Simply the best 'Triple-threat' program for youth in British Columbia. In other words, we aren’t just training performers—we are creating artists!
The Arts Club’s Musical Theatre Intensive is entering its 15th year of bringing high-quality, professional training to young people with an interest in singing, dancing, and acting. Aimed at youth, ages 12–19 years who are considering pursuing a theatre career, MTI exposes students to the kind of training that begins their journey toward becoming a true "triple threat" (actor/singer/dancer). Profe
ssional instructors guide our students through voice, dance, and acting techniques, emphasizing process over product. We don’t just teach the notes of the song and the steps of the dance; we give our students the skills to understand the story, interpret it, and communicate their thoughts. Beyond the practical application of these skills in the theatre, our students go away from the program having discovered more self-confidence, more respect for the talents and opinions of their peers, and a greater engagement with the world around them. We aren’t just teaching kids how to sing and dance, we are asking them to put aside their fears and doubts, to believe in themselves, and to act (on and off stage) with passion and integrity. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PROGRAM AUDITIONS
Entrance into the program is by audition only. This year auditions will take place in May. To be considered for an audition please forward a headshot and résumé to [email protected] or call Peter at 604.773.6955 to book a time. Applicants will be asked to perform one musical theatre song and one short monologue. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE APPLICATIONS
To apply for this program please contact [email protected] to receive an application form. No audition is necessary. HIGHLIGHTS
• receive instruction from industry professionals
• intimate class size ensures lots of one-on-one attention
• private vocal coaching
• dance classes
• acting classes
• musical theatre performance classes
• students learn how to apply their skills to solos, duets, scene-work, and choreography
• tickets to two Arts Club Theatre Company musicals!
• meet other young people with similar aspirations and interests
• Q&A sessions with guest speakers from the professional theatre world
• final showcase to share your new skills with family and friends
• final reception for students, instructors, and guests
ALUMNI NEWS
The great thrill of this program is seeing our students moving on to greater and greater successes. Alumni of our program are now studying at top theatre schools around the world, including Sheridan University, The National Theatre School, Studio 58, Grant MacEwan University, UBC, AMDA and LAMDA. We are also now seeing the emergence of our alumni on professional stages around the country. The Chemainus Theatre Festival, Stage West Theatre in Calgary, Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon, and of course the Arts Club Theatre Company have all had graduates of the Intensive on stage. Two notable alumni are Kaylee Harwood who is appearing at the Shaw Festival, and Kayla Dunbar who played Kate Monster in Avenue Q right here at the Arts Club! Congratulations to all our amazing alumni! SURREY ARTS CENTRE BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
We also have a beginner-intermediate program for ages 12-17 that will run July 7th-18th at the Surrey Arts Centre. Email the Surrey Arts Centre at [email protected] for more information. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreIntensive?sk=info
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Peter Jorgensen founded the Musical Theatre Intensive with the Arts Club in 2002. Through the program his passion for musical theatre has now been shared with hundreds of young people, many of who are now beginning successful careers in theatre. After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, and working in and around the city for a few years, Peter returned home to Vancouver. He has performed for all the major theatre companies in BC but many of his favourites were here at the Arts Club in productions such as Forever Plaid, Dames at Sea, Dirty Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, and especially She Loves Me: the show in which he met his wife, actress Katey Wright. With Katey he now runs Patrick Street Productions, a company that focuses on contemporary musical theatre. With PSP he has directed Floyd Collins, Rodgers & Hammerstein: Out of a Dream, Into the Woods, The Full Monty, Bat Boy: the Musical, and the multi-ward winning The Light in the Piazza (Jessie and Ovation Awards for Outstanding Production). Last summer Peter made his Arts Club directing debut with the smash hit Avenue Q. When not working on a show Peter is usually teaching. Aside from the Musical Theatre Intensive, Peter teaches a History of Musical Theatre course at Capilano University, performance masterclasses around the province, and also teaches voice privately from his home in New Westminster. For more information visit Peter online at www.peterjorgensen.com
04/08/2022
Applications are open for the 2022 Musical Theatre Intensive! Apply by April 20!
Aimed at young artists (ages 12–19) with a passion for singing, dancing, and acting, the Arts Club’s Musical Theatre Intensive (MTI) exposes students to the kind of rigorous training typically found only at the post-secondary level and begins their journey toward becoming a true "triple threat" (actor/singer/dancer).
Beyond its practical application in the theatre, students finish our program having discovered more self-confidence, more respect for the talents and opinions of their peers, and greater engagement with the world around them. Our aim is to move beyond teaching kids how to sing and dance as we ask them to put aside their fears, believe in themselves, and act (on and off the stage) with passion and integrity.
We don’t want to simply train actors—we want to nurture artists.
PROGRAM LOCATIONS AND DATES
BMO Theatre Centre (Vancouver)
Junior Program for ages 12–16
July 19–30, 2022
Tue–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM $595 (plus GST)
BMO Theatre Centre (Vancouver)
Senior Program for ages 15–19
August 2–20, 2022
Tue–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM $865 (plus GST)
Image description: The Musical Theatre Intensive performers on stage.
06/10/2021
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for our summer MTI - Master Class Edition. If you are an emerging artist interested in theatre education, musical direction, and/or voice coaching and you're looking for some meaningful work this summer - please get in touch.
05/31/2021
You have 1 DAY MORE to apply for the Musical Theatre Intensive--Masterclass Edition!
Image description: a teenage girl with dark skin and dark hair is standing on stage, in the limelight. She is wearing a black t-shirt that has the text 'Musical Theatre Intensive' printed on it. Behind her, another young performer is seen singing.
04/26/2021
Applications are open for the 2021 Musical Theatre Intensive: Master Class Edition! Apply by June 1
06/02/2020
This year's Senior Musical Theatre Intensive program is going digital!
MTI will help students remain creative and inspired as they navigate this new world of remote learning. Forget current limitations—this will be a summer of discovery.
Zoom classes and coaching will take place Monday–Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM, and will include online and offline learning, all conducted remotely. The program will culminate in a final digital showcase.
Dates: July 20–August 30
Ages: 16–25
Tuition: The cost has been reduced to $795 (plus GST); financial assistance is available on a case-by-case basis
To apply for this exciting digital program, email your photo and résumé to [email protected] by June 8.
Photo by Moonrider Productions
05/21/2020
Remote Senior Musical Theatre Intensive Program—are you interested? Please comment!
Due to Covid-19, the Arts Club is adapting the 2020 Senior MTI for virtual instruction that is tailored to the current needs of young artists.
What to expect:
- The program will be open for young artists, age 16-25.
- The program will run entirely digitally, via a video conference
platform (e.g. Zoom).
- The program will likely run over the course of five weeks,
during July and August, with a final "viewing party" taking
place at the end of August.
- The program will include a total of 10-18 hours of class time
each week, including group classes and one-on-one
coaching.
- The cost of this program will be roughly the same as the
original Intensive—but we are happy to discuss tuition
assistance with anyone who needs it during this time.
Does this sound like a program you would like to take?
Please comment "YES" if you would!
05/13/2020
Since we can't gather together in person, we're adapting the 2020 Senior Musical Theatre Intensive for virtual instruction! 🎶
If you're a young performer or MTI alum, we invite you to join us and share your thoughts during a special online event this Saturday, May 16! From 11 AM to 12:30 PM, we'll discuss the big questions we're facing in light of the pandemic, and provide a forum for you to ask the questions on your mind.
Applications are now open for Musical Theatre Intensive!
Aimed at young artists (ages 12–19) with a passion for singing, dancing, and acting, the MTI exposes students to the kind of rigorous training typically found only at the post-secondary level and begins their journey toward becoming a true "triple threat".
JUNIOR PROGRAM (Ages 12–16)
July 7–18, 2020
Tue–Sat, 10AM–4PM
SENIOR PROGRAM (Ages 15–19)
July 21–August 8, 2020
Tue–Sat, 10AM–5PM
It's a WRAP for the Vancouver Musical Theatre Intensive of summer 2019!
Junior and Senior students - you have been creative, hardworking and great team players.
Onwards and upwards!
Photos by Moonrider Productions
08/02/2019
The Senior Musical Theatre Intensive Showcase is on August 10th at 2 PM in the Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Come see what the student ensemble has been working on at this free event. RSVP here...https://artsclub.com/education/musical-theatre-intensive
07/12/2019
The first week is almost over, and we are already getting ready for the Junior MTI Showcase!
Saturday, July 20 at 2PM
Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre
162 W 1st Ave
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Aimed at young artists (ages 12–19) with a passion for singing, dancing, and acting, the Arts Club Musical Theatre Intensive (MTI) exposes students to the kind of rigorous training typically found only at the post-secondary level and begins their journey toward becoming a true “triple threat” (actor/singer/dancer).
Now entering its 18th year, the MTI continues its history of emphasizing process over product, guiding our students through voice, dance, and acting techniques that can consistently be applied outside of our program as well. We don’t simply teach music and dance-steps; we give our students the skills to be authentic and expressive on any stage they play.
Beyond this practical application in the theatre, students finish our program having discovered more self-confidence, more respect for the talents and opinions of their peers, and greater engagement with the world around them. Our aim is to move beyond teaching kids how to sing and dance as we ask them to put aside their fears, believe in themselves, and act (on and off stage) with passion and integrity.
We don’t want to simply train actors—we want to nurture artists.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PROGRAM AUDITIONS
Entrance into the program is by audition only with auditions typically taking place in May. To be considered for an audition please forward a headshot and résumé to [email protected]
Applicants will be asked to perform one musical theatre song and one short monologue.
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE APPLICATIONS
To apply for this program please contact [email protected] to receive an application form. No audition is necessary.
HIGHLIGHTS
• receive instruction from industry professionals
• intimate class size ensures lots of one-on-one attention
• private vocal coaching
• dance classes
• acting classes
• musical theatre performance classes
• students learn how to apply their skills to solos, duets, scene-work, and choreography
• tickets to Arts Club Theatre Company musicals!
• meet other young people with similar aspirations and interests
• Q&A sessions with guest speakers from the professional theatre world
• final showcase to share your new skills with family and friends
• final reception for students, instructors, and guests
ALUMNI NEWS
When young people take part in the Arts Club’s Musical Theatre Intensive, they become part of our community and, whenever possible, we offer alumni opportunities to perform at special events and workshops.
The greatest thrill, however, is seeing our students move on to greater and greater success throughout the industry. Alumni of our program study at top theatre schools around the world, including Sheridan University, the National Theatre School, NYU Tisch, Studio 58, Grant MacEwan University, UBC, The Randolph Academy, AMDA, and LAMDA, among others.
We are also seeing more and more of our alumni on professional stages around the world including, of course, here at the Arts Club. Among our very busy alumni, Kaylee Harwood (class of 2006) is currently performing with the national tour of Beautiful: the Carol King Story, Darren Burkett (class of 2005) recently finished the national tour of Matilda, and Graham Verchere (Jr. MTI) is a series regular on The Good Doctor.
Here are the fantastic alumni who have graced the Arts Club’s stages:
STUART BARCLAY played Enjolras in Les Misérables and as Sky in Mamma Mia!
SIERRA BREWERTON has appeared in Gypsy, Mary Poppins, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia!
DARREN BURKETT was in the ensembles of Mary Poppins, Hairspray, White Christmas, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Producers, and Gypsy
ANDREW COHEN played Judas in Godspell, and Circle Game (a Joni Mitchell review he created with Anna Kuman) is currently on tour.
KAYLA DUNBAR played Kate Monster/Lucy in Avenue Q and was in the ensembles of Hairspray and Gypsy, and was the movement director for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
CAMERON DUNSTER was in the ensemble of Spamalot
JOEL GRINKE has done projection/video design for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and The Day Before Christmas
SHANNON HANBURY has appeared in Mamma Mia! and played Babette in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
ELIZABETH IRVING appeared in Mary Poppins and A Christmas Story, The Musical
ALLISON FLIGG was in the ensembles of White Christmas and Hairspray
KAYLEE HARWOOD played Cosette in Les Misérables
DANIEL PITOUT appeared in White Christmas and The Producers
BRIAN RIBBACK appeared in Billy Elliot
COURTNEY SHIELDS was assistant director on Rock of Ages
AMANDA TESTINI was the assistant choreographer for Onegin
CHRISTINE QUINTANA appeared in Saint Joan and She Stoops to Conquer
GRAHAM VERCHERE appeared in Mary Poppins and A Christmas Story, The Musical
SURREY ARTS CENTRE BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM
We also have a beginner-intermediate program for ages 12-17 that will run July 7th-18th at the Surrey Arts Centre. Email the Surrey Arts Centre at [email protected] for more information.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Peter Jorgensen founded the Musical Theatre Intensive with the Arts Club in 2002. Through the program his passion for musical theatre has now been shared with hundreds of young people, many of who are now beginning successful careers in theatre.
After graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, and working in and around the city for a few years, Peter returned home to Vancouver. He has performed for all major theatre companies in BC but many of his favourites were here at the Arts Club in productions such as Forever Plaid, Dames at Sea, Dirty Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, and especially She Loves Me: the show in which he met his wife, actress Katey Wright.
With Katey he now runs Patrick Street Productions, a company that focuses on contemporary musical theatre. With PSP he has directed A Little Night Music, It’ a Wonderful Life, The Best Laid Plans: a musical, Floyd Collins, Rodgers & Hammerstein: Out of a Dream, Into the Woods, The Full Monty, Bat Boy: the Musical, and the multi-ward winning The Light in the Piazza (Jessie and Ovation Awards for Outstanding Production). Last summer Peter made his Arts Club directing debut with the smash hit Avenue Q and followed that up with Rock of Ages.
When not working on a show Peter is usually teaching. Aside from the Musical Theatre Intensive, Peter teaches performance masterclasses around the province, and also teaches voice privately from his home in New Westminster. For more information visit Peter online at www.peterjorgensen.com
