Drayton Entertainment is launching a new youth musical theatre program, which will offer six week-long training programs for aspiring young artists throughout southern Ontario.
Sessions will be offered in Grand Bend from July 4 to July 8 for ages 13 to 18; Cambridge from July 18 to July 22 for ages 13 to 18 and Aug 22 to Aug 26 for ages 9 to 12; Penetanguishene from July 25 to July 29 for ages 13 to 18; Kitchener-Waterloo from Aug. 15 to 19 for ages 13 to 18; and Drayton from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 for ages 13 to 18.
“There is a wealth of young talent in Canada and we feel it is our responsibility to help develop the artists of tomorrow,” said Alex Mustakas the artistic director of Drayton Entertainment. “Our new program will help cultivate young talent and give novice performers some insight about the expectations of the theatre industry while honing techniques for future success.”
This new initiative expands on Drayton Entertainment’s existing youth engagement offerings, which include the children’s chorus program and the youth usher program.
Hopefuls are required to submit video auditions conveying vocal and dance skills along with a photo and résumé outlining previous experience.
The deadline for applications is April 4.
More information about the Youth Musical Theatre Program, including tuition costs and application requirements, is available at www.draytonentertainment.com.
