FALL 2024
Programming
FAMILY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL
StoryBook is the leading provider of theatre arts programming for youth in our city. Our "NEVER SAY NO TO A CHILD" mantra allows everyone, regardless of socio-economic status to take part in our programming.
In a typical year, StoryBook offers nearly $100,000 in free or subsidized programming to families and children who may not otherwise be able to afford it. If you or someone you know would benefit from our programming and may require financial support, please complete our online form and we will be certain to make some theatre magic.
ages
6 to 8
ACTING
for Kids
DATES:
Saturdays
September 28 to November 30
No classes Oct 12 and Nov 9
CLASS TIME:
9:30am to 11:30am
PROGRAM PRICING:
Before August 1 - $275 early bird price
After August 1 - $300 per session
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 6 to 8
Maximum 20 students per class
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Come play with us! This course is a play-based program, meaning that students will learn fundamental skills in acting and characterization through games and other creative and collaborative means. Students will learn about storytelling, characterization, and theatre creation in a guided and fun environment. As a bonus, students will build confidence and learn skills that will transfer easily to everyday life.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
The final class will be a Sharing Day that parents may attend where students will be able to showcase their learned skills through games and class activities, and may include a short performance.
Sharing Day is designed to be a low-stakes performance opportunity for students while giving the audience a glimpse at what the students have been working on and where they are in their learning process.
MUSICAL THEATRE
for Kids
ages
6 to 8
DATES:
Saturdays
September 28 to November 30
No classes Oct 12 and Nov 9
OR
Sundays
September 29 to December 1
No classes Oct 13 and Nov 10
CLASS TIME:
9:30am to 11:30am
PROGRAM PRICING:
Before August 1 - $300 early bird price
After August 1 - $325 per session
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 6 to 8
Maximum 20 students per class
Sing, dance, and act it out with our musical theatre program designed for the budding triple threat. Students will be introduced to the basics of choreography, ensemble singing, and the elements of creating a character in a fun and collaborative environment. As a bonus, students will learn skills that build confidence and coordination that can be transferred to everyday life!
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
The final class will be a Sharing Day that parents may attend where students will be able to showcase their learned skills through games and class activities, and may include a short performance.
Sharing Day is designed to be a low-stakes performance opportunity for students while giving the audience a glimpse at what the students have been working on and where they are in their learning process.
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PD DAY
CAMPS
ages
6 to 12
DATES:
September 27
October 25
November 8, 11, 12, 13
December 20
CLASS TIME:
9am to 4pm
PROGRAM PRICING:
$30 per day
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 6 to 12
Maximum 20 students per class
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Join us for a play-in-a-day style program where students will create their own play all within a safe theatre space. Students, along with their instructor, will write, produce, cast and rehearse a show all their own culminating in a final presentation at the end of the day.
The show will use contributions made by each and every student giving them ownership over the final product.
This program is designed so that students can participate in just one PD Day Camp, or in multiple days and learn new things each time they attend.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
Parents are invited to join us for the last 20min of class to watch the final creation.
ACTING I
for Young People
ages
9 to 12
DATES:
September 28 to November 30
No classes Oct 12 and Nov 9
CLASS TIME:
9:30am to 11:30am
PROGRAM PRICING:
Before August 1 - $275 early bird price
After August 1 - $300 per session
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 9 to 12
Maximum 20 students per class
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Based on our popular ActUp! program, this class is designed for the beginning performer and theatre lover. In this class, students will learn theatre fundamentals including storytelling, acting basics, characterization, and so much more! In addition to theatre basics, students will learn skills that will build confidence and transfer easily to everyday life.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
The final class will be a Sharing Day that parents may attend where students will be able to showcase their learned skills through games and class activities, and may include a short performance.
Sharing Day is designed to be a low-stakes performance opportunity for students while giving the audience a glimpse at what the students have been working on and where they are in their learning process.
MUSICAL THEATRE
for Young People
ages
9 to 12
DATES:
Saturdays -
September 28 to November 30
No classes Oct 12 and Nov 9
OR
Sundays -
September 29 to December 1
No classes Oct 13 and Nov 10
CLASS TIME:
9:30am to 11:30am
PROGRAM PRICING:
Before August 1 - $300 early bird price
After August 1 - $325 per session
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 9 to 12
Maximum 20 students per class
PERFORMANCE:
Monday, December 2 @ 7:15pm
Sing, dance, and act it out with our musical theatre program designed for the budding triple threat. Students will be introduced to the basics of choreography, ensemble singing, and the elements of creating a character in a fun and collaborative environment. As a bonus, students will learn skills that build confidence and coordination that can be transferred to everyday life!
Over the 8-week course, students will work with their instructors on a cabaret performance, which typically consists of 2-3 musical theatre numbers from a variety of composers and musical theatre genres. This will be performed for an audience on the Monday following the final class.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
The Monday after the final class will be a performance for an audience of friends and family that may include scenes, solos, duets, and/or ensemble numbers. This will be performed along with the Musical Theatre for Teens and Musical Theatre for Adults programs. The full program typically runs 75min.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
for Teens
ages
13 to 17
DATES:
Saturdays
September 28 - November 30
No classes Oct 12 and Nov 9
CLASS TIME:
12pm to 2pm
PROGRAM PRICING:
Before August 1 - $300 early bird price
After August 1 - $325 per session
AGE & CLASS SIZE:
ages 13 to 17
Maximum 20 students per class
PERFORMANCE:
Monday, December 2 @ 8:15pm
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Come explore the wonderful world of Broadway with us! In Musical Theatre for Teens, students will learn fundamental skills in singing, dancing, and acting through rehearsing musical theatre excerpts for a final showcase performance. This course introduces students to learning and performing choreography and vocal music as well as the basics of acting in a fun and supportive environment. As a bonus, students will learn skills that build confidence and coordination that can be transferred to everyday life!
Over the 8-week course, students will work with their instructors on a cabaret performance, which typically consists of 2-3 musical theatre numbers from a variety of composers and musical theatre genres. This will be performed for an audience on the Monday following the final class.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Classes will take place in person at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.
FINAL PRESENTATION
The Monday after the final class will be a performance for an audience of friends and family that may include scenes, solos, duets, and/or ensemble numbers. This will be performed along with the Musical Theatre for Teens and Musical Theatre for Adults programs. The full program typically runs 75min.