Theatre Ontario's Youth Theatre Training Course
June 27 to June 30, 2009

Theatre Ontario is pleased to announce a new and unique theatre training experience for youth aged 14 to 18.

Intensive Scene Study

Four Day Workshop on Text Analysis and Performance

Saturday, June 27 to Tuesday, June 30, 2009

9:30am to 4:30pm

Under the instruction of Andrew Lamb, the participants will learn how to breakdown scenes chosen from award-winning Canadian and international plays. The course will explore character development in relation to the text, how to identify strong intentions supported by the scene and how to actively work with a scene partner on stage. Using voice, movement and improvisation, as well as a character observation field trip, students will gain a stronger understanding of professional performance and how to delve deeply into a script to find the nuances of character and relationship.

ANDREW LAMB, a graduate of Concordia University, trained as a director with Mike Alfreds at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England, and is currently the Director of Education and Outreach for the Tarragon Theatre where he directs their Spring Training Project acting program for teens. Andrew has also worked as a teacher for Soulpepper Theatre Company, The Canadian Stage Company, Words In Motion, Cahoots Theatre Projects, Shakespearience, the Sears Ontario Drama Festival, the Georgian Theatre Festival and LKTYP's Drama School. Andrew has been a juror for the Dora Awards and is currently on the National Committee of the Emerging Arts Professional Network as well as the PACT Membership Committee.

Classes will be held at the rehearsal hall of Theatre Direct, conveniently located in central Toronto at Theatre Direct's LOOP CENTRE for lively arts and learning (in the new Wychwood Barns facility) at Christie Street and St. Clair Avenue and is accessible by TTC.

Enrolment is limited.

To apply:

  • Application is by letter stating experience, interest in drama as well as what they would like to get out of the course.
  • Each application must be accompanied by a Letter of Reference from a teacher or community theatre director.

Cost is $250.00 per participant.

The application deadline is June 15, 2009.

For more information about our Youth Training Course, please contact Cornelia Persich, Education Coordinator at cornelia@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.10.