FALL & WINTER

AND ACADEMY 2017/18

THE ELDON AND ANNE

FOOTE
T H E AT R E
SCHOOL
CHILDREN • TEENS • ADULTS

780.425.1820 • citadeltheatre.com
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR

OUR CLASSES PROVIDE

WELCOME to a new season at the
Foote Theatre School, where we have • Instruction from experienced
a class for you no matter your age, interest, theatre professionals and educators.
or level of experience! • A structured and
progressive curriculum.
WHAT’S NEW? • An excellent instructor-to-student ratio.
• Playwriting for teens! (On page 18). • Potential audition opportunities!
Ellen Chorley, local playwright, producer and Our students have appeared in
performer, will help you find your dramatic voice. No experience necessary. many Citadel Mainstage productions
• Adult Performance Showcase – a full-year intensive course with admission by including Evangeline, Romeo
audition only. See page 8 for more information. and Juliet, The Three Musketeers,
• We have changed the structure of our Adult Fundamentals of Acting course A Christmas Carol, Oliver!, Macbeth,
to accommodate your busy schedules. While the course remains a two-term A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
class, you can now take Part 1 and Part 2 anytime! We will be offering a Part The Sound of Music, Peter Pan,
1 and a Part 2 in every term beginning in the Winter of 2018. So you can and The Wizard of Oz.
take Part 1 this fall and then Part 2 in the Winter, or take Part 2 in the Spring.
Take Part 1 in the Winter and Part 2 in the Summer – the combination is up to OUR INSTRUCTORS
you. Just be sure to take both parts, in order, before moving on to our more
advanced courses. See pages 6–7 for specifics. • Biographies can be found online
• Performance Lab – we are pleased to partner with Azimuth Theatre in bringing at citadeltheatre.com/academy/
a weekly drop-in class for artists of all persuasions. See page 5 for more foote-theatre-school.
information. • Work as performers, directors,
choreographers, teachers and
In addition to our regular acting and musical theatre classes for all ages, we are coaches in Edmonton and beyond!
also pleased to continue offering the following courses: • Share a passion for arts education.
• I Can Pretend! for children with Autism (see page 11). • Are Red Cross certified in First Aid
• Playwriting 101 and Level 2 for Adults with Conni Massing and CPR.
and Tracy Carroll (see p. 9).
• Kidprovisors, for ages 6-12. Improvisation with members of Rapid Fire Theatre OUR ALUMNI
Company (see page 12).
• Are everywhere!
Remember, if you are part of the Citadel Corporate Benefits Program, you’re entitled • Many of our former students
to a 15 per cent discount off the price of classes for you, your spouse or children. can be found working as actors,
All donations to the Foote Theatre School, unless otherwise stated, go towards directors, designers, stage
our scholarship program so that everyone has access to arts education, regardless managers, technicians, and
of economic situation. Please consider a donation when you register! teachers in Edmonton and beyond.

I look forward to seeing you WE ALSO OFFER

here at the Foote Theatre School!
• A ticket discount to all Citadel
DOUG MERTZ QUESTIONS? Mainstage performances for Foote
Director, Education and Outreach Theatre School students.
dmertz@citadeltheatre.com DIANA STEVENSON • A partial scholarship program.
780.428.2139 Foote Theatre School Manager For more information, visit our
dstevenson@citadeltheatre.com website: citadeltheatre.com/academy/
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 OUR INSTRUCTORS 2017/18 NEW! PERFORMANCE LAB
The Citadel Theatre and Foote Theatre School partner with Azimuth Theatre
to create opportunities for artists of all levels – anyone committed to technique,
discipline, curiosity, and play.
The Performance Lab is a professional ongoing performance training laboratory
for artists who are interested in a long-term, exploratory, physical practice to enhance,
supplement, and complement their performative and creative capacities. The drop-in
sessions will run weekly, with a blend of methodologies led primarily by Dave Horak and
Amber Borotsik.
Actors, directors, creators, playwrights, dancers, performance artists, teachers,
Matt Alden Joleen Ballendine April Banigan Mhairi Berg Adam Blocka and active community members are all welcome. Although the sessions are set at a
professional training level, the only prerequisite for the class is a commitment to the
rigours of the work.
Sundays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m, Sept 17 – Aug 26 (no classes Dec 17, 24, 31). Fees
are pay-what-you-will ($5 – $10 recommendation.) For more information, contact Azimuth
Theatre Co-Artistic Producers, Vanessa Sabourin (vanessa@azimuththeatre.com)
or Kristi Hansen (kristi@azimuththeatre.com).

Shannon Boyle Ashley Butler Tracy Carroll Ellen Chorley

The Citadel Theatre Young Companies offer an

advanced training and mentorship program for
aspiring artists between the ages of 16 – 21
who are serious about pursuing post-secondary
education and a career in theatre.
There are four Companies, offering
Quinn Contini Matt Graham Crystal Hanson Sally Hunt specialized training in: Acting, Musical Theatre,
Playwriting, and Theatre Production (directing,
stage managing, design and tech). In addition
to training, members of the Young Companies
have the opportunity to participate in specialized
workshops with a variety of leading theatre
professionals, including members of the Citadel/
Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program. Their
training culminates in performances for the acting
and musical companies, and staged readings
Binaifer Kapadia Annette Loiselle Joey Lucius Barb Mah
for the young playwrights. The young theatre
production company members work on both of
these events.
Faculty for the 2017/18 Citadel Young
Companies includes: Shannon Boyle, Amber
Borotsik, Dave Horak, Don Horsburgh, Heather
Inglis, Neil Kuefler, Kim Mattice-Wanat, Doug
Mertz and Kate Ryan.
Admission to the program is by audition only.
4 Conni Massing Liana Shannon Jennifer Spencer Eileen Sproule Please check the website for more information.
ADULT PROGRAMS (AGES 18+) PAGEHEADER

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING 2 (Spring Term)

You must take both Fundamentals 1 and 2 (in that order) before moving Code: F04 Wed. 7 – 10 p.m.
on to other more advanced courses. You may opt out of Fundamentals 1 with Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Spring: Apr. 4 – Jun. 6, 2018
permission of the Director. If you sign up for both courses at the same time, you Acting 1 or special permission Performance: Jun. 6, 2018
get a discount. Instructor: Shannon Boyle $330/term or $590/year plus GST

You will focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING 1 (Fall Term) and supportive environment. Second term features more in-depth script
Code: F01 Thur. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. analysis, more advanced physical and vocal techniques, and scene study.
No prerequisite Fall: Sept. 21 – Nov. 30, 2017 This class is designed to be taken in two parts, Fundamentals of Acting
Instructor: April Banigan $330/term or $590/year plus GST 1 & 2. You can save money by enrolling in both terms now! (Fundamentals of
Acting 2 culminates with a performance in one of the Citadel’s theatre spaces.
You will focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal
and supportive environment. First term is an introduction to theatre games, basic SCENE STUDY Tue. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
script analysis, basic physical and vocal techniques, and monologue work. Code: F05 Fall: Sept. 19 – Nov. 28, 2017
This class is designed to be taken in two parts, Fundamentals of Acting Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Winter: Jan. 9 – Mar. 13, 2018
1 & 2. You can save money by enrolling in both terms now! Acting or equivalent Performance: Mar. 13, 2018
Instructor: Annette Loiselle $330/term or $590/year plus GST
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING 2 (Winter Term)
Code: F02 Thur. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for more intense exploration of situation, character
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Winter: Jan. 11 – Mar. 15, 2018 and plot in a script. You will hone your scene study skills and have the
Acting 1 or special permission Performance: Mar. 15, 2018 opportunity to share your work at the conclusion of the Winter Term with a
Instructor: April Banigan $330/term or $590/year plus GST performance in one of the Citadel’s performance spaces.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
You will focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
and supportive environment. Second term features more in-depth script may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
analysis, more advanced physical and vocal techniques, and scene study. requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in one of the
This class is designed to be taken in two parts, Fundamentals of Acting Citadel’s theatre spaces.
1 & 2. You can save money by enrolling in both terms now! (Fundamentals of
Acting 2 culminates with a performance in one of the Citadel’s theatre spaces. MUSICAL THEATRE Mon. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Code: F06 Fall: Sept. 18 – Dec. 4, 2017, no class Oct. 9
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING 1 (Winter Term) No prerequisite Winter: Jan. 8 – Mar. 19, 2018, no class Feb. 19
Code: F03 Wed. 7 – 10 p.m. Instructors: Barb Mah and Sally Hunt Performance: Mar. 19, 2018
No prerequisite Winter: Jan. 10 – Mar. 21, 2018 $375/term or $640/year plus GST
Instructor: Shannon Boyle $330/term or $590/year plus GST
Join our talented instructors for a challenging course of singing, acting and
You will focus on the foundations of the acting process in a relaxed, informal dancing. This class focuses on group performance skills for musical theatre.
and supportive environment. First term is an introduction to theatre games, basic You will present your work in a final performance at the conclusion of the
script analysis, basic physical and vocal techniques, and monologue work. Winter Term.
This class is designed to be taken in two parts, Fundamentals of Acting This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
1 & 2. You can save money by enrolling in both terms now! and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements. The term culminates with a performance in one of the Citadel’s
theatre spaces.

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 ADULT PROGRAMS (AGES 18+) PAGEHEADER

ACTING ENSEMBLE Thur. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. PLAYWRITING 101

This course must be taken for the full year. Fall: Sept. 21 – Nov. 30, 2017 Code: F09 Mon. 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Code: F07 Winter: Jan. 11 – Mar. 22, 2018 Fall Term Only Sept. 25 – Nov. 27 2017
Prerequisite: Scene Study or equivalent Performance: Mar. 22, 2018 No prerequisite (No class Oct. 9, Nov. 20, writing weeks)
Instructor: Liana Shannon $590/year plus GST Instructors: Conni Massing & Tracy Carroll $305/term plus GST

This full-year course is an advanced acting class where you will be challenged
to enhance acting technique through work on character development, script
analysis, ensemble building and other skills. The class will culminate in the
performance of a short play to be presented at the conclusion of the Winter
Term in one of the Citadel’s theatre spaces.
This hands-on course will introduce you to the fundamentals of writing for
theatre: dramatic structure, character, conflict, and dialogue. The instructors
will guide you through writing exercises and the creation of a short play during
the eight-week session, utilizing diverse approaches to trigger the theatrical
imagination. The course will culminate with an in-class presentation of the short
plays created by students.

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE – BY AUDITION ONLY

NEW! This course must Tue. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. PLAYWRITING 2
be taken for the full year. Fall: Sept. 19 – Nov. 28, 2017 Code: F10 Mon. 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Code: F08 Winter: Jan. 9 – Mar. 20, 2018 Winter Term Only Jan. 15 – Mar. 26, 2018 (No class Jan. 29, Feb.
Prerequisite: Audition on Sept. 5 Performance: Mar. 20, 2018 Prerequisite: Playwriting 101 19, Mar. 12, writing weeks)
Instructor: Liana Shannon $605/year plus GST or permission of instructors Mar. 26, 2018 – final presentation of plays
Instructors: Conni Massing and Tracy Carroll $325/term plus GST
This full-year course is an advanced acting class where you will be challenged
to enhance acting technique through work on character development, script You will be guided through the process of creating a short play by developing
analysis, ensemble building and other skills. The class will culminate in the it in classroom sessions and writing time between classes. You will begin by
performance of a short play to be presented at the conclusion of the Winter developing a theatrical idea though work on character, structure and plot, and
Term in one of the Citadel’s theatre spaces. revise it with feedback from your instructors and fellow students. The class will
Limited to 12 students. Auditions will be held on Tue. Sept. 5 – you must culminate with a public reading of your script!
register for the course in order to audition. If you aren’t accepted, your money
will be refunded in full.

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CHILDREN'S CLASSES • AGES 4 – 7 I CAN PRETEND! • AGES 5 – 12

I Can Pretend! teaches

children with autism how to
play with peers and form
relationships, something that
children with ASD typically
struggle with. Through drama,
younger children learn
imaginative play skills and
older children hone social
skills. It is a program that is
based on research supporting
how children with autism learn.
Created by a seasoned drama educator and parent of a child on the autism
spectrum, and first piloted at Manitoba Theatre for Young People as part of
a graduate study, our program uses best practice teaching for children with
autism including picture schedules, familiar routines, repetition and reward.
ACTING AND MUSIC DISCOVERY Children currently enrolled in an intensive intervention program such as
Code: F12 Sat. 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. ABA, RDI or DIR/Floortime will benefit most from this program.
Ages 4 – 5 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend Code: F11* Sat. 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Ashley Butler Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Ages 5 – 12 Fall: Sept. 23 – Nov. 18, 2017
$215/term or $380/year Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018 No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Ashley Butler Winter: Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 2018
For new or continuing students. The emphasis is on building self-confidence, $225/term or $395/year
developing self-expression and learning to work with others. The Winter Term
culminates with an in-class performance.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements.

ACTING AND MUSIC DISCOVERY

Code: F13 Sat. 11:55am – 1:10 p.m.
Ages 6 – 7 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Ashley Butler Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018
$220/term or $390/year Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018

For new or continuing students. The emphasis is on developing expressive and

collaborative skills through structured dramatic play and song. Students will
present their work in class at the conclusion of the Winter Term. *Parents interested in enrolling
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall a child in this program should
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students contact Diana Stevenson,
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility Manager of FTS, directly for an
requirements. I Can Pretend registration form.
dstevenson@citadeltheatre.com
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CHILDREN'S CLASSES • AGES 6 – 12 CHILDREN'S CLASSES • AGES 8 – 10

KIDPROVISORS! AGES 6 – 12 ACTING 1

Rapid fire Theatre and FTS partner to bring you Kidprovisors. Code: F17 Sat. 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Instructors: Joleen Ballendine, Matt Alden, Joey Lucius Ages 8 – 10 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
No prerequisites No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Sophie Gareau-Brennan Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018
AGES 6 – 9 $225/term or $405/year Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018
Code: F14
Sun. 2:30 – 4 p.m. An introductory level course for new (or returning) students that will help to
Fall: Sept. 17 – Nov. 26, 2017 (No class Oct. 8, Thanksgiving Weekend) develop skills through key elements of the theatrical process, from improvisation
Performances: Oct. 22 and Nov. 26, 2017 Zeidler Theatre to script analysis. This class challenges students to stretch their imaginations
Winter: Jan. 7 – Mar. 18 2018 (No class Feb. 18) and reach their creative potential.
Performances: Feb. 4 and Mar. 18, 2018 Zeidler Theatre This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
$205/term or $395/year and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
AGES 10 – 12 requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class.
Code: F15
Sun. 4 – 5:30 p.m. ACTING 2
Fall: Sept. 17 – Nov. 26, 2017 (No class Oct. 8, Thanksgiving Weekend) Code: F18 Sat. 9:30 – 11:20 a.m.
Performances: Oct. 22 and Nov. 26, 2017 Zeidler Theatre Ages 8 – 10 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
Winter: Jan. 7 – Mar. 18 2018 (No class Feb. 18) Prerequisite: Acting 1 or equivalent No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Performances: Feb. 4 and Mar. 18, 2018 Zeidler Theatre Instructor: Ellen Chorley Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 10, 2018
$205/term or $395/year $265/term or $475/year Performance on stage: Mar. 10, 2018

Learn the basics of improvised theatre (narration, character and scene work) For new or continuing students. This class emphasizes the development of
from seasoned Rapid Fire Theatre Company members. Learn to harness your confidence and group performance skills through storytelling, improvisation,
imagination while working with others. This 10-week course features two movement and character work. Students will present their work on stage at the
performances per term where students perform along with the pros from RFT. conclusion of the Winter Term.
Fun for the whole family! This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
HOMESCHOOLERS MUSICAL THEATRE may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
Code: F16 Mon. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in one of the
Ages 6 – 12 Fall: Sept. 18 – Dec. 4, 2017 Citadel’s theatre spaces.
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 9, Thanksgiving
Instructors: Mhairi Berg & Matt Graham Winter: Jan. 15 – Mar. 19, 2018
$299/term or $499/year Performance on stage: Mar. 19, 2018

Join our talented instructors for a challenging term of singing, acting, and
dancing. This class focuses on developing group performance skills for musical
theatre and helps to build confidence. Learn acting, signing, and dance moves
through the exploration of different types of musical theatre.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance on stage.

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CHILDREN'S CLASSES • AGES 8-10 TEEN CLASSES • AGES 11-14

MUSICAL THEATRE 1 ACTING 1

Code: F19 Sat. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Code: F21 or F22
Ages 8 – 10 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 Ages 11 – 14
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend No prerequisite
Instructors: Mhairi Berg & Matt Graham Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Instructor: Eileen Sproule
$325/term or $585/year Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018
F21 OR F22
Join our talented instructors for a challenging term of singing, acting, and Sat. 1:20 – 3:20 p.m. Thur. 6 – 8 p.m.
dancing. This class focuses on developing group performance skills for musical Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 Fall: Sept. 21 – Nov. 30, 2017
theatre and helps to build confidence. Learn acting skills, proper singing No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend Winter: Jan. 11 – Mar. 15, 2018
technique and basic dance moves while exploring different types of musical Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Performance in class: Mar. 15, 2018
theatre. Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018 $270/term or $485/year
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall $270/term or $485/year
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility This introductory level course for new, or returning, students helps to develop
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class. skills through key elements of the theatrical process, from improvisation to script
analysis. This class challenges students to stretch their imaginations and reach
MUSICAL THEATRE 2 their creative potential.
Code: F20 Sat. 11:10 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
Ages 8 – 10 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
Prerequisite: Musical Theatre I (or equivalent) No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
Instructor: Crystal Hanson and Sally Hunt Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class.
$335/term or $595/year Performance on stage: Mar. 17, 2018
TWO SECTIONS AVAILABLE
This class continues the exploration CHOOSE THE DAY AND TIME THAT’S BEST FOR YOU!
of singing, acting, and dancing – the
three core areas of musical theatre.
Students will present their work in a ACTING 2
performance for family and friends in Code: F23 Sat. 11:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
one of the Citadels’ theatres at the Ages 11 – 14 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
conclusion of the Winter Term. Prerequisite: Acting 1 or equivalent No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
This class is designed to be taken Instructor: Ellen Chorley Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 10, 2018
for a full year including both the Fall $315/term or $540/year Performance on stage: Mar. 10, 2018
and Winter terms. Save money by
enrolling in both terms now! New This class offers students more intense exploration of situation, character,
students may be accepted for the and plot in a script. They will have an opportunity to share their work at the
Winter Term if there is space and conclusion of the Winter Term with a performance in one of the Citadel’s
they meet eligibility requirements. performance spaces.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in one of the
Citadel’s theatre spaces.

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TEEN CLASSES • AGES 11 – 17

MUSICAL THEATRE 1 IMPROVISATION 1 Sat. 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Code: F24 Sat. 11:10 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. Code: F26 Fall: Sept. 23 – Dec. 2, 2017 (10 weeks)
Ages 11 – 14 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 Ages 11 – 14 No class on Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend No prerequisite Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018
Instructors: Mhairi Berg & Matt Graham Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Instructor: Quinn Contini $315/ term or $540/year
$335/term or $595/year Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018
Learn the basics of improvisation from a company member of Rapid Fire
Do you have what it takes to be a triple threat? Join our two talented instructors Theatre. You’ll have lots of fun while learning about positivity, risk, and
for an introduction to singing, acting, and dancing – the three core areas of embracing failure. This course is for people with a bunch, a bit, or even
musical theatre. Students will present their work in class at the conclusion of the absolutely no improvisation experience!
Winter Term.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students IMPROVISATION 2
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility Code: F27 Wed. 4:30 – 6:50 p.m.
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class. Ages 14 – 17 Fall: Sept. 20 – Nov. 29, 2017
No prerequisite* Winter: Jan. 17 – Mar. 21, 2018
MUSICAL THEATRE 2 Instructor: Quinn Contini $315/ term or $540/year plus GST
Code: F25 Sat. 1:20 – 3:50 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 In this course you’ll take a more critical look into platforms, tilts, and narrative,
Prerequisite: Musical Theatre 1 (or equivalent) No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend with a company member of Rapid Fire Theatre. Dig a little deeper into the basics
Instructor: Crystal Hanson & Binaifer Kapadia Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 of improvisation while having lots of fun. *Prior experience is recommended but
$340/term or $605/year Performance on stage: Mar. 17, 2018 not necessary.

This class continues the

exploration of singing, acting,
and dancing – the three core
areas of musical theatre.
Students will present their work
at the conclusion of the Winter
Term on stage in one of the
Citadel’s theatres.
This class is designed to be
taken for a full year including
both the Fall and Winter terms.
Save money by enrolling in both
terms now! New students may
be accepted for the Winter Term
if there is space and they meet
eligibility requirements. The
Winter Term culminates with
a performance in one of the
Citadel’s theatre spaces.

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TEEN CLASSES • AGES 14 – 17

INTRO TO PLAYWRITING MUSICAL THEATRE 1

Code: F32 Sat. 2 – 5 p.m. Code: F30 Sat. 1:20 – 3:20 p.m.
Ages 14 – 16 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017 Ages 15 – 17 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Ellen Chorley Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Instructors: Sally Hunt & TBD Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018
$330/term or $560/year plus GST $335/term or $595/year plus GST Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018

Join Ellen Chorley, Performer and Playwright, Festival Director of Nextfest,
as you find ways to have your unique voice be heard! Week by week, you
will explore plot, character, theme, language, and spectacle, reading scenes
that highlight these elements and then writing your own. You will also be
introduced to dramatic and comedic styles of writing. You will attend some local
productions of original works (tickets included in cost of course) to discuss
and dissect. At the end of the course, the short play you write will be read by
professional actors on one of the Citadel’s stages!
Do you have what it takes to be a triple threat? Join our two talented instructors
for an introduction to singing, acting, and dancing – the three core areas of
musical theatre. Students will present their work in class at the conclusion of the
Winter Term.
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class.

ACTING 1 MUSICAL THEATRE 2

Code: F28 Sat. 3:30 – 6 p.m. Code: F31 Sat. 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages 15 – 17 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2016 Ages 15 – 17 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
No prerequisite No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend Prerequisite: Musical Theatre 1 or equivalent No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Eileen Sproule Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018 Instructors: Adam Blocka and Binaifer Kapadia Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2018
$320/term or $550/year plus GST Performance in class: Mar. 17, 2018 $340/term or $605/year plus GST Performance on stage: Mar. 17, 2018

This introductory level course for new, or returning, students helps to develop For more advanced students with experience and training in musical theatre.
skills through key elements of the theatrical process, from improvisation to script This advanced class provides in-depth instruction in singing, acting and
analysis. This class challenges students to stretch their imaginations and reach dance. You will focus on furthering your skills through both group and solo
their creative potential. performance. The Winter Term concludes with a performance in one of the
This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall Citadel’s performance spaces.
and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students This class is designed to be taken for a full year including both the Fall
may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility and Winter terms. Save money by enrolling in both terms now! New students
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance in class. may be accepted for the Winter Term if there is space and they meet eligibility
requirements. The Winter Term culminates with a performance on one of the
ACTING 2 Citadel’s stages.
Code: F29 Sat. 2 – 5 p.m.
Ages 15 – 17 Fall: Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 2017
Prerequisite: Acting 1 or equivalent No classes Oct. 7, Thanksgiving weekend
Instructor: Jennifer Spencer Winter: Jan. 13 – Mar. 10, 2018
$330/term or $560/year plus GST Performance on stage: Mar. 10, 2018

For more advanced students with experience and training in acting. This
intensive class is designed to be taken over both terms. Students will further
develop a variety of physical and vocal approaches to performing, with a focus
on monologues, scene study and the performance of a one-act play at the
conclusion of the Winter Term in one of the Citadel’s performance spaces.

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ADULT IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS (18+)
$175+GST for Levels 1, 2, 3
$350+GST for Level 4
To register for these classes,
please visit rapidfiretheatre.com
The Citadel is pleased to welcome
Edmonton’s premiere and longest-
running organization for improvised
comedy! Rapid Fire Theatre aims
to provide affordable, high-energy
improvisation and alternative
theatre to our audiences, while
providing exciting opportunities
for our participants. We are
thrilled that they’ll be offering their
Improvisation Workshops here at
the Foote Theatre School.
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Sun. • Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Sept. 10 – Oct. 1 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 2C
Tue. • Sept. 12 – Oct. 3 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Wed. • Sept. 13 – Oct. 4 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 3
Sun. • Oct. 8 – 29 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 4N
Sun. • Oct. 8 – 29 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 2W
Tue. • Oct. 10 – 31 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 2C
Wed. • Oct. 11 – Nov. 1 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Nov. 5 – 26 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 4N (cont.)
Sun. • Nov. 5 – Nov. 26 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 1
Tue. • Nov. 7 – Nov. 28 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 3
Wed. • Nov. 8 – Nov. 29 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 2W
Sun. • Dec. 3 – 17 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wed, Dec. 6: 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Improvisation Diagnostic
Sun. • Dec. 3 – Dec. 17 • 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Wed, Dec. 20: 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Improvising Musicals
Tue. • Dec. 5 – Dec. 19 • 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Wed, Dec. 13: 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Specialty Series
Sun. • Jan. 7 – Jan. 28 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Jan. 7 – Jan. 28 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 2C
Tue. • Jan. 9 – Jan. 30 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 4T
Wed. • Jan. 10 – Jan. 31 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Feb. 4 – Feb. 25 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 3
Sun. • Feb. 4 – Feb. 25 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 1
Tue. • Feb. 6 – Feb. 27 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 4T (cont.)
Wed. • Feb. 7 – Feb. 28 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 2W
Sun. • Mar. 4 – Mar. 25 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 2W
Sun. • Mar. 4 – Mar. 25 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 4N
Tue. • Mar. 6 – Mar. 27 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Wed. • Mar. 7 – Mar. 28 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 2C
Sun. • Apr. 1 – Apr. 22 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 2C
Sun. • Apr. 1 – Apr. 22 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Level 4N (cont.)
Tue. • Apr. 3 – Apr. 24 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 3
Wed. • Apr. 4 – Apr. 25 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Apr. 29 – May 20 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 1
Sun. • Apr. 29 – May 20 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Improv. Diag.
Tue. • May 1 – May 22 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 2W
Wed. • May 2 – May 23 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 4T
Sun. • May 27 – Jun. 17 • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Level 3
Sun. • May 27 – Jun. 17 • 2 – 4:30 p.m. • Improv. Musical
Tue. • May 29 – Jun. 19 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 1
Wed. • May 30 – Jun. 20 • 7 – 9:30 p.m. • Level 4T (cont.)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
LEVEL 1: INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
No experience necessary. 4 weeks.
Level 1 is a foundations workshop on the concepts
of improvisation, with a focus on agreement and
confidence-building. In this class, you will be
challenged to start obeying your impulse, and to work
collaboratively with others. This is a great way to
challenge yourself and break out of your comfort zone!
You will have the opportunity to perform for
15 minutes in the Workshop Performance Series.
Performance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
LEVEL 2C: SCENEWORK:
FOCUS ON CHARACTER
You must have permission from your Level 1 instructor
to register. Level 2 is split into two classes: 2C & 2W.
They can be completed in any order, but both classes
must be completed to advance to Level 3. 4 weeks.
This workshop combines all we’ve worked on in Level
I, with a focus on improvised scenework and character
development. You will develop a variety of tools to
create complex improvised characters. By the end of
this class, you should be able to confidently perform the
scariest scene of all: the open scene!
You will have the opportunity to perform for
15 minutes in the Workshop Performance Series.
Performance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
LEVEL 2W: SCENEWORK:
THE WORLD OF THE SCENE
You must have permission from your Level 1 instructor
to register. Level 2 is split into two classes: 2C & 2W.
They can be completed in any order, but both classes
must be completed to advance to Level 3. 4 weeks.
This workshop combines all we’ve worked on in
Level I, with a focus on improvised scenework and
environment. In your scenes, you will explore your
environment in more depth, using narration, object
work, soundscape and more. By the end of this class,
you should be able to confidently perform the scariest
scene of all:
the open scene!
You will have the opportunity to perform for
15 minutes in the Workshop Performance Series.
Performance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
LEVEL 3: ADVANCED SHORTFORM
You must have permission from your Level 2C & 2W
instructors to register. 4 weeks.
This workshop expands the definition of what
scenework is, by exploring different structures such as
monologues, split scenes, narration and edits. Students
should be able to set up and play Theatresports games
by the end of this class.
You will have the opportunity to perform for
15 minutes in the Workshop Performance Series.
Performance is encouraged, but not mandatory.
LEVEL 4N: INTRODUCTION TO
NARRATIVE LONGFORM
You must have permission from your Level 3 instructor
to register. You may register for 4N or 4T in any order.
8 weeks.
An exploration of long format improvisational
structures that are both linear and non-linear narratives,
such as directed long forms and Tap Outs. You will
discuss advanced storytelling concepts, as well as
continue to develop editing techniques.
You will have the opportunity to perform 30-minute
pieces, and receive specific notes on your performance.
LEVEL 4T: INTRODUCTION TO
THEMATIC LONGFORM
You must have permission from your Level 3 instructor
to register. You may register for 4N or 4T in any order.
8 weeks.
Level 4T is an exploration of The Structured Harold
and Harold-derived thematic long format Improvisation.
You will work on different openings, and developing a
group mind mentality with your ensemble.
You will have the opportunity to perform 30-minute
pieces, and receive specific notes on your performance.
IMPROVISING MUSICALS
You must have completed Level 3 or 4 to register.
Our students asked for it, and here it is! A special
course focused on musical scenes. You will explore
song structure, musicality, scene work, and putting
together an improvised musical.
You will have the opportunity to perform 30-minute
pieces, and receive specific notes on your performance.
IMPROVISATION DIAGNOSTIC
You must have completed Level 3 or 4 to register.
Sometimes when developing the skills of
improvisation we reach a plateau. This plateau is a
time to reflect on everything you have learned and
prepare yourself for the ascent to the next basecamp
on the mountain of improvisational development! This
diagnostic class will focus on identifying personal
strengths and strengthening weaknesses you may have
in your improvisational skill set. You will receive more
individual feedback and challenges throughout this
level.
SPECIALTY SERIES
You must have completed Level 3 or 4 to register.
The Specialty Series is a rare opportunity to work
with four different instructors, each of them teaching
you the secrets of their own Improvisation super-power.
Each class will be spent with a different instructor; it’s
like the Fantastic Four of Improvisation!
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