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Youth Program

New Fall 2024 Workshops

Saturday –  September 21

LET YOUR BODY TELL THE TALE (with Grace Main)

How does your body language speak to the audience?   Participants will learn how to find NEUTRAL physically, then build a character using movement.  The workshop will end with a few scenarios where each participant tries new and very different physicalities as part of their character.

About Grace

Saturday –  September 28

PLAY with FOLEY    (with MIKE IRVIN)

Mike will build from his previous RADIO PLAY workshops by having participants explore and try out specific FOLEY sound effects – many which can be created using household objects.  Participants will then break off into several groups to create – rehearse and then record a radio play utilizing the learned foley techniques to enhance the radio play recording.

About Mike

Saturday –  October 12

WHAT A CHARACTER YOU ARE!   (with KRISTY TAIT-ANGEL)

In this workshop participants will exlore ways to develop a unique character voice through props, costumes, voice and movement, and other creative tools.  They will also work with some text and learn methods to create interesting and consistent performances.

About Kristy

Saturday –  October 19

MUSICAL WORKOUT (with DANI CORBISHLEY)

In this workshop participants will focus on the voice and how to get the most out of it.  Discover methods to help with vocal projection, characterization, and care – and through proper breathing exercises and some fun vocal warm-ups discover the difference between projecting and shouting. Dani will also help participants explore how characterization can affect their voice, and group vocal blending.

About Dani

Saturday –  October 26

HERDING CATS and other FUN STUFF   (with DAVE CORBISHLEY)

The director has completed the final rehearsal; now what?   The Stage Manager takes over.  In this workshop, participants will get some practical tips on managing a stage production (herding cats) and get to practice some of the processes that help a performance go smoothly.   This is the ‘behind-the-scenes of theatre’ magic and can be a world of fun!

About Dave

Saturday –  November 9

DIG INTO THE ACTOR’S TOOLBOX   (with BECKY SPARKS)

 In this workshop participants will revisit some of the ways an Actor can and should warm up, relax, and explore words.  They’ll have fun creating meaning from nonsensical scripts.  Participants will work in small groups to  rehearse and then perform small scenes or skits using the “stuff”  in their ‘toolbox’.

About Becky

Saturday –  November 16

LOOK OUT SPIELBERG (with JANE STOTT)

In this workshop each willing participant will direct a short skit or play, while using the other participants as actors.  There are lots of things to think about – but where to start?     Put on your creative hat – Being creative and spontaneous are some of the best characteristics of a great director.  You’ll get some wonderful tricks of the trade from this director’s chair.

About Jane

Saturday –  November 23

BROADCASTER BOOTCAMP   (with VANNESSA TORRES)

Youth on Air!  Experience the two sides of the video camera – be the reporter and conduct an interview and be the person being interviewed.  Both can be nerve-wracking and yet both are very important skills to have, not just if you may want to get into TV Broadcasting, but for theatre auditions, job interviews and a whole host of other places where these skills can help you stand out above the rest.

About Vannessa
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We acknowledge that Studio Theatre Perth is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe peoples who have a longstanding relationship with the land and water throughout the region. We honour and respect the history, languages, and culture of the diverse Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people who call this territory home. As a community theatre we have a responsibility for reconciliation and the continued stewardship of the land on which we live and work.

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GRACE MAIN

Grace is the new Artistic Director at Studio Theatre Perth. She has been ‘playing’ in the theatre forever. She loves the people she meets backstage, and the chances that are taken with them to discover ways to make a story come to life. She has lots to share from years of study and experience as an actor, writer, director, costumer and set designer and a bit more too.

MIKE IRVIN

Mike is a retired broadcast production veteran whose 43-year career includes TV & Radio production, along with a 21-year span of teaching part-time in the Algonquin College Radio Broadcasting and Theatre Arts program. His passion for radio performance has garnered several awards and recognition from industry peers and students. As Regional Production Manager at Rogers Radio, he helmed a 6-person team serving the Ottawa, Kingston and Halifax markets. He has directed various productions including commercial and news features, music specials, and podcasts.

KRISTY TAIT-ANGEL

Kristy has lived and breathed the many aspects of the theatre world for a number of years.  She has been a staple in many of the local productions including those of Perth Community Choir, Barn Door Productions, Orion and most recently at the Studio Theatre, where she was part of the frenetically-paced The 39 Steps.  She is passionate about sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience with young folks who love theatre too!

DANI CORBISHLEY

Dani started dance training as a young child and went on to study musical theatre performance and production at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Since then, she has been working as a therapeutic recreation and arts instructor and has enjoyed working and playing in community productions including her most recent projects as director/choreographer for Working the Musical at Studio Theatre Perth. Among Dani’s choreography credits are Disney’s High School Musical, Grease, Oklahoma, Hairspray, Once Upon a Mattress and Bye, Bye Birdie

DAVE CORBISHLEY

Dave has been working in theatre, onstage (recently in 9 to 5) and offstage, since 2005. He started in stage management and then moved to more technical areas of production;  primarily designing and running lighting, with some sound thrown in. He has been part of the Stage Crew at Nepean’s Centrepoint theatre, eventually in the role of Lighting Principal, and then Stage Crew Principal. Four years ago, Dave joined Studio Theatre Productions and has served as Technical Manager there and been the principal tech on many STP shows since.

BECKY SPARKS

Becky has a varied teaching background which spans thirty years and includes working with youth from pre-school to college level developing and assisting with classroom and school-wide drama productions. Training with Ontario Youth Theatre in her own youth was pivotal for Becky and so she is excited to share her ideas and energy with PYP and looks forward to creating new memories with them in the theatre world.

JANE STOTT

Jane has been directing plays at Studio Theatre for a decade.  She has written several plays and thrives in the theatre environment.  As a director you’re given a play that you must read several times and are then expected to ‘bring it to life’ on the stage.   She believes a good director must become the eyes and ears of the audience – from the very first rehearsal on.   Their job is to make the actors look and sound amazing, and to make the audience wildly applaud at end.  Jane is the grandmother to five grandchildren, ages 13 to 22, and says she loves the creativity and spontaneity of youth and always looks forward to having fun with young people!

VANNESSA TORRES

Vannessa first found her passion for Television when she starred in Restaurant Makeover in her teen years. It lead her to study broadcasting at Niagara College where she graduated with a Broadcasting: Radio, Television and Film Diploma.  She also graduated from the Child and Youth Program of Humber College.  Over the years she has formulated skills in videography, on-air announcing, radio and television reporting, social media coordination amongst others and because she enjoys working with youth, she has volunteered to work with our Perth Youth Players.  Vannessa firmly believes that knowledge is power and wants to pass along some of her knowledge with hopes of inspiring a new generation of broadcasters.