Backyard Theatre Company

Our theatre company features classes for ages 5-15, a Christmas performance and an end-of-year recital.
Exercise your imagination! Ignite your creativity! Build your confidence!

Important Notes

Important Details
Dress Rehearsal at SRSS Theatre:

4:45-5:15pm Acting Out!
5:15-6:00pm Level 3 (The Audition)
6:00-9:30pm Level 1&2 (Dramatic Discovery & The Actor's Studio)

**PLEASE BRING: Water bottle, snack and a quiet activity (something to read, coloring book, crossword puzzle, etc)

Shrek Final Recital

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Backyard Theatre Company


Acting Out!

Instructor: Michaela Senkiw & Jeremy Plett
Date: 26 weeks, Sept 18, 2012- Apr 23, 2013
Days of week: Tues
Time: 4:45 - 5:30pm
Location: Studio A
Fees: $145

For ages 5-8. All for FUN! Get creative with improvised story telling and puppet shows. Learn the easy basics of performance like voice projection and memorization while preparing for our two showcase plays. Plus have fun with costumes and dressing up!

 

Level 1: Dramatic Discovery

Instructor: Michaela Senkiw & Jeremy Plett
Date: 26 weeks, Sept 18, 2012- Apr 23, 2013
Days of week: Tues
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Studio A
Fees: $195

For ages 9-11. Explore the world of acting by taking on a role in story telling, character building and improvisation. Learn fun games that require one thing - imagination! Discover the process of preparing for a play by learning your lines, becoming a new personality and exploring the stage. Actors in this class participate in two separate performances.

 

Level 2: The Actor's Studio

Instructor: Michaela Senkiw & Jeremy Plett
Date: 26 weeks, Sept 18, 2012- Apr 23, 2013
Days of week: Tues
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Studio A
Fees: $195

For ages 10-12. This class is designed for experienced or mature students - take your acting experience to the next level. There will be new games, challenging scripts and improvisation to help you grow, plus have the opportunity to assist in the preparation and character building for two showcase performances.

 

Level 3: The Audition

Instructor: Michaela Senkiw & Jeremy Plett
Date: 26 weeks, Sept 18, 2012- Apr 23, 2013
Days of week: Tues
Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Studio A
Fees: $195

For ages 12-15. In this advanced class, students will combine silly improvisation with serious studio practice. Actors will write, memorize and prepare for the two plays that the Company produces throughout the year. With a concentration on improvisation, the class warm-up exercies will create an environment of creativity with infinite possibilites. Actors will be fully prepared for an audition by the end of the year.


Fundraising/Volunteer Requirements
$50 fundraising cheque and $25 volunteer cheque are required at registration. Options: May pay out directly at registration or participate in fundraiser and/or volunteer (cheques will not be cashed for those who choose to participate).


Cancellations/Refunds
Full refunds are given only when you cancel two weeks prior to start date of class/workshop less $20 Administration Fee. If not enough registrants are received for a specific class, there is the possibility that the class will have to be cancelled. If this were to happen the student would receive a full refund.

Membership fees are non-refundable.
One week prior to the class, a reminder phone call will be given to let you know the class is coming up, direction to the centre, and location of the classroom along with dates and time of class.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 346-1077.