CENTRE STAGE MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM 

About the Program
The Centre Stage Musical Theatre program teaches Musical Theatre techniques to individuals with Down syndrome, ages six to adult. These students are taught the art of singing, dancing, and acting, (including a final scripted performance) with the assistance of two experienced instructors. Students can develop social skills, problem solving, cooperation and making new friends. It is an extraordinarily fulfilling experience for all involved!
Our goal for each class is to create a dynamic, fun-filled environment where students receive more than a generous dose of musical theatre techniques. We believe that for students to excel as individuals, they must learn those skills in a supportive, harmonious classroom setting, thus fostering new friendships and earning the respect of their peers as well. You may request to enroll your child in a particular class, but the ultimate decision will be up to our creative team, as we want each student to thrive in the class best suited for them.

Registration
This year we are going to have classes divided in two semesters. The first semester we will focus on the choreography, learning the music and acting skills. In the second semester students will be given a script where they will incorporate all they have learned into a true musical theatre show! There will be auditions held in January for some key roles in this show!

*Your EDSS membership must be up to date to attend Musical Theatre Class.

**PLEASE NOTE ALL DATES WHERE CLASSES ARE NOT HELD…these dates coincide with school holidays, and it is parents/caregivers’ responsibility to ensure DATS is cancelled for these dates.

Wednesday Night Musical Theatre Programs
Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes before class time and wait outside their door for one of the instructors to let the student in. Students are to be picked up at their door no later than 10 minutes after class.

Newsies
Ages: 18 and over (mixed adult class, registration must be approved by instructors before registering for this class)
Duration: 8 months
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Dates: Fall 2023 - TBA
Final performance: Spring 2024 - TBA
Maximum Students: 10
Instructors: Meghan Schritt and Dustin Berube


For further information please email Meghan Schritt at centrestagemusical@edss.ca

Guys and Dolls
Ages: 21 and over (mixed adult class, registration must be approved by instructors before registering for this class)
Duration: 8 months.
Time: 7:45 - 8:45

Dates: Fall 2023 - TBA
Final performance: Spring 2024 - TBA

Maximum students 10Instructors Meghan Schritt and Dustin Berube

Note: Unless previous members leave the program, this class is full. For further information please email Meghan Schritt at centrestagemusical@edss.ca

Saturday Musical Theatre Programs
Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes before class time and wait outside their door for one of the instructors to let the student in. Students are to be picked up at their door no later than 10 minutes after class.

Spotlights
This class is for kids and tweens who are excited to learn choreographed dance routines, basic acting techniques, and singing. In this class it is our goal to ensure each child gets the opportunity to develop social skills, make new friends, foster independence and will be able to perform additional numbers in our final show without instructor assistance. This class requires students to be able to attend classes with little behavior management, though if parents have behaviour concerns, they are encouraged to email the instructors before registration.

Ages: 6 – 14 years
Duration: 8 months

Dates: Fall 2023 - TBA
Final performance: Spring 2024 - TBA

Maximum Students – 10

Instructors: Meghan Schritt and Dustin Berube.

Parents, guardians, and workers are not permitted in the class at any time. Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes before class time and picked up no later than 10 minutes after class.

For further information please email Meghan Schritt at centrestagemusical@edss.ca

Dream Girls
This is a class for young people with an emphasis on dance. The students in this class have the opportunity to be independent, foster lifelong friendships and express themselves creatively. Students in this class will learn intermediate acting techniques, various dance styles and singing skills. Our goal for this class is to present a challenging dance routine at the final performance as well as perform additional numbers in the final show without instructor assistance. Students in this class must be able to follow and learn more difficult choreography.

Ages: 15 +
Duration: 8 months 

Dates: Fall 2023 - TBA
Final performance: Spring 2024 - TBA

Time: 2:15 – 3:15 pm
Maximum Students – 10
Instructors: Meghan Schritt and Dustin Berube


Parents, guardians, and workers are not permitted in the class at any time. Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes before class time and picked up no later than 5 minutes after class.

For further information please email Meghan Schritt at centrestagemusical@edss.ca

Jersey Boys
This class is for young people with an emphasis on intermediate acting and dancing. The students in this class have the opportunity to be independent, foster lifelong friendships and express themselves creatively.

Students in this class will need to have the ability to tell a story through more advanced choreography and acting. Students will perform in the final show, as well as perform in additional numbers.

Ages: 15 +
Duration: 8 months 

Dates: Fall 2023 - TBA
Final performance: Spring 2024 - TBA

Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Maximum Students – 10
Instructors: Meghan Schritt and Dustin Berube

Parents, guardians and workers are not permitted in the class at any time. Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes before class time and picked up no later than 10 minutes after class.

For further information please email Meghan Schritt at centrestagemusical@edss.ca