Lisa Baran and Katherine Johnston in front of the MTYP Touring Van

MTYP’S HIGH SCHOOL TOUR FINISHES IN NORTHERN MANITOBA

MTYP’S HIGH SCHOOL TOUR FINISHES IN NORTHERN MANITOBA In 2016, Maclean’s published an article about mental illness in Manitoba. The article referenced a report that said rates of depression in Manitoba are almost double the national average, and are even higher in Winnipeg’s inner-city and the province’s north. This May, MTYP concludes its school tour of Still/Falling in northern Manitoba. ...
Nolan S.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: One Boy’s Opinion

Nolan S. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: One Boy’s Opinion MTYP loves hearing audience reviews! Especially from the young people our shows are intended for. Last Saturday afternoon Nolan S. joined us at the theatre for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. Here's what this young Atlantian thought about the show. The three characters of the play Jules, Professor ...

RADIUM GIRLS: “A spectacular roller coaster”

Rhianna M. RADIUM GIRLS: “A spectacular roller coaster” A Review of MTYP Theatre School's Young Company Production. This weekend, I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to watch Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory put on by MTYP Theatre School’s very own Young Company. Directed by Heather Russell-Smith, this talented group of actors and creative team worked very hard for ...
Theresa G.

Being an After School Leader

Theresa G. Being an After School Leader Theresa G.'s last performance at MTYP was as Mrs. Van Tassel in the musical Sleepy Hollow with MTYP's After School Leaders Program. From October to January, Theresa and twenty-two other students developed their skills in singing, acting and dancing and then performed for family and friends on MTYP's Mainstage. After School Leaders is a free ...
Schaefer Engbrecht

SCHAEFER’S BIG BREAK

Schaefer Engbrecht SCHAEFER’S BIG BREAK For the past month, Schaefer Engbrecht has been ending each day with a bow as Bruce, in Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s production of Matilda the Musical. What Theatre School student wouldn’t want to start their new year like that? By night, Schaefer is a professional actor. By day, he is a Junior High School Student ...
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DIRECTOR SAYS ADDING TO CONFLICT IS ALWAYS A CHOICE

Jackie Gosselin, photo by Alexandra Steve DIRECTOR SAYS ADDING TO CONFLICT IS ALWAYS A CHOICE Based in Montreal, DynamO Théâtre is an internationally renowned theatre company whose work focuces on developing and performing theatre featuring acrobatic movement and clownng for young audiences. The company has given over 4,500 performances in 29 countries on 5 continents for more than 1.5 million ...