Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland May 4 - May 13 An MTYP Production of Bad Hats Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland Connections: Classic Literature, Imagination, and Growing Up From the creators of the epic musical Peter Pan (MTYP’s 2019/2020 Season) comes a new adventure in Wonderland. Follow Bad Hats Theatre down the rabbit hole where you’ll experience a musical retelling of the classic ...

Doodle POP

Doodle POP March 31 - April 13 Manitoba Theatre for Young People presents BRUSH Theatre's production of Doodle POP The mischievous Boogie and Woogie invite us along on a sea adventure with a tiny turtle. Using their markers to create imaginary worlds that combine with live sound effects, music and stunning animation this show will doodle its way into your ...

Performance Companies

Teen Performance Companies Teens looking for a challenging pre-professional training experience are invited to audition for Manitoba Theatre for Young People's Teen Performance Companies. All companies rehearse at least twice a week and perform on the MTYP Mainstage. Please note: We advise all students auditioning for our Teen Performance Companies to indicate a second course choice so we can hold ...
Dryden Dilts and Melissa Langdon get to know each other in Spelling 2-5-5 Playwright: Jennifer Overton Director: Erin McGrath Set and Lighting Designer: Adam Parboosingh Costume Designer: Joseph Abetria Sound Designer: Charlotte Friesen

NOT READY FOR THE CURTAIN TO DROP

Dryden Dilts and Melissa Langdon bring Spelling 2-5-5 to life Playwright: Jennifer Overton Director: Erin McGrath Set and Lighting Designer: Adam Parboosingh Costume Designer: Joseph Abetria Sound Designer: Charlotte Friesen NOT READY FOR THE CURTAIN TO DROP MTYP was halfway through a ten-week tour of Manitoba elementary schools with its new production of Spelling 2-5-5 when the pandemic forced the ...

Sullivan reviews 24/7

Sullivan reviews 24/7 24/7, 2020 review by Sullivan 24/7 is a festival where young actors, directors, and writers stay overnight at MTYP and create 7 plays from scratch. The 24/7 experience is an excellent opportunity for actors, directors, and playwrights to gather, share ideas, and make new friends. The time crunch made all the friendships, old and new, become stronger ...
Graham Conway & Fiona Sauder in Peter Pan.

Rethinking Neverland

Graham Conway & Fiona Sauder. Photo by Nicholas Porteous. Rethinking Neverland Toronto's Bad Hats Theatre are an exciting new theatre company whose production of Peter Pan took the theatre world by storm. This fall, Bad Hats head west, first to Winnipeg and then to Vancouver, where their Peter Pan will fly for the first time outside of Ontario. We caught ...

Courses Ages 6–12

Courses for Ages 6–12 Kids in this age range thrive when they express themselves creatively. At MTYP, they can learn the art of musical theatre, acting, movie making, stand up comedy, and more. To learn more about other registration options, including Financial Assistance, click here. DYNAMIC DRAMA • AGES 6&7 Step into a world of shared imagination where you become a ...
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Frozen River

Frozen River February 17 Co-written by Michaela Washburn, Joelle Peters and Carrie Costello An MTYP Production In nîkwatin sîpiy, Grandmother Moon tells the story of two eleven-year-olds, born under the same blood moon, but in different parts of the world. This new play follows their stories as they meet in a forest, and that of their descendants who meet in ...
Ann Hodges, Torn Through Time Director

DIRECTOR ANN HODGES ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A HEROINE

Ann Hodges, Torn Through Time Director DIRECTOR ANN HODGES ON WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A HEROINE The world premiere of Torn Through Time opens on January 25th at MTYP. The play features three young girls who went on to being trailblazers, including Thanadelthur (a Dene peacemaker from the 1700's), Helen Harrison (one of the first Canadian female pilots in the ...