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Young People's Theatre/YPT

Locations: St Lawrence, Toronto; St Lawrence, Toronto
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Young People's Theatre/YPT  

Locations: St Lawrence, Toronto; St Lawrence, Toronto

  • Type:
    Day camp, After-school/weekend program, Family programs
  • Focus:
    Theatre Arts
  • Cost:
    $415 to $810/session
  • Ages:
    4 to 18
  • Gender:
    Coed
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    5 to 16
  • Programs:
    View 2 available
  • Verified Reviews:
    View 4 available
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Young People's Theatre

  • Overview

    Here's what makes Young People's Theatre/YPT stand out

    YPT’s Drama School, the largest in Canada, provides classes for toddlers to teens, of all levels and abilities. We offer year-round programs from weekly classes to full-day camps. Mentored by professional artists, campers discover the power of their own voice and gain confidence while making new friends and having fun!

    • Special needs: Yes, mild support.
      A few of our campers have special needs.
    • LGBTQ+ friendly community

  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    YPT’s Drama School is a place for young people to explore their interest in theatre, mentored by professional and experienced artists. We offer year-round programming celebrating all abilities and levels. Kids and youth discover the power of their own voice, gain confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness and make new friends and have fun! The Drama School – now in its 55th year – embodies Young People's Theatre's vision: to have a positive impact on the emotional, social and intellectual development of young people.


    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Young People's Theatre/YPT currently has 2 programs available.

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    Name
    Type/Gender
    Specialty
    Location
    Date
    Bus
     Cost
    Email
    Class/league/program
    Coed
    Ages: 4 - 18
    Theatre Arts
    $415 to $550
    St Lawrence, Toronto, ON
    165 Front Street East    		 Feb 22-Jun 08$415 - $550
    		Acting (Film & TV)|Musical Theatre|Theatre Arts|Playwriting|Storytelling|Filmmaking|Videography|Creative writing|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 4 - 18+
    Performing Arts (multi)
    $345 to $810
    St Lawrence, Toronto, ON
    161 Frederick Street    		 Jun 30-Aug 22$345 - $810
    		Acting (Film & TV)|Musical Theatre|Theatre Arts|Playwriting|Storytelling|Creative writing


    Registration Details

    Registering online is the quickest and simplest way to reserve your class. If you are having difficulty registering online, please call the Drama School at 416.862.2222 x242 or email [email protected] and the Drama School team will be happy to assist you. Bursaries and awards are also available. We recognize that students of varying abilities can be greatly supported by meeting a new teacher in advance. If an in-person meeting or phone call would be beneficial to your child, please email us at [email protected].


    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Credit card payment Yes
    Maximum installments available 1

    Scholarships & awards:

    • Bursary Program

      Amount: 100% Deadline: Rolling
      Type: Need based
      Details: All young people deserve to be seen, to be heard and to matter. Consequently, Young People’s Theatre seeks to reduce barriers such as cost to participation in its programs. Our bursaries are made possible by The Slaight Family Foundation and the generous donations of individuals in the YPT community. The Drama School’s annual bursary fund is allocated with fairness in mind, and with the goal of granting as many opportunities as possible for children and youth to express themselves theatrically and discover the power of their own creative voice and imagination. Bursary applications will be held in complete confidence.
      Application Details: Bursary applications can be downloaded from our website. Please return a completed bursary application along with a registration form. Forms can be mailed, faxed or handed into the Box Office.

  • Reviews & Insider Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of Young People's Theatre/YPT

    our take

    YPT,  by anyone’s reckoning, is a great Canadian arts institution. Founded in 1966 producing professional quality plays, and rightly gaining widespread attention because of it. Susan Rubes, the founder, was something of a force in the arts, and an indefatigable proponent both of what kids could do and what her programs should do for them. She believed that “only the best is good enough for children,” and built YPT in that vein. It soon grew to a stature equal to the professional companies in Toronto, becoming an important part of the city’s cultural scene. Directorship was filled by a who’s who of the theatre world, including Richard Ouzounian, and Peter Moss, who arrived from a role at the Stratford Festival. The perspective wasn't that children’s theatre was a lesser, smaller version of adult theatre, but rather that it was a unique and vital expression on par with it. That sense remains to this day, and kids who participate are truly participating in something very much at the heart of Canadian theatre and its traditions. Directorship is as good as it gets, as is the faculty who run the programs. For kids interested in the arts, the experience of participating in the YPT is as inspiring as it is singular. It’s arguably the foremost program of its kind in the country, a position it’s maintained for over half a century.

    Three Things: Young People's Theatre/YPT
    Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at Young People's Theatre/YPT

    Video interviews with parents, campers, and alum

    Janet Bowring, Parent

    • 00:42 - What's unique about the program at Young People's Theatre that made you want to enroll your children there?
    • 01:23 - Was this your children's first experience with camp?
    • 01:50 - Was there any change or noticeable personal growth in your children after time at camp?
    • 02:20 - How can you as a parent support your child to get the most out of this camp?
    • 03:03 - What do your children say about the camp, either to you or that you may have heard them say to friends or others?
    • 03:32 - Final thoughts?

    More reviews of Young People's Theatre/YPT

    Anonymous, Parent

    YPT Drama School

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    Vera, Camper

    CONNECTING!

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    Jaimee S., Student, Camper

    AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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    More reviews of Young People's Theatre/YPT

    Anonymous, Parent

    YPT Drama School

    We are so grateful to the generous donors who make the YPT Drama School bursaries possible. Our daughter is able to access world-class arts education thanks to their kindness and support, which helped eliminate financial barriers to her participation. We're so fortunate to have YPT and the Drama School in our community and even more fortunate for those that make contributions to make it accessible to kids that live in the neighbourhood. ... Show More

    Vera, Camper

    CONNECTING!

    “REALLY FUN! A great way to CONNECT WITH OTHERS.”

    Jaimee S., Student, Camper

    AMAZING EXPERIENCE

    “I had AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE doing the classes and I would like to do them again!”


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  • Meet the Staff

    Director's Message

    At the YPT Drama School, our students are front and centre in all that we do, from our weekly drama classes to our intensive advanced training workshops. Led by professional artist educators with extensive teaching experience, we are proud to offer thoughtful programming that inspires and challenges students through engaging play and the fun of telling their own stories. Join us this season and discover the wonder and excitement of the theatre!


    Staff and Counsellors

    The Artist Educator program at YPT furthers the theatre’s leadership in the field of arts education. Artist Educators are selected each season to facilitate school and community programs, as well as Drama School, in the Education & Participation Department. YPT's Drama classes are facilitated by a diverse community of professional and experienced artist educators.

  • Location & Operations

    Address

    St Lawrence, Toronto
    165 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 3Z4
    St Lawrence, Toronto
    161 Frederick Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 4P1


    Property Details

    More details about property: YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE (YPT) is the oldest professional theatre company in Toronto and is a national producer and presenter of theatre for young audiences – the first and largest of its kind in Canada.The theatre is located at 165 Front Street East. Within the building there are two performance spaces: the Mainstage Theatre and the Studio Theatre. During the summer, camps are held in both our downtown locations: Young People’s Theatre and Market Lane Public School at 246 The Esplanade.

  • What's New

    Stories

    • Here's what people are saying about YPT's Drama Camps

      "It helped build his teamwork skills, which are key to his success at school, as well as reinforcing his self-confidence (and he learned a fantastic Russian accent!)" - Drama School parent

      "My daughter (9) who has anxiety issues is learning to be more confident in your drama program. She loves the programs." - Drama School parent

      "Awesome, fun experience -- they can't stop talking about it" - Drama School parent

      "I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you and your company for running such a fabulous camp. Everyone I have encountered has been cheerful, professional, passionate and dedicated. I am impressed!" - Drama School parent

      "These are my people." - Drama School student


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