Kora Vanderlip, a Stage One Alumni, has the opportunity to create a documentary exploring the unique and passionate theatre community and the Stage One Theatre Program for Youth in Kamloops, through a STORYHIVE pitch.
This documentary explores the unique and passionate theatre community in Kamloops B.C. set against the backdrop of the Stage One Theatre Program for youth and its summer production course in which students build a show from start to finish ending with a public run of performances. Stage One is often a beginning, a first glimpse into the world of art and theatre for kids ranging in age from 4 to 18. The spirit of Stage One and the atmosphere it creates changes the lives of those who participate, creating moments that last and opportunities to grow through theatre. Through the eyes of alumni who spent years in Stage One we will witness the impact it has had on their lives, past and present.
"Stage One is incredibly important to me and was an integral part of my youth. I'm excited to share the story of it all - the program, the community and the people who are part of it. Keep an eye out as we pitch for this year's STORYHIVE Documentary Edition coming up in a few weeks!" - Kora Vanderlip
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Acting Adventures
This class is a super fun introduction to acting!! Students will play tons of fun theatre games, create, explore and discover their creativity. They will learn the early fundamentals of the stage, while using costumes, puppets and their imaginations! The classes will focus on body and movement, storytelling and collective creation. The final class finishes with a small performance for parents and families.
Ages 4 to 7 August 6 – 9, 2019 Half Day: 9am – noon Full Day: 9am – 3pm Location: Pavilion Theatre
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Acting Essentials is a wonderful way to introduce your children to theatre and build their confidence! Through games, activities and performing, the students will learn and develop drama fundamentals, such as character development, script work and creative storytelling, while using their imagination! They will also learn the process of rehearsal and performance techniques. In the final class, students will showcase their developed skills in a final presentation for family and friends.
Ages 8 to 12 August 12 – 16, 2019 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: Pavilion Theatre > DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Get ready to become a triple threat! Sing, dance and act your way onto the stage. Learn several songs from a hit show! We are beyond excited to welcome professional creator and choreographer, Tracey Power to our Stage One Staff for this fun and exciting program!
Ages 10 to 16 August 19 – 23, 2019 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: Valleyview Hall
Have a budding thespian who is looking to advance their skills? Have them join us for this special week long class that offers a different focus on each day of the week! Students will have the opportunity to work with advanced instructors in their specializations! Previous workshop weeks have included character study, set design, stage combat, sword making, puppetry, and improvisation to name a few!!
Ages 13 to 19 August 12 – 16, 2019 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: Valleyview Hall > DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE
This two-week intensive program has students bringing a script to life onstage! This is a wonderful experience for those students wishing to put their skills to the test! Students will have the opportunity to go through a complete rehearsal process resulting in 3 public performances! Prior completion of a WCT Stage One Class is mandatory to take the Performance Class. *Attendance is mandatory for this class.
Ages 10 to 18 July 15 – 27, 2019 9:00am – 3:00pm Week One Location: Pavilion Theatre Week Two Location: TRU Actors Workshop Theatre Performances: Friday, July 26 at 7pm | Saturday, July 27 at 2pm & 7pm
The training and development of young artists has been a priority for Western Canada Theatre since its inception in the 1960’s. Originally, as Western Canada Youth Theatre, founding artistic director, Tom Kerr, toured with students as far away as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
In its current form, our goals have been a little closer to home, offering classes in a variety specific theatre disciplines, based on the skills of visiting and/or resident artists. Classes can include introductory acting classes, advanced performance classes, and musical theatre classes for, primarily, children and youth aged 4 – 18. The program has grown to offer year-round options, including performance courses, in which the students build, produce and perform a full production for a public audience!
We have watched two generations of young people grow in confidence, creativity and expression, having benefited from exposure to and involvement in the performing arts. Whether they develop into professional artists—and some do—or they simply develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them, Stage One students profit greatly from the classes. They will be the creative thinkers of the future.
WCT is recognized nationally for producing award-winning artists, so although we live, work and play in a small city, we offer a tangible opportunity for growth for the young people of Kamloops and our region. The Stage One Theatre School is where it all begins.