Fall Session
Registration opens Thursday, August 14 at 10 a.m.
The session begins on September 20 and ends with in-class demonstrations in the Empress Theatre during the last week.
For more information about the session, please read the following PDF document carefully.
Scroll down for details on registration and class descriptions.
We also offer classes in French. Select the French section for more information.
You can register online below, in person, or by phone through the Capitol Box Office at 506.856.4379.
Registration opens: August 14 at 10 a.m.
Registration deadline: September 8
Once registered through the Box Office, you will receive an order confirmation including links to the PDF document and a form to complete. If you haven’t received it, please contact us at academy@capitol.nb.ca before the start of classes.
If a class is full, email academy@capitol.nb.ca to be added to the waitlist.
For more details about the courses, contact the Capitol Theatre Academy directly: academy@capitol.nb.ca – 506.383.6200
Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
12 classes | 50 minutes
In English
First class: September 20
$170
Do you like pretending to be animals or imaginary characters? Act One is an introduction to acting where children explore the basics through playful games and fun activities. By playing together, participants develop listening skills, focus, and imagination.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
12 classes | 80 minutes
In English
First class: September 20
$265
Want to create fascinating characters using your body and voice? In Rising Stars, you’ll develop your skills through dynamic and creative activities. Through group games, mime, storytelling, and movement, you’ll learn to express yourself on stage while having fun and working with others.
Saturdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
12 classes | 90 minutes
In English
First class: September 20
$290
Express your ideas, emotions, and creativity on stage! On Stage offers an opportunity to build acting skills through vocal and physical expression, improvisation, and character creation. You'll learn to develop a role more deeply, incorporating costumes and props.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.
12 classes | 95 minutes
In English
First class: September 25
$305
Dive into a more complete and creative approach to theatre! In The Creators, you’ll explore techniques in voice, mime, monologue, and stage direction. You’ll grow as a performer, but also as an artist, thinking like a playwright or director. Use theatre to explore, question, and express the realities of yesterday and today. This course also includes topics like stage combat and emotional recall.
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:05 p.m.
12 classes | 65 minutes
Bilingual
First class: September 23
$230
Ensemble is a structured introduction to musical theatre that blends skill development with creative fun. Participants receive beginner training in singing, dancing, and acting, while exploring well-known musical theatre songs. Together, they’ll create a short story and original characters. Group work is at the heart of this class, which concludes with an in-class presentation (open class). Prerequisite: 1 to 2 years of experience in theatre or singing or dance (through classes or a school troupe). Teaching is bilingual; participants may learn and perform in the language of their choice.
Tuesdays, 7:20 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.
12 classes | 80 minutes
Bilingual
First class: September 23
$285
Audition required: To participate, please send a video audition to academy@capitol.nb.ca by September 15. The audition should include a 1-minute song in the style of your choice. A professional video is not required, but the voice should be clearly audible.
The Academy’s musical theatre classes combine skill development with creativity. Ovation is for motivated and curious young artists who are ready to take on new challenges. In this class, participants will continue to develop their skills in music, voice, dance, and acting. While exploring songs from well-known musicals, they’ll create original stories and characters, and deepen their individual expression. The class includes both group and solo work to support each participant’s artistic growth. As with other courses, Ovation ends with an in-class presentation (open class).
