Advanced MusicAL Theatre Troupes
~ Toronto's Premiere Advanced Musical Theatre Program ~
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPES
Bravo Academy’s Advanced Musical Theatre Troupe Program is committed to providing the HIGHEST QUALITY and INNOVATIVE performing arts training. Our mission is to inspire ARTISTS, create MUSIC and help students realize their DREAMS!
Bravo Academy’s Troupe Program brings together students from all over the Greater Toronto Area, who are ready for a more advanced level of training and production experience. The Troupe Program began in 2006 with a production of Cinderella. Over the years, the program has expanded into six Troupes, has worked with over a thousand students and has produced more than 200 productions.
Bravo Academy is an inclusive arts space where our students can grow and flourish. All rehearsals take place in our fully accessible, custom-built facility, and final performances are held at the Meridian Arts Centre.
Bravo Academy is a proud partner of the Arts Access Fund providing opportunities and support for those who otherwise would not be able to participate in our program. Students who need financial assistance in the form of a bursary or scholarship are encouraged to apply after acceptance to the program.
OPPORTUNITIES
Bravo Academy produces more musicals than any other performing arts school in the Greater Toronto Area – which means it doesn’t just stop at Troupe! Many of our students extend their studies with PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS; participate in March Break and Summer CAMPS; and audition for our NEW MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVES focused on new and contemporary musicals.
For students who don’t yet feel ready for an audition experience, our group MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES are a beginner friendly recreational program that introduces musical theatre lovers to the Bravo experience, and lays a foundation for their training.
We are also thrilled to produce over 25 unique productions every year, including private lesson recitals, MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS shows, fundraising concerts and cabarets.
We always have something coming up!
Additionally, we offer WORKSHOPS specifically for our advanced musical theatre students. Previous topics have included: vocal performance, stage combat, vocal health, dialect work, audition skills, and writing for musical theatre.
Our students are fortunate to work with some of the best teaching artists in Toronto, whose experience range from local professional productions to Stratford and Shaw Festivals to Broadway. Bravo Academy also regularly invites guest artists to teach workshops and master classes. Past master classes have included Bob Martin (Tony Award-winning writer of The Drowsy Chaperone), Michael Rubinoff (Producer/Creative Consultant of Tony Award– and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away), Mitchell Marcus (Artistic and Managing Director of Musical Stage Company), Shawn Wright (Dora Award-winning actor featured at Stratford and Shaw festivals), Robert McQueen (Dora Award-winning Director, Broadway Associate Director), and Brian Hill (author of Broadway musical The Story of My Life, Associate Director of Disney’s Broadway The Little Mermaid and The Lion King).
ALUMNI
Bravo Academy Troupe students and alumni have been seen on Broadway, at the Stratford Festival, in Mirvish Productions performances, at the Sterling Festival Theatre, at the Lower Ossington Theatre, in feature films, Netflix Originals, and television. Bravo Academy Troupe students and alumni have been accepted to such prestigious institutions as: the National Theatre School; Sheridan College (Music Theatre Performance); St. Lawrence College (Music Theatre Performance); Randolph College for the Performing Arts; Capilano College (Musical Theatre); University of Oxford; NYU Tisch School of the Arts; New York University; Columbia University; Ball State University; Berklee College of Music; the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA); the Chautauqua Institution; University of Toronto (Faculty of Music); University of Western Ontario (Don Wright Faculty of Music); Queen’s University (Dan School of Drama & Music); Ryerson University (School of Performance and Creative Industries); York University (Faculties of Drama and Music); St. Clair College (Music Theatre Performance); Wilfrid Laurier University (Faculty of Music); George Brown College (Theatre Arts, Dance); and more.
THE TROUPE EXPERIENCE
PAST SHOWS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I can’t say enough good things about Bravo Academy. The experience has been amazing, and I can’t wait to do it again next year. I’ve made so many good memories here, and Bravo Academy has helped me blossom as a performer.” – Senior Troupe Student
“I have learned so much from Bravo! Other than just developing my skills, I’ve learned how to work as a team and all about the different roles that go into making the show! The whole team at Bravo is so kind and supportive, and I’m so lucky to to be a part of this family.” – Troupe Student
“I’ve learned new vocal techniques and skills that will help me throughout my life. Being at Bravo is one of the best decisions I ever made.” – Intermediate Troupe Student
“I love it here at Bravo. Everyone is so welcoming, friendly, and compassionate. Bravo is my second home.” – Troupe Student
“I love the staff and community at Bravo, it’s my safe space I get to come to multiple times a week!” – Intermediate Troupe Student
BENEFITS OF MUSICAL THEATRE EDUCATION
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Empathy
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Perseverance
- Independence
- Memorization
- Make Friends
- Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
- And Many More!
