Stage 3 The Young Company

The aim of the Young Company is to provide training in several aspects of musical theatre and an opportunity for high school students to prepare and present a full musical. The season will consist of a number of workshops as well as the preparation of the musical. The workshops will be led by Stage 3 staff and will be directed toward developing the skills and knowledge necessary to put on a musical production.

The Program will provide individual and group training in a number of areas:

  • How to audition
  • How to prepare and sell a song
  • How to develop a role
  • How to move on stage
  • Dance and acting techniques
  • Confidence building and working together as a team
  • Practical experience working in as many areas of theatrical production as possible

Program Information

Fee: $357

Dates: September 9, 2013 - March 1st
Additional dates will be added as performance nears: 
In February, add Fridays, 6-10pm, Saturdays 9 am-5 pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm
Tech week: February 17-20, 5 pm-11 pm

Time: Mondays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

High School Rehearsal dates: In January, Monday and Wednesdays 7-10pm

Performance dates: February 21, 22, 23, 28 and March 1

  • It is important to be on time, please come ready to begin at 7 pm. If this means being a few minutes early,
    please do so.
  • More meeting times may be required closer to opening night and will be worked out with the company.
  • Young Company members are expected to attend all sessions. Please speak with Sam if you must miss a
    session or be late.
  • Please wear clothing and shoes appropriate for rehearsal (comfortable and easy to move in).

Contact Information

Sam Frisk
frisk.sam@gmail.com
905-541-3645

Sam Frisk - Director/Producer

This will be Sam's fifth year heading up the Stage 3 program. He has been involved with Theatre Ancaster several years now in a variety of ways backstage. Sam is a graduate of Redeemer University College with a degree in Theatre and English, and is the founder of The Essential Players, a theatre company based in Hamilton. He also acts as Theatre Ancaster's liaison with Hill Park Secondary School as the director of their Art Smart program. He brings a great love for musical theatre along with a desire to help students learn and grow as they discover a similar love for theatrical performance.

For more information contact:  stage3@theatreancaster.com