Theatre

The Grindstone Theatre School Summer Classes are now open for registration! This summer, we’re offering full- and half-day camps for kids ages 5-17 years, and fan-favourite classes for adults. Give your child an unforgettable week with new friends and adventures in improv, acting, clown, magic, and our signature Drama Discovery programs. All classes and camps conclude with a showcase to share your skills with friends and family!

From the true beginner trying something new to seasoned professionals keeping their skills sharp, there is a class for everyone at Grindstone Theatre School!

Kids and Teens Camps

July 7-11:

• Improv for Kids (9-12yr)

• Drama Discovery 1 (5-8yr)

• Drama Discovery 2 (9-12yr)

July 14 - 18:

• Drama Discovery 1 (5-8yr)

• Acting for Teens(5-8yr)

• Improv for Teens (13-17yr)

July 28 - August 1:

• Musical Theatre (9-12)

• Drama & Improv (8-12yr)

August 5 - 8:

• Magic Camp (9-12yr)

• Physical Comedy (9-12yr)

• Drama & Improv Camp (8-12yr)

Film Camp - July 14th - July 18th

• Drama Discovery 2 Camp (9-12yr) - June 21st - July 25th

• Drama Discovery 3 Camp (12-15yr) - June 21st - July 25th

August 11 - 15:

• Improv for Kids Camp (9-12yr)

• Acting Kids Camp (9-12yr)

18+ Classes - June 23rd-July 31st 2024

• Acting 101

• Improv 101

• Stand Up 101

EARLY BIRD: Save $50 by registering before April 30th 2024

For more details or to register, go to our website: www.grindstonetheatre.ca 

Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca. 

Are you a young performer aspiring to a career on the stage? A theatre student looking to sharpen your skills? Want to explore multiple facets of performance with internationally celebrated artists?

As Alberta's pre-eminent theatrical export with credits from New York’s Broadway district to London’s West End, Catalyst Theatre is excited to bring our decades of musical theatre experience to young actors in Edmonton with our first-ever MUSICAL THEATRE BOOTCAMP!

This three-week intensive program will include training in singing, acting, text and interpretation, movement and choreography, rehearsal techniques, and performance as participants explore award-winning musical works from the Catalyst canon such as NEVERMORE, HUNCHBACK, FRANKENSTEIN and VIGILANTE.

Participants will train with an international cohort of Catalyst's core creative team of artists, including Artistic Director Jonathan Christenson – acclaimed director, writer and composer of over 20 original Canadian productions. Under the guidance of these career artists, participants will gain insight into our distinct creative approach and learn about the unique style of a Catalyst production, culminating in a musical showcase.

THE DETAILS
> DATES:  July 7 to 25, 2025
> TIMES:  Monday to Friday, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (extended days July 24-25)
> LOCATION:  Maclab Theatre at the Citadel - 9828 101A Ave, Edmonton
> AGES:  Recommended for performers aged 16 to 21
> PRICING:  Registration Fee (apply by April 6): $1,000*
* There is no fee to submit an application for Musical Theatre Bootcamp. Registration fee will be due upon acceptance into the program (payment plans available).

Information and application details at catalysttheatre.ca/bootcamp. Applications close May 4.

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

Overview  

This program provides early-career stage managers with the opportunity to enhance their skills under the guidance of professional mentors. Expand your stage management toolkit through hands-on experience in prompt script creation, script analysis, and effective communication. Gain practical experience supporting Kohkom’s premiere production of Babushka, as an assistant stage manager during the program. 

Description

This program offers a comprehensive, hands-on experience covering the entire production cycle. As an assistant stage manager, you will gain valuable insight into the collaborative nature of stage management while working alongside professional mentors, you will develop essential stage management skills, including:

• Engage in the full production process – from pre-production and planning to rehearsals, technical rehearsals, opening night, and strike.
• Effective communication with cast, crew, and creative teams. Including Script analysis and prompt script creation, cue calling and show execution.
• Leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, including time management and scheduling.
• Technical awareness and coordination with production departments to integrate all production elements.
• Gain practical experience as an assistant stage manager for Kohkom’s premiere production of Babushka in the Margaret Greenham Theatre
• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced stage managers and theatre professionals.

This immersive opportunity will strengthen your confidence and expertise, equipping you with the tools necessary for a successful career in stage management.

Requirements

This program is for early-career stage managers who are looking to deepen their experience in both the rehearsal room and theatre setting. 

Ideal candidates should have some prior experience in stage management, either through educational training, community, or professional theatre, who are passionate about stage management and seeking hands-on experience to further develop their professional toolkit.

• Due to the generous support of the Slaight Family Foundation the scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.

Apply Now

May 3 - May 25, 2025

The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy, navigate childhood to adulthood while facing the trials of life in 1860s Massachusetts. Struggling to balance societal pressures and expectations with their own hopes and dreams, the sisters are united by the bonds of family, love and loyalty. This classic coming-of-age story, adapted for the stage by Canadian playwright Jordi Mand is a heartwarming tale filled with hope, adventure, heartbreak and love.

Based on the books Little Women & Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott

Adapted for the stage by Jordi Mand

Directed by Jenna Rodgers

citadeltheatre.com/shows/24-25-little-women 

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

Overview  

New Play Actor Training provides an opportunity for actors to develop and implement the skills needed to meaningfully workshop new theatre. Participants will engage with a diverse list of texts at various stages of development under the tutelage of guest directors and playwrights. Actors will work on text analysis, be provided with a technical toolkit to assist with cold reading, and practice providing articulate and helpful feedback to creators.

Description

Actors can spend a large portion of their careers workshopping and acting in premieres, but there is very little training specifically for this practice. This program offers early career and established performers the opportunity to explore new plays, alongside lectures, Q & As, coaching's, and on your feet practical application in the skills directors and playwrights look for when working with actors. Participants will receive:

• Mentorship with leading playwrights and directors and dramaturges
• Daily warmups and rehearsals in studio
• Hands on practical work on new plays
• Q and A's and seminars with those experienced in the field

Requirements

Actors at any stage of their careers, ideally with some training in a post-secondary training environment, and some experience in a rehearsal room.

• Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs

Apply Now