Classes for Grades 4-6
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
Annex Young Players Thursdays
In this class, students will be involved in the entire process of putting on a play and will have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience in acting, dancing and singing skills. The students will perform in TWO different musicals – one in mid December and a second one at the end of April/early May. Both shows will be performed TWICE in the theatre – once for the students’ schools during the day and a second time for family and friends in the evening.
We have witnessed a tremendous growth in skill and confidence, new friendships, and a sense of being a part of a community as the year progresses. Therefore we recommend that students commit to the full-year experience. However, this course will be divided into three terms for those who need flexibility.
Term 1: Students will work towards a musical that will be performed in mid December. In addition, students will have the opportunity to perform in the eagerly-anticipated ACTE Cabaret in November.
We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Saturday Dec. 7, 2024
Show Day: Thurs. Dec. 12th, 2024 or Mon.Dec. 9, 2024
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 2: Students will delve deeper into a more advanced show that will be performed in early May.
We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Saturday April 26, 2025
Show Day: Thursday May 1st, 2025
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 3: This term will be dedicated to learning fun drama games, improvisation skills and learning a group musical number. There will be an open-class presentation and a party on the last day of the term.
DATES
Term 1: Thursdays, Sept. 19 – Dec. 19
Term 2: Thursdays, Jan. 16 – May 8 (No classes March 13).
Term 3: Thursdays, May 15 – June 12
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Trinity St. Paul Church (427 Bloor St. West, Bloor/Spadina)
Fee: Due upon registration.
E-transfer to: [email protected]
Term 1: $936, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 2: $936, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 3: $312, (applicable taxes included).
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School is available.
Term 1: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 2: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 3: $32.50
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after the second class per term. Withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing via email.
Annex Young Players Tuesdays
Grades 2-5 | Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Little Italy: Manning/Ulster
In this class, students will be involved in the entire process of putting on a play and will have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience in acting, dancing and singing skills. The students will perform in TWO different musicals – one in mid December and a second one at the end of April/early May. Both shows will be performed TWICE in the theatre – once for the students’ schools during the day and a second time for family and friends in the evening.
We have witnessed a tremendous growth in skill and confidence, new friendships, and a sense of being a part of a community as the year progresses. Therefore we recommend that students commit to the full-year experience. However, this course will be divided into three terms for those who need flexibility.
Term 1: Students will work towards a musical that will be performed in mid December. In addition, students will have the opportunity to perform in the eagerly-anticipated ACTE Cabaret in November.
We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Sunday Dec. 8, 2024
Show Day: Tues. Dec. 10th, 2024.
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 2: Students will delve deeper into a more advanced show that will be performed at the end of April/early May.
We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Sunday April 27, 2025
Show Day: Tues. April 29, 2025
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 3: This term will be dedicated to learning fun drama games, improvisation skills and learning a group musical number. There will be an open-class presentation and a party on the last day of the term.
DATES
Term 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 17- Dec. 17
Term 2: Tuesdays, Jan. 14 – May 6 (No classes March 11).
Term 3: Tuesdays, May 13-June 10
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave.)
Fee: Due upon registration.
E-transfer to: [email protected]
Term 1: $703, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 2: $703, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 3: $236, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School is available.
Term 1: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 2: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 3: $32.50
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after the second class per term. Withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing via email.
Annex Young Players Wednesdays
This fun-filled class will allow siblings and friends from a wider age group to be together in a class. In this class, students will be involved in the entire process of putting on a play and will have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience in acting skills, dance choreography and singing techniques. The students will perform in TWO different musicals – one in mid December and a second one at the end of April/early May. Both shows will be performed TWICE in the theatre – once for the students’ schools during the day and a second time for family and friends in the evening.
We have witnessed a tremendous growth in skill and confidence, new friendships, and a sense of being a part of a community as the year progresses. Therefore we recommend that students commit to the full-year experience. However, this course will be divided into three terms for those who need flexibility.
Term 1: Students will work towards a musical that will be performed in mid December. In addition, students will have the opportunity to perform in the eagerly-anticipated ACTE Cabaret in November. We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Sunday Dec. 8, 2024
Show Day: Wed. Dec. 11th, 2024.
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 2: Students will delve deeper into a more advanced show that will be performed at the end of April/early May.
We will hold a cast party on the last day of class.
Dress-Rehearsal: Sunday April 27, 2025
Show Day: Wed. April 30, 2025
Students are required to attend the dress-rehearsal and all of the performances.
*Please note that students will have to miss a full day of school to perform the day show.
Term 3: This term will be dedicated to learning fun drama games, improvisation skills and learning a group musical number. There will be an open-class presentation and a party on the last day of the term.
DATES
Term 1: Wednesdays, Sept. 18- Dec. 18
Term 2: Wednesdays, Jan. 15 – May 7 (No classes March 12).
Term 3: Wednesdays, May 14 -June 11
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Toronto Bahaii Centre (288 Bloor st. w./Huron St.)
Fee: Due upon registration.
E-transfer to: [email protected]
Term 1: $703, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 2: $703, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Term 3: $236, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School and JICS, Paul Penna is available.
Term 1: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 2: $97.50 due upon registration
Term 3: $32.50
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after the second class per term. Withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing via email.
This creative class will allow the young artist to explore and develop new drama skills through drama games, improvisations and storytelling. This is for the student who wants to focus on writing and acting (no singing or dancing). Students will collectively create an original play that will be performed at the end of the term.
This creative class will allow the young artist to explore and develop new drama skills through drama games, improvisations and storytelling. This is for the student who wants to focus on writing and acting (no singing or dancing). Students will collectively create an original play that will be performed at the end of the term.
Term 1: Mondays
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Toronto Bahai Centre: 288 Bloor St./Huron St.
Fee: $703 (applicable taxes included, costume fees included), by e-transfer to [email protected]
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School and JICS is available. The fee is: $97.50 due upon registration.
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after the second class per term. Withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
All withdrawals must be submitted in writing via email.
After-School walking shuttles available
Too busy to get your child to class? We have you covered!
Too busy to get your child to class? We have you covered! ACTE offers a walking service that picks up students after school from their local schools and brings them to their ACTE course. Please refer to your child’s course to see if the walking shuttle is available from their school to the class. You can also make a request to add your child’s school to the walking shuttle. We need a minimum of three students to offer this service.
The fee is:
Term 1: $97.50 (15 classes)
Term 2: $97.50 (15 classes)
Term 3: $32.50 (5 classes)
Benefits of Drama
Drama can:
a) Offer a sense of community
b) Bring students out of their shell
c) Boost a positive self-image
d) Stimulate the imagination
e) Develop leadership and team-building skills
f) Help improve ability to concentrate and focus
g) Augment oral and written skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! No previous experience is necessary to join any ACTE program. Our courses welcome both complete beginners and experienced students. This makes for a great dynamic within our groups.
Our teacher to student ratio is 1:8.
There is always a singing and dancing component. If certain campers are not keen on singing or dancing, we will create a special role for them so that they are happy and comfortable with what they are doing.
We offer a walking shuttles from schools that are up to a 20 minute walk from the students’ local schools. Check to see which classes offer pick-ups from your child’s school
After reading the script we ask our students to list their top 3 roles. It gives us an idea of the types of characters that they are interested in. We try our best to fit them into one of those roles. At times we pick a role that they might not have chosen for themselves but that we think will challenge them further or will teach them about the importance of ensemble work. Everyone gets at least one role and a lot to do on stage. The main characters are always shared among several performers, each taking on the role for a few scenes. There are no “stars” or “leads” and everyone gets an opportunity to shine.
"The biggest thank you to you and your amazing team. The Little Mermaid was a gorgeous production - I loved the kids coming in from all over in the opening number! C has begged us to stay in town so that she can go to your camp."
Annex Young Player Mom