Youth Troupe | Ages 10-13

Bravo Academy’s Advanced Music Theatre Troupe Program is a year-long experience dedicated to providing the finest music theatre education in the Greater Toronto Area.

Students work with INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS and experienced theatre educators to produce high-quality performances, while receiving ADVANCED LEVEL TRAINING in the elements of music theatre. Admission to the program is by audition only, resulting in a FAST-PACED CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT where budding artists can truly shine. Music theatre encourages children to use their IMAGINATION, work as a team, develop communication skills and build self-confidence.

Youth Troupe is a fun and fast-paced year-long experience that takes your music theatre skills to the next level. Enthusiastic performers ages 10-13 will learn advanced techniques and put their singing, acting, and dancing abilities to the test!

Learn more about our Troupe programs!

Process

The year is divided into two terms: Fall and Spring. The end of each term culminates in a full-scale production of a Junior Musical at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.

Each term, students will audition for roles, giving them the opportunity to practice preparing material and auditioning in front of a panel. Students are cast by the artistic team, often in both principal and ensemble roles.

The rest of the term is devoted to rehearsal, including staging, choreography, and music. Through the rehearsal process, students will learn to create unique characters, work collaboratively with team members, develop ensemble performance skills, and gain confidence!

There are two Youth Troupes with different rehearsal schedules:

  • Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm, and some Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Saturdays 1:00-3:30pm, and some Sundays 1:00-4:00pm

All rehearsals take place at our facility at 77 Samor Rd (Unit 4).

Auditions

All of our Troupe programs are audition-based and highly competitive. Troupe auditions are held annually in early May for the following school year. Once accepted, students also audition for their role(s) at the beginning of each term. While students do not require past music theatre experience to audition, successful applicants are those that demonstrate a high level of singing and acting ability in the auditions. In addition, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and overall energy are major factors.

Youth Troupe audition requirements include:

  • 1 music theatre song (age appropriate, 32-bar selection)
  • 1 monologue (30 seconds or under in any style)
  • Sheet music for accompanist  (preferably double-sided, hole-punched and in a binder)
  • Headshot
  • Completed audition form
  • Resume (optional)

Full audition requirements, along with helpful preparation tips and resources, are available on our Audition page.

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2019/20 Schedule & Fees

Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm OR Saturdays 1:00-3:30pm | Some Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm OR 1:00-4:00pm

Winter Production (Title TBA): November 24-December 1, 2019 at Toronto Centre for the Arts

Spring Production (Title TBA): May 5-10, 2020 at Toronto Centre for the Arts

Tuition: $2100+HST, $30 Annual Registration Fee

What You Gain

  • Learn music theatre fundamentals
  • Improve your singing, dancing, and acting
  • Make friends with other young performers in your community
  • Build confidence
  • Gain leadership and teamwork skills
  • Grow creatively in a supportive environment
  • Improve presentation skills
  • Prepare for further studies or professional opportunities in music theatre
  • Work with industry professionals
  • Gain valuable performing experience
  • Make lifelong friends
  • Have fun!

What We Provide

  • Highly skilled and credentialed industry-professional instructors
  • Show materials including script and score
  • Detailed schedules and rehearsal resources on Student’s Corner
  • Access to audition postings for professional opportunities
  • Workshops and master class opportunities with guest artists to further your development
  • State-of-the-art rehearsal facility
  • A fully-realized production in a professional setting
  • Full set, lights, costumes, hair and make-up designed by a team of professionals
  • Full-time Production Stage Manager
  • Double-cast shows that allow more students to shine in lead roles
  • Official Troupe t-shirt

2018/19 Youth Troupe Faculty

Policies

Please refer to our Troupe Handbook to learn more about our Troupe Program policies.

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