Youth Players
Theatre; Just Because (T;JB) is once again proudly producing the 2023/24 program hosted at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts and presented by the Friends of the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts (FoSECPA). This program gives new and experienced theatre artists the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in a fun and safe environment.
The 2023/24 Youth Players program will provide a broad foundation of the various elements of theatre arts. Students will receive education in acting, directing, design, and technical theatre. This experiential education will culminate in a final production of a ONE ACT FESTIVAL
Youth Players is more exciting than ever this season, with our young artists learning everything they need to create their own theatre festival!
About the Festival
Youth Players returns, this year with an exciting twist! Students can expect a comprehensive theatre education as they build their own unique theatre festival! Our Youth Players will have the chance to select from a series of short, one-act plays and work together to cast, direct, stage manage, market, and produce the festival. They will be empowered to act as creative directors, supported every step of the way by program instructors Bailey Yarkie and Emma Carter.
The Youth Players program is hosted at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts and presented by the Friends of the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts (FoSECPA). This program gives new and experienced theatre artists the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in a fun and safe environment.
Youth Players is open to anyone ages 12-17. The program runs November-April, with the final festival performances on April 6th, 2024. Classes will be held twice weekly on Tuesdays and Sundays.
TJB is proud to offer Youth Players, the only program of its kind in Fort McMurray. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Registration opens on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:00AM.
Fee Schedule
| Fee Type | Amount | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Term One | $250.00 (6 weeks) | Friday November 26 |
| Term Two | $325.00 (12 weeks + performances) | Friday January 19 |
2022-23 Youth Players Program Schedule
Classes will run:
Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm and Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
| Fall Dates | Winter Dates |
| Sunday November 5, 19, 26 Tuesday November 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday December 3, 10, 17 Tuesday December 5, 12 | Sunday January 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesday January 9, 16, 23, 30 Sunday February 4, 11, 18 Tuesday February 6, 13, 20 Sunday March 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesday March 5, 19, 26 Tuesday April 2 |
Performance Schedule (Times TBD)
| Day | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | April 4 | Tech Rehearsal |
| Friday | April 5 | Dress Rehearsal |
| Saturday | April 6 | Performance-Matinee |
| Saturday | April 6 | Performance-Evening |