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Orleans Young Players Theatre School
Newsletter, September 2008
ENCORE! presents their show.
Dec 5 & 6:OYP’s NUTCRACKER,
Nov. 27-29
Orleans Theatre – Centrum Blvd. 7:00 p.m.
Reservation: 613 830-7360
Group Rates (Birthday Parties, Schools etc.)
OYP Calendar
Sept. 15th classes begin Remember, this is your school!
Oct. 11-13 Thanksgiving- NO classes
OYP AGM Tues. Oct 28th 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 1 & 2: FestivARTS ----- VOLUNTEER?? It’s FUN!
Dec.9th: Christmas Break begins
Jan.5th: classes resume
March 16-22: March break NO classes
April 10-13: Easter Weekend NO classes
April 30-June 7: Student Showcase
Welcome! &/or Welcome
Back!
Students and Friends and Families!
I hope everyone had a good summer, OYP sure did!
September at OYP has 24 classes plus ENCORE.
OYP is fortunate to welcome Kate Macdonnell as
administrator. Take a moment to say “hi!” and make
her feel welcome!
If you would like to volunteer or have some ideas or
concerns, or just want to chat!- call me! - 835-3059,
I am always happy to hear from students and their
families. Remember: The class is your class, the play
is your play, this school is your school. Have fun!!
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OYP CONTACT NUMBERS:
OYP Office: 613-830-7360 / www.oyplayers.on.ca
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Kathi Langston: 613-835-3059
ADMINISTRATOR: Kate Macdonnell
Andrea Cochrane: [email protected]
Susan Flemming: [email protected]
Pat Gauthier: [email protected]
Louisa Haché: [email protected]
Chantal Hayman:[email protected]
Greg LeClair: [email protected]
James McDougall: [email protected]
Sarah McVie: [email protected]
Matt Miwa: [email protected]
Natalie Joy Quesnel: [email protected]
Will Somers: [email protected]
Samantha Stephens:[email protected]
OYP Theatre School would like to
thank the City of Ottawa
for financial assistance and
support of arts and culture
☺ THANK YOU! ☺
To the donors who chose to make a regular payroll
deduction donation thru United Way.
If you would like to do the same, please contact
The United Way.
*Please call the office for our charitable number.*
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OYP T-Shirts!! $15.00
Makes a great present!
PLAY!!
Kathi
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Orleans Young Players is proud of its excellence in
theatre arts education. Since it began in 1989, OYP has
had a special commitment to the community and to
young people. Over our 19 years, OYP has grown from
a small volunteer-run community group to a leader in
theatre education. OYP teaches theatre by doing
theatre, participants explore, experience and integrate
all aspects of theatre arts: writing - the story and the
script; visual arts - set, costume and light design;
music - sound design, voice, mood music; dance and
movement-in the simple blocking, or complex
movement sequences; and, increasingly, the newer artsincorporating mixed or multi media.
The Shenkman Arts Centre is due to open in the
spring of 2009, and we will be moving in March!
OYPTS will have two studios, office/reception areas
and storage space! Third term classes and student
performances will take place in the OYP studios, the
Black Box Theatre and The Shenkman Hall. Watch for
important dates!
OYPTS is excited to join with AOE, MIFO, VACO,
and the Gloucester Pottery School in this venture that
will allow continued and enhanced sharing of arts,
talents and energies to benefit the whole community in
this exciting new and vital centre.
Ask us about it – Get Involved!
Welcome everyone to another exciting year at
OYPTS. We are very excited as we prepare for the
move to our new facility in 2009. I especially want
to encourage everyone to come out and see other
plays this year. I want to welcome Kate, OYP’s new
administrator.
Reminder: OYPTS AGM, Oct. 28 at 7:30. Everyone
is encouraged to attend and we always welcome
volunteers. Break a leg everyone!
OYPTS Board President, Lennis Poupore
Orleans Young Players is
a proud member of
Arts Ottawa East
We are grateful for their endless support of Arts.
FestivArts .. Nov. 1st & 2nd at Place d’Orleans
Plan to be there! To help? Or visit.. pARTicipate!!
Thank you to Hill Charity Golf Classic:
for their support of our Summer Camps
Summer Camps were very successful this year, each and
every play a delight to attend. This year sponsored entirely
by Hill Charity, OYP held a Clowning and Outdoor
Performance Skills workshops. Led by Ottawa’s Company
of Fools’ Scott Florence. The students enjoyed themselves
and learned many skills!
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OYP Theatre School AGM
October 28th, 2008
Plan to attend and be heard; if you can not come but
have concerns and/or ideas- please call me with them:
Artistic Director: Kathi Langston- 613- 830-7360
or, at home: 613-835-3059
™Remember it is important to attend Theatre! NAC /
GCTC / Arts Court / Community Theatre and
especially our own OYPTS shows… then bring them
back to class - talk about what you saw –
share and learn!!
PLAYS to SEE! SR. Student Club at the N.A.C.
for students 16-22 years of age. - see plays and more..
backstage, talks w’ actors and crew
call me if you’re interested. Be interested!
Kathi: 613-830-7360
PHOTOGRAPHS!!! HEADSHOTS!!
FUNdraiser for OYPTS!!
Alan Dean Photography is once again donating time,
talent and 5X7 headshots to OYP theatre school.
You may purchase copies at a reasonable rate.
October 20-26: All students in all classes will have
their pictures taken by Alan Dean.
(Make-up pics Sunday Oct 26)
Great for Christmas presents!!
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Hello everyone! Already I have been welcomed warmly
as the new Administrator for OYPTS. I look forward to
meeting you each in person as classes start Monday
Sept. 15th. DVDs from last year are ready to be picked
up, $10/DVD. Please make sure I have correct contact
information for you.
See you soon! Kate Macdonnell ☺
Limited SPACE remains in the following classes:
VLPs (4-5-year-olds)
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
OLPs (Grades 1 & 2)
Saturday: 12:30-1:30
ACT I (Grades 5 & 6)
Saturday: 2:15-3:45 p.m.
ON CAMERA (Grade 7 & up)
Sunday: 12:45 – 2:45
RADIO PLAY (Grade 8 & up)
Tuesday 7:35 – 9:05
Intro to DIRECTING (Grade 8 & up)
Wednesday 4:00-5:30
SR Shakespeare (Grade 9 & up)
Wednesday 7:30-9:00
PAGE TO STAGE (Adults)
Saturdays 11 – 12:30
Call the OYP office at (613) 830-7360
Once again OYP begins the journey into theatre
studies. Both new and returning students and
Teacher/Directors will learn together and share
talents and energy in the development of each
character and each play. OYP is proud to have the
following teachers:
Rachel Armitage, returning in January
Andrea Cochrane
Susan Flemming
Patrick Gauthier
Louisa Haché
Chantal Hayman
Greg LeClair
James McDougall
Sarah McVie
Matt Miwa
Natalie Joy Quesnel
Will Somers
Samantha Stephens
This year we will explore this great country of ours as
we learn about and share multicultural adventures and
develop some pretty amazing skills of our very own! If
you have stories, art, music or dance from other
countries, please share them with your teacher and
fellow students.
Our theme title is Arts Connecting Neighbours; lets try
to connect as much as we can, CONNECT and SHARE,
good key words for this 2008-2009 school year!