TNB Theatre School Summer Programs

July - August 2023

Every Monday in July and August there’s an air of anticipation at the TNB Studio on Whiting Road as a new class of students gathers for a week of extraordinary theatre and extraordinary fun. By Friday new friendships will be formed, new skills learned and a production performed for family and friends.

Since it was founded in 1999, TNB Theatre School endowed by the Stephen Graham Bird Trust has offered outstanding training in acting, voice and movement, singing and dance in a fun and supportive environment.

Since founded in 1999, TNB Theatre School, endowed by the Stephen Graham Bird Trust has offered outstanding training in acting, voice and movement, singing and dance in a fun, safe and supportive environment. 

Grades 6 +
TRAINING DAY Thursday June 29 9-4 PM
The Leader in Training Program is an opportunity for students in grades 6 and up to learn and build confidence in instruction and arts leadership. Participants will attend a day-long training workshop where they will learn about breaking down and leading warm ups, games, and activities for different age groups, the basics of blocking and choreographing, problem solving and student safety, and how to assist with props and other production needs. Participants will be scheduled to volunteer and assist with a Theatre School summer camp where they will get to learn from our Summer Theatre School Instructors and gain hands-on experience with our theatre school students.

Program is free on an application basis.

Grades 3-5
July 4-7, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

Students receive introductory training in acting while embarking on a story creation process that focuses on scene development, character creation, improvisation and collaboration. Through games and exercises, students will work to find characters and stories that will be refined into a final piece.

Tuition - $160.

Junior Musical Theatre 1
Grades 3-5
July 10-14, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

Students receive introductory training in dance, acting, and singing through games, exercises, and bringing to life scenes and songs from a well loved musical.

Tuition - $200.

Grades 3-5
July 17-21, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

Students receive introductory training in dance, acting, and singing through games, exercises, and bringing to life scenes and songs from a well loved musical.

Tuition - $200+HST

Grades 6-8
July 24-28, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

Students study intermediate acting, dance, and vocal technique as they bring to life scenes and songs from a well loved musical.

Tuition - $200+HST

Grades 9-12
July 29-30, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

In this two day workshop, students will explore self expression through the art-form of drag. Special guest Annabelle Babineau (aka Barb Wire) will teach students about the origin and evolution of drag and will guide them through the process of crafting their own drag persona. With a healthy dose of glitter and glam, she'll walk them through building a drag character's backstory, finding a performance style, assembling a look, the basics of drag makeup, and finally, how to lip sync for their lives.

Tuition - $160.
Tuition includes a materials fee. Students will each receive their own starter drag makeup kit. ($100 for the Camp, $60 for material)

Grades 6- 12
July 31 - August 4, 2023
9:00AM-5:00PM

Students study acting theory, movement and voice as well as different forms of performance and storytelling through various workshops. Students will also use scene work and monologues to explore acting technique, voice work, and character development. These scenes and monologues will be shared in a final cabaret style performance.

Tuition - $200 +HST.

Instructor: Jena Mclean
6 week program.
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM | May 2 - June 6 2023
Ages 19 and Up

In this 6-week course, National Theatre School Playwriting graduate, Jena McLean will guide you through the process of playwriting from start to finish. Classes will cover topics such as idea generation, exploratory writing, dramatic events and objectives, structure and formatting of scripts, and character creation. Students will walk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to write a play, as well as some writing they are proud of.

Cost $150

How to register:
1. Download & Email the completed

TNB Theatre School Adult Playwriting (Online) Registration Form 2023

to

theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca


● Download and save the form
● Fill out the form
● Save As – Adult Playwriting_Name
● Email it to theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca
● Please include all information on the form. Each form is confidential.

Sign up today! Registration is now OPEN.

Space is very limited. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be a waitlist.

How to register:
1. Download & Email the completed

TNB Theatre School Summer Programs Registration Form 2023

to

theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca


● Download and save the PDF form
● Fill out the fillable PDF form
● Save As – Program Name_ Student Name
● Email it to theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca
● Please include all information on the form. Each form is confidential.

Please note due to varying browser requirements, if you wish to submit the registration forms via email, we recommend downloading and saving the form to your computer first before entering any information.

If you do not have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed, you can download it for free here. An email confirmation will be sent after the registration is received. This email is not automatic, please note – it may take a few days before emails are processed. Full payment is required at the time of registration. A $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the price.

Payments

All tuition includes a non-refundable fee. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Registrations are only confirmed once the required payment has been received. HST is applicable for all students aged 14 and up and is not included in the fees. Preferred payment method is VISA or MasterCard. Payment information must be given at time of registration.

TNB accepts VISA or MasterCard, cash or cheque. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DEBIT OR DEBIT VISA. All information provided is confidential.

Cancellations and Refunds

Theatre New Brunswick reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient registration numbers. In this event, all fees for said cancelled class will be refunded.

Students who withdraw from the program before the start date will receive a refund less the $50 non- refundable deposit.

No refunds will be issued once the program has started.

Class Sizes and Wait Lists

To ensure the highest quality teaching, each class has a strictly enforced class size. We believe these sizes ensure optimal focus and productivity, equal learning and performance opportunities, as well as allow for students to receive personalized programming and guidance from their instructions. Due to demand for program spots, wait lists typically exist for all program levels. Students will be advised if they have been placed on wait lists. Wait-listed students could be called for enrolment until the third class of the program.

TNB Theatre School Policies

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