After School & Saturday Programs
Advanced Theatre Commitment
ARAS Young Drama Company
- Performance 1: Tuesday, September 22, 2009-Thursday, February 18, 2010
- Performance 2: Tuesday, February 23, 2010-Thursday, June 17, 2010
ARAS Musical Theatre Company
- Performance 1: Monday, September 21, 2009-Friday, December 18, 2010
- Performance 2: Monday, January 4, 2010-Friday, June 4, 2010
Closer to show dates, rehearsals may fall
on days other than the designated class day. Parents must determine
if they and their child are able to make this commitment. Rehearsal
and performance attendance will be mandatory. Acceptance will
be based on a scheduled interview/audition. See more information about
the audition process and download
our code of conduct (PDF).
Materials
Prices include materials and applicable taxes.
Policies
Payment Plans are available, see details. • Please familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies.
Discounts
Those registering for both performances in the Advanced Theatre programs in the fall, will be entitled to a 5% discount for the 2nd term. Get the details. ARAS Members (those who have paid membership dues) will be entitled to an additional 5% discount off one course per term (fall, winter & spring).
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To schedule an audition please contact:
Lauren McFarlane
Tel. 416-961-1502, ext. 301
Email:
lauren@avenueroadartsschool.com
Avenue Road Arts School
460 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V 2J1
General Theatre Program Information
- The theatre programs offer young acting enthusiasts an opportunity to learn theatre skills at an advanced level with a focus on a semi-professional work ethic. Students must be aware of the program expectations and code of conduct (PDF) .
- Please be advised that we observe all statutory holidays and school breaks. See all holiday dates in our Important Dates section.
- Casts will perform at a professional theatre venue in Toronto, before a live audience.
- Theatre rehearsal and performance attendance is mandatory.
- Extra rehearsal times may be scheduled, with notice, throughout the year.
- Acceptance to our theatre programs for kids and teens is based on a scheduled audition/interview.
- There will be a maximum of 16 students accepted in the ARAS Young Company and 20 students in the ARAS Musical Theatre Company program.
- Payments for the ARAS Musical Theatre Company and Young Company programs can be made in three installments. Details will be available upon acceptance into the theatre program.
FAQs
When are the theatre auditions?
Who is eligible for the Program?
What do I need to do to get into the Program?
What will happen in the audition/interview?
Need more information?
When are the theatre auditions?
For ARAS Musical Theatre Company:
Auditions will be booked by appointment only. Please allow at least a half hour for your theatre audition/interview. You will also be required to attend the dance call on the same day of your audition – you will be advised of this time when you book your audition.
For ARAS Young Company:
Auditions will be booked by appointment only. Please allow at least 30 minutes for your theatre audition/interview.
To schedule an audition for all programs please contact:
Lauren McFarlane
Tel. 416-961-1502, ext. 301
Email:
lauren@avenueroadartsschool.com
Who is eligible for the Program?
- The programs are for young actors and singers in Grades 8-12 (ARAS Musical Theatre Company) and Grades 5-9 (ARAS Young Company).
- The theatre programs are designed for students who are serious about learning the skills required to perform in theatre, and can make the commitment to attend classes, rehearsals and performances every week.
- Previous experience is not necessary.
- Acceptance is based on an audition/interview.
What do I need to do to get into the Program?
- Arrange for an audition/interview. At that point a package with materials to study will be mailed out.
- Learn and work on the monologue, which you have chosen, provided in your audition package. Monologues must be memorized.
- Learn and work on a song (32 bars), which you have chosen, from the list provided in your audition package. Songs must be memorized. Children will be expected to sing a cappella or provide their own accompaniment on CD. (ARAS Musical Theatre Company only)
- A parent must attend the theatre audition/interview with the child.
What will happen in the audition/interview?
- You will be asked to present your monologue. Side coaching and direction will take place through the performance of the monologue.
- You will be asked to do some improvisational exercises around your monologue. (You may be asked to do some group exercises)
- You will be asked to sing your song. (ARAS Musical Theatre Company only)
- You will be taught a short choreographed dance piece and expected to perform the choreography on your own and/or possibly in a group. (ARAS Musical Theatre Company only)
- You and your parent will be asked a few questions about why you would like to be in the program and, if accepted, what your commitment to the program would be.
Need more information?
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