The Music Theatre - Performance program gives aspiring musical theatre professionals theoretical and practical training in three core disciplines of acting, singing and dance. 

The faculty of experienced professionals guide students through personalized instruction and coaching, as well as courses in stagecraft, musical theatre history, music theory and audition preparation. 

This demanding “triple threat” program allows you to hone your skills by performing in front of audiences in the studio, main stage productions and in the unique touring productions where students learn to create and produce original theatrical pieces. 

Students at St. Lawrence College receive mentoring from faculty and guest industry professionals to become competent and job-ready for a competitive and rapidly changing industry.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Guest industry experts provide unique learning opportunities through workshops in specialized skills and techniques to augment the core curriculum.
• Students perform in multiple musical productions including performances at the Brockville Arts Centre, recognized as one of the finest historic theatres in Eastern Ontario.
• The campus is situated in a safe, historic community along the St. Lawrence River with easy access to three of Canada's largest cities, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal.

• Passport.
• Original/certified as well as translated copies of your completed Secondary/Post-Secondary transcripts or equivalent.
• Original/certified Secondary/Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree.
• Proof of English proficiency

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including the following prerequisites:

• Grade 12 English at the C (College Preparation) or U (University Preparation) level
• Grade 11 Math
• Successful performance audition

Performance Audition

There are two ways an applicant can complete a performance audition:

• Virtual audition through Zoom. All applicants must complete and submit an application to audition form prior to their audition date.
• In-person audition at SLC Brockville campus
• If you can't attend an audition in person, submit a YouTube video that includes all required audition elements as detailed on the audition form to [email protected].

Please ensure you present a classical plié, a classical tendu, a single or double pirouette right and left side, a time step and a one-minute dance combination of the musical theatre genre on your audition YouTube submission.

Recommended Background

It is essential that students demonstrate ability, experience and interest in musical theatre. Prospective students should take dance, theatre arts, and music courses while in high school. 

Private dance, voice and piano lessons and participation in community theatre are assets.