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Classes & Camps

Theatre Education > Classes & Camps

FOOTE THEATRE SCHOOL

The Foote Theatre School (FTS) provides year-round classes for all ages and experience levels in Acting, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Improvisation, and so much more! Over 1,000 students annually are taught by our faculty of 25 local theatre professionals. Established in 1966, FTS is the largest theatre education program in Edmonton and one of the largest in Canada.

We also provide a specialized classes in our I Can Pretend! series for children with autism, and introductory Acting & Music Discovery classes for little ones!

We are accepting online registrations. Check out our available classes below. You can also use the column on the right to sort by Age, Discipline, or Term.

SUMMER CAMPS

Spend your summer at the Citadel! Check out our roster of week-long performing arts camps for ages 6-17, two-week Intensives for teens who are committed to furthering their training and our extremely popular Dungeons & Dragons series!

  • Learn from the best: Led by a team of professional teaching artists ready to work with students of all backgrounds and abilities!
  • Flexibility: Camps run from 9am-4pm daily, with additional supervision from 8:30-9am and 4-4:40pm at no extra cost.
  • Small class sizes: Personalized learning gives every student a chance to shine in the classroom and onstage!
  • Multi-Class Discount: 15% off when registering for more than one camp at a time!
  • Catered Lunches! Our lunch program offers daily catering from our next-door neighbour, Vicky’s Restaurant, delivered straight to your classroom

CATERED LUNCHES

The Citadel is pleased to be partnering with our neighbour (and local business), Vicki’s Gourmet Bistro & Catering, to bring back our Summer Camp Lunch Program for 2023!

  • Sandwich Selections
    • Vegetarian
    • Ham & Cheese
    • Chicken (with cheese, lettuce & tomato)
    • Egg Salad
  • Side Selections
    • Potato salad
    • Macaroni salad
    • Vegetable sticks
  • And a cookie!

  • For $75 +GST, your child will have their daily order delivered straight to their classroom at lunchtime!
    • For shortened stat holiday weeks (July 4-7 and August 8-11), please note that the weekly cost is $60 +GST.
  • The program is for the duration of the week; lunch cannot be purchased for a single day.
  • Students attending multiple weeks of camps may participate in the lunch program every week if they so choose, but their menu selections cannot change from week to week.
  • Online lunch orders close at noon on Friday before each camp begins; lunch orders made over the phone close at 10:00am on the first day of camp.

Lunch program purchases can be made here, or by calling the Box Office at 780-425-1820.

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions or inquiries about the Foote Theatre School Program to Diana Stevenson, Foote Theatre School Manager, at dstevenson@citadeltheatre.com.

Full payment must be made at the time of registration. Please contact the Box Office for details. Registration is available online or by phone. Cancellations up to 7 days before the first class will receive a refund of the course price, minus a $50 processing fee. It is important to note that there will be no refunds after that time.  Please note that there is a $25 processing fee to transfer from one class to another if within 7 days prior to the start of the class.  Foote Theatre School (FTS) reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrolment. In that event, we will try to place the student in another FTS class or a full refund will be provided.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a class is full, registrants will be placed on a waiting list in the order they are received.

All Theatre School classes are age-specific. Any exceptions to age limits or application procedures must be approved by the Director of Education and Outreach.

Thanks to the Joseph H. Shoctor Fund we are able to offer several scholarships.  These scholarships enhance community accessibility to our programs and provide students with the opportunity to train in the performing arts.  Following in the spirit of these donations, recipients may be asked to volunteer/participate in certain Foote Theatre School, Young Company and other Citadel Theatre related activities.

Foote Theatre School assesses scholarship applications based on the following

  1. Financial Need
  2. A demonstrated commitment to study
  3. Artistic Potential

Application Process

Please submit the following documents by email to Luc Tellier (Director of Education & Outreach) at ltellier@citadeltheatre.com.

  1. A letter of interest outlining:
    • Which class you would like to attend.
    • Why you want to take this particular class.
    • Your artistic training and/or performance experience.
    • Your school and grade (if applicable)
    • Your financial situation
  2. A letter of support (from a teacher, coach, employer, etc)
  • View FAQs about Foote Theatre School's COVID policies

WEEK-LONG DRAMA CAMPS

Immerse yourself in the world of theatre performance at the Citadel!

Inspiration: Each week is centred around a top-secret theme, announced to the students on the first day of classes.
Performance: On Friday afternoons, each camp will perform a public showcase for friends and family inspired by the theme of the week!
Collaboration:Everyone’s ideas will be incorporated into classwork and the final presentations.
Variety: The teaching teams for each age group and discipline change every week – so whether you’re coming for just one camp or staying for all six, no two weeks will be the same!

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July 4 – 7, 2023

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Theatre Kids!

  • Ages: 6-8
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young performers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

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Musical Theatre (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Welcome to your fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

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Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

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Musical Theatre (Teen)

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Acting, singing and dancing collide in the thrilling world of Musical Theatre! Explore vocal techniques, learn choreography, dive into scene work and showcase it all at the end of the week. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

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Acting (Teen)

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Hone your acting chops in a full week of character work, scene study and performances techniques. Learn how your physical, vocal and emotional choices work together to create characters and tell stories onstage. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

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July 10 – 14, 2023

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Theatre Kids!

  • Ages: 6-8
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Musical Theatre (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Welcome to your fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Teen)

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Hone your acting chops in a full week of character work, scene study and performances techniques. Learn how your physical, vocal and emotional choices work together to create characters and tell stories onstage. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
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July 17 – 21, 2023

Details

Theatre Kids!

  • Ages: 6-8
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young performers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Musical Theatre (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Welcome to your fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Musical Theatre (Teen)

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Acting, singing and dancing collide in the thrilling world of Musical Theatre! Explore vocal techniques, learn choreography, dive into scene work and showcase it all at the end of the week. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
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July 24 – 28, 2023

Details

Theatre Kids!

  • Ages: 6-8
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Musical Theatre (Teen)

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Acting, singing and dancing collide in the thrilling world of Musical Theatre! Explore vocal techniques, learn choreography, dive into scene work and showcase it all at the end of the week. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

July 31 – August 4, 2023

Details

Theatre Kids!

  • Ages: 6-8
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young performers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Musical Theatre (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Welcome to your fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

August 8 – 11, 2023

Details

Musical Theatre (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Welcome to your fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
Register Now

Acting (Youth)

  • Ages: 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!

Details
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TWO-WEEK INTENSIVES

Designed for teens with a keen passion for performing arts, double your amount of training in our specialized two-week intensives in Acting and Musical Theatre. While there is no specific prerequisite for this camp, it is intended for actors who are comfortable being onstage and have previous experience through school or community theatre productions. Each intensive culminates in a final performance for friends and family at the Citadel.

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Acting Intensive

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Date: July 31 – August 11, 2023
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Designed for teens with a keen passion for performing arts, double your amount of training in our specialized two-week Acting Intensive. While there is no specific prerequisite for this camp, it is intended for actors who are comfortable being onstage and have previous experience through school or community theatre productions. Each intensive culminates in a final performance for your invited guests at the Citadel on the final day of class.

Details
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Musical Theatre Intensive

  • Ages: 12-17
  • Date: July 31 – August 11, 2023
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Designed for teens with a keen passion for performing arts, double your amount of training in our specialized two-week Musical Theatre Intensive. While there is no specific prerequisite for this camp, it is intended for actors who are comfortable being onstage and have previous experience through school or community theatre productions. Each intensive culminates in a final performance for your invited guests at the Citadel on the final day of class.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Storytelling, character creation and improve collide in the world of D&D! With local theatre artists (and tabletop experts) as your Dungeon Masters, this is sure to be a campaign like no other. Whether you’re a D&D expert or a first-timer, you’ll have a riot on this week-long adventure.

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Dungeons & Dragons

  • Ages: 14-17
  • Date: July 10-14, 2023
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Storytelling, character creation and improve collide in the world of D&D! With local theatre artists (and tabletop experts) as your Dungeon Masters, this is sure to be a campaign like no other. Whether you’re a D&D expert or a first-timer, you’ll have a riot on this week-long adventure. (Please note: As Dungeons & Dragons is not a performance camp, it does not culminate in a final showcase.)

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Dungeons & Dragons

  • Ages: 14-17
  • Date: July 24-28, 2023
  • Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Storytelling, character creation and improve collide in the world of D&D! With local theatre artists (and tabletop experts) as your Dungeon Masters, this is sure to be a campaign like no other. Whether you’re a D&D expert or a first-timer, you’ll have a riot on this week-long adventure. (Please note: As Dungeons & Dragons is not a performance camp, it does not culminate in a final showcase.)

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The support that we get from people like you, who are committed to arts education, is crucial to ensuring that the Foote Theatre School will be able to provide scholarships for students in need of financial aid. You will also receive a tax receipt for your donation.

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