Archbishop O'Leary Production Performance Academy

What is Production Performance Academy?

The focus of the Archbishop O’Leary production performance academy is to enhance our student's education by providing the opportunity to develop the skills needed to cope with the varied demands of today’s world. Those skills include understanding themselves and others, becoming more effective communicators and leaders, developing self-confidence and self-discipline, and planning and executing individual and group efforts in connection with theatrical endeavors.

Production Performance Academy is a school scheduled program which produces two plays, a musical and a non-musical, each year. The Academy is not about individuals—it is about students working together and creating all aspects of theatre productions. Academy productions and activities are group efforts accumulating in a final product that is a symbol of the collaborative efforts of all involved. The Academy is open to all O'leary students - no matter what grade you are in or what your skills are. It is a place where everyone is equal and will be treated with respect.

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Who is it for?

All grade 10, 11, 12 students who are interested in one or more of the following;

Acting, dancing, singing, directing, producing, advertising, costuming, set design, stage management, set construction, lighting, audio, stage crew, front of house, and more.

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What do I get out of it?

Students will receive credits in the following;

Drama, technical theater, musical theatre, dance performance, advanced acting.

 

When does it happen?

During a regular scheduled 5 credit block.