Join us this March Break for five days of singing, acting and movement.
Ages: 8 – 16
Location: Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (61 Maria St, Penetanguishene)
Date: Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $395 plus HST
10% discount for each additional immediate family member from the same household.
Indigenous youth under 18 will receive free tuition for Youth Academy training programs. Read More
We strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of financial circumstance, is able to participate in Academy classes. Inquire about our flexible payment plans and financial assistance programs.
Learn FOUR production numbers from mega-hit Broadway shows. Performers will receive practical insight into how big musical numbers are rehearsed and performed while they work with professional artists to produce a showcase of hit Broadway songs and scenes. Building on the fundamentals of singing, acting, and movement, students will develop an understanding of reading sheet music, vocal production, choreography and creating dynamic characters within the ensemble. The Final Showcase will be presented on Friday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. In addition, students will attend Master Classes with industry professionals in workshops such as Stage Combat, Audition Technique and On Camera Acting.
A typical day:
9:00am-10:15am First Class
10:15am-10:30am Break
10:30am-12:00pm Second Class
12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm-2:15pm Third Class
2:15pm-2:30pm Break
2:30pm-4:00pm Fourth Class
Supervised drop off available at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up until 4:30 p.m.
Please plan to bring water and a packed lunch.
Meet Your March Break Leaders
Josh Alcantara
Hailing from Kanata, Ontario, Josh is a professionally trained ballet dancer, independent songwriter/ producer (JPA), and content creator/ videographer (JPA Studios). A graduate from Sheridan for Musical Theatre, he has taught classes at numerous dance studios and workshops. Select performance credits include Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys (Drayton), Neil Sedaka/ Righteous Brother/ Lou Adler in Beautiful (Drayton), Soldier in Sunday in the Park with George (Eclipse Theatre), Helga in Cabaret (Theatre Sheridan), Davey in Newsies (Theatre Sheridan). He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support, and for the opportunity to continuously work with stellar artists. Instagram & TikTok: @joshpalcantara Website: jpa-studios.com
Kaleigh Murphy
As a Waterloo local, Kaleigh grew up with Drayton Entertainment, so she is so excited to now be teaching the youth of tomorrow!
Kaleigh is a highly trained graduate from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program, and an experienced teacher at multiple dance studios and theatre companies around KW. Select theatre/film credits include: Ensemble in “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (Stage West Calgary), Pinkalicious in “Pinkalicious: The Musical” (Toronto Youth Theatre), Berthe in “Pippin” (Theatre Sheridan), Nora in “What I Did For Love”, and Young Liz in “If You’re Listening, Here It Is” (Unwrap Theatre).
When not on stage you can find Kaleigh curling up with a good book, a video game, or her cat, Sam. Always love to her friends and family for their support! IG: @kale_murphy