Based on an innovative student-teacher-mentor classroom model, Éclat offers high school students an opportunity to learn from some of Canada’s leading theatre professionals, while earning course credits from certified educators both in English and French.

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All courses run July 2 – July 26, 2013

Courses in 2013

Production

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Students will work as an ensemble to mount a play: students will immerse themselves in theoretical aspects of theatre study as well as the practical responsibilities of play production.

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Director’s Craft

Grades 11, 12

Students work collaboratively with actors and the rest of the production team, analyze texts from classical and contemporary works, establish a creative vision for production, assign roles and monitor the progress of the group.

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Playwriting

Grades 11, 12

All great productions begin with the playwright’s words. Students will learn how to reach an audience through the writing of a script where they develop characters and devise ways to show their stories on stage.

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Acting & Improvisation

Grades 11, 12

Students will learn about the importance of breath, receiving text and the mastery of body and voice. They will also be taught how to analyze text and portray characters that are true to the playwright’s intention

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Art Dramatique

Grades 11, 12

These courses are for students in Extended or Immersion French programs. Individually and collaboratively, students will create and perform dramatic presentations in French.

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Our Creative Team

Annie Clark

Guest Artist

“The whole experience is unique, pairing mentors and teachers in the classroom – I wish a summer school like Éclat had existed during my high school years.”

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Andrew Lamb

Creative Director

“Éclat will challenge students to explore the performing arts at a professional level and enable them to learn about how to collaborate in the real world.”

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Cameron Porteous

Guest Artist

“This is a program for students who want to engage with and be challenged by professional artists”

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Fiona Reid

Creative Director

“Éclat students will thrive in this environment that is committed to mentorship and developing the ‘whole artist’.”

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Jo Jo Rideout

Creative Director

“Éclat will provide a solid grounding for students who are interested in pursuing theatre at the post-secondary level.”

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Sarah Wilson

Creative Director

“Éclat will offer practical, hands-on experience for young people interested in exploring the performing arts.”

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Our Location

Hart House at University of Toronto

Hart House is a dynamic and inspiring gathering place on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto. It is conveniently located steps from the Museum and St. George subway stations. This Beaux Arts Gothic Revival style building houses a range of impressive rooms for studying, dining and socializing. Classes will be held in this building and students will eat their lunch there as well.

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