Semester Dates
Fall
Sept 21 to Nov 30, 2009
Winter
Jan 11 to March 22, 2010
Spring
March 29 to June 14, 2010
Summer
July 12 to August 23, 2010
Timetable - Spring 2010
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All courses are 10 weeks long, unless otherwise specified.
Discounts
5% for additional class or family member who registers in the same semester on the lower priced course.
5% for OTS Conservatory Alumni and Equity Members (CAEA)
GET INTO THE ACT
Level 1 is a great introduction to lots of new skills. Whatever your age or experience, you’ll be energized as you learn how to play theatre games that will strengthen your powers of concentration and your creativity. You’ll increase your ability to be spontaneous in any situation, and surprise yourself by discovering new facets of yourself. No previous experience is required.
Monday7:00 – 9:00pm
March 29, 2010 to June 7, 2010
| Course fee: $285.00 + g.s.t. |  |
Level 2 is a chance to explore the dynamics of social relationships. You’ll use your voice and physicality to learn about character development. Understanding and working with impulses, you'll discover a whole new level of creative expression.
Level 1 or previous experience is required.
Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm
April 1, 2010 to June 3, 2010
| Course fee: $285.00 + g.s.t. | |
Level 3 (Scenes and Monologues). In level 3 you will work with scripted scenes and monologues to find and explore characters and rhythms in the text. Taking the skills that you have learned in Levels 1 & 2, you'll begin to discover your individual strengths as an actor.
Level 2 or previous experience is required.
Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm
April 1, 2010 to June 3, 2010
| Course fee: $325.00 + g.s.t. | |
PLAYWRIGHT’S WORKSHOP
(TELLING THE THEATRICAL STORY: ) What makes a play work? What makes writing for the theatre a special and unique art form? Participants will complete exercises during class time designed to stimulate the imagination to create interesting plots, characters and dialogue. Playwrights will receive constructive one-on-one feedback on their work and workshop readings will be held for a small invited audience. This class will take you from concept to creation. Presented in a workshop format.
Workshop takes place on Friday's
Instructor: Paul Dervis
Friday 6:00 – 8:00pm
April 9, 2010 to June 11, 2010
| Course fee: $350.00 + g.s.t. | |
IMPROVISE THE ACT
Level 1 The ability to improvise is a life skill -- reacting spontaneously to external stimuli can help you entertain a crowd, get a date and get you through a job interview. It’s a very important part of teamwork, creativity, writing, listening, public speaking, corporate presentation skills, and acting. This course gets to the heart of improvisation by tapping into the secret powers that everyone possesses but few utilize. No experience necessary. Be ready to play.
Tuesday, 7:00 –9:00pm
March 30, 2010 to June 1, 2010
| Course fee: $285.00 + g.s.t. | |
Level 2 With the fundamentals of Level 1 in place, Level 2 works on helping you develop spontaneous characters, scene environments and mimed objects. Using the positive and productive "yes, and...” principle, we will explore the WHO, WHERE, and WHAT of improvised scenes. From scene starters to full length scenes, you can experience the fun, creativity and spontaneity of storytelling from the inside.
Wednesday, 7:00 –9:00pm
March 31, 2010 to June 2, 2010
| Course fee: $285.00 + g.s.t. | |
Level 3 This course delves into improvised scene work by adding WHY each scene is important and HOW it can be resolved. In multi-person scene after scene after scene, you will gain experience in ensemble acting, focus, and the ability to let go and allow natural, believable theatre to be created.
This course is taught by CRUSH performers.
Thursday, 7:00 –9:00pm
April 1, 2010 to June 3, 2010
| Course fee: $310.00 + g.s.t. | |
FINDING YOUR VOICE
Learn how to tap into the power of your voice in a natural, simple and enjoyable way, exploring your voice as a source of personal expression and creativity.
The class will focus on release of sound, breathing, resonance, techniques to improve your speech and diction. This is an essential class for anyone who presents on stage. Finding Your Voice will make you aware of your own power of communication.
Sunday, 7:00 –9:00pm
April 11, 2010 to June 13, 2010
| Course fee: $320.00 + g.s.t. | |
Ottawa Theatre School, The Acting Conservatory Program
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| The Acting Conservatory Program is designed for adult students who are serious about wantingto develop their skills toward a career in acting. Students take classes with some of Ottawa's top professional actors and directors and train in OSSD’s studios in Westboro. The three-year conservatory training program runs from September to May, with 20 hours of classes per week condensed into 4 training days. The schedule allows students to maintain employment while attending the program. Small class sizes ensure that the program can be tailored to individual needs. This is a diploma program. |
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PRIVATE CLASSES
Instructors at OSSD offer private classes to develop vocal skills or to deal with specific vocal issues. Specialized sessions are available in a variety of training areas such as dialects, body awareness, classical text work (Shakespeare, Moliere etc.) and audition preparation. These sessions are individually tailored to suit your needs and can be flexibly arranged to fit your schedule.
Private classes cost $85.00 per hour with a minimum of a 4 session commitment. It’s $95/hour otherwise. Please call the office for details.