Soulpepper Youth Programs

Soulpepper Theatre Company is looking for student participants for our upcoming theatre programs for youth between the ages of 7-13 & 14-18. All programs are FREE to participate in and no previous experience is necessary! Please share these opportunities with youth and families in your network. ​

• Our March Break Theatre Intensive program will be held in-person between March 14 - 18.​ Youth participants will gain exposure, knowledge and skills in storytelling, collective creation, voice and movement. https://www.soulpepper.ca/workshops/march-break

• Our Curtain Up program​ features both digital and in-person workshops between March - April. Note the webpage has a section for Juniors workshops and Seniors workshops. https://www.soulpepper.ca/workshops/curtain-up

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Soulpepper Theatre Company's Training Room is partnering with Associated Designers of Canada to offer a series of workshops titled Designing the Revolution! Join us in-person at the Young Centre for Performing Arts, Tankhouse Theatre at 7:00pm.

REGISTER: https://designers.ca/the-revolution

NOV 29: Designing for Disability led by Jessica Watkin, a multidisciplinary artist and disability advocate, will lead this conversation on recognizing ableism, common misconceptions of disability and how to identify systemic barriers. We will talk about what we can do, as designers, to integrate and support accommodations, and to start to evolve our design practices with an informed lens toward better equity. There will be time for discussion and questions after this 90 minute workshop. ASL Interpretation is available on request.

Designing the Revolution – Associated Designers of Canada Why we’re doing this The Covid-19 pandemic created a disruption of our work in theatres. Combined with the murder of George Floyd and another resurgence of focus on social justice movements like Black Lives Matter, the Canadian theatre community shifted its lens towards an examination of culpabili...

Today is the last day to apply for Curtain Up – a series of free theatre workshops for participants ages 7-13 and 14-20 🎭

Junior workshops (7-13) will be led by the talented folks from Bad Hats Theatre, and our Senior playwriting workshops (14-20) will be led by Paula Wing! https://www.soulpepper.ca/workshops/curtain-up

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WONDERFUL opportunity from our Friends over at Nautanki नौटंकी Creations:

About Nautanki Creations:
In July 2020, Nautanki Creations was founded by a group of performing artists in direct response to the pandemic; in less then a year, we have become known a widely respected platform for sharing ideas, and have created and facilitated a wide range of arts education programming and innovative artistic works, with a mission to encourage, support and facilitate cross-cultural collaboration between artists based in Canada and India, our two home countries.

We launched our collective with the “7 Days of Nautanki” festival, where we shared 7 new and innovative works by our communities in Canada and India, all of whom were artistically experimenting in the virtual realm for the first time.

This summer, in celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are experimenting by launching a new "Artist Date Series" to connect artists from Canada and India. Our team now consists of three artists - Ankita Alemona, Nidhi Baadkar and Nidhil Vohra, connected by our belief in the power of the arts and our roots in Canada and India.

About the Artist Date Series:
This year, we will (virtually) bring together 7 artists from Canada and 7 artists from India to collaborate with one another through our new “artist date” series. This idea has come out of the recognition of how isolating this past year has been for many artists, due to the incredible loss of work or industry has faced.

In this series, we will select and “pair up” 7 artists from India with 7 artists from Canada to work together throughout July 2021.

Pairs will “meet” one another based on their own schedules and availability in July and then be invited to premiere their collective creations virtually at our Nautanki Creations festival. In the past, our festival has garnered over 15,000 views online.

You can find more information on our website:
www.nautankicreations.com/artistdate

I would greatly appreciate it if you could share our upcoming initiatives (poster attached) in whatever way is reasonable / do-able for you (eg. to your network on your social media platforms / channels). We will have more information and further details about our program and the festival as we go along!

Please note that the application for the artist date series is due in 5 days on June 11th, 2021. We have gotten a lot of applications from absolutely phonemanomal artists in India and are now working hard to connect to emerging artists in Canada. Please do forward this application to anyone who you feel would benefit from and enjoy this kind of cross-cultural program!

Artist Date Series | nautanki | नौटंकी | creations Nautanki Creations is celebrating our one year anniversary this summer! This year, we are excited to (virtually) bring together 7 artists from Canada and 7 artists from India to connect and collaborate with one another through our new “artist date series.” 

Our friends at Theatre Direct begin their Forward March Festival today:

"This April, Theatre Direct presents Spark the Future!, our third annual Forward March Festival, in which we ask emerging artists to show us the future, now. This year’s online festival will feature live performances from emerging artists and an Industry Series including workshops and panel discussions with industry professionals around the creation and curation of digital work and theatre for young audiences."

https://theatredirect.ca/forward-march-festival/

Forward March Festival – Theatre Direct Forward March Festival This April, Theatre Direct presents Spark the Future!, our third annual Forward March Festival, in which we ask emerging artists to show us the future, now.  Each day of the online festival will feature the premiere of a new work by emerging artists that sparks the future of ...

The Toronto Fringe is looking for a T.E.N.T Director! Check out the link below for more details about the position, but this is a seriously awesome program. You have until April 5th to apply!
https://fringetoronto.com/get-involved/work-with-us

Work With Us Toronto Fringe is a vibrant, open-concept office environment. We are located in the trendy Riverside area, we are open to flexible working hours, and we are tons of fun to work for! During COVID-19, our office environment has shifted to a nimble home-office set-up.

A FREE Event from our friends at Ryerson University:

"Calling all Black-identifying high school students with an interest in art and design!

The Black Designers’ Conference will introduce students to design for performance through workshops from Canada’s leading Black designers. Hosted by Ryerson School of Performance, the Black Designers’ Conference will take place on March 28th, 2021 from 11am to 4pm EST, and is open to students from across Canada.
In these experiential sessions in costume, set, lighting and sound design, guests will get to participate in the creative process of storytelling through design. Participants will receive supporting materials by mail to ensure that the sessions will be interactive, informative and fun.

Students can register for this FREE event until March 20th, 2021 but don’t wait too long! There is a maximum capacity of 15 participants per session so everyone gets individualized attention."

Click here to register:
https://www.ryerson.ca/performance/bdc/

Program Opportunity from our friends at Canadian Stage:

"Canadian Stage, in association with a team of artists, is looking for a group of young people to participate in a training program, about youth empowerment, youth engagement, politics and the future. The program will involve working together over the March Break to explore a new performance text for young people ages 12-17, and examine what theatre can be and do.

We’re looking for participants who are:
• An aspiring performer or artist in any art form
• Comfortable with public speaking or singing, and being in front of people
•A drummer/percussionist or pianist
• A player of other musical instruments (strings especially welcome)
• Interested in climate action and social change

If any of these describe you, we want to meet you! No previous acting or performing experience necessary. This program is a free performance training program. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. Participants will receive an honorarium of $250 for the March Break week.

All participants must be 12-17 years old, committed to teamwork, and open to learning together. Participants MUST be available virtually over March Break (March 15-19, 2021). Applicants should also be available for a continued portion of the program over a six-week period in August/September of 2021, with possible performances, to be confirmed at a later date.

If you have any questions about the application process or the program, or problems with this form, you can email Emily Johnston at [email protected]."

Last chance to apply to The Paprika Festival. Applications close tomorrow. Go out and do the thing!

Paprika Festival applications due tomorrow!

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The Paprika Festival can kickstart your professional theatre career, through year-long, tailored mentorship with some of Toronto theatre’s biggest names. Applications are due September 30th -- make it happen today! All programs are free to participants ages 15-30. Build your skills, know-how, and community as part of their 20th Anniversary season. Go to www.paprikafestival.com/programs for more!

Our friends at Paprika Festival have their applications open for their 2021 Festival! Bring your theatrical vision to life at the Paprika Festival. Paprika works with you to provide tailored mentorship, presentation opportunities, and connecting you to Toronto’s best and brightest. Develop your script, hone your directing and design skills, or see a fully formed production through to the end. Applications are due September 30t​h​, apply now: www.paprikafestival.com/apply​

VIBE Arts is seeking out Black Artists aged 16-26 to be part of their NExT Program! Check out the call below:

A friend of the Education Deparment, Amrita Kumar-Ratta, is running a Creative Storytelling Workshop Program for: those who self-identify as a South Asian Woman, 16-35 years of age, living in Canada, and can commit to weekly sessions. Applications close this Sunday! Check out all the details in the post below:

Applications for Soulpepper's Curtain Up Program are due this SUNDAY, MARCH 15th. If you're interested in taking workshops from professional artists, and seeing shows on Soulpepper's stages all for FREE, consider applying.

Also, No Experience Required!

https://soulpepper.ca/youth-community/Youth/Programs/curtain-up

CURTAIN UP | Soulpepper Workshop: Monologues in MotionDate: Saturday, April 4, 10:00am - 5:00pm Play: The Seagull by Anton Chekhov; a new version by Simon Stephens

Only a few more weeks to apply for the City Youth Academy! If you’re looking to sharpen your theatre and collaborative skills while also receiving $490/week, we would highly encourage you to check out the details!

The 519 and Soulpepper are excited to announce the second cohort of the "Q***r and Trans Youth Theatre Project." If you are aged 16-29 and interested in learning about acting, movement, voice, character-building, and scene-writing through a q***r lens, we'd love you to apply!

Workshops run from March 20 to May 8 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm taking place at the 519 Church Street Community Centre and Soulpepper Theatre. Participation is FREE and snacks, tokens, and an honorarium are provided!

Get in touch with Makram Ayache at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Apply Here: https://the519.formstack.com/forms/qttheatreprogram

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Last day to submit for Soulpepper’s FREE March Break Program! Check out the details below:

https://soulpepper.ca/youth-community/Youth/Programs/march-break-2020

MARCH BREAK 2020 | Soulpepper Spend the week in a professional theatre, developing your creative ideas through acting, ensemble building, and collective creation workshops

‼️10 Days left to apply for the March Break Program‼️

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Check out the deets here:
https://soulpepper.ca/youth-community/Youth/Programs/march-break-2020

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A wonderful call for LGBTQ2S people from around the city to sit on a rehearsal for Citadel + Compagnie's upcoming production "Children of Chemistry":

OPEN REHEARSAL: Wednesday Feb. 19th at 10:30am-11:15am

The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance / 304 Parliament St. (Dundas E. and Parliament St.)

Please RSVP to Outreach Manager, Lindsay: [email protected]

You are invited to an open rehearsal with Montreal choreographer, Sébastien Provencher, as he rehearses and preps his piece CHILDREN OF CHEMISTRY for its Toronto premiere.

The contemporary dance piece, performed by q***r artists, explores constructions of gender and stereotypes of hyper masculinity and sport. From a fashion show to a football field, audiences are asked to question and confront their notions of gender.

More info: https://www.citadelcie.com/children-of-chemistry/

Children of Chemistry - Citadel + Compagnie

Thanks to York’s Theatre program for shouting out our artistic director Weyni Mengesha, and our 25 and Under Program!

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT:

Do you want to spend your March Break in a professional theatre, developing your creative ideas through acting, ensemble building, and collective creation workshops? Applications for Soulpepper's March Break Program are now OPEN until February 23rd. The program is seeking 16-19 year olds, eager to learn more about theatre. No previous experience required!

This program is absolutely FREE! Check out the details here:
https://soulpepper.ca/youth-community/Youth/Programs/march-break-2020

MARCH BREAK 2020 | Soulpepper Spend the week in a professional theatre, developing your creative ideas through acting, ensemble building, and collective creation workshops