Just for Youth
The Shaw Festival connects young minds with professional theatre in exciting and inspiring ways. Teachers and students with a passion for theatre will be wowed with access to world-class facilities, artists, and technicians. Our theatre programs have something for everyone – from teachers looking for professional development opportunities to school groups looking for enrichment activities, and for every young person that has ever dreamed of participating in the world of live theatre.
We have a program for YOU.
Teen Workshops
Learn from the pros! Our world-class artists and educators will help you to develop creative and practical skills in a variety of theatre arts. The Shaw Festival is an ideal environment for you to learn, to develop a life-long love of theatre or begin to navigate your way through the wide range of careers in theatre.
One workshop: $50; all five workshops: $200.
Dance Audition TechniquesGUYS AND DOLLS |
Learn how to prepare for dance auditions for musical theatre; work a few combinations from Guys and Dolls, and receive valuable insight on what creative teams are looking for when hiring dancers for a show. |
Voice and AccentsOUR BETTERS |
Explore your voice and learn the basics of British dialects. The Shaw’s voice coach will have you speaking both ‘common’ and ‘cultured’ with confidence! |
A Day in the Life of an Edwardian TeenLADY WINDERMERE’S FAN |
Dress in period costume and discover how Edwardian teens might “hang out”. |
Radio PlayTRIFLES |
Create an old-fashioned radio drama. Explore your talents in voice, acting and sound effects design. |
Stage FightingMAJOR BARBARA |
Learn the secrets to staging authentic looking slaps, punches, kicks and falls – but keeping it safe! |
Schedule: 10am – 5pm, includes a workshop, pre- and post-show chats, and performance. Free local transportation provided by Niagara Airbus. Call our Box Office to book an unforgettable experience, 1-800-511-SHAW