Welcome to the 2023/24 Season!
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The Youth Players program aims to create competency and confidence in up-and-coming youth theatre performers and to create an environment that contributes to the enrichment, growth and development of the theatre community. This five-month program gives young theatre artists the opportunity to develop and hone their theatre skills in a fun and safe environment. The program concludes with the presentation of a full theatre production featuring the participants of the program.
Since 2016, TJB has produced very successful Youth Players programs, which have been performed at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts and presented by the Friends of the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts using funds provided by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
About the Program
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, 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 |
Program Rules:
- Please bring a water bottle
- No hoodies or shirts with inappropriate/offensive slogans. Participants must wear a clean pair of indoor shoes. Participants must wear pants they can move in – leggings/tights are acceptable. Tight/restrictive jeans are not encouraged.
- Lateness/Absence: All participants are expected to arrive between 5 and 10 minutes prior to rehearsal. All classes/rehearsals begin precisely on time. Three absences are grounds for dismissal from the program. Unexcused lateness will be treated as an absence. Any foreseen absence should be shared with the instructors at least with one month’s notice.
- Materials: Participants will be expected to bring their own notebook and pencil for every day in the program. Depending on the nature of the participant’s character in the production, they may be asked to pull from their own wardrobe for the costume collection. Participants will be provided with a script that they will be expected to bring every day in the program.
- Safety: Theatre; Just Because is dedicated in maintaining a safe working environment which includes respecting the physical, mental, and emotional boundaries and well-being of the participants and instructors alike. More information about the Theatre; Just Because Harassment Policy can be found online (theatrejustbecause.com).