No Strings Theatre
Happy Spring!   

Hey!  NST almost ready to launch ticket sales at the Toronto Centre for the Arts for Little Shop of Horrors ....be sure to book your seats early.....But wait, we are getting ahead of ourselves!  You may not have heard about our dynamic 2016 creative team .....please read on!

EAP's we have very exciting updates for you as well - a musical homage to great Canadian composers.

We are now booking Preliminary Auditions for both summer programs on May 23rd ...see below....

There is so much happening and something for everyone in this issue.....please do read on!

....hope to see you around!

Denise Williams
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
2016 SUMMER INTENSIVE
"Little Shop of Horrors"
A dark-humored and time-less classic fueled by motown-inspired pop tunes mixed with classic musical theatre standards.  See director's message..

4 weeks: July 11-August 7, 2016, AGES 12-21

INTRODUCING OUR CREATIVE TEAM!
PATRICK MAUBERT - Director
A native to Fredericton NB, began his career as a musical theatre performer completing his undergrad training in MT-performance at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy of New York City.  He completed his MA in Directing at the Arts Educational Schools of London, where Andrew Lloyd Webber is patron and mentor. Select international directing credits include: Another Day, Site-specific for AFOAF Productions and Southwark/London Arts Council; The Installation, Site-specific at the Hide Gallery for AFOAF Theatre; You Say Tomato!, London Southbank Centre for the LGMC; Heaven Help Me!, ArtsEd for Perfect Pitch; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Secombe theatre; Heart&Music, Charlotte Street Arts Centre; Oliver!, UK Regional Tour for Polkadot Pantomimes; Hairspray, for Voyager Academy. Read on


JON CORKAL - Music Director
Jonathan Corkal is an actor, singer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Saskatoon, SK, he discovered his passion for music and theatre while studying at McGill University, in Montreal, QC. He is currently enrolled in the highly regarded Musical Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College and was a recent recipient of the Outstanding Musicianship Award. Read on


EMILIO COLALILLO - Choreographer
Emilio Colalillo is a Toronto based professional dancer and choreographer. Colalillo studied classical ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary and received his BFA degree in Dance from Ryerson University. As a dancer he has toured the world internationally with Corpus Dance Projects, Creativiva and his own company emiMOTION to Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. He has danced for the Canadian Opera Company as a lead dancer in "La Traviata" and performed for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games  Read on

MORE TEAM MEMBERS ON THE WAY.......stay tuned.....


MEET THE TEAM.....


GET FEEDBACK.....


JOIN US THIS SUMMER.....
2016 SUMMER INTENSIVE
2016 EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM
AUGUST 8-28, 2016 (ages 21-30)

A FRIEND OF A FRIEND'S FROM SCRATCH MUSICAL THEATRE EDITION
directed by Patrick Maubert

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE:
THE GREAT CANADIAN SHOW TUNE, a musical homage to the Canadian composers who make our industry fantastic. This musical revue will feature showcase material for participants. This unique opportunity will be an introductory possibility for students to work alongside some of Canada's top theatre-makers in creating a showcase platform that will become the industry event of the season. Faculty and Guest Clinicians will soon be announced   More info and queries
Final Auditions - July 2016 -TBA
MORE NST SUMMER PROGRAMMING
New - Acting for the Camera!
An introduction to acting on camera for commercials, film and television.....
We are delighted to introduce Nigel Hamer on our teaching team!   Nigel teaches on camera acting at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto.  He has worked as an Guest Artist, Coach, Adjudicator and Director at the Cardinal Carter School for the Arts for over ten years; and more such credits. Theatre credits include work at the Stratford Festival, Broadway in NYC, Can Stage, Theatre Aquarius, Drayton Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, Grand Theatre, Theatre New Brunswick and Mirvish Productions in Toronto.   Besides being fortunate to have shot over two hundred commercials, Nigel's vast TV/Film credits include many principle and supporting roles on TV series like.....See more...

2 sessions
July 5-9
July 11-15

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Commedia Dell'Arte!


Discover you skill of acting, creating and improv....More Details

2 sessions
July 5-9
July 11-15

REGISTER FOR ACTING FOR THE CAMERA OR COMEDIA DELL'ARTE
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
CFC Onscreen Acting Bootcamp -
April 30, May 7 and May 14 from 10 am - 6 pm
(for youth, ages 15 - 19)

deadline extended.....


*****

The Bigger Game
adults (any age)
Do you want to re-ignite your passions, be compelled and re-engaged by your purpose, feel more powerful, more fulfilled and productive?
In this engaging and interactive 4-hour session, you will learn what The Bigger Game is, how you play the game, and leave with a hands-on tool that you can use right away.
Join me for the Introduction to The Bigger Game workshop and learn how, in just 9 minutes, you can begin to unlock your potential for your growth and transformation! 
 
 
No Strings Theatre extends beyond the training of performing arts skills.  There are many youths and young adults who through our volunteer and internship opportunities, gain skills in office management, finances, accounting, fundraising and marketing and much more.  Our outreach extends across economic, cultural and other barriers and challenges that our young people face today.   Remember that your gift can make a difference.
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No Strings Theatre
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