OSSD's SUMMER 2011 Newsletter!
Executive Director's Message
Amanda Lewis, Executive Director
Welcome to OSSD’s SUMMER 2011 Newsletter.
What a whirlwind
spring it has been.
We had a great
series of 30
different Open
House
presentations,
followed by
"Shakespeare's
Birthday Bash".
The Ottawa
Theatre School
ended their year with "Theatre
Smorgasbord" and Hamlet (produced in
conjunction with the Ottawa Shakespeare
Company). Then we launched into May
Showcase with These Enchanted Woods,
Anne of Green Gables, The Wizard of
Oz, Charlotte's Web and Disney's Beauty
and the Beast, Jr. It's been a busy few
months!
This spring we also began new spring
courses for children, youth and adults,
and started taking registrations for our
19th year of summer camps. OSSD
summer camps give kids a chance to
learn new drama skills, but they are also
an opportunity to make new friends and
have experiences that last a lifetime. Our
summer camp councilors were all
campers once, so they know how to
make it an unforgettable experience. In
fact, some of our campers-cumcouncilors
loved camp so much that they
have gone into theatre professionally and
are now teaching at summer camp.
As you may have heard, I will be taking a
leave of absence for part of 2011/2012.
I am looking forward to having an
opportunity to "recharge my batteries", to
write, and to research theatre training in
other countries. I am very pleased to
introduce Erin Downey Silcoff who has
agreed to step into the role of interim
Artistic Director starting in August. Erin
and I will work together through fall
registrations, so that we can help you to
find the best course for you or your child.
Erin comes to OSSD with a wealth of
knowledge and experience. Previously the
Director of The Montreal Children's
Theatre, Erin has a passion for drama
education and for working with children
in the arts. Erin is already deeply
committed to OSSD and has been
attending Open Houses and
performances. She is very impressed by
the talent and drive that exists in our
students.
With recent events, we have all been
reminded of what a devoted and
dedicated group the OSSD/OTS family
is. I have been incredibly gratified to read
2
letters from parents, students, alumni,
social agencies and community members
that have told me the important role that
OSSD has played in your lives. On
behalf of all of the OSSD staff, thank you
for the support that you have shown.
We look forward to continuing to offer
you the best in drama and theatre
education.
Amanda Lewis
Executive Director
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