Creative Teens Theatre

Applications are now open for the class of 2019–20! Fill out an application form and send it to Kevan Ellis, Director of Education, at kellis@artsclub.com. Deadline for applications is October 7, 2019. Once accepted, the registration deadline to participate is October 14, 2019.

The Creative Teens Theatre program invites students to engage in the creation process for an original and collaborative theatre piece! The class works closely as a mini theatre “company” to explore how they can express stories that are meaningful to them. During the program the students will learn a variety of skills that may include: acting, masks, physical theatre, scriptwriting, lighting, sound, and more! At the culmination of the program, the class will present its original theatrical piece on a professional stage.

Creative Teens Theatre is a program for those who are interested in creating their own theatre in a fun and supportive environment. Theatre experience is not required, but students are expected to commit to sharing ideas and working closely as a team to achieve their vision.

QUICK PROGRAM FACTS

14 spots available for students in grades 8–10
3-hour Sunday classes from October 2019 to June 2020 (25 weeks)
Final showcase written by the students and performed at the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
Complimentary tickets to Arts Club productions
Fee: $750 (+GST)
Subsidized placements available*

*The Arts Club Theatre Company recognizes that access to theatre programming is an important part of who we are. If you are interested in this program, but are facing challenges accessing the program due to socio-economic barriers, please contact Kevan Ellis for more information.

Kevan Ellis, Director of Education
kellis@artsclub.com

THIS PROGRAM IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY ART VERTLIEB AND BEV BRISCOE, ROBERTA BEISER, ALFRED SCHULTZ, LEONA KOLLA, GROSVENOR CANADA, AND CADILLAC FAIRVIEW

All classes take place at the BMO Theatre Centre or the Granville Island Rehearsal Hall
Sundays, 1–4 PM
Cost: $750 (+GST)

Term 1: October 20–December 15, 2019
Term 2: January 12–March 15, 2020
Term 3: April 5–June 7, 2020*

*Term 3 classes will be 4 hours in length leading up to the showcase (12:30–4:30 PM)
No classes on holiday weekends (November 10, February 16, April 12, and May 17)

This program is generously supported by Art Vertlieb and Bev Briscoe, Roberta Beiser, Alfred Schultz, Leona Kolla, Grosvenor Canada, and Cadillac Fairview.

Nitasha Rajoo is an actor, director, and teacher. She holds a Master of Arts in the Advanced Teachings of Shakespeare from the University of Warwick and The Royal Shakespeare Company in the UK. She has been teaching for over 16 years in both Canada and the UK. Nitasha's links in the UK have allowed her to work with the Barbican (Barbican Box), Tamasha Theatre Company, The Old Vic Theatre, and the National Theatre on their Black British Plays Project. She has been praised for her artistic direction of 1984, Lord of the Flies, The Crucible, and numerous Shakespeare productions with casts of up to 50 students. Now that she is back in BC, she has presented workshops on Shakespeare, theatre practitioners and play texts, has adjudicated speech and drama festivals and works in local schools. Nitasha is thrilled to be part of the Arts Club and the Creative Teens Project. Devising work collaboratively through the actor’s process is a brilliant way to create!

THIS PROGRAM IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY ART VERTLIEB AND BEV BRISCOE, ROBERTA BEISER, ALFRED SCHULTZ, LEONA KOLLA, GROSVENOR CANADA, AND CADILLAC FAIRVIEW

Photo by Mark Halliday
Photo by Mark Halliday
Photo by Mark Halliday
Photo by Mark Halliday

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