FOR YOUTH
At Theatre Direct, we believe young people belong at the centre of creative storytelling. Our programs invite youth ages 8–18 to explore their imaginations, build confidence, and connect through theatre.
Whether you’re curious about playwriting, devising original performances, or collaborating across art forms, you’ll find space here to experiment, express yourself, and grow as an artist.
Guided by professional artists and mentors, participants discover new ways to share their stories, make friends, and build community through creativity.
From after school groups and workshops to residencies to summer camp, every experience is designed to celebrate your voice and expand what theatre can be.
Ready to play, create, and imagine what’s next?
Learn more about our programs below!
AGES 8 to 12
Let’s Play Ball!
Summer Theatre Baseball Camp
An innovative summer camp taking place on the diamond where campers will develop baseball skills in the morning before integrating them into theatrical explorations in the afternoon.
AGES 13 to 19
Programs for teens to build community through theatre
Improv Club
Applications Due Wednesday October 7
A weekly after-school program where participants will learn improv techniques, games, and scene-building skills while developing confidence, communication, creativity, and collaboration.
Established 2021, Next Draft is Theatre Direct’s teen-focused after school educational and development programming.
From single day workshops, to after school programs, to a year-long playwriting residency, Theatre Direct has offered a variety of experiences for teens excited to discover their artistry through theatre in a supportive and fun atmosphere, with quality of facilitators and accessibility.
For more information about any of the Next Draft programs please contact Next Draft Artistic Producer, Madeleine Brown, madeleine@theatredirect.ca and join our mailing list for program details and updates.
Scene Makers
For Indigenous participants ages 7 to 12
October 2026–June 2027 (second Wednesday of every month)
Make a scene with Theatre Direct!
Scene Makers is a monthly after-school program for Indigenous participants ages 7 to 12, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and youth.
Through theatre and improv games, participants will explore acting, storytelling, creativity, and collaboration in a fun and supportive environment. Dinner is provided at each session.
Now in its third year, Scene Makers, formerly known as Acting Out, is presented in partnership with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto’s Mount Dennis location.
For more information or to register, contact Indigenous Child and Youth Worker Rebecca Hirsz at rhirsz@nativechild.org.
