Teen Performance Program

After a successful second year and run of Mean Girls Jr, we’re excited to continue this offering... a natural progression for our Performance Program. This is a more advanced experience just for students grade 8+! Not only will these Teens be learning technique and many skills as they build a licensed musical production, but there will be a variety of specialized theatre workshops throughout the year, including some amazing guest artists! As with all of our programs, no previous experience is necessary; all we ask for is commitment, effort, and a willingness to try new things and PLAY!

In this program students are building musical theatre skills (and all the life skills that come along with that!), gaining performance experience, and creating lifelong friendships and memories in an amazing community of like-minded individuals. Participants are also given optional opportunities to explore their teaching skills, learn about backstage management, and more!

Teens will spend the first couple weeks in the Fall exploring various musicals, and will ultimately get a say in which show we do! Where our younger shows are multi-cast, this will be more typical casting to give older students the advanced experience of doing a full show in a role.

Students in grade 8 can choose which program they prefer; the 3 session Performance Program, or this September-May model. Get in touch to discuss which might be best for your child.

Click here for all class, rehearsal and show dates for the year.

• There will be additional learning opportunities outside of class time- like set painting and helping back stage. These are optional and will be coordinated throughout the year (volunteer hours can be given).
• There will be optional additional performance opportunities throughout the school year.
• Students will need to miss some school for final stage/tech rehearsals and show days between May 4th-7th 2026. (We moved show week earlier this year so that it’s further from exams and end of school events)
• There will be a mandatory full day rehearsal on Saturday May 2nd, to prepare the cast to move to the stage.
• Classes run on Wednesdays 5:30-8pm from September through to May (NOT our traditional 3 session model). The schedule is created with busy high school students in mind; The program is only once a week with the exception of show week in May!