Homeschool Program
Registration now open!
The THYT Homeschool Program runs September-June in 6-week installments. Participants, ages 9-17, meet once per week on either Tuesday or Thursday at the Centennial Stage, located at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer.
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Please note, a minimum of 7-participants is required per installment in order for it to run. Participants will be notified two-weeks in advance if the program is needing to be cancelled due to lack of participation.
Homeschool Programming
February 4th/6th to March 11th/13th
Registration fees for each installment come to $175.00. This will include 6-weeks of theatre instruction (12-hours). If your youth signs up for more than one-installment each season, they will receive a $25.00 discount per installment. Each program is led by a trained theatre industry professional. Families with more than one kid/teen in programming will receive a $25.00 discount per kid/youth participating.
Intro to body, voice, and presence
February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025
March 4 and 11, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: $175.00
Centennial Stage at the Scott Block
Led by Emily Promise Allison
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The perfect way to introduce your youth to theatre. Participants will work with Emily to explore the body, voice, and presence of an actor.
A presentation for friends and family will occur on March 11.
Immersive Theatre Creation
February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025
March 4 and 11, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $175.00
Centennial Stage at the Scott Block
Led by Erin Whalen-Whelton
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Participants, ages 11-12, will explore the Immersive Theatre Style, where the audience is plunged into the world of the play in a full 360° experience. A presentation for friends and family will occur on March 11.
Short Form Improv
February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025
March 6 and 13, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: $175.00
Centennial Stage at the Scott Block
Led by Jenna Goldade
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Participants, ages 13-17, will explore improv with Bull Skit co-founder, Jenna Goldade. Participants will learn short form improv games. A presentation for friends and family will occur on March 13.
Scene Work 101
February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025
March 6 and 13, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $175.00
Centennial Stage at the Scott Block
Led by Albertus Koett
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Participants, ages 13-17, will explore scenework as they learn how to approach a script as an actor. Participants will learn verbing, creating unit and super objectives, and character work. A presentation for friends and family will occur on March 13.
1 / Directing 101 (Ages 13-17)
March 20 and 27
April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025
From 2:00-4:00
Cost: $175.00 ($25.00 off if enrolled in more than one installment)
Participants will work with Albertus Koett as they learn how to breakdown a script, create a vision, and how to manage rehearsals in a supportive/collaborative way. Participants will serve as both directors and actors during this installement. Short scenes will be presented to families April 24. ​
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2 / Musical Theatre (Ages 11-12)
March 18 and 25
April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025
From 2:00-4:00
Cost: $175.00 ($25.00 off if enrolled in more than one installment)
Participants will work with Erin Whalen-Whelton to create a short musical theatre scene. A presentation will occur for families and friends on April 22.
3 / Discovering Your Character (Ages 9-12)
March 18 and 25
April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025
From 12:00-2:00
Cost: $175.00 ($25.00 off if enrolled in more than one installment)
Participants will work with work with Emily Promise Allison on creating fun and engaging character. A presentation will occur on April 22 for friends and family.
4 / Improv Character Work (Ages 13-17)
March 20 and 27
April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025
From 12:00-2:00
Cost: $175.00 ($25.00 off if enrolled in more than one installment)
Participants will work with Jenna Goldade on character work in improvisation. A short presentation will occur on April 24 for friends and family.