TN SUMMER ACADEMY

Isolde and Tristan (2024) – Photos by Brad Gibbons

Supported by the Newell Family Foundation, the TN Summer Academy is an intensive theatre program for passionate young artists who are serious about performance and creation. Hosted by Theatre Network at the Roxy Theatre, this unique opportunity allows emerging theatre artists to come together to create, rehearse, and perform a brand-new play for a live audience.

Over the duration of the camp, participants will:

  • Develop and rehearse an original play
  • Build performance and ensemble skills
  • Learn about theatre creation and style
  • Take part in workshops with professional mentors
  • Collaborate with like-minded peers

The program culminates in a run of public performances at The Roxy Theatre.

Admission to the TN Summer Academy is by application and audition/interview.

Camp 1

Ages 10-14
July 2-July 18
Performances: Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19

CAMP 1 Brochure
CAMP 1 APPLICATIon

Camp 2

Ages 14-18
July 21- August 15
Performances: August 15- 24 (Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival)

CAMP 2 Brochure
CAMP 2 APPLICATIon

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Filled out Application Form (Application Form will be available on the Theatre Network website)
  • A short letter from the applicant that explains their history in the arts and why they would like to be a part of the TN Summer Academy.
  • (only if necessary) A filled out Scholarship Application Form

After the application has been received, the applicant will be contacted to perform an audition which can take many formats.

For more information on the TN Summer Academy, please feel free to reach out to Ellen Chorley, Academy Director, at ellen@theatrenetwork.ca

Two things stood out to me the most while participating in the Theatre Network Summer Academy. The first being the detailed step by step process of creating our play. It gave me an opportunity to really experience and participate in what its like the create a show. Secondly I loved working with everyone, meaning: the cast, Ellen, all our other instructors and all the people who came in to teach us something…

– 2022 Student

“We are so grateful to everyone involved for making it such an incredible experience. She came home every day excited to tell us about what was worked on and or learned that day.”

– 2022 Parent

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