The Driftwood Theatre School is quickly becoming the "go to" favourite for local productions looking for young actors on the Sunshine Coast.
Through a busy summer, students have appeared in A Day in the Life of George and Charlotte (Robert MacDonald/David Short) and The Bremen Town Musicians (Driftwood Player's Story Theatre). Many have also auditioned for Driftwood Players upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for our students," said instructor Ingrid Bilton.
"The audition process alone is a great learning experience, and those who secure a role will find themselves working alongsideoutstanding adult actors and theatre technicians."
Classes this fall include creative drama for eight to 10 year olds, youth theatre (14 to 19), drama lite: just for the fun of it and drama II: taking it to the next level for the 11 to 14 age group. New this fall are introduction to drama for adults (a weekly class) and the Shakespeare weekend intensive workshop in November, with more workshops in development.
"Theatre education enriches the students' perspectives on life, whether they are eight or 80 years old," added instructor Melina Cassidy.
"In theatre work, you are always learning, always daring to stretch yourself a little further, and this means everyone can expand their skills and their confidence.
"Children and young adults with experience in drama are more self-assured, more composed in interview situations and become excellent at public speaking and presentation. It doesn't really matter if you want to be the next Hollywood star, or you just want to find a little more confidence in yourself. Everyone enjoys it because acting honours the natural creativity in all of us and gives us the tools to more effectively express that side of ourselves."
Registration for classes is this Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Bart's Church in Gibsons.
For more information see www.driftwoodplayers.ca/dts.htm.
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