General Information
The Ottawa School of Speech and Drama (OSSD) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides training and education in Drama, Theatre, Speech Arts and Musical Theatre for students ages 3 through adult in the Ottawa-Carleton area. Founded by Natalie Stern in 1988, the school aims to achieve a high standard of instruction by working with theatre professionals and drama educators.
OSSD is a place where students of all ages can let their imaginations soar. It is a place to explore your creativity and to learn the tools you need to express your thoughts and ideas. All of our classes help to build self confidence and develop a love of literature and the spoken word in a supportive environment.
OSSD’s venue includes the Natalie Stern Studio Theatre, a black box studio that allows students to explore various performance styles, as well as encouraging the development of work by new and emerging theatre artists.
Over the course of 19 years, OSSD has built a great team of instructors. Professional actors, directors, writers, singers and dancers all find homes teaching at OSSD, as do specialists in drama in education, voice coaches and drama teachers. For a complete list of our instructors, please click here.
Important Dates
COURSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Semester One: September 15 to December 17, 2007
Semester Two: January 12 to April 28, 2008
Trinity
May 11, 2008 for Trinity classes
COURSES FOR ADULTS
Semester One: September 24 to December 3, 2007
Semester Two: January 7 to March 13, 2008
Semester Three: March 31 – June 9, 2008
Semester Four: July 2 – August 25, 2008
There are no classes on:
Thanksgiving weekend (October 6 - 8),
March Break (March 8 - 14),
Easter weekend (March 21 - 24)
Trinity College Affiliation
AFFILIATION WITH TRINITY COLLEGE, ENGLAND
The Ottawa School of Speech & Drama is the area representative for Trinity Guildhall, London. Through affiliation with Trinity, our students have access to a curriculum and accreditation that is recognized in over 50 countries world wide. Exams with an accredited examiner from England take place annually in May. For more information about Trinity please call the office or visit Trinity's web site at www.trinitycollege.co.uk