“Taking something imaginary and making others believe that it is real.”
The choice of words in defining acting for kids is important: “MAKING others BELIEVE.” Playing “make believe” is a natural part of childhood. In this sense children already are actors. Once they realize this they are able to approach it fearlessly.
The Young Actors Project in-school workshops excite kids about drama. The program helps kids explore their imaginations, deepen their communication skills, and build their confidence - all the while introducing them to drama in a very positive, fun and exciting way.
This program can be brought to any school in the Lower Mainland. The games and exercises are designed to keep a maximum number of kids actively involved as much as possible.
“All children are artists -
the problem is how to remain artists as they grow up.”
Pablo Picasso
Robert Randall
Let the field trip
come to you!
Three 90-minute drama workshops right in your classroom -
for as little as $10 per student!
PRICING
The following costs are for three 80-90 minute sessions for each class.
The “per-student” cost will vary depending on how many students are in each class.
It works best to book in groups of at least 3 teachers.
3+ Teachers
3 days
$295 per class
6+ Teachers
6 days
$270 per class
1 Teacher
1 day
$295 per class
2 Teachers
2 days
$295 per class
Kindergarten classes are half price - 40-45 minute sessions -
if they can be booked in pairs.
No GST!
SCHEDULING
PROGRAMS
Intro to Acting - Grades K-8
Day 1 - Imagination
Einstein said “imagination is more important than knowledge”. Through theatre games, exercises and skits the children will undergo “imagination training” and exercise this all important muscle.
Day 2 - Masks
Children will learn how masks are used in drama - both in the past and today. By incorporating masks into theatre games, children will focus on using their bodies to communicate and tell a story.
Day 3 - Improvisation
Improv teaches the kids to be brave and trust their ideas and abilities. Stretching their imaginations even further, kids will learn to think both creatively and fast on their feet. Group improvs will be presented at the end of the class.
Social
Responsibility
A great 4th day add-on for grades 3 and up.
A single 80-90-minute workshop.
Themes of bullying will be featured in drama games, exercises, and improvisations - helping kids develop a stronger sense of empathy and social responsibility.
Cost: $270/day - up to 3 classes.
604-318-0881
Ready to book?
Have questions?
Email or call Robert.
As founder and director of YAP, Robert brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every class. He’s a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a Leo Award-winning filmmaker with 16 years experience in the Vancouver film industry. He also writes and directs all the movies on YAP’s popular YouTube channel. Robert has a wonderful talent for working with children. His fun approach to each class gives kids the comfort they need to fully explore their creativity and unleash their imaginations.
Jared Brown -
North/West Vancouver, Burnaby, Vancouver, New West, Coquitlam
This is Jared’s 5th year with YAP. Jared has been a professional actor since the age of 16, and he hasn’t stopped since. He’s a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and has spent many years performing with the prestigious Shaw Theatre Festival in Ontario. He has an immense fondness for teaching and loves to share his expertise with youth. He’s also been a volunteer assistant football coach at West Van Secondary.
Mike Froberg
All Regions - Lower Mainland
Mike is excited to be back with YAP for his 6th year. As a certified teacher, he brings with him a wealth of classroom experience - having taught drama in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Having directed numerous plays and countless classes, Mike always has refreshing and stimulating ways to ignite the creative spark in children.
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What is Acting?
Brent Hirose
Most Regions - Lower Mainland
Now Available in French!
Robin Douglas
Robin has been a professional actress for 40 years & an instructor for 20. Originally from New York, she started at the famed High School of Performing Arts (inspiration for the movie Fame), & then graduated from New York University. She spent 15 years working in theatre in New York before moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1990. She now works as an actress, voiceover performer & instructor. This is her 6th year with YAP.
Sinead Grewcock
Chilliwack
Cheam
Robertson
Strathcona
Watson
Abbotsford
Dave Kandal
Jackson
King Traditional
Margaret Stenersen
Ross
Sandy Hill
South Poplar Trad.
Contact
Mission
Edwin S. Richards
Christine Morrison
Mission Central
Summit Learning
Surrey, Delta, Ladner, Tsawassen
Lower Mainland - Most Regions
Langley
Alex Hope
Belmont
Dorothy Peacock
Topham
Available date 2017/2018:
FEB: FULL
MAR: FULL
APR: FULL
MAY: FULL
JUN: FULL
Available dates 2017/2018 -
FEB: FULL
MAR: FULL
APR: 25
MAY: 29
JUN: 25,26,27
Available dates 2017/2018:
MAY: FULL
JUN: 8,22,26,27
en Francais!
Sinead has been acting & performing since she was 8 years old. Her background includes extensive study of Mask, Clown, Commedia dell'arte, and Shakespearean Theatre. She is an awarded performer of Trinity College London with Speech and Drama, & a graduate of the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts. Additionally, Sinead is a writer and director of her own independent plays & films - as well as a performer at Vancouver Theatre Sports league.
Metro Vancouver + Fraser Valley Teachers
This is Matt’s 3rd year with YAP. Matt is not only an experienced drama instructor, he’s also an actor and a multiple award-winning theatre director for his work in the O-Zone Theatre Fest. He holds a BFA from UBC Okanagan and an acting diploma from Douglas College. He’s the founder of Vernon’s The Hub Arts Collective and will be a guest director this season at the Kelowna Actors Studio. Matt’s worked with thousands of children - in and out of schools - including using improvisation workshops to help kids deal with bullying.
Vancouver Island
Braefoot
Cedar Hill Middle
Marigold
Selkirk
Sir James Douglas
South Park
Okanagan
Anne McClymont
AS Matheson
Bankhead
Black Mountain
Casorso
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Ellison
Glenmore
George Pringle
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Helen Gorman
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Oliver
Peter Greer
Raymer
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Watson Road
Outside Metro Vancouver -
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Kelowna & Region
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Chris Ross
Most Regions - Lower Mainland
Chris has been a professional actor since he was 13. He has studied clown, mask, physical theatre & improvisation. He co-founded & performs regularly with the theatre troupe 'The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret'. He has been teaching drama to youth for 5 years - & writing & directing musical plays for the 'Project Limelight Society'. He loves teaching children drama & sharing his passion for acting. His classes are fun, inclusive, challenging & full of learning through play. He’s excited to be teaching with YAP & getting to know the students & teachers at schools throughout the lower mainland.
Available dates: 2017/2018
FEB: FULL
MAR: FULL
APR: FULL
MAY: FULL
JUN: FULL
Salmon Arm Region
Falkland
Okanagan
Available dates 2017/2018 -
FEB: FULL
MAR: FULL
APR: FULL
MAY: FULL
JUN: 15
Matt Brown
Available dates: 2017/2018
MAY: 3,4,7,10,11,14,17,18,25,28
JUN: 1,4,8,11,15,18,21,22,25,28
Allison Melech
Most Regions - Lower Mainland
Brent is an actor, improviser, director and playwright. He has performed on stages all over North America, and has a wealth of experience teaching both children and adults. He is a founding member of Winnipeg's Theatre by the River, and currently the co-Artistic Director of Vancouver's Instant Theatre. He loves sharing the joy of theatre both in class and onstage and is delighted to be doing so with YAP this year.
Available dates 2017/2018 -
MAY: FULL
JUN: 27
Available dates 2017/2018 -
MAY: 2
JUN: FULL
Allison is a graduate of the Theatre Program at Douglas College and has attained her BFA in Film from the School for Contemporary Arts at SFU. Presently she is a member of the Vancouver Theatre Sports Rookie League and can be seen performing at the Improv Centre most Sunday nights as well as other independent shows around town. She is thrilled to be joining the teaching staff at YAP and can’t wait to share the magic of theatre with BC students.
Joel Lefevre
Most Regions - Lower Mainland
Available dates 2017/2018 -
MAY: FULL
JUN: FULL
Joel has a BA in Drama at Augustana Faculty in Camrose Alberta as well as a professional acting certificate at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Joel is bilingual and was the lead in a children's production of "Le Nez" a French show which toured across elementary schools in BC and Alberta with the company L'Unitheatre. He is thrilled to be passing on his acting knowledge with many young minds around BC.
