Triple Threat Intensive

The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy’s Triple Threat Intensive week will feature in-person mentor workshops with Canadian Broadway performers plus an exclusive virtual session with Seth Rudetsky, author of the newly published, Musical Theatre for Dummies. All students will receive a copy of the book as part of the program.

On the final night of the program, Friday, August 18, students will celebrate graduation by attending Drayton Entertainment’s production of Kinky Boots at The Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge as part of their tuition. 

The Triple Threat Intensive will be held at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy Facility:

145 Northfield Dr W

Waterloo, ON N2L 5J3

Accessible Access

The DEYA facility is accessible to those with mobile disabilities. There is a ramp leading to the front entrance as well as automatic door controls on the main doors. To access the second floor, there is an elevator located at the rear of the facility.

Both all-gender bathrooms (main floor and second floor) are wheelchair accessible and have automatic door controls.

Kinky Boots Dinner and Show

On the final night of the Intensive, participants are invited to attend dinner and a performance of Kinky Boots at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge:

46 Grand Av S

Cambridge, ON N1S 2L8

Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the theatre.

Dates: Monday, August 14th – Friday, August 18th

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Please arrive at the Youth Academy by 9:00 am on August 14th to begin the program. The Academy doors will be open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to accommodate early arrival and late exit.

Kinky Boots Dinner and Show

Date: Friday, August 18th

Time:

5:30 pm – Tour of the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge

6:00 pm – Dinner

7:30 pm – Performance of Kinky Boots

Dormitory-style residence accommodations are available at The University of Waterloo, 20 minutes away from the Academy on public transit. Click below to register for accommodations using the custom registration link for Intensive students.

Summer accommodations at the University of Waterloo are located in both Ron Eydt Village (REV) and Mackenzie King Village.

Mackenzie King Village

Mackenzie King Village is the air-conditioned residence with four bedroom suites. Each bedroom includes a twin sized bed and mattress, desk, desk lamp & chair, dresser & closet, bookshelves & wastebasket (its measurements are approximately 3m x 2.4m). All suites come fully-furnished and include living room (two chairs, loveseat & end tables), kitchen (table with four chairs, fridge & stove), two full bathrooms and two storage closets. The suite is split into two sections with two bedrooms on each side. Each side has its own bathroom and storage closet. The living room, kitchen and entrance are placed between the two sections.

Rates

Regular 2023 rates are $149.00/night during the weekday and $176.00/night for a 4 Bedroom Suite plus applicable taxes. When booking through the link above, the discounted rates below are available:

• $95.00/night for a 4-bedroom apartment with access to two bedrooms (+applicable taxes)
• $108/night with access to 3 bedrooms (+applicable taxes)
• $135.00/night with access to all 4 bedrooms (+applicable taxes)

This rate includes free WiFi, parking for one vehicle, linens & towels upon check in, and weekly linen/towel exchange.

Parking

Free parking is available to guests staying overnight at Mackenzie King Village in Lots “S” & “V” with overflow parking in Lot J. Day guests are also welcome to park in these lots for a fee of $5.00/day. Parking pass can be purchased through the Pay & Display machine located in Lot “S”.

Ron Eydt Village

Summer Accommodations at the University of Waterloo are located in Ron Eydt Village with a selection of double rooms for single/double occupancy. Each floor consists of 24 double rooms with 2 large communal washrooms per floor (1 male and 1 female) along with a common lounge for after-hours networking. Guests are welcome to use the weight room, TV lounge and games area, all located in the Ron Eydt Village. Please note that meeting rooms are air conditioned but guest rooms are not. There are a limited number of fans available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Rates

Regular 2023 rates are $60.00/night single/double occupancy for a Double Room plus applicable taxes. When booking through the link above, the discounted rate below is available:

• $55.00/night single/double occupancy for a Double Room (+applicable taxes)

This rate includes free WiFi, parking for one vehicle, linens & towels upon check in, daily cleaning of the common areas and weekly linen/towel exchange.

Parking

Free parking is available to guests staying overnight at Ron Eydt Village in Lots “S” & “V” with overflow parking in Lot J. Day guests are also welcome to park in these lots for a fee of $5.00/day. Parking pass can be purchased through the Pay & Display machine located in Lot “S”.

Reservations, Cancellations, and Payment Options

A room block has been arranged at Summer Accommodations. Reservations can to be made by registering online through the custom online reservation form or by calling the Reservation Department directly at 1-800-565-5410. Please note that full payment will be asked upon completing your online reservation. The payment less a 10% service fee is refundable if the reservation is canceled 48 hours prior to arrival.

Methods of payment accepted include cash, institutional cheque, bank draft, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please note that personal cheques are not accepted. All late payments are subject to 2% interest per month.

Check In & Check Out

The Front Desk, located in Ron Eydt Village, is open 7 days a week from 7:00am to 12:00am with on call support outside of these hours. Guests check-in is 4:00pm and check-out is prior to 11:00am. For the convenience of all guests “Quiet Hours” are designated from 11:00pm to 7:00am.

If you would like to organize booking accommodations alongside a roommate from the program, please reach out to hanna@draytonentertainment.com.

We will add your name and email to the list below for participants to contact each other.

Name	Email
Jerry Gao	sicheng.gao@mail.utoronto.ca

Click the link below to access additional materials that can be added to your repertoire:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5ytdmqivd8kc3a3nuwib1/h?rlkey=h7z30q8x5x3x6pv42jqnwcy0n&dl=0

Please review our DEYA Code of Conduct and Policies prior to the start of the Intensive.