TNB Theatre School Fall/Winter Programs
At TNB Theatre School we pride ourselves on offering our students a safe, fun and supportive environment where they can learn and develop their theatre skills.
With Covid-19 restrictions no longer in place, we are continuing to work hard to make sure we maintain a safe and clean environment for all students and teachers, and strive to maintain the highest standards of communication with our students and parents. Our current plan is to go ahead with our fall/winter programs. We reserve the right to make updates on an ongoing basis in response to any additional changes to New Brunswick's COVID recovery strategy. This could mean anything from adjusting class sizes, mandating masks, or moving classes online.
In the case of another outbreak of COVID-19 across the province that forces us to close, we are prepared to move all classes online. We will adapt our theatre school rehearsal hall into a live-stream studio for instructors’ use. Class time will be made up of a combination of live instruction, pre-recorded lessons, and additional student-led follow-up activities. In any event of a change in our plans, parents and students will be contacted directly.
Playtime Theatre
K-Grade 2
Through theatre games, storytelling, and movement, students will explore and expand their creativity, imagination. The program will culminate in an open class where they will share the games, exercises, and play they have been working on throughout the semester.
Saturdays 9:00AM-10:00AM | February 4th -May 6, 2023 | Cost $185
No class March Break (March 11) or Easter Weekend (April 8)
Junior Acting
Grades 3 - 5
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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 script.
Thursdays February 2-May 4 2023 | Cost $275
No classes March Break (March 9)
Junior Musical Theatre 1
Grades 3 - 5
Saturdays: 10:00 – 1:00 PM
Students receive introductory training in dance and acting through games, exercises, and bringing to life popular musical theatre scenes and choreography. Students will learn about character development, and storytelling through music, movement, dance, and scene work as they get to explore several different roles, styles and genres of musical theatre. Students’ work will culminate in a junior version of a popular musical.
Saturdays 10AM-1PM | February 4-May 20 2023 | Cost $350
No class March Break (March 11) or Easter Weekend (April 8)
Junior Musical Theatre 2
Grades 3 - 5
Students receive introductory training in dance and acting through games, exercises, and bringing to life popular musical theatre scenes and choreography. Students will learn about character development, and storytelling through music, movement, dance, and scene work as they get to explore several different roles, styles and genres of musical theatre. Students’ work will culminate in a junior version of a popular musical.
Wednesdays 1:00PM - 4:00PM February 8-May 20 2023 | Cost $350
No class March Break (March 8)
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Grades 6-12
In this four- week, online program, students will get a taste of adventure as they jump into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Students will learn the fundamentals of game play, build a unique character, and learn about improvisation, storytelling, creative problem solving, and collaboration. Each class will begin with introductory exercises in D&D game play and improvisation followed by your Dungeon Master guiding you and your character through a D&D adventure that will build and grow each week.
Open to first time players and long time adventurers. To participate students require a device that has a microphone and can connect to the internet.
Saturdays 3-6PM | January 21st - February 11 (4 week program) | Cost $200. To register, please contact theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca.
Instructor Bio:
Henricus Gielis (he/him) is an Artist based in Kjipuktuk / Halifax. He has performed professionally with regional theatres across the Maritimes for almost a decade, and plays regularly with the award-winning improv troupe Hello City. He was the Dungeons & Dragons consultant on Neptune Theatre School’s production of She Kills Monsters, has taught many a D&D based improv class, and had been a DM for hire for the past 3 years.
Registrations for all classes opens Dec. 14, 2022.
Registration Form:
CLICK HERE to download the registration form for all playtime, junior level programs.
Instructions:
1. Download Form
2. Complete the form (including credit card information)
3. Save As= Registration Form_Student Name
4. Email the form to theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca
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.
Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
Class size is limited.
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is included in the tuition price, and required to hold a spot in the class. Full tuition payment is due by the first class for 12 and 8 week programs. TNB accepts VISA, Mastercard and American Express, cheque or cash.
We do not accept Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit.
HST is applicable for all students aged 15 and up and is not included in the fees.
Two payments via a valid credit card or post-dated cheques must be given at the time of registration.
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 instructors.
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.
Refund Policy
Single Semester Programs (fall to winter/winter to spring): TNB offers a two-week grace period at the beginning of each program. Students withdrawing during these two weeks will receive a full refund less the $50 non-refundable deposit. After this grace period no refunds will be given.
Full Year Programs (fall to spring): In the case of full-year programs where payments are made in two installments at the beginning of each term, any student withdrawing from the program prior to the commencement of the second term will not be required to pay for the second term. Notice must be given two weeks in advance before the start of the second semester. If a student withdraws following the commencement of the second term no refunds will be given.
In rare circumstances (serious illness or injury, death in the family, etc.), full or partial credit may be issued at the discretion of the Theatre School Director. Refunds will not be given in the case of students expelled for behaviour or excluded because of repeated absence.
*Should the Government of New Brunswick require us to close our facility due to COVID-19, classes will switch immediately to online learning. Refunds will not be issued due to government closure.
TNB Theatre School Policies
We encourage all potential and current TNB Theatre School families to familiarize themselves with our TNB Theatre School Policies. A limited number of TNB Foundation bursaries are available for eligible students. To apply for our bursary program, please email theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca to request an application.
Student bursaries for our 2022-2023 season are supported in part through a grant from the Fredericton Community Foundation and the Jackson Wright Youth Fund.
