2020-2021 SEASON INFORMATION
Please note that registration for the Backyard Theatre Company classes is only available over the phone, please call us at 204.346.1077!
MEET THE DIRECTORS
JEREMY PLETT: BTC Artistic Director
Artistic Director Jeremy Plett is excited to move into another year of theatre with The Backyard Theatre Company. He has performed in several community theatre productions, most recently, The Pirates of Penzance and The Wizard of Oz as Tin Man. This is Jeremy’s seventh year with us– he brings creativity and quality into our theatre program. Jeremy will be leading the new Young Company.
ALAN FEHR: BTC Instructor
Alan Fehr has put on many local productions over the years and has been participating the Winnipeg Fringe Festival for 10 years. Alan Fehr has also been involved in writing, directing and producing all of Real Live Entertainment theatre productions including “The Mousetrap” (2017) and their production of “Still Stands the House” (2020). He is thrilled to join the BTC team, where he and his students will be learning to express themselves, work collaboratively and explore performer’s toolbox.
Acting Out
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For ages 5-8. All for FUN! Get creative with improvised storytelling and puppet shows. Learn the basics of performance.
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- Voice Projection
- Confidence building
- Costumes
Season: Fall 2020-Winter 2021
Ages: 5-8
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:45pm – 7:30 pm
Dates: October 6, 2020 – April 21, 2021
Class Fee: $205.00
For information regarding registration please call the office at 204.346.1077.
The Actor’s Studio
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For ages 10-12. This class is designed for experienced or mature students – take your acting experience to the next level:
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- New Games
- Challenging Scripts
- Improvisation
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Plus have the opportunity to assist in the preparation and character building for two showcase performances. The Actor’s Studio enters as a group in the annual South East Music Festival.
Season: Fall 2020-Winter 2021
Ages: 10-12
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm
Dates: September 15, 2020 – April 27, 2021
Class Fee: $260.00
For information regarding registration please call the office at 204.346.1077.
The Audition
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For ages 12-15.In this semi-advanced class, students will combine silly improvisation with serious studio practice:
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- Warm-Up Exercises
- Writing & Memorization
- Improvisation
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Actors will be fully prepared for an audition for any school, church or community production by year’s end. The Audition students enter as a group and individuals who perform in the Southeast Manitoba Festival. They gain exclusive backstage experience working with Prairie Theatre Exchange and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre companies when they produce shows on the Steinbach stage.
Season: Fall 2020-Winter 2021
Ages: 12-15
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:15pm-8:30pm
Dates: September 15, 2020 – April 27, 2021
Class Fee: $315.00
For information regarding registration please call the office at 204.346.1077.
Young Company
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For ages 16+,in this advanced class, students will work together to be a performing troupe. Finding local community opportunities to perform and build theatre skills in. The Audition enters as a group and students can enter as a solo performance in the Annual Southeast Music Festival. 2018 the troupe traveled to White Dog, Ontario in 2018 and 2019.
Season: Fall 2020-Winter 2021
Ages: 16+
Day: Tuesday
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Dates: September 15, 2020 – April 27, 2021
Class Fee: $260.00
For information regarding registration please call the office at 204.346.1077.
Dramatic Discovery
Explore the world of acting:
Story Telling
Character Building
Improvisation
Memorization
Participate in two separate performances.
Season: TBD
Ages: 9-11
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dates: TBD
Class Fee: $260.00
For information regarding registration please call the office at 204.346.1077.
Registration Information
Backyard Theatre Company Registration is only available over the phone, please call us at 204.346.1077
To be fully registered for The Backyard Theatre Company your first payment, administrative fee, and membership fee must be paid and the waiver forms must be signed
Payment Information
$50 Fundraising Waiver Cheque* dated for April 1, 2021
$25 Volunteer Waiver Cheque* dated for April 1, 2021
*Waiver cheques will be destroyed if parents participate and/or fund raise.
$20 non-refundable administration charge at the time of registration (non-refundable).
A non-refundable SAC membership is required: $15 for residents, $20 for non-residents – click here for membership benefits.
Required Forms and Waivers
Post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and the Field Trip and Social Media waivers.
Please drop the post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and waivers off in the drop box by the front door of SAC and email roxie@steinbacharts.ca to confirm we have received your payment and waivers.
If you are unable to print the credit card authorization form or the waivers, please contact SAC.
Policies
Post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and the Field Trip and Social Media waivers.
Please drop the post dated cheques/credit card authorization form and waivers off in the drop box by the front door of SAC and email roxie@steinbacharts.ca to confirm we have received your payment and waivers.
If you are unable to print the credit card authorization form or the waivers, please contact SAC.
Corporate Campaign
Individual Campaign
Leave a Legacy Memorial Funds
Creative Arts Bursary Fund