Musical Theatre Performance & Training program
“We Are Canadian” Series
The Confederation Centre Young Company program has been in existence since 1993, with a 2 – year hiatus (2002-03). This program is a very unique and important training opportunity for musical theatre students.
Candidates must be between 16 & 23 years of age. They must be students at the time of selection with plans to return to school or university the following year. Candidates are selected based on an audition based on the three disciplines; acting, singing and dancing.
As part of the “We Are Canadian” Series, each year the focus is on a different province. For 2008 the province of choice is Quebec, which on July 3rd celebrates 400 years of the founding of the city. Through music, dance, art and words this unique culture will be celebrated. The show will be bilingual and will invite young aspiring artists from the province to exchange ideas and create with the artistic team a memorable historical, cultural event.
The Young Company program is divided into two specific areas of study. The first is a public presentation, whereby these aspiring young artists perform daily in a “free to the public” performance; a lively and colourful presentation showcasing the rich history of Quebec through stories, dance and song.
The second unit is the training program where our students continue to develop the skills required in order to work in the professional theatre. Our instructors teach dance classes (tap, step, jazz, modern, ballet, and hip-hop), acting master classes, vocal workshops, mic technique, commercial voice, as well as mime and mask. Guest artists are also included – offering guidance in basic business principles, agents, managers and the art of working in the Canadian Theatre.
Funding for this program is through Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC). The program runs for 10 weeks (June 12th – August 23rd). While at the Confederation Centre of the Arts (www.confederationcentre.com) the students also act as ambassadors for their home province.
Over the years this program has seen some of its members go on to perform in some of the country’s best known musicals. It truly is an amazing opportunity for individuals who plan to further their career in Musical Theatre. It remains clear that our country has vast talent.
Some auditions will be held in Montreal & Quebec CIty on April 5th & 6th, for more information or to book an audition please call toll free 1-888-290-2888
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