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Those registering for both performances in the fall will be entitled to a 5% discount for the 2nd term. Get the details. ARAS Members (those who have paid membership dues) will be entitled to an additional 5% discount off one course per term (fall, winter & spring).

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To schedule an audition please contact:

Kristina D'Angelo
Tel. 416-961-1502, ext. 302
Email: theatre@avenueroadartsschool.com

Avenue Road Arts School
460 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V 2J1

General Program Information

  • The musical theatre program offers young acting enthusiasts an opportunity to learn theatre skills at an advanced level with a focus on a semi-professional work ethic. Students must be aware of the program expectations and code of conduct (PDF) .
  • Please be advised that we observe all statutory holidays and school breaks. See all holiday dates in our Important Dates section.
  • Casts will perform at a professional theatre venue in Toronto, before a live audience.
  • Theatre rehearsal and performance attendance is mandatory.
  • Extra rehearsal times may be scheduled, with notice, throughout the year.
  • Acceptance to our musical theatre program for kids and teens is based on a scheduled audition/interview.
  • There will be a maximum of 20 students in the ARAS Musical Theatre Company program.
  • Payments for the ARAS Musical Theatre Company program can be made in three installments. Details will be available upon acceptance into the theatre program.

FAQs

When are the theatre auditions?

Who is eligible for the Program?

What do I need to do to get into the Program?

What will happen in the audition/interview?

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When are the theatre auditions?

Auditions will be booked by appointment only. Please allow at least a half hour for your theatre audition/interview. You will also be required to attend the dance call on the same day of your audition – you will be advised of this time when you book your audition.

To schedule an audition please contact:

Kristina D'Angelo
Tel. 416-961-1502, ext. 302
Email: theatre@avenueroadartsschool.com

Who is eligible for the Program?

  • The program is for young actors and singers in Grades 7-12.
  • The program is designed for students who are serious about learning the skills required to perform in theatre, and can make the commitment to attend classes, rehearsals and performances every week.
  • Previous experience is not necessary.
  • Acceptance is based on an audition/interview.

What do I need to do to get into the Program?

  • Arrange for an audition/interview. At that point a package with materials to study will be mailed out.
  • Learn and work on the monologue, which you have chosen, provided in your audition package. Monologues must be memorized.
  • Learn and work on a song (32 bars), which you have chosen, from the list provided in your audition package. Songs must be memorized. Children will be expected to sing a cappella or provide their own accompaniment on CD.
  • A parent must attend the theatre audition/interview with the child.

What will happen in the audition/interview?

  • You will be asked to present your monologue. Side coaching and direction will take place through the performance of the monologue.
  • You will be asked to do some improvisational exercises around your monologue. (You may be asked to do some group exercises)
  • You will be asked to sing your song.
  • You will be taught a short choreographed dance piece and expected to perform the choreography on your own and/or possibly in a group.
  • You and your parent will be asked a few questions about why you would like to be in the program and, if accepted, what your commitment to the program would be.

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Photos from: Bye Bye Birdie (June 2011) and Beauty and the Beast (June 2010)

 
 

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