Are you a keen young performer who wants to strengthen your craft? Work collaboratively with fellow students and learn about a variety of theatre and performance techniques. Students will present two small performances (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates). This class is a stepping-stone to becoming a member of the Coquitlam Youth Theatre. No experience necessary.
Be part of a performance-based youth theatre company, and work with professional theatre directors, master theatre artists and designers! This class will hone acting, singing and dancing skills in a collaborative environment. Students will present two performances throughout the season (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates).
From teacher, Seamus Fera:
It has been my pleasure instructing and directing Coquitlam Youth Theatre for the past seven years. During this time, we have created full scale musicals, gritty Canadian classics, fanciful children’s theatre and even some digital content. My focus is to create an environment where curious, playful and passionate students of all levels can explore various techniques and skills while creating a dynamic ensemble. Programs like this allow space for curiosity to grow and creativity to blossom.
Throughout the ten months, students will experiment with various techniques including, but not limited to, voice and breath, Laban Movement (a technique that enables students to discover new ways to physicalize character) and classic text analysis (unpacks the character’s line of thinking to provide greater context). The commitment to this September-June program will enhance the students experience in building a foundation of performance skills that can transfer to, and benefit, post-secondary education and future career opportunities.
A non-refundable production fee is payable in full at the time of enrolment or a payment plan (payable Sep 1 and Oct 1) is available with a valid credit card. The production fee is used to offset the production costs (production designer, costumes, sets, props, venue rental, royalties and scripts, transportation for props, tech fees, designers) of the theatre productions.
Coquitlam Youth Theatre Production Fee: $450
Jr. Coquitlam Youth Theatre Production Fee: $200
Love to sing, dance and act? Learn how to put the skills of dancing, acting and singing together to become a Triple Threat performer. Students will present two performances (format and details will be shared closer to the performance dates).
No experience necessary.
From teacher, Joanna Kovats:
My passion for Musical Theatre has been with me from a young age. I feel blessed to have enjoyed a global career as a performer and now, I find joy in teaching and creating a program where all aspects of the theatre world are incorporated.
Passion, Creativity & Respect are just a few of the values that I practice in my classes. My goal is that each student leaves with a newfound respect for all that is involved in creating a musical theater production.
A full commitment and pristine attendance to classes is crucial in gaining confidence and enhancing each students’ performance.
The disciplines of singing and dancing are just a part of a bigger picture that creates wonderful, inspiring pieces that bring joy to many.
In the Spring months, staging of the musical will be in full swing and students will be getting close to memorizing and mastering their lines choreography. in preparation for the the year end production.
A non-refundable production fee is payable in full at the time of enrolment or a payment plan (payable Sep 1 and Oct 1) is available with a valid credit card. The production fee is used to offset the production costs (production designer, costumes, sets, props, venue rental, royalties and scripts, transportation for props, tech fees, designers) of the theatre productions.
Coquitlam Youth Theatre Production Fee: $425
Registration Information
No audition or previous experience is necessary. Public registration for this program opens on June 22, 2024. Register online, by phone at 604.664.1636 or in person at Place des Arts.
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from rehearsals, classes and performance venues. Students will not be permitted to miss more than two rehearsals per term. Exceptions for medical or compassionate reasons may be considered upon receipt of a written explanation submitted to the Program Manager, Dance, Theatre & Literary Arts within 24 hours of absenteeism. Failure to meet this attendance requirement may result in expulsion from the Coquitlam Youth Theatre program.