Home Workshops
Mar 10
Wednesday
Share on facebook
 
Workshops


Acting For Beginners PDF Print E-mail

Starters I

Starters I: Introduces drama to 5 and 6 year olds by exploring creative movement through the mediums of music, play-acting and storytelling. Focus is on emotion, self-expression and imagination.

Ages 5-6
Fall/Spring: $130
Winter: $105

Starters II

Starters II: For 7 and 8 year olds, focuses on improvisation, characterization, and self-expression through speech, facial expression and body language. Communication, teamwork and co-operation are emphasized throughout the course.

Ages 7-8
Fall/Spring: $130
Winter: $165

 

 
Stage Acting PDF Print E-mail

Stage Acting I

Emphasis on storytelling: beginning, middle and end. Role playing and improvisation to encourage self confidence in front of peers and develop concentration.

Ages 9-11
Fall/Spring: $195
Winter: $160

Stage Acting II

Emphasis on character development through improvisation such as storytelling. Students will develop their own play through improvisation and theatre games. 

Ages 12-14 
Fall/Spring: $195
Winter: $160

Stage Acting III

Emphasis on scene study and character development. Working with plays from the classic and contemporary playwrights.

Ages 15-17
Fall/Spring: $195
Winter: $160

 
Film & TV Acting PDF Print E-mail

Film & TV Acting I, II & III: The film programs are intended for film and TV actors, from beginner to advanced to participate in a workshop environment with their peers. They provide an opportunity to keep skills fresh between auditions, by focusing on cold reading and scene fundamentals. All classes are in rehearsal/tape/playback format and strive to bring energy, spontaneity and realism to both the audition and moment of the scene.

Film Acting I
Ages 9-11
Fall/Spring: $195
Winter: $170 
Film Acting II:
Ages 12-14
Fall/Spring: $205
Winter: $175
Film Acting III:
Ages 15-17
Fall/Spring: $205
Winter: $175
 

 
Summer Camp PDF Print E-mail

HALF DAY SUMMER CAMP

An exciting week of "Let’s pretend" This progtram is designed to develop and exercise the children’s imaginations, confidence, body awareness and expression through dramatic excercises, games and storytelling.

Age Group  : 4-6
Class Size: : 20
Time (M to F)   : 9 am - 12 pm
Session Fee : $125 /week
G.S.T. included in fees!   Bring a snack and beverages.  W.E.S.T. is striving to be a nut-free environment.

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP

Each day the students explore various techniques used in theatre presentations. Participants will take part in exercises designed to awaken and expand creative expression through improvisational theatre, dance (see note at right), voice and mime. Students will also be introduced to film acting on camera. The program will be highlighted by workshops with guest artists each session.

Each session students will attend a matinee at the Stratford Festival. Parents’ night is Thursday evening of the second week. The students will perform a play -- created by them -- applying what they have learned.

No experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure!

Age Group: : 7-16
Class Size: : 40
Time (Monday to Friday)  : 9 am - 4 pm
Session 1, 2, 4, Fee : $425 / session
Session 3 Fee : $395 / session
G.S.T. included in fees!   Students are required to bring their own lunches and beverages.  W.E.S.T. is striving to be a nut-free environment.

INMOTION DANCE WEST

InMotion Dance West is pleased to integrate their summer dance camp program with W.E.S.T. this summer!  Together, students will learn the value of drama and characterization through dance, the use of choreography of multiple disciplines to accentuate drama skills, as well as dance terminology and fundamentals to help add to the student’s toolbox of stage skills.

For more information visit their website

 
Spring Camp PDF Print E-mail

Learn more about theatre performance, acting, movement, mime and impovisation

Age Group : 7-16
Time (M to F) : 9 am - 4 pm
Session Fee : $200
Bring a lunch

REGISTER TODAY!

 


Home Workshops