After School & Saturday Programs

Terms

FALL TERM

Sept. 18-Dec. 19, 2012

• Mondays & Saturdays – 12 wks.
• Tuesdays – 14 wks.
• Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays – 13 wks.

WINTER TERM

January 7-March 9, 2013

• Mondays – 8 wks.
• Tuesdays through Saturdays – 9 wks.

SPRING TERM

April 8-June 22, 2013

• Mondays & Saturdays – 10 wks.
• Tuesdays through Fridays – 11 wks.

HST

Applicable HST (13%) will be added to all classes.

Discounts

Students who register in the fall for a minimum of one class in each of the fall, winter & spring terms will be entitled to a 5% discount off one winter & one spring class. Family discounts are also available. Get the details.

Payment Plans

Payment plans can be arranged for those registering for more than one term or for those registering more than one family member in one term. Payment plans must be made through the office with post-dated cheques or pre-authorized credit card payments. Some restrictions apply. Please contact 416-961-1502, ext. 303 or email us for details.

Pre-Class Program

Does your child attend Brown Public School? We will pick up children from Brown at 3:30 pm for their Arts School program. Learn more.

Policies

Please familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, and school policies.

Materials

Prices include materials.

Acting for Film & TV (Gr. 4-8)

Allison Beula

If you've always wanted to be on television or on film, then this class is for you! Through improvisation, students will gain a better understanding of creating a character, working with a script and having a great on-camera presence. Each term will offer different skill-building exercises and will continue to prepare students for performing and auditioning. The class will produce a short on-camera piece every semester and copies will be given to each participant. Family and friends will be invited to the final class to watch the DVD viewing and to sample some of the class process.

Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm

Fall: $340.00

Winter: $235.00

Spring: $285.00

Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Fall: $315.00

Winter: $235.00

Spring: $265.00

ARAS Musical Theatre Company (Gr. 7-12, by audition)

See the ARAS Musical Theatre Company page.

ARAS Musical Theatre Junior Company (Gr. 3-6)

Allison Beula

This is a class for young students who love acting, singing and dancing. Designed in a professional, company setting format, this program will have the cast working on a new production each term. Using improvisation, drama exercises, vocal and movement studies and script work, young performers will learn how to perform specifically for musical theatre. Shows will be shorter versions of well-known musicals or will be musical theatre revues based on a custom selected repertoire from major Broadway shows.

Tuesday 4:30-6:30 pm

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.

Glee Vocal Workshop

Sharron McLeod

The Glee Vocal Workshop is for anyone who loves to sing, even those who may be too afraid or shy to do so. Glee creates a safe and nurturing space where kids can sing and find their "own" voice or vocal expression. The only prerequisite is the desire to sing! Participants will discover new skills they never thought they had, through breath and bodywork. The workshop also offers students an opportunity to perform as a lead and in harmony with others, followed with a recital for family and friends.

Tuesday 4:30-6:30 pm (Gr. 7-9)

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.

Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm (Gr. 10-12)

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.

Improvisation & Audition Workshop (Gr. 4-9)

Allison Beula

This workshop is perfect for those planning to eventually audition for entry into an arts school or those who are interested in approaching an agent or auditioning for a school show. The art of the audition is a skill that benefits from special coaching. There are many techniques and tips that any performer, from amateur to pro, can easily use to not only improve the audition but can carry into one's ability as a performer or even into one's confidence as a public speaker. Once you craft your audition, you can focus on the work you are presenting, not on the nerves and doubt that surround your presentation. We will also address other audition elements including the interview and the improvisational portion. This limited space workshop will give you one on one invaluable attention, allowing you to craft your monologue as well as your overall presentation.

Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm

Fall

Let's Put on a Play

Madeleine Domingue

Through improvisation, fun theatre games, and vocal and movement exercises, drama helps to develop a child's confidence and imagination. This class will give students the opportunity to develop skills, learn how to think quickly on their feet, make creative choices, work in a group, problem-solve, take direction, keep energy up and most importantly - have FUN! This is a supportive class setting where young actors can develop their abilities to perform in a theatre piece and work with other cast members to create a final presentation. Students are encouraged to join for more than one term, as the class will work together to create different showcases for family and friends at the end of each session.

Friday 4:30-6:00 pm (SK-Gr. 2)

Fall: $340.00

Winter: $235.00

Spring: $285.00

Saturday 3:30-5:00 pm (Gr. 1-3)

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.

The Actor's Ensemble

Michele Coleman

This is a fun, but intensive class for kids who really love putting on a show and want to improve their skills when performing. Young actors will develop both their unique voice, as well as the ability to create original work in an ensemble setting. Fun physical exercises, musical rhythms, improvisation and scene work will be utilized to help build characters and story. Each new term, the cast will help develop and produce a unique show to be performed before an audience.

Friday 4:30-6:30 pm (Gr. 3-6)

Fall: $450.00

Winter: $315.00

Spring: $385.00

Saturday 3:30-5:30 pm (Gr. 5-8)

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.

The Comedy Club Crew (Gr. 6-12)

Allison Beula

Do you like being the class clown? Do you like to improvise or do sketch comedy in the style of television shows like Saturday Night Live or Whose Line is it Anyway? Are you interested in writing your own material? This original class will allow eager theatre and comedy students the chance to explore their own ideas and creativity through guided and supportive direction from a theatre and improv professional. Original material will be created through brainstorming and round-table discussions, as well as improvisational exercises aimed at developing and creating a unique performance piece. Students will build a show together each term that will be presented for an audience.

Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm

This course is not being offered for the Spring 2013 term.