participate in our classes, we offer a limited number of need-based bursaries. Bursary Application Forms are available on request and must be returned, with your registration form, before: Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 for the Fall session; Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 for the Winter session; and Friday, March 24, 2017 for the Spring session. Fee Payment Deadlines: Payment must be received with registration form for enrollment to be confirmed. 22–25 Week Courses: Fees can be paid in full or in two installments, which includes a post-dated cheque or permission to charge your credit card for the balance. The second installment date is Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. 10 Week Courses: Fees are payable in full upon registration. Class Cancellation: MTYP reserves the right to cancel any class if enrollment is insufficient. Any tuition paid will be refunded in full. Enrollment Capacity: We maintain firm enrollment limits. Class sizes range from 10–18 students, depending on the age of the students and the type of program. Age Policies: Courses are carefully designed for specific age groups. For weekly classes, students must be in the published age range of the course by the mid-point of the class. For summer camps, students must be in the age range by Sept. 1. NSF Cheques: A $40 service charge will be attached to any cheque returned by the bank. all you need to know to register
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Theatre School 204.947.0394 ext. 230 • Toll-free in Manitoba 1.877.871.MTYP (6897) Fax 204.943.4129 • Email theatreschool@mtyp.ca • mtyp.ca MTYP Theatre School is generously supported by:
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