Let the field trip

come to you!

Three 90-minute drama workshops right in your classroom – for as little as $10 per student!

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.

6+ Teachers

6 days

$285 per class

1 Teacher

1 day

$310 per class

3+ Teachers

3 days

$310 per class

2 Teachers

2 days

$310 per class

$10+/day for schools in Abbotsford & Mission

Kindergarten classes are half price – 40-45 minute sessions – if they can be booked in pairs.

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

Through the use of masks in drama children will focus on physical expression. Using drama games and mini scenes they will  express emotions, portray characters and even tell stories using only their bodies.

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 improv will be presented at the end of the class.

Contact YAP

Vancouver Region: 604-368-4917

Toll Free: 1-855-249-0881

Email: mgmt.yap@gmail.com

Scheduling

Metro Vancouver + Fraser Valley Teachers

Abigail Crispo

Abigail Crispo

All Regions - Lower Mainland

Abby (she/her) is a New Brunswick native with a love for devised and interdisciplinary performance. As an alum of Theatre New Brunswick’s Musical Theatre School Program and a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto, she has training in musical theatre, dance, voice, movement, film acting, playwriting, improv, puppetry, and collective creation. Since moving to Vancouver, she has also cultivated creative skills in other mediums such as visual arts and film, as well as continues to develop her writing practice as she pens absurdist plays and performance pieces. Abby couldn’t be more excited to join YAP, and can’t wait to explore the wonderful, silly world of theatre with future students! Abby teaches in both French and English!

Available Dates 2024/2025:

October – 31

November – 1, 4, 5, 6, 7,  12, 20, 21, 22, 25, 

December –  3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 

January –

February – 

March – 14, 31, 

April – 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 22, 

May – 16, 20, 22, 

June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

Allison Melech

Allison Melech

Most Regions - Lower Mainland

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. Allison has been a member of multiple improv groups including the Vancouver Theatre Sports Rookie League.  She is thrilled to continue at YAP and can’t wait to share the magic of theatre with BC students.

Available Dates 2024/2025:

October – 31

November –  8, 12,18

December – 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 

January – 

February –

March – 31, 

April –  17, 25, 28, 29, 30, 

May 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 

June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

Hayden Clewes

Hayden Clewes

Most Regions - Lower Mainland

Hayden is excited to work with YAP again this year. He is looking forward to bringing his years of knowledge and work in the theatre into the classroom. Outside of YAP, Hayden spends the majority of his time working with the Metro Theatre in Vancouver as an actor, director and director on the board. Having written over thirty plays and musicals as well, theatre is his life. With another school year upon us,  Hayden is thrilled to see the creativity your students have to offer. On with the show!

Available Dates 2024/2025:

October –  31

November –  8, 

December –  5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 

January –  6

February – 5, 7, 21

March – 31

April – 1, 2, 3, 4,  17, 22, 

May – 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 

June – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

 

Julia MacLean

Julia MacLean

Most Regions - Lower Mainland

2024/2025 Availability

October – 31

November –  4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 

December – 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 

January – 6

February – 7, 10, 14, 

March – 31, 

April –  25, 28, 29, 30, 

May – 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

June – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

 

Marlee Griffiths

Marlee Griffiths

All Regions - Lower Mainland

Marlee is a performing artist currently working on the unceded and stolen lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Marlee has studied voice and music for a large part of her life and endeavoured into acting while studying Music Theatre at St. Lawrence College. She has been performing since childhood and has never had a backup plan. Recent theatre credits include: How Black Mothers Say I Love You (the Frank theatre) Henry V (Bard on the Beach), Virtual Rogues (Caravan Stage); Sweet Charity, and MANIFEST Collective (SLC Stage). When not performing, you may find Marlee in a tree or a grassy patch, writing to their heart’s content.

2024/2025 Availability

October –  

November – 9, 22, 29

December –  6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18,  20, 

January –  6, 29, 

February – 4, 14, 24, 25, 26, 28, 

March – 10, 11, 12, 14, 31, 

April –  1, 2, 4,  7, 8, 9,  11, 16, 22, 23, 

May – 16, 20

June – 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25,

Montana Rosalle

Montana Rosalle

Most Regions - Lower Mainland

Montana Rosalle is a Vancouver based improviser with a background in theatre acting, puppetry and storytelling. He has studied improvisation under such names as Matt Schuurman, Lee Boyes, and Rich Talarico. He has taught improvisation at Actorium, a Vancouver acting school. He currently performs at the Improv Centre. After working with kids at Pinnacle Pursuits teaching them about the outdoors he is ready to teach them about the power of acting!

Available dates 2023/2024:

October – 31

November – 1, 8, 20, 21, 22, 

December – 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 

January – 6

February – 28, 

March – 

April – 7, 16

May – 6, 22, 23, 26, 27, 

June  – 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

The Maestro (Stephen)

The Maestro (Stephen)

All Regions - Lower Mainland

The Maestro has been an entertainer his whole life. He is a Magician, MC, Educator, Game designer, and Game Show host. He is the MC for the Synergy Dance Competition as well as the International Art Festival: Art Vancouver. He was the River Rock official MC for 10 years and he worked for 10 years teaching curriculum-based programs in Elementary schools throughout the lower mainland for grades 3 to 7 with a company called Classroom Expeditions.

He created a board game called A-Maze-In Bingo, a card game called Goker, and produced and launched 10 episodes of a Game Show called Pass or Play on Telus Optik TV.  Each of these games is based on the classic game of Bingo.

He has produced numerous stage productions with his Magic and Game Shows and has written and produced a Documentary for Telus about his career called The M.A.G.I.C. Principle. A story of persistence and determination.

He has a YouTube channel “The Maestros World” where he will be releasing the Documentary along with a Podcast in relation to the Documentary.

The Maestro is very excited to now be teaching Drama workshops with the Young Actors Project.

Available Dates 2024/2025:

October – 31

November – 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 22, 25, 26, 

December –  3, 4, 5,11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 

January – 6, 17, 24,

February – 

March – 7, 14, 31, 

April – 

May –  12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

June – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26

Josie Morrow

Josie Morrow

Kelowna & Region

Josie is an actress with over 20 years of experience in acting on stage, voice acting, and in short films. She has trained in theatre, musical theatre, voice and dance. Josie has been a large part of the Okanagan theatre community from performing in shows to running theatre classes and camps to directing main stage shows; such as it’s a wonderful life and the lion the witch and the wardrobe. Josie is passionate about acting and performing. She’s excited to share her passions and her knowledge with you.

Available dates 2024/2025:

October – 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31

November – 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

December – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18, 19, 

January – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28. 29. 30. 31

February – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 

March – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 

April –  2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 

May – 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

June – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26