Courses for Ages 6–12

Kids in this age range thrive when they express themselves creatively. Have fun with musical theatre, acting, movie making, puppetry, stand up comedy, and more.

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Step into a world of shared imagination where you become a part of the story!

Build your acting skills through drama games, character exercises, acting out stories, and improvisation.

We encourage actors to grow in this course over several sessions. With new friends and a variety of age-suitable stories and skills, it’s never the same course twice!

FULL YEAR SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FSSA1

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FULL YEAR SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FSSA3

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FULL YEAR SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 2:00-3:00 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FSSA4

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Saturdays 10:15-11:15 a.m.
September 16-December 9
course code: F10SSA2

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
September 18-December 4
course code: F10SSAB

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Saturdays 10:15-11:15 a.m.
January 6-March 16
course code: WSSA2

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
January 8-March 18
course code: WSSB

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Challenge yourself by finding ways of moving and speaking that are different from your own. Build your acting skills through drama games, character exercises, acting out scenes and stories, and improvisation.

We encourage actors to grow in this course over several sessions. With new friends and a variety of age-suitable stories, scripts, and skills, it’s never the same course twice!

FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 12:45-1:45 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FPMA1

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 2:00-3:00 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FPMA2

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 3:00-4:00 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FPMA3

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Saturdays 4:45-5:45 p.m.
September 16-December 9
course code: F10PMA4

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
September 20-December 9
course code: F10PMD

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Saturdays 4:45-5:45 p.m.
January 6-March 16
course code: WPMA4

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Wednesdays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 10-March 20
course code: WPMD

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Build your acting skills through drama games, character exercises, acting out scenes and stories, and improvisation.

FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FAA1

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Saturdays 4:15-5:15 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FAA2

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
$420

Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
September 18-March 18
course code: FAB1

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
September 20-December 6
course code: F10AD

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FALL SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Thursdays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
September 21-December 7
course code: F10AE

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
January 10-March 20
course code: WAD1

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
$260

Thursdays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 11-March 21
course code: WAE1

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SPECIALTY CLASSES FOR AGES 7-12

These classes give the experienced acting student a chance to specialize in a particular format or style of theatre. Find one that suits you and take it twice, or more, or try them all!

Are you a goofball? The class clown? Find your comedic voice, learn to be a great public speaker, and prepare your own stand-up set!

FALL SESSION/10 weeks
Stand-Up Comedy
$260

Ages 10-12
Saturdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.
September 16-December 9
course code: F10SUA

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Do you already have a strong foundation in acting skills and are ready to LEVEL UP? ON STAGE! is the class for you. Advance your skills in improvisation and voice training while rehearsing a scripted play and bringing a character to life with a final performance in Richardson Hall!

Prerequisite: 20 weeks of any mix of MTYP classes

FULL SESSION/20 weeks
Ages 10-12
On Stage!
$420

Saturdays 3:15-4:45 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FOSA1

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
Ages 10-12
On Stage!
$420

Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 p.m.
September 20-March 20
course code: FOSA2

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Work on both sides of the camera and gain hands-on experience in the many aspects of video production. Actor, director, or videographer . . . try on all these hats and see which one fits best!

Class projects will be posted online so you can share them with your friends and watch them any time you want.

FULL SESSION/20 weeks
Ages 8&9
$500

Saturdays 9:00-10:30 a.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FMMA1

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FULL SESSION/20 weeks
Ages 10-12
$500

Saturdays 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
September 16-March 16
course code: FMMA2

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Explore the amazing and ancient art form of puppetry. From finger & sock puppets to found objects & shadow puppets, these courses are built for children who like to keep their hands and imagination busy!

WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
Ages 7&8
$260

Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
January 8-March 18
course code: WPP2B

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
Ages 9&10
$260

Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
January 8-March 18
course code: WPP2B

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WINTER SESSION/10 weeks
Ages 11&12
$260

Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 8-March 18
course code: WPP3c

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New course: I Can Pretend!

I Can Pretend! teaches children with autism how to play with peers and form relationships, something that children with autism spectrum disorder typically struggle with.

Created by a seasoned drama educator and parent of a child on the autism spectrum, this program uses best practice teaching for children with autism including modelling, picture activity schedules, familiar routines, repetition, and reward.

Through drama, younger children learn imaginative play skills and how to work in a group while older children hone social skills and performance skills. It is a program that is based on research supporting how children with autism learn.

Children currently enrolled in an intensive intervention program such as ABA, RDI or DIRFloortime will benefit most from this program.

First piloted at Manitoba Theatre for Young People as part of a graduate study in 2009, the program grew considerably and later moved to Tuxedo Community Centre, to Autism Learning Centre, and now, nearly 15 years later, back home again to MTYP!

Let’s make the biggest pizza in the world! Your children will laugh, learn and rejoice in the power of dramatic play. Teacher-led Improvisation, short scenes, story theatre, dress-up, puppets and crafts will nurture creativity and assist children in developing imaginative play and social skills. Listening and sharing will be the main focus of this class.

FALL SESSION/8 weeks
I Can Pretend!
Ages 5-8
$245

Saturdays 1:00-1:45 p.m.
October 14-December 9
Course code: FICP1

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WINTER SESSION/8 weeks
I Can Pretend!
Ages 5-8
$245

Saturdays 1:00-1:45 p.m.
January 20-March 16
Course code: WICP1

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Let’s go to the moon and watch out for that flying meteor! In addition to the skills covered in our fun-filled I Can Pretend! class (ages 5-8), we will use puppets, dress-up, storytelling and improvised play to challenge our imaginations and problem solve together. This course focuses on cooperation and teamwork.

FALL SESSION/8 weeks
I Can Pretend Too!
Ages 9-12
$245

Saturdays 2:00-2:45 p.m.
October 14-December 9
Course code: FICP2

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WINTER SESSION/8 weeks
I Can Pretend Too!
Ages 9-12
$245

Saturdays 2:00-2:45 p.m.
January 20-March 16
Course code: WICP2

Call 204-942-8898 to register for this course.

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