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The Hooligans, The Thugs, plus a *NEW* Improv Class!
DYT is now in it’s 4th season of creating killer comedy! In September 2010, we will be holding auditions for our two improv/sketch comedy troupes! September 9th will be our audition night! If you would like an audition time please email Director/Producer Kristine Marchese at dytps@dytproductions.com . Our advanced improv troupe, The Hooligans, have performed 7 sketch comedy revues at such places as The Rose Theatre, The Comedy Bar Toronto, and The Second City Toronto. Our intermediete troupe, The Thugs, have also performed at the above theatres as well as doing their first sketch revue November 2010 at the acclaimed John Candy Box Theatre. Our improvisors work with some of Toronto’s finest……Marco Timpano (Canadian Comedy Award Winner 2009), Amanda Barker (Second City) and Kristine Marchese ( Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, Comedy Network). We will also be presenting our new improv class, the improv workout for those wanting to exercise their improv muscles! These classes are great for confidence building, teamwork, and listening skills. The Hooligans
Thursday Nights 7:00 - 9:30 pm
$700 Full Year
The Thugs
Thursday Nights 7:00 – 9:00 pm
$625 Full Year
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Have you ever wanted to write your own comedic scene, scribe your own one act play, or create the next Oscar nominated motion picture? Then DYT has the class for you! Students will spend the year learning scriptwriting technique, format and creating amazing scenes, monologues and completing a one act play. If you have a bunch of crazy story ideas in your head, come on down and learn how to put them on paper and create an imaginative masterpiece with actor/writer/director Kristine Marchese.
*Scriptwriting Heaven, Ages 10 - 18 Private lesson times TBD, $210 per semester
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In 2008, DYT created several directors out of their students. This new and diverse program allows students to experience what it is like to direct scenes, an assortment of scripts, casting, production design and vision for your script. Student's work towards directing their own one act plays in May 2012. Students are encouraged to shine as we help to develop the next Scorcese or Coppola! Instructor Kristine Marchese, director of the hit drama "A Complex Verdict" will help students find their directing style, enhance technique, and learn how to create a directors ultimate vision.
*The Director's Chair, Ages 10-18 Private Lesson Times TBD $210 per semester
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For the first time ever DYT presents a class for those student’s who would like to learn what the producers role is in show business! Student’s will learn poster and program design, how to write a press release, and other arts administrative duties. This is a full year commitment and those student’s who are enrolled will be in charge of the production management of DYT’s One Act Play Festival, “To Be Original”. This is not a class you want to miss!
*The Producers, Private Lessons TBD, $225 per semester, (Ages 10 – 19)
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DYT is proud to launch the new vocal program with instructors Kristine Marchese & Rhiannon Deline. Student’s will be guided through vocal warm ups, technical vocal training, song selection, and song preparation. Students and parents can choose from a one hour lesson or a half hour lesson, to take place on a weekly basis for 10 weeks. Each of our vocal students will work towards preparation of a song for our end of semester cabaret style productions. Our goal is to work with your child to help them gain confidence and training in both vocal and performance.
*Vocal and Performance, Private Lessons TBD, $285 – 30 min lesson, $450 – 60 min lesson
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DYT is well known for it's comedy. The performance studio’s improv troupes have made headlines in Toronto, and its Master Acting Class has done well at their shows with comedic scenes and writings. Since comedy seems to be our thing, we’ve decided to provide a writing and acting class for those actors that are not involved in our comedy troupes! Our Comedic writers and actors will take a look at different styles of comedy, and using these styles as springboards will create their own comedy genius for this seasons shows! Get ready for some funny!
*Ages 12 and up, Tuesday Nights, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, $225 per semester
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Students at any level, basic or advanced, can begin to take their guitar playing to the next level. Students are given a half hour or hour lesson for 10 weeks, at which time they stand before an adoring audience and show them all how to rock!
*Lesson Times TBD. $285 for 10 weeks, 1/2 hour a week
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DYT is home to two of Brampton's Best Rock Vocal Troupes, DYT Rockstars and The Rock Crew. Entrance into these programs is by audition only. To find out more about our killer vocal troupes or to get an audition time, click here.
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This half hour class allows our little Al Pacino’s and little Meryl Streeps to strut their stuff and shine on stage! The little tykes will dabble in some dance, scenes, theatre exercises and music! Student’s will work towards a final presentation at the end of each semester. Come join the fun!
Pint Sized Pacino’s, Wednesday Nights, 5:30 – 6:00pm, $90 (Ages 4 – 6)
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On-Camera Workshops
DYT offers film workshops 3 times a year, with some of the industry’s best! Stay tuned for our 2011-2012 line up!
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For the 6th year in a row, Kristine Marchese has been coaching student’s to prepare them for their audition pieces for a Regional Arts High School. DYT provides 4 workshops, instructing students on how to score a script, find their character and develop a theatrical piece for their audition. DYT has a 91% SUCCESS RATE, and has maintained that over the last 5 years of directing student’s.
Starting October 2011, DYT will put together the prep workshop schedule, spanning over 4 months. The cost to be part of this very successful audition preparation workshop is $325 plus HST. This includes 4 group workshops, 1 hour of private coaching to prepare audition pieces, and 1 mock audition. If the student has more than one audition piece for more than one high school and needs additional time, DYT offers a rate of $20 per half hour extra of private coaching.
For more information please contact Kristine Marchese at 416-712-2749, or email dytps@dytproductions.com
This workshop takes a maximum of 15 students and fills up quickly.
Please do not delay in booking your future RAProgram star!
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Welcome to DYT’s acting class for teens. It is a very intense acting class, which allows students to dissect the actors mind, identifying with emotion, and being creative with both comedy and drama. Student’s will create their own acting pieces as well as working with classic scenes and monologues from theatre. Follow Kristine Marchese as she instructs the students on how to take pride in their art and to be passionate about their creativity.
Master Acting Class, Wednesday Nights, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, $225 per semester (Ages 13 – 19)
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DYT brings you a new acting class for kids! This structured course will provide student’s with hand on training in acting technique, structure, emotion building, projection and character creation. Student’s will dabble in drama and comedy, and learn how to bring both to the stage. Actor/Writer Kristine Marchese allows students to create their own performances pieces as well as tackle some of the best scripted theatre, the art has to offer. Student’s in this class will present a performance piece at the end of semester shows. If your child is looking for a new and improved acting class, then look no further, DYT has it here!
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Bright Lights! Big Actors! Wednesday Nights, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, $185 per semester (Ages 10 – 12)
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This little ensemble of actor’s will learn to create and play with some of the greatest scripts in theatrical history. Student’s will create their own pieces of work, they will discover acting technique through several film and theatre scripts. Actor/Writer Kristine Marchese will instruct the students on how to develop their confidence, their stage presence, and social ability. DYT acting classes are one of a kind. The Young Actors Company will create three presentations throughout the year, ending each semester performing at the DYT Cabaret style productions.
*Young Actors Company, Wednesday Nights 6:00 – 7:00pm, $185 per semester, (Ages 7 – 9)
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In 2009 DYT started Stand Up Comedy Lessons. Marco Timpano (2009 Canadian Comedy Award Winner) is the instructor for these private lessons, and student’s will prepare their own 5 min set to be performed at our cabaret style productions. It doesn’t matter what age you are, Marco will get each student started in finding their own comedic voice.
*Stand Up Comedy Level 1 - Half Hour Private Lessons TBD - $300
*Stand Up Comedy Level 2 - Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm - $375 (Entry into Level 2 is at the discretion of the Instructor)
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