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On this page we’re compiling an as-close-as-we-can-get-to-complete list of extra-curricular creation opportunities available to teens across Alberta. Some of these programs are during the summer, some are workshops, some are classes, but they are ALL a great chance to either test the dramatic waters for the first time, or hone your current theatrical talents. If you know of more opportunities in your area, please let us know so we can help other young Albertans get involved in drama!
CALGARY
- Calgary Young People’s Theatre
Classes and Camps
4 – 17 yrs
Available all year
(403) 230.2664
“The only company in Calgary to perform professional quality Theatre for Young Audiences, using exclusively actors under 18. For our students, it is the ultimate pre-professional experience.” - Centre Stage Theatre Company
3 – Adult
Available all year
(403) 208.6736
bonnie.gratz@centrestagetheatreco.com
“Our professional and emerging multidisciplinary theatre and film artists work throughout the year with our hip TYA province-wide tour, cool theatre school, and in our sensational school, public & corporate workshops. Theatre school classes for ages 3 to adult in five locations in the city–Bearspaw, McKenzie Lake, McKenzie Towne, Royal Oak & Tuscany in 2009/2010. Volunteer opportunities available for our exciting coming season. Centre Stage Theatre Company is a proud member of PACT, The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres.” - City of Calgary Parks and Recreation
Drama Performance
12 – 17 yrs
Available all year
(403) 249.3773
kendra.mcallister@calgary.ca - Downright Canadian Theatre Company
to age 13 only - EPCOR Centre
Theatre School and Summer ACT Camp
6 – Adult
Available all year (Camp in summer only)
(403) 294.7455 ext. 1075
jvilalta@epcorcentre.org
“Located in the heart of Calgary’s arts scene, the EPCOR CENTRE Theatre School offers a range of course levels that allows students to progress surrounded by enthusiasm, professional expertise and a love of the arts.”
- Quest Theatre
Theatre School and Summer Drama Camps
7 – Adult
Available all year (NOTE: Summer Camps are available for ages 6-18yr.)
(403) 264.8575 ext. 21
questour@telus.net
“Quest Theatre’s Summer Drama Camps and Theatre School boast the highest-calibre instructors, each with extensive Film, TV, and Theatre experience … and an equal love of teaching! Additionally, the Quest Theatre School is the only year-round theatre school.” - Pumphouse Theatre
Drama Classes and Day Camps - Summerstock
Classes tied to a major production.
14 – 21 years
(403) 771.4684
director@summerstock.ca
“Summerstock puts up a major Broadway musical, outdoors in Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary with classes running from late fall leading into the summer show. The production currently scheduled for the summer of 2009 is RENT: School Edition. Students, where eligible, receive a scholarship for post-secondary study and their respective high schools receive a financial donation from Summerstock for use in their upcoming theatre productions. Summerstock is offered in partnership with the City of Calgary and Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.”
EDMONTON
- Citadel Theatre
Foote Theatre School
Available all year - Citadel Theatre
Young Companies
(Acting, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, and Production)
16 – 21 yrs
September through May - Free Will Players
Camp Shakespeare
8 – 16 yrs
Available in summer only
(780) 425.8086
freewill@telusplanet.net
“The classes are centered around Shakespeare plays…the students learn parts of one of the plays that we present during our festival.” - L’Unithéâtre
Camp d’Été
Troupe Junior
Camp Multi-Arts
- Northern Light Theatre and Maralyn Ryan
Performance Camps for Young People
6 – 15 yrs
Available in summer only
(780) 471.1586
nlt@telusplanet.net - OverActing Imaginations Youth Theatre Society (OAI)
12 – 18 yrs
Available all year; Camp Spotlight for Theatre Arts in August
(780) 910-3257
“OAI is a Strathcona County based company that provides education in theatre arts to youth ages 12 to 18. OAI produces youth written, youth performed social issue drama and variety theatre entertainment.” - Rapid Fire Theatre
Improv Workshops - St. Albert Children’s Theatre
- Theatre Network
Nextfest
Under 30
Available in summer only - Zocalo Theatre Arts School
and School of Film and TV Acting
9 – Adult
Available all year
(780) 433.7861
zocalotheatre@hotmail.com
“Taught by talent agent Elisabeth Ebbels, the Introduction to Film and TV Acting classes are an excellent resource for students wanting to work in the film and television industry.”
RED DEER
- Theatre Alberta
Artstrek
12 – 18 yrs
Available in summer only
(780) 422.8162 or 1.888.422.8160 outside of Edmonton
theatreab@theatrealberta.com - Treehouse Youth Theatre
