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.
Full payment must be made at the time of registration. Please contact the Box Office for details. Registration is available by phone, mail, or fax. 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.
Please direct any questions or inquiries about the Foote Theatre School Program to Diana Stevenson, Foote Theatre School Manager, at dstevenson@citadeltheatre.com.
Your child will discover drama through an exciting exploration of the world of acting and music as they work as a team to put on a show. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday.
Your child will discover drama through an exciting exploration of the world of acting and music as they work as a team to put on a show. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday.
This program offers a fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre. Students will explore various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to build an ensemble and create a show. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday!
Over the course of the week students will be introduced to new and exciting aspects of drama as they work to build an ensemble and create a performance. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday!
Over the course of the week students will be introduced to new and exciting aspects of drama as they work to build an ensemble and create a performance. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday!
Is your child ready for a week full of mayhem and laughter? They will embark on a journey through the comedic forms of clowning, improvisation, sketches, songs, and more! Over the course of the week, they will create a comic performance that will be shared on Friday. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their performance.
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.
This program offers a fun-filled exploration of the world of musical theatre. Students will explore various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to build an ensemble and create a show. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final performance on Friday!
Our two-week intensive programs are designed for advanced and dedicated students who are looking for an opportunity to further hone their skills. You will learn from experienced theatre professionals who will direct your performance to be shared at the end of the second week.
Join us for an advanced camp exploring comedic forms of clowning, improvisation, sketches, songs, and more! Students will create their own unique comedy show to share on Friday, as well as learn about how design contributes to the visual concept.
Our two-week intensive programs are designed for advanced and dedicated students who are looking for an opportunity to further hone their skills. You will learn from experienced theatre professionals who will direct your performance to be shared at the end of the second week.
Our two-week intensive programs are designed for advanced and dedicated students who are looking for an opportunity to further hone their skills. You will learn from experienced theatre professionals who will direct your performance to be shared at the end of the second week.
Focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal, and supportive environment. This course features more in-depth script analysis, more advanced physical and vocal techniques and scene study.
Focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal, and supportive environment. This course is an introduction to theatre games, basic script analysis, basic physical and vocal techniques, and monologue work. No experience needed!
Learn to be a triple threat as you explore singing, dance and acting with our talented instructors. Discover how scene work, vocals, and choreography work together to tell stories in exciting ways. The class focuses on group performance skills for musical theatre.
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.