Classes for Grades 7-8
Annex Players Performance Troupes
Annex Youth Players
"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances"
Students in this class will continue to work on their acting, dancing, and singing skills but will focus on more mature musical theatre content with complex characters and more challenging arrangements. Students will work on one full-scale musical throughout the year. Each student will be given their own role in the show. In this class roles will NOT be split up. We will have a show-case/cabaret mid-year and a final performance in June. This class requires a full-year commitment.
Term 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 26 – Dec. 12 (No class on Oct. 31, Nov. 7)
Term 2: Tuesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 26 (No classes Feb. 20, March 12)
Term 3: Tuesdays, Apr. 2 – June 11
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 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: St. Mary Magdalene Church (477 Manning Ave)
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 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.
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.
"Thank YOU for running a program that promotes self-confidence, team work, and so many transferable life skills."
AYP Dad