Ring in the New Year with the Blood Brothers

BAC group member St. Thomas Aquinas’ Regional Arts Program‘s Grade 12 drama majors are performing the musical Blood Brothers to open their Grade 12 theatre season.

Diego Viteri and Jordan Kahn play Mickey

 and Edward – the Blood Brothers!

The musical Blood Brothers is a rags-to-riches story that makes a haunting musical. Mrs. Johnstone, deserted by her husband and with children to feed, learns she is expecting twins, whom she cannot possibly afford to keep. What unravels is a tale that will have the audience laughing and crying through a web of situations and circumstances all held together by a narrator that intrudes like fate reminding all of us the price to be paid for the choices we make.

Blood Brothers was written by Willy Russell, a playwright from England, who originally wrote it as a school play in 1981.  The musical opened in 1983 at the Liverpool Playhouse and won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical.  The Broadway production opened on April 25, 1993 at the Music Box Theatre.  Petula Clark made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Johnstone, with real-life brothers David and Shaun Cassidy as her sons. Clark and the Cassidys’ also recorded the international cast album, with Willy Russell as the Narrator. The musical has been playing in theatres across the globe ever since.

Blood Brothers will be performed on January 8, 9, & 10 at 7:30 PM in the Brian Dunn Theatre located in the school on 25 Corporation Drive. The season continues with the Greek Tragedy ELECTRA on April 30^th, May 1^st and 2^nd. Tickets are 8$ for students and 12$ for adults. They can be purchased at the door or contact John Thomas at john.thomas@dpcdsb.org.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ graduating Drama Majors look forward to seeing you there!

CURRENTLY OFFERED BY SYNERGY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

FULLY ACADEMIC ARTS CAMP (Private MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA & ART) (Reg $899) (weekly only) Early registration (by June 15th) SPECIAL $699 Arts related Fun & Games, movies, social interaction PLUS: 16 PRIVATE LESSONS PER WEEK: 4 EACH IN MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA & ART LESSONS

ACADEMIC MUSIC CAMP (Reg $350) (weekly only) Early registration (By June 15th) SPECIAL $249 Arts related Fun & Games, movies, social interaction, recreational Dance, Drama & Art  PLUS: 4 PRIVATE (30 min) MUSIC lessons + 4 Semi-Private (30 min)

MUSIC Theory Lessons included. Students may select from any class available at their location.(can be different instruments each lesson, and may borrow Academy's instruments - certain restrictions apply)

RECREATIONAL CAMP (Reg $199) (or $40 daily) Early registration (by June 15th) SPECIAL $139 Discover your Passion! Arts related Fun & Games, movies, social interaction AND introduction to Music, Dance, Drama & Art.

For more details on Synergy Performing Arts Academy programs, visit www.SynergyPerformingArtsAcademy.ca 905-846-5000

Republished on May 22, 2013 at 3:01pm 

BRAMPTON’S GOT TALENT AUDITION CALL

BRAMPTON’S GOT TALENT AUDITION CALL! January 9, 14 & 16, 5 – 9 PM at Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Lawn Bowling Club, 340 Vodden Street E. All ages and talent (comedian, photographer, musician, dancer, singer, cartoonist, & more) welcome. Registration required. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/BGotTalent2013.pdf

Fall 2012 Youth Troupe Session

Early Registration - Fall 2012 Youth Troupe Session If you want to register your child for the fall session (if you haven't already, or have a friend who does), please come down before classes fill up! Date: Thursday August 23,Time: 7:00 - 8:30PM, Location: 113 Orenda (SW of Orenda & Rutherford), Classes begin: September 29, 2012. Registration Form here:
http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/BMTPg1.pdf
http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/BMTPg2.pdf

Originally published on Aug 23, 2012 at 11:19AM
Republished on Aug 28, 2012 at 12:49PM

AUDITION NOTICES

Sunday August 19 from 1-4pm and Tuesday, August 21 from 7- 9:30 pm. Peel Panto Players will present “Jack and the Beanstalk” as its annual English Pantomime. PPP will hold auditions for this production on at rehearsal facility 115 Orenda Road. They are looking for a cast of children (ages 6 and up) and adults. Previous experience is not necessary. Just a commitment to three rehearsals per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday), starting September 4th. Performances will take place between November 22 and December 2 at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre. During audition, you will be asked to read from the play and sing a brief song.

Sunday August 26 from 2-4pm and Tuesday, August 28 from 7- 9:30 pm. Peel Panto Players will present “What is Susan's Secret?” an American farce. PPP will hold auditions for this production on at our rehearsal facility 115 Orenda Road, Brampton. We are looking for a cast of adults - 6 males, and 6 females (age range 30 to 60 or the ability to portray these ages on stage). Previous experience is not necessary. Just a commitment to two rehearsals per week.
(Tuesday 7:30 to 9:30 and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm), starting early September. Performances will take place between October 18-21 and October 25 - 27 at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre.
During the audition, you will be asked to read from the play and sing a brief song.

Come and experience the fun and friendship that Community Theatre offers. For further information see our website www.peelplayers.com or find us on Facebook (Peel Panto Players).

Originally published on Aug 16, 2012 at 1:02PM
Republished on Aug 23, 2012 at 11:00AM, Aug 28, 2012 at 11:45AM

A Week Full of Intensive Theatre Instruction

July 9 – 13, July 16 – 20, August 13 – 17. Ages 3 – 15. A week full of intensive theatre instruction. Classes in acting, voice, movement and creative art. Each week ends with a fabulous showcase at Free Admission. It doesn’t matter if you are a dancer, singer or actor have it all. Call The Studio 905-454-5735 to register. The Studio welcomes former Brampton Theatre School students with a 20% discount! Summer office hours, open every Tuesday and Wednesday evening 5:00-7:30. For more info: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/Studio2012a.pdf

Originally published on July 04, 2012 on 11:44 AM
Republished on July 12, 2012 at 3:07pm and July 19, 2012 2:14pm

Peel Panto Players presents

July 7, 2 pm & 7:30 pm. July 8, 2 pm. The return of the Black Box Festival to Brampton!  3 shows only at Cyril Clark Theatre, 20 Loafers Lake Lane (downstairs of the Library). $6. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult and with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Check out what’s playing: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/PPP%20BBF.pdf  

Originally published on June 23, 2012 on 2:34 PM
Republished on June 26, 2012 on 1:08PM

AUDITIONS!

May 15 & 16, 7:30 pm – 10pm at 115 Orenda Road. CALLING ALL PERFORMERS! Auditions for Peel Panto Players Black Box Festival.  For more info, www.peelplayers.com

CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL PANTO – ROBINSON CRUSOE

Directed by MIKE BUTTERWORTH ~ An Exceptional Pantomime!!!
We need Pirates – Sailors – Dancers – Singers – Children – Adults – Men – Women!!
Are you getting the idea that all are welcome to audition ????
Come on out – Don’t miss all the fun !!!
Tuesday July 12 and Wednesday July 13 at 7:00 p.m. – 115 Orenda Rd.
Each contestant will be required to:
Sing Happy Birthday (Exception for principles)
Read a short passage from the script (longer for principles)
A photograph will be taken for ID purposes (will be deleted after the audition process)
Please do not attend both days unless asked to!!

Ongoing classes at Brampton Theatre School

New location 1 Nelson St. W. Suite 11. Please check their website regularly for updated information on classes for children and adults, including: acting, singing, dancing.
For more information contact the school at (905) 450-7007. http://www.bramptontheatreschool.com/

F R E E !!! "ACTive kids" After School Program

F R E E !!! "ACTive kids" After School Program.
Introduce your kids to Acting & Dancercise! Increasing enjoyable physical activity has many benefits. Science studies report that children who increase their daily physical activity, decrease their chances of developing many illnesses such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes and the endorphins created by exercise generally produce healthier and happier children!
This donation based program is designed to benefit children ages 6-14. Available Mon-Fri from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Subsidized by SYNERGY ARTS SOCIETY
Hosted by SYNERGY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY,
Brampton. (905)791-6997. www.SynergyPerformingArtsAcademy.ca