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.
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
- Financial Need
- A demonstrated commitment to study
- Artistic Potential
Application Process
Please submit the following documents by email to Luc Tellier (Director of Education & Outreach) at ltellier@citadeltheatre.com.
- 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
- A letter of support (from a teacher, coach, employer, etc)
Theatre Discovery!
- Ages: 4-5
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 9:15-10:00am
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Theatre Kids!
- Ages: 6-8
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 10:15-11:15am
Dive into the world of storytelling and music in this class that develops collaborative skills and self-expression through structured dramatic play and song.
Kidprovisors!
- Ages: 6-9
- Date: Sundays, January 15 – March 19
- Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Saying yes, being positive, and listening to others is the name of the game. In this class, you will learn the basics of improvised theatre: narration, character, and scene work. Harness your imagination and let out some laughs!
Acting
- Ages: 8-11
- Date: Tuesdays, January 17 – March 21
- Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Musical Theatre (Session B)
- Ages: 8-11
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Do you have what it takes to be a triple threat? This class explores singing, dancing and acting in a fun and supportive environment. Discover how scene work, vocals, and choreography work together to create musicals!
Acting (Session B)
- Ages: 8-11
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Acting (Session A)
- Ages: 8-11
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Musical Theatre (Session A)
- Ages: 8-11
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 11:30-1:00pm
Do you have what it takes to be a triple threat? This class explores singing, dancing and acting in a fun and supportive environment. Discover how scene work, vocals, and choreography work together to create musicals!
Kidprovisors!
- Ages: 9-12
- Date: Sundays, January 15 – March 19
- Time: 2:45-4:15pm
Saying yes, being positive, and listening to others is the name of the game. In this class, you will learn the basics of improvised theatre: narration, character, and scene work. Harness your imagination and let out some laughs!
I Can Pretend Too!
- Ages: 9-12
- Date: Saturdays, January 21 – March 11
- Time: 9:30-10:30am
I Can Pretend! teaches children with Autism how to play with peers and form relationships – something that they typically struggle with. Through drama children learn imaginative play skills and hone social skills. It is a program that is based on research supporting how children with Autism learn. and uses best practice teaching including picture schedules, familiar routines, repetition and reward.
Winter Teen Classes
Acting
- Ages: 12-15
- Date: Tuesdays, January 17 – March 21
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Acting
- Ages: 12-15
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 1:15-3:15pm
Explore the world of acting in this collaborative and fun-filled class! From improvisation to scene work, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Dungeons & Dragons (Session A)
- Ages: 13-17
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 1:30-4:30pm
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 10 week adventure!
Intro to Playwriting
- Ages: 13-17
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 11am-1:00pm
Find your voice! Explore the creation of plot, character, theme, language and spectacle as you develop scenes and then a short play, which will be read by professional actors at the end of the Winter Term!
Teenprovisors!
- Ages: 13-17
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 1:15-3:15pm
Saying yes, being positive, and listening to others is the name of the game. In this class, you will learn the basics of improvised theatre: narration, character, and scene work. Harness your imagination and let out some laughs!
Dungeons & Dragons (Session B)
- Ages: 13-17
- Date: Thursdays, January 19 – March 23
- Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Musical Theatre
- Ages: 12-18
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 1:15-3:15pm
Do you have what it takes to be a triple threat? This class explores singing, dancing and acting in a fun and supportive environment. Discover how scene work, vocals, and choreography work together to create musicals!
Acting
- Ages: 15-18
- Date: Thursdays, January 19 – March 23
- Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Explore the world of acting in a collaborative and supportive environment! From character work to improvisation to script analysis, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Acting
- Ages: 15-18
- Date: Saturdays, January 14 – March 18
- Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Explore the world of acting in a collaborative and supportive environment! From character work to improvisation to script analysis, you will touch on the elements that are used to create performance. Use your imagination to unlock your creative potential! Designed for beginner and experienced performers alike.
Winter Adult Classes
Adult Musical Theatre
- Ages: 18+
- Date: Mondays, January 16 – March 27
- Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Learn to be a triple threat as you explore singing, dancing and acting! 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, with opportunities to work on solo pieces as well.
Fundamentals of Acting
- Ages: 18+
- Date: Tuesdays, January 17 – March 21
- Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Hone your acting and performance skills in a relaxed, informal and supportive environment. This course includes theatre games, script analysis, physical and vocal techniques and monologue work.
Please Consider a Donation
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.