Q&A with The Young Company’s Kayden Jackson

Q&A with The Young Company’s Kayden Jackson Theatre School Director Spenser Payne recently sat down with long-time student Kayden Jackson to talk about the Young Company’s upcoming production of Lost Girl, reflect on his favourite MTYP memories, and what's next for Kayden after graduation. Spenser: You have been a student here at MTYP forever. What was your first class? Kayden: ...

Dan Augusta Scholarship Fund 2025 Recipient

Dan Augusta Scholarship Fund 2025 Recipient The Daniel Augusta Scholarship is intended to recognize and support current outstanding MTYP Theatre School students who have demonstrated enjoyment of and dedication to the theatre arts. This scholarship seeks to encourage students to continue pursuing their passion for theatre by supporting their enrolment in an MTYP audition-based performance company. We're proud to announce ...

Acting on Camera

Acting on Camera with Cora We have exciting new courses coming to MTYP's School this season, including Acting on Camera! In this course, Hallmark regular and MTYP teacher Cora Matheson will help you focus on acting for the camera, including learning to audition, to self-tape and transferring acting skills to the camera. We asked Cora about what actors can expect ...

Crafting at MTYP

CTV's Ainsley McPhail makes a mask at Manitoba Theatre for Young People!   CTV News. (2025, June 11). Crafting at MTYP. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFP9jhturh4  

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, ...