MSOPA YOUNG ACTOR’S WORKSHOPS

Supported by MSOPA’s welcoming environment, students in our Children and Teen Program are introduced to a variety of acting techniques that foster their development as performers. The curriculum emphasizes self-trust and trust in others, improvisation, character development, and text analysis for both stage and film. Participants are encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves, building their confidence and skill as young actors. Graduates of the Teen Program leave with heightened self-esteem, confidence, a passion for the performing arts, and new friendships

We focus on technique and development while exposing you to the business of acting by providing networking opportunities in the industry.

WINTER, SPRING, OR FALL (8) WEEK SESSIONS

Building Confidence in a Supportive Environment

Within the comfort of a safe and encouraging environment, students are guided to develop greater self-confidence and to place trust in both themselves and their acting abilities. The workshop incorporates specific acting techniques designed to support each student’s growth as an actor. These techniques emphasize the importance of improvisation, the art of characterization, and the skills required for text analysis, all applicable to both film and stage performance.

Fostering Believability and Risk-Taking

Participants are encouraged to bring authenticity to their work by creating believability under imaginary circumstances. The workshop motivates students to challenge themselves further and to take creative risks as actors, enabling personal and artistic development.

Outcomes and Lasting Connections

By the end of the workshop, students leave with an enhanced sense of self-esteem and confidence. Many also discover a growing passion for the performing arts and form new friendships along the way.

Child Actors (ages 5-11) workshop

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Teen Actors Workshops

ages 11-16

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Young Actor’s Summer Day-Camp (Ages 8-15)

Enjoy your summer while having fun and being creative!

July 06-July 17, 2026

10 days -40 hrs. Mon. -Fri. @ 1-5 pm Cost $500.00

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL SAVE 15%

Register by April 25, 2026

IN PERSON

LOCATION: 2741 NOTRE DAME W., (UNIA building, corner Atwater Metro Lionel Groulx

Singing, Movement, Improvisation, Scene Work, On Camera Work, Film Making, Voice Over, Movement, Stage Combat, Directing, Industry fieldtrips & Networking Opportunities

Program objectives:

To provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere to students.
To teach specific acting skills and techniques, through theatre games, improvisation exercise and text.
To encourage risk-taking in their acting work.
To train the body and voice.
To learn audition skills and scene study techniques.
To develop trust in themselves and the group.
To help develop self-confidence
To learn directing and production skills to promote leadership and organization

Showcase for an invited audience the last day of the Camp @ 5:30 pm

snacks provided

**Pick up not later than 6 pm **

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