ABOUT US
Theatre Extravaganza was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to providing quality drama and arts programming for schools, communities and child care centres. We provide children with the opportunity to develop drama skills in a safe, inclusive and fun-filled environment. We believe that the arts are a powerful tool to help children and young people reach their full potential.
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About the Founder/Director: Donna Maloney
BFA (Theatre), BEd, OCT
Donna has over 20 years of experience as a drama teacher and professional theatre artist. She is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and has taught drama for the Toronto District School Board and for Havergal College. She has also taught for DramaWay, YPT, Arts Express and Children's Arts Theatre School, directing countless plays and musicals for young people. Donna is also a professional actor and playwright who has performed on stage in Toronto, Montreal and London, England. She also works in television, and is accredited for facilitating the children's television series "The Mighty Jungle" for the CBC.
MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP 2024
JULY 8TH-12TH
AUGUST 12TH-16TH
HOPE UNITED CHURCH (Main & Danforth)
9am-4pm
July 8-12th ( 6-10yrs )
Aug 12-16th (8-12 yrs)
$350
Bring a friend or sibling and receive $25 off with code FRIEND (until March 31st)
Join us for this fun-filled week of acting, singing, dancing and drama games! We will work towards the production of a popular musical play. Participants will develop performance skills, build confidence and have fun! We will strengthen skills such as character development, movement, voice and acting, but the greatest emphasis will be placed on the importance of group collaboration and the joy of creative expression.
Questions?
Contact Donna at theatre.extravaganza@gmail.com
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OUR PROGRAMS
Call Today to Arrange a Class!
Workshops can be arranged on a weekly or bi-weekly basis or as a single workshop as part of a special day/holiday.
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DRAMARAMA 1
Preschool-SK
This high energy class focuses on imaginative play, creative movement, role play, pantomime and story-telling through group and individual exploration. Age appropriate themes are used to engage the group and deepen learning.
DRAMARAMA 2
Grades 1-6
This is a process-oriented drama class which allows participants to explore and develop new drama skills through drama games, improvisations, character, movement and storytelling. This class will focus on self expression and creativity of the individual and the group.
STARS ON BROADWAY
Grades 1-6
This fun-filled class offers participants the chance to be part of a popular musical theatre number! Students will rehearse a song and dance number, enhancing performance skills along the way. This class is great for increasing confidence and building a collaborative group environment.
Skills enhanced by Theatre Extravaganza's programs:
critical thinking, literacy, imagination, body awareness, collaboration/co-operation, social/communication skills, gross motor skills, spatial awareness, listening, self-esteem, emotional awareness, empathy...
TESTIMONIALS
"My son grew and developed through his participation in the program and he is now planning to apply to Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. The experience and skills he gained form a positive part of his self-identity."
Parent
"I just wanted to say again how absolutely amazed and thrilled I was with your production of the Sound of Music. I thought that it was going to be cute, but what it was was really amazing, the entire organization of it, the sets, the music, the dancing, and of course the acting. I am just amazed that in that amount of time, with that diverse a group of kids, you were able to put together such a completely organized and seamless production like that. Thank you, for a mom that was so much fun to see!"
Parent
"Stars on Broadway is where we do our thing...I'll remember this moment forever."