Theatre Ontario's Youth Scene Study Program
June 26 to June 29, 2010
Toronto / Ottawa

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Overview

Four days of rigorous textual analysis and acting - Under the instruction of an experienced theatre facilitator, the participants will learn how to delve deeply into a script to find the nuances of character and relationship. They will learn to interpret scripts by exploring acting techniques to support the text and by developing the actors’ tools to increase communication, imagination, physical awareness and listening skills.

Our instructors

Brenda Kamino
 Brenda Kamino (Toronto instructor) has been a performer on many of Canada's best known stages for over thirty years including the Shaw Festival, Theatre Passe Muraille, Factory Theatre, Young Peoples' Theatre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, the National Arts Centre and Edmonton’s Citadel. She has been a popular acting instructor for Theatre Ontario, the Centre for Indigenous Theatre, YPT, Tarragon Theatre and helped a multitude of actors with her private coaching.  She is presently on the Theatre Advisory at Humber College in Toronto.
Jordan Tannahill Jordan Tannahill (Ottawa Instructor) is a playwright and director whose theatre work has been developed and presented at prominent stages across Canada, including Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Harbourfront Centre, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Great Canadian Theatre Company, and Roseneath Theatre. Most recently he was short-listed for Tarragon Theatre’s 2009 RBC Under 30 Playwriting Competition.

To apply

  • Open to youth 14 to 18
  • Enrolment is limited
  • Application is by letter stating experience and interest in Drama
  • Application must be accompanied by a Letter of Reference from a teacher or community theatre director
  • Specify desired location (Toronto or Ottawa)

The application deadline is June 15, 2010

Applications should be sent by email to Cornelia Persich at cornelia@theatreontario.org or by mail to Theatre Ontario, Youth Scene Study Programme, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 210, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7.

Cost is $250 per participant by cheque payable to Theatre Ontario or credit card.
Financial assistance is available through the Judy Silver Scholarship Fund

Preparation

  • Each successful applicant will be required to present a monologue (from 2 to 5 minutes in length) from the Canadian canon at the first session of the course

Course locations

In Toronto, classes are held at Theatre Direct’s Christie Street Studio, 601 Christie Street, Toronto.

In Ottawa, classes are held in the rehearsal hall of the Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, in downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa Little Theatre

For more information about our Youth Scene Study Program, contact Cornelia Persich, Education Coordinator at cornelia@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.10.
Discuss our Youth Scene Study Program on the Theatre Ontario Blog

Feedback on the 2009 Course Intensive Scene Study for Youth

  • “This scene study program was a simply phenomenal experience. I met such great people and I learned how to see a scene in a whole different light, and how to approach it better as an actor.”
  • “The course allowed us to perform an in-depth analysis of challenging material. Coming out of it, I am, without a doubt, a stronger actor.”
  • “I had a really great time the past four days. I loved the warm-ups the instructor taught us. They were engaging and made us wake up better than a tall Starbucks. It was definitely a fun opportunity. I felt comfortable from the moment I walked through the door.”
  • “This course is so much fun! I learned a lot! And met lots of new, for lack of better words, ‘Awesome Drama Kids’! Yay Theatre Ontario!”
  • “I feel like I really have improved.”
  • “A great experience for all who would like to expand on their acting abilities and improve on tapping into the characters they are given. Helps you be a much more believable actor and a growing experience.”
  • “Great learning experience, learned lots with great people and tons of fun. Entertaining to the MAX!”
  • “The workshop has been both extremely fun and educational. I’m glad I got the chance to meet so many wonderful people. I feel I really will be able to use the things I’ve learned in the future, both on stage and off.”
  • “Theatre Ontario’s youth theatre training course was an awesome experience. It was challenging without being overwhelming, and appeals to actors of all ages and stages. Overall it was a lot of fun and a great way to start my summer!”
  • “I loved the course and the instructor really knows his stuff. Had an amazing four days. Thanks Theatre Ontario!”
  • “Wonderful instructor, wonderful classmates, wonderful experience! Thanks for an amazing four days!”
  • “This course was fun! It was a learning experience and worth driving an hour to get here!”