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YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM

Theatre Newfoundland Labrador operates a hugely successful youth theatre program dedicated to the promotion of the arts in young people throughout the region. Through our program, we hope to enable students to develop the focus, confidence, and communication skills that can impact every aspect of their lives. Classes are designed to encourage risk-taking and promote the discovery of individual strengths.
TNL presently operates eight classes for children aged 6 - 19 years under the supervision of Artistic Associate in Charge of Youth and Outreach Programming, Sara…h McDonald-Anderson. Classes are structured according to age and grade and run for ten (10) sessions. The cost is $90 per student and $60 for each sibling. The tentative start date for our fall classes is September 16th, 2008. With over 100 students, class space is much in demand and interested students are encouraged to apply early for entry into the program.

Click HERE to download the Fall 2008 Youth Theatre Registration form

STAGE HEAD ACADEMY

Stage Head Academy is a theatre study program for youth aged 16 - 18 years.
Designed for those students who may be considering a career in theatre, Stage Head Academy is a two week theatre intensive taught by company members of our Gros Morne Theatre Festival. The program runs for two weeks in July and takes place in Cow Head. The curriculum will include classes on movement, acting, stagecraft, playwriting, character study etc. During their stay, students will partake of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival season and will, themselves, stage their own production in the festival.

Stage Head Academy is a senior youth theatre program which provides secondary school children with an intensive theatre training experience.
This program is designed to -

provide young people, considering a career in theatre, with practical experience
allow students to learn from professionally trained and established artists from the theatrical arena.
provide classes in various areas of theatre
instil students with knowledge about how a professional summer- stock theatre program operates
create an environment where young people can begin to make contacts that may be valuable when later establishing themselves as professional artists.
encourage and strengthen imagination, creativity, self confidence, self discipline, and group work.
give students an opportunity to develop and stage a performance in a professional setting
immerse students in a festival season with opportunities of viewing and critiquing the season's productions
better prepare students for entrance into college and university theatre arts programs

Stage Head Academy Registration

Registration is open to youth aged 16 - 18 years. A maximum of 14 students will be accepted into the program. The final date for applications is May 31st 2009. Students will be notified by June 15th of acceptance. Students are expected to send along a theatrical resume and picture with their application as well as proof of age. Please forward applications to the attention of Sara..h McDonald-Anderson, Theatre Newfoundland Labrador P.O. Box 655 Corner Brook NL A2H 6Z5 or email to youth@theatrenewfoundland.com
For more information on this program contact Sarah at 709 639 7238.

Click HERE to download Stage Head Academy application form.