Manitoba Teens Bring “Deadites” to Life in Musical

It's a groovy time until your friends turn into demons and want you to join them. Young performers at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People are embracing the campiness of a cult classic with their production of Evil Dead the Musical. MTYP's Musical Theatre Company in Evil Dead the Musical: High School Version. CBC/Radio Canada. (2025, April 11). Manitoba Teens ...

CLASSES FOR KIDS ON THE SPECTRUM

CLASSES FOR KIDS ON THE SPECTRUM MTYP is bringing back two courses especially for children with autism this fall. I Can Pretend! and I Can Pretend Too! were first developed at MTYP in 2009 and we couldn't be more excited to have them in our theatre again. We sat down with Demetra Hajidiacos, the creator of the courses to ask ...

SPENDING SUMMER AT MTYP

SPENDING SUMMER AT MTYP If you've seen a Musical Theatre Company or Young Company performance at MTYP in the last five years, chances are you've watched Andrew Riley perform. Andrew has been a student at MTYP for 12 years. Now, before he begins his next journey as a student at Sheridan College, he's performing in his final MTYP production as ...

“MTYP IS ALWAYS WITH ME” AN INTERVIEW WITH AL GILBERT

“MTYP IS ALWAYS WITH ME” AN INTERVIEW WITH AL GILBERT In March 2020, Al Gilbert was 14-years-old and about to perform in his first Musical Theatre Company show at MTYP. He was part of the ensemble and, about a month away from opening, received the devastating news that the show would be cancelled due to the newly-developing pandemic. Three years ...

STUDENT REVIEW OF A CHARLIE BROWN DOUBLE BILL

STUDENT REVIEW OF A CHARLIE BROWN DOUBLE BILL The first part was just beautiful! The music, the singing! The acting was extraordinary! The roles of the actors were so well chosen! Their voices immersed me in the experience,  in a great way! Also, the set was so playful, it was like it was an actual kids school! The sound effects ...
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CATCHING UP WITH NATALIE

Former MTYP student Natalie Stefanson returned to MTYP to teach summer camps in 2022 CATCHING UP WITH NATALIE Natalie Stefanson is a professional actress who is currently studying theatre at York University and specializing in Devised Theatre. Natalie is back in Winnipeg this summer to teach at MTYP’s Summer Camps. Previously, she was an MTYP student while in high school, ...

SUMMER CAMPERS FIND THEIR VOICE AT MTYP

SUMMER CAMPERS FIND THEIR VOICE AT MTYP If you’ve called MTYP to purchase tickets to a show or enroll your child in a class anytime in the last six years, chances are you’ve spoken to Anika. Anika has contributed to MTYP in many different ways over the years. Not only do they support the School administration needs, but they have ...

THEATRE SCHOOL STUDENT REVIEWS ALICE IN WONDERLAND

THEATRE SCHOOL STUDENT REVIEWS ALICE IN WONDERLAND We invited one of our Theatre School students Sydney to review Bad Hats Theatre's Alice in Wonderland! Here's what she had to say about the time she spent falling down the rabbit hole: MTYP’s production of Bad Hats theatre’s Alice in Wonderland created a wonderful twist to the timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland. While keeping the same ...

SUSAN TIME: THE DRAMATIC BENEFITS OF DRAMAVENTURES

SUSAN TIME: THE DRAMATIC BENEFITS OF DRAMAVENTURES For a group of young children, MTYP has been the place where they’ve had their first interactions with other children. Ever. Over the past two years, many parents have struggled to find activities that feel safe and fun. As in-person classes at MTYP resumed last fall and winter, many of the youngest students ...

NATIVE YOUTH THEATRE: NURTURING THE NATURAL STORYTELLERS

NATIVE YOUTH THEATRE: NURTURING THE NATURAL STORYTELLERS A few years ago, at a Native Youth Theatre (NYT) Cabaret, a young actor was waiting in the wings of the stage, immobilized by stage fright and anxiety. Nova Courchene, Native Youth Theatre Assistant Director, walked over and sat next to the student. “I asked her what was going on,” remembers Nova. The ...