Classes for Grades 4-6
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
Annex Young Players
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. Students will work on TWO different musicals. One will be performed at the end of February and the other in mid June. Both shows will be performed TWICE in a theatre, once for their schools during the day and a second time for their families and friends in the evening. This class requires a full-year commitment
Term 1: Thursdays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 30
Term 2: Thursdays, Jan. 11 – Mar. 28 (No classes March 14, 21. Show # 1 Feb. 15. Dress-rehearsal TBD)
Term 3: Thursdays, Apr. 4 – June 13 (Show # 2 June 13. Dress-rehearsal TBD)
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fee: Installment 1 – due upon registration: $906.11(applicable taxes included, costume fees included)
Installment 2 – due Dec. 1, 2023: $906. 11 (applicable taxes included, costume fees included)
E – transfer to: [email protected]
Location: Trinity St. Paul Church (427 Bloor St. West, Bloor/Spadina)
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School or JICS to class is available. The fee is payable in two installments: $94.50 due upon registration; and a second payment of $94.50 due December 1st.
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after Dec. 1. Prior to Dec. 1, withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
Annex Youngest Players
Grades 1-4 | 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 skills, dance choreography and singing techniques. Students will work on TWO different musicals. One will be performed at the end of February and the other in mid June. Both shows will be performed TWICE in a theatre, once for their schools during the day and a second time for their families and friends in the evening. This class requires a full-year commitment.
Term 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 28 (No class on Oct. 31)
Term 2: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 26 (No classes March 12, 19. Show # 1 Feb. 10)
Term 3: Tuesdays, Apr. 2 – June 11 (Show # 2 June 11. Dress – rehearsal TBD)
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Fee: Installment 1 – due upon registration: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included). Installment 2 – Due Dec. 1, 2023: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
E-transfer to: [email protected]
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave.)
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking Shuttle from Palmerston School is available. The fee is payable in two installments: $94.50 due upon registration; and a second payment of $94.50 due December 1st.
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after Dec. 1, 2023. Prior to Dec. 1, 2023, withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
Annex Young Players
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. Students will work on TWO different musicals. One will be performed at the end of February and the other in mid June. Both shows will be performed TWICE in a theatre, once for their schools during the day and a second time for their families and friends in the evening. This class requires a full-year commitment.
Term 1: Wednesdays, Sept. 20 – Nov. 29
Term 2: Wednesdays, January 10 – Mar. 27 (No Classes Mar. 13, 20. Show # 1 Feb. 11. Dress -rehearsal TBD)
Term 3: Wednesdays, Apr. 3 – June 12 (Show # 2 June 12. Dress -rehearsal TBD)
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Fee: Installment 1 – due upon registration: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included). Installment 2 – Due Dec. 1, 2023: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included).
E-transfer to: [email protected]
Location: Toronto Bahai Centre (Bloor St. W/Huron St.)
Walking Shuttle Service: Please inquire.
Fee Policy: Registrations will not be accepted without payment. No refunds for withdrawals after Dec. 1. Prior to Dec. 1, withdrawals will be reimbursed on a prorated basis, and subject to a $50 administration fee.
Improv
Improv is a fun drama class where you can learn skills in acting through improvisation and theatre games. It teaches students to think on their feet. They will get a chance to play a variety of wacky characters and put them in exciting situations – all made up on the spot. Get ready for lots of fun, energy and laughter.
Term 1: Mondays, Sept. 18-Nov.27
Term 2: Mondays, Jan. 8 – Mar. 25 (No Class Mar.11,18)
Term 3: Mondays, Apr. 1- June 10
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fee: $295.79/term (applicable taxes included), by e-transfer to [email protected]
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave)
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.
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, Jan. 8-May 6, (15 classes. No classes on Feb. 12, Mar.11, Apr.1)
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Fee: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included), by e-transfer to [email protected]
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave)
Walking Shuttle Service: Walking shuttle service from Palmerston is available. The fee is $94.50, 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.
Annex Village Players
In a super fun, supportive environment, families, (kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles) will be involved in the entire process of putting on a musical. The musical will be performed in front of a live audience. No experience needed!
Term: Mondays, Jan. 8-May 6, (15 classes. No classes on Feb. 12, Mar.11, Apr.1)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fee: $680.45, (applicable taxes included, costume fees included), by e-transfer to [email protected]
Location: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave)
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.
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 $94.50 per term (15 weeks).
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