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 - Summer 2009
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All summer courses are 6 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.
Monday 7:00 – 9:30pm
July 13 to August 24, 2009
| Course fee: $214.00 + 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.
Monday 7:00 – 9:30pm
July 13 to August 24, 2009
| Course fee: $214.00 + 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.
Wednesday 7:00 – 9:30pm
July 15 to August 19, 2009
| Course fee: $245.00 + g.s.t. | |
IMPROVISE THE ACT
Level 1 The ability to improvise is a life-skill. Improvisation can entertain a crowd, it can help you get a date and it can get you through a job interview. This course gets to the heart of improvisation by tapping into the secret powers that everyone possesses but few exploit. Be ready to play.
Monday 7:00 –9:30pm
July 13 to August 24, 2009
| Course fee: $214.00 + g.s.t. | |
Level 2 Using the "yes... and...” principle, we will explore the who, what, and where of improvised scenes.
From scene starters to full length scenes, this course works on developing spontaneous characters, scene environments and mimed objects.
Wednesday 7:00 –9:30pm
July 15 to August 19, 2009
| Course fee: $214.00 + g.s.t. | |
Summer Improv Jam Workshops
Do you have formal improvisation training or performance improv experience?
Do you want to flex your improv muscles, tone up your structure, and work out your characters this summer?
Then sign up for our Summer Improv Jam Workshops at OSSD.
It’s six weeks of pure improvisation -- playing quality balanced games, performing real scenes and participating in some long-form heralds under the guidance and direction of Ken Godmere.
You must have completed an OSSD “Improvise the Act” Level 2 or higher (or equivalent) or have some practical performance improv experience to register..
Thursday 7:00 –9:00pm
July 16 to August 20, 2009
| Course fee: $150.00 + 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.