We’re thrilled for the return of our auditioned Drama and Musical Theatre Company Classes.
Application Deadline: December 1st
Location: Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy (145 Northfield Dr W, Waterloo)
Term: Sunday, January 12th – Sunday, April 6th, 2025 (Each company class rehearses for 3 hours each Sunday)
Cost: $432 + HST ($36 per class)
Interested in more than one? Class schedules are specially designed to allow students to participate in multiple types of classes if desired. 10% off family and multi-class discounts are offered at registration.
Indigenous youth under 18 will receive free tuition for Youth Academy training programs. Read More
We strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, is able to participate in Academy classes. Inquire about our flexible payment plans and financial assistance programs.
Don’t miss out on 12 weeks of theatre fun and friends! We can’t wait to spend the Winter Session with you at the Youth Academy–where you belong!
To inquire about payment plans, bursaries, and tuition support please contact youthacademy@draytonentertainment.com.
Company Class Showcase
The Drama Company and Musical Theatre Company will each present a 30-minute program as part of a public performance on Sunday, April 6. This showcase will also include all Musical Theatre Classes.
*Attendance at the technical rehearsals and performances are mandatory for the Drama Company and Musical Theatre Company participants.
Parents and/or guardians will be informed as soon as tickets are on sale.
The Drama Company
…welcomes advanced acting students wishing to gain practical insight into how plays are rehearsed and performed by working with a professional director to produce an in-studio presentation of excerpts of plays.
Advanced acting teens are welcome to audition by submitting a self-tape of two contrasting monologues under 2 minutes each. In this Pre-Professional Production Program, performers will hone acting, leadership, and teamwork skills while making friends and having fun.
Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
The Musical Theatre Company
…welcomes advanced musical theatre students wishing to work with a professional creative team to produce an in-studio concert of favourite, challenging musical numbers and scenes.
Advanced musical theatre teens are welcome to audition by submitting a self-tape of one song and one movement piece under 2 minutes each. In this Pre-Professional Production Program, performers will hone acting, leadership, and teamwork skills while making friends and having fun.
Sundays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Video Audition Requirements
In one UNLISTED YouTube video please include the following:
For Musical Theatre Company Audition:
One song and one movement piece, under two minutes each. The song should be a musical theatre song that demonstrates vocal range, musicianship, and performance skills. The use of music tracks is acceptable. The movement piece must demonstrates technique, flexibility, characterization, style and musicality.
For Drama Company Audition:
Two contrasting monologues, under 2 minutes each.
For individuals applying for both, please submit two separate videos.
Click here for steps on how to upload your UNLISTED audition video to YouTube.
*Deadline is December 1!*
Company Classes Application