Course Information & Guidelines
Tir-na-nOg Theatre School is an integrated program composed of 3 terms, Autumn, Winter and Spring plus an optional Summer Intensive.
There are four key performance times throughout the year ~
- The Yuletide Story Feast ~ December.
At the turning of the year, all Tir-na-nOg groups join together to work hard on their scripts and to be ready for their performances. We celebrate the work of the Autumn term. Parents and friends are all invited to enjoy the play(s) and to enjoy this light-hearted event. - The Youth Festival of Plays ~ A joyfully and delicious celebration of plays, performed by the various student groups involved for the delight of community audiences and schools.
- The Summer Stage Intensive ~ An uplifting occasion for the community to view the work of students as they perform a full length play over the Labour Day weekend.
- The Annual Playwright Jam ~ The Playwright Challenge is an optional program in the Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s yearly cycle. Each submitted play must be the original work of the student. The play can be any length, style or format. Once the plays have been handed in, we meet together, read each the plays, discuss plans and possible hurdles and help prepare the productions for the Tir-na-nOg stage. The young playwrights support each other as actors, backstage helpers and directors, if they so wish, and sometimes invite their friends to help, where it seems appropriate.
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Email: tir-na-nogtheatre@shaw.ca
Primary
PLAYABOUTS ~ Grades 2 ~ 3, ages 7
Explore freedom of movement, voice and imagination within flexible structures of story, situation and ideas drawn from the group, while investigating sets, costume, and props. A gentle, playful introduction to the realm of Theatre Arts.
THEATRICKS ~ Grades 3 ~ 4, ages 8
Further exploration and practice of basic skills together with work on characterization, improvization & scene building experience to help foster spatial & group awareness.
Please note ~ All groups participate in Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s Annual Yuletide Story Feast and in the Youth Festival of Plays.
Intermediate
DRAMANTICS ~ Grades 4 ~ 5, ages 9 to 10
Exploration and practice of fundamental skills while working together on characterization, improvisation and scenes, spatial and group awareness, movement arts and scripts.
BRIDGE CLASS ~ Grades 5 to 6, ages 10 to 11
Balancing development and management of individual skills exploring movement, mime, voice, roles, improvisation, scene work, group dynamics and scripts.
DRAMA CLUB ~ Grades 6 to 7, ages 11 to 12
Enjoy the adventure of working together on stage, gaining experience in solo, dialogue and group work and enjoying the interplay of characters.
Please note ~ All groups participate in Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s Annual Yuletide Story Feast and in the Youth Festival of Plays.
Senior
CLASSIC! Grades 7 ~ 12 for ages 12 to 18
This group will study and explore Classic Plays from a wide range of works in order to build together a play for performances at the Yuletide Story Feast in December and at the Tir-na-nOg Festival of Plays in May and June.
SHAKESPEARE CONSERVATORY Grades 8 ~ 12 for ages 13 ~ 18
The group will study and explore a range of Shakespeare Plays in order to work together on a chosen play for performances at the Yuletide Story Feast in December and at the Tir-na-nOg Festival of Plays in May and June.
STAGE-STRUCK! Life on Stage for Adults
No previous experience necessary ~ enjoy the art and wonder of performance arts as we learn through play!
Please note ~ All groups participate in Tir-na-nOg Theatre School’s Annual Yuletide Story Feast and in the Youth Festival of Plays.
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