YOUTH THEATRE TROUPE (8-16y)
​*Audition Required

This program is for youth aged 8-16 who are ready to learn more advanced musical theatre skills. Students in this class will also have more opportunities for Music Festival Competitions, Commercial Theatre Production participants, on stage performance opportunities for various events in the GTA and more.

Students in this class will learn:
  • Musical stories and storytelling skills
  • How to analyze context of each musical piece
  • Advanced singing and voice projection
  • Advanced dance and choreography
  • How to develop and portray a character onstage
  • How to perform in an ensemble, with opportunities for big or small solo parts
  • Stage presence and confidence

Enrollment requirements

  • Audition required
  • Must have previous singing, dancing or acting learning experience
  • Interested in musical theatre performance
  • Able to communicate and read lyrics and scripts in English
  • Able to follow teacher instructions and give timely responses
  • Able to learn and remember all lyrics, dance movements, and scripts in a timely manner
  • Willing to try new things and take on challenges with the teacher's guidance
  • Willing to practice after class regularly at home
  • Willing to proactively do research about their given characters at home

What you can expect

  • Advanced level solo and ensemble performances of carefully selected musical and popular songs
  • Designed complex stage blocking with different levels
  • Designed solo or group dance combinations 
  • Designed character acting scenes
  • Big or small solo parts designed for desired students
  • Potential individual actor characteristic building

FALL TERM 2023
SEPT 6TH - DEC 6TH| SHOW DAY, DEC 9/10TH WEEKEND

AVAILABLE CLASSES (1 CLASS/WEEK)

*No classes on Thanksgiving long weekends
North York Location:
Saturdays at 5:30pm (120 mins) - 3 Spots Left
13 classes | $1256+ HST ($46 per hour) 
Markham Location:
Sundays at 6:15pm (120 mins) - 5 Spots Left
13 classes | $1256 + HST ($46 per hour) 

​**$60 class material fee is included per term
** More time slots will potentially open up later August, if you don't see any above time slots works for you, please email us at ​info@haoisinternational.com​​

LOCATION

North York: 142 Willowdale Ave, North York, ON, M2N 4Y4
Markham: 1 Laidlaw Blvd #2, Markham, ON L3P 1W5
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END-OF-TERM SHOWCASE

*School uniform is required for new students at a cost of $30 per person.
*Students are invited to participate in a cabaret-style showcase at the end of the term to perform on stage in front of an audience of their friends and family.
A participation fee of $150 will be due mid-term to cover performance costs. ​​

BENEFITS OF THEATRE PERFORMANCE EDUCATION

Theatre and performance is an effective way to help develop the following skills and abilities:
  • Musicality and rhythm
  • Movement and coordination
  • Confidence and stage presence
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Storytelling and memorization
  • Public speaking