Musical Theatre Foundations (Ages 8

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About the Course:

Foundations is a dynamic, high-energy class designed for young artists ready to take the next step in their musical theatre journey. Through acting, singing, and dance, students learn how to bring characters and stories to life on stage by building confidence, creativity, and stage presence along the way.

Each 90-minute class is divided into three focused segments — acting, singing, and dance — giving students the tools they need to grow as well-rounded performers. They’ll explore character objectives and blocking, strengthen their ensemble singing and breath control, and develop storytelling skills through movement and choreography.

Throughout the eight-week session, students gradually combine these skills into polished performance pieces. Early weeks focus on ensemble building, character work, and foundational techniques, while later classes integrate choreography, harmonies, and staging into cohesive scenes and songs. Families are invited in the final week for an Open House celebrating the ensemble’s work.

Whether your child is discovering their passion for the stage or building on previous experience, Foundations offers a supportive and exciting space to grow their skills and shine in the spotlight.

Where:

Orpheus Musical Theatre
17 Fairmont Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1Y 1X4

When:

Ages 8 - 10 years
Saturdays November 1 - December 20, 10:45am - 12:15pm

Cost:

Regular: $160.00

Orpheus Members: $140.00
Discount will automatically apply after selecting Regular Fee

*PAY WHAT YOU WANT 1: $100.00

*PAY WHAT YOU WANT 2: $50.00

*Orpheus Schoolhouse courses are intentionally the lowest priced in town to ensure affordability and accessibility for all. Read Our Philosophy below. PAY WHAT YOU WANT options are intended for those who require the accommodation. If you can afford the full price, we ask that you be honest and leave the PWYW options for those in need. If the PWYW options are still out of reach for you, we have bursaries available. Please contact J.T. Morris at jt@orpheusmusicaltheatre.ca for more information on bursaries.

Course fees are non-refundable

About the Instructors:

Audrey Read Egan (Bio to come)

Wendy Berkelaar:

With 20+ years of musical theatre experience under her belt, Wendy Berkelaar is a well-respected music director and pianist in the Ottawa region. She has worked with many musical theatre companies in the city, including Orpheus Musical Theatre, ASNY Productions, indie women productions, TotoToo Theatre, and Three Sisters Theatre Company. She is a local keyboard sub for Broadway Across Canada, and has performed with several touring companies at the National Arts Centre including “Wicked”, “The Book of Mormon” and “Les Misérables”. Internationally, she spent a year with Spotlight Theatre and Mixed Company Theatre in Australia, and toured Germany and Switzerland as Associate Music Director of a production of “Grease - Das Musical’. She is the co-founder of Zucchini Productions, which produces the very successful Ottawa franchise of the “Confidential Musical Theatre Project”.

When not working in theatre, Wendy teaches piano privately, and is the choral accompanist for OrKidstra, a Sistema-based organization that empowers children through music. Wendy holds a masters degree is 18th century performance practice.

Our Philosophy:

Quality arts education should be available and accessible to all! Orpheus Schoolhouse courses are specifically designed to provide the opportunity of quality training by accredited and experienced instructors at lower cost rates. Bursaries are available to those who qualify. For information on bursaries, please contact J.T. Morris at jt@orpheusmusicaltheatre.ca or by phone at 613-729-4318.

Orpheus welcomes individuals from equity seeking communities, intersecting identities, and people with disabilities. Orpheus is committed to providing a space that is free of discrimination and harassment, and fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Please advise us of any accommodation required which will enable you to participate.

Musical Theatre Foundations (Ages 8 - 10): Fall 2025

Saturday Nov 01 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Nov 01 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Nov 15 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Nov 22 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Nov 29 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Dec 06 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Dec 13 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Saturday Dec 20 2025, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
17 Fairmont Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1Y 1X4

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