The Travelling Stage Studio

Production programs
in Durham Region

Discover the excellence of our top-notch production programs, thoughtfully designed to bring out the best in participants, right here in the vibrant heart of Durham Region.

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We offer production programs for performers ages 5-105. Our production programs focus on the creative process and skill building with the culminating task being a fully mounted production, complete with costumes, lights and sets. What really sets our production programs apart is that we do not hold auditions. All are welcome and encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and into the biggest version of themselves we can find.

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“Acting is in everything but the words.”

— Stella Adler, American actress and acting teacher

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Program/Class 1

Junior Production Program — Lion King Kids

Ages: 5 to 9
Duration: September 2023 through March 2024

Performers will participate in our community musical theatre production program in preparation for a full-scale production. Every participant will have a role or be featured in some way in the final presentation regardless of previous experience. You do not need to audition to be in this program and students will be assigned to groups based on their age and skill level.

Children will be assigned to roles, but the process will be very gentle and multi-casting may be employed throughout to extend as many performance opportunities as possible. The emphasis of our Junior Program is on the skills and courage it takes to step onto the stage.

NOTE: We have limited space in either our Thursday program or our Friday program. Please choose your preferred day of the week when filling out the registration form. The registration is for one day of the week only.

Dates for classes held on Thursdays:
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Dates for classes held on Fridays:
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23

Time slot for both programs: 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Additional Sunday classes may be scheduled in February closer to performance time.

Performance weekend: March 1 to 3, 2024

Program location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Performance location: Whitby Courthouse Theatre

Junior program investment: $380 +HST for the entire year’s program.

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Program/Class 2

Youth Production Program — Matilda Jr .

Ages: 9 to 13
Duration: September 2023 through March 2024

Performers will participate in our community musical theatre production program in preparation for a full-scale production. Every participant will have a role or be featured in some way in the final presentation regardless of previous experience. You do not need to audition to be in this program. We will determine production roles based on class assessments and auditions. Students will be assigned to groups based on their age and skill level.

Performance troupe investment: $690 +HST for the entire year’s program.

Participants registered for our Youth Performance Troupe/Matilda will have the opportunity to audition for a lead role. If cast in a lead role, they will be required to attend our Main Roles Program for extra vocal coaching, acting and dance classes outside of the scheduled program time at an additional charge (see below for additional information).

Please note that all participants will be featured in the final production. Taking on the responsibility for a lead role is not required and will not take away from participants receiving quality instruction over the course of the year.

Dates for classes held on Thursdays: Full. A few spots are still available for the newly released Friday section.

Dates for classes held on Fridays:
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Additional Sunday classes may be scheduled in February closer to performance time.

Performance weekend: February 23 to 25, 2024

Rehearsal location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Performance location: TBA

Performance troupe investment: $690 +HST for the entire year’s program.

Main roles program for youth performance troupe: Lead roles will be cast by audition after the start of the Youth Performance Troupe Program for interested performers.

Extra rehearsals, coaching and workshops will be required in addition to regular Performance Troupe rehearsals and commitments.

Rehearsals (beginning in October): Fridays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Main roles program additional investment: $295 +HST for additional classes and coaching outside of the regular program.

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Program/Class 3

Youth Production Program — Mamma Mia

Ages: 11 to 15
Duration: October 2023 through March 2024

Performers will participate in our community musical theatre production program in preparation for a full-scale production. Every participant will have a role or be featured in some way in the final presentation regardless of previous experience. You do not need to audition to be in this program. We will determine production roles based on class assessments and auditions. Students will be assigned to groups based on their age and skill level.

Performance troupe investment: $690 +HST for the entire year’s program.

This program is full. Please click the button below to join our waitlist

 

Dates for classes held on Mondays*:
Oct 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27De
c 4, 11, 18
Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb 5, 12, 26
March  4, 11, 18, 25
April 1 and 8
Sundays: March 31 and April 7

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

 Additional Sunday classes may be scheduled in March closer to performance time.

This program includes a full-day March 11 rehearsal during March Break (no extra charge)

*There will be no class on Family Day 2024.

Performance weekend: April 11 to 13, 2024

Rehearsal location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Performance location: Hope Fellowship Theatre (Courtice)

Performance troupe investment: $690 +HST for the entire year’s program

Participants registered for our Youth Performance Troupe/Mamma Mia will have the opportunity to audition for a lead role. If cast in a lead role, they will be required to attend our Main Roles Program for extra vocal coaching, acting and dance classes outside of the scheduled program time at an additional charge (see below for additional information).

Please note that all participants will be featured in the final production. Taking on the responsibility for a lead role is not required and will not take away from participants receiving quality instruction over the course of the year.

Main roles program for youth performance troupe: Lead roles will be cast by audition after the start of the Youth Performance Troupe Program for interested performers.

Extra rehearsals, coaching and workshops will be required in addition to regular Performance Troupe rehearsals and commitments.

Rehearsals (beginning November 6): Mondays, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Main roles program additional investment: $295 +HST for additional classes and coaching outside of regular program.

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Program/Class 4

Adult Production Program — A Musical Revue

Ages: 18 to 108
Duration: November 2023 through April 2024

Aimed at performers 18+, this program will teach music, acting, dance and movement skills with an emphasis on performance. This program will end with a live musical revue featuring all students of this program on a big stage with costumes, sets and props.

This program is full. Please click the button below to join our waitlist.


Dates for classes held on Thursdays:

Nov 16, 23, 30
Dec 7, 14
Jan 4, 11, 18, 25
Feb 1, 8, 15, 29
March 7, 21, 28
April 4, 18

Time: 8:30-9:45 pm

Additional Sunday classes may be scheduled in March closer to performance time.

Performance weekend: April 25-28, 2024

Program location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Performance location: Hope Fellowship Theatre (Courtice)

Investment: $380. +HST for the entire year’s program

Please note that all participants will be featured in the final production. Taking on the responsibility for a lead role is not required and will not take away from participants receiving quality instruction over the course of the year.

No experience necessary (that’s the fun part)! Just bring your willingness to learn and an open mind.

A Musical Revue will consist of two acts of full ensemble numbers, solos, duets and small group numbers. We will tailor the material to suit the skill sets of our participants.

  • Quality acting, voice and dance instruction in a safe and inclusive environment alongside three industry professionals.
  • Private and small group coaching.
  • Opportunities to perform on a stage in front of family and friends.
  • A headshot session for our marquee!

Although this program will be fun, we also expect full commitment from all participants. This includes reviewing music and lines in between sessions and a commitment to attendance.

NOTE: Cost includes rehearsals, costumes/sets/props and final production in a large theatre with sets and props. There are no additional fees beyond this, except for the production tickets at the end of the program. No administration fee.

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Program/Class 5

Theatre Basics

Ages: 6 to 9
Duration: September through December 2023

This program helps students explore how to use their voice, body and emotion to bring a character to life. By the end of the session, students will have the basic tools to help them lift a character off the page and put it on the stage. Students will work toward a final in-class performance for parents, which will take place on the final day of the session.

Dates for classes held on  Mondays*:
Sept 18, 25
Oct 2, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
Dec 4 and 11
*There is no class on Monday, Oct 9

Time: 5:45 to 6:30 pm

Program location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Investment: $200. +HST

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Program/Class 6

Theatre Arts I

Ages: 10 to 13
Duration: September through December 2023

Using monologues, students will explore how to use their voice, body and emotion to bring a character to life. By the end of the session, students will have the basic tools to help them lift a character off the page and put it on the stage. Students will work toward a final in-class monologue performance for parents, which will take place on the final day of the session.

Dates for classes held on  Mondays*:

Sept 18, 25

Oct 2, 16, 23, 30

Nov 6, 13, 20, 27

Dec 4 and 11
*There is no class on Monday, Oct 9


Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Program location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe)

Investment: $200. +HST

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Program/Class 7

Theatre Arts II

Ages: 14 to 17 Duration: September through December 2023 This program will explore characterization, voice and the art of the monologue. It is recommended that students have some previous drama experience before taking this program. Students will work toward a final in-class monologue collective performance for parents, which will take place on the final day of the session.

Dates for classes held on  Mondays*:

Sept 18, 25

Oct 2, 16, 23, 30

Nov 6, 13, 20, 27

Dec 4 and 11 *There is no class on Monday, Oct 9


Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm Program location: Northminster United Church, Oshawa (Rossland and Simcoe) Investment: $200. +HST

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