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In partnership with the City of Vaughan, the City Playhouse is committed to showcasing professional and community based theatre, performances in dance and music from professional and community based production companies, art exhibitions and multicultural events. Theatre education and Outreach Programs are also part of the City Playhouse mandate - opening our doors and establishing long-term connections with the community.
Theatre Minors: Introduction to Drama AGE: 4 - 6 years
Theatre Minors will largely focus on ideas of self discovery, movement, exploration, and using imagination. Each student will learn important listening and communication skills, while being exposed to their first experience with drama. Students will also explore fairy tales, song and dance.
ArtsWorks: Creative Drama & Improvisation
AGE: Stage 1: 8 - 12 years
Stage 2: 13 -18 years
Students will learn creative drama and improvisation techniques.
Some of the techniques taught include mime, movement, action
narration, choral speaking, readers theatre, collective character,
mask, and clown. It’s through exploration and learning that
students will work towards a collective creation that will be
showcased at the end of the session.
Musical Theatre Workshop 1 & 2
AGE: Workshop 1: 8 - 12 years
Workshop 2: 13 - 18 years
Students will learn theatrical skills, including blocking, projecting,
character development, and stage timing. Other areas that the
course will focus on is the importance of team work and building
self-confidence. Students will also have the opportunity to sing,
dance and participate in the creation of their own sets with a
complete musical production at the end of the course.
To register for City Playhouse Theatre courses:
enroll online at www.RecEnrollVaughan.ca; drop off your registration form at any City of Vaughan community centre; or call 905-653-6488. Registration forms are in the Vaughan Recreation Guide or at any community centre. All City of Vaughan registration, refund, cancellation, credit and withdrawal policies apply to City Playhouse courses.
For more information, please call 905-326-7469. |