ESA’S Music Theatre program is the only kind of interdisciplinary program in the TDSB, which integrates Vocal, Theory, Drama, Dance and Technical Theatre to train and develop the student as a ‘triple threat’ performer. We offer Music Theatre majors a rigorous four-year sequenced based training program that is grounded in a solid technique and imparted in an atmosphere of curiosity and creativity. Our dedicated faculty instills professional standards of discipline, quality and ethics by artfully blending the teaching of traditional skills with the newest advances in training and technology. Courses in acting, voice and various vocal styles (Broadway, Gilbert & Sullivan, Jazz, Opera, Traditional Choral), theory, speech, movement, dance and theatre history are integral parts of the double-credit Musical theatre program. Distinguished Alumni and professional guests regularly visit the school to speak, advise and teach master classes to our students. Each year, professional guests help the students build the technical elements for our musical, including Costumes, Sets, Props, Sound, Lights and Stage Management. You will gain academic and theoretical knowledge of the performing arts and receive concentrated training in these disciplines. You also will develop a special understanding of your relationships with other members of society through your performance experiences. All students must demonstrate a continued openness and commitment to the training, show progress in their work in developing knowledge of their craft, and a respect for professional standards and collaboration.
If you would like more information about the Music Theatre Department see the ESA_Music-Theatre_Brochure.
Musical Theatre Master Class with Gavin Creel (Tony Award nominated star of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hair, Mary Poppins) and his writing partner Robbie Roth (Flashdance, The Musical)
See the Music Theatre channel on YouTube.