Welcome to Your Theatre School
For over 20 years, the Chester Playhouse has provided opportunities for young people to explore the world of acting, music, and performing with helping hands from professionals. While learning the art of acting and the craft of theatre, students can experience working both solo and as a part of a team. First time performers and returning students are welcome.
No Financial Barriers
The Chester Playhouse believes strongly in creating the opportunity for youth to participate in the creative arts, therefore, no child gets turned away because of financial barriers. Should you require financial assistance please contact Chester Playhouse at (902) 275-3933 or info@chesterplayhouse.ca.
Our No Financial Barriers funding is provided by the Alexander Fleming Pattillo Memorial Foundation, now housed in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Theatre Foundation. It honours Alex’s love for theatre, The Chester Playhouse, and ProKids.
MARCH BREAK THEATRE CAMP
DATE: March 10 -14, 2025 with a showcase at 3:30PM on the 14th.
AGES: 9 -12
HOURS: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(1 hour lunch, drop off starting at 8:30, pick up by 4:30)
LOCATION: Chester Playhouse
COST: $250 per participant ($50 deposit due upon registration)
Balance Due March 1st, 2025
Registration is open to 14 students.
Join us over March Break for a fun and creative camp focused on all things theatre!
Appropriate for beginners, as well as youth with some experience, this day camp will include acting basics, singing, movement, script building, and small prop building, as participants prepare for a performance for friends and family on the final afternoon of camp.
Expect to develop confidence and theatrical skills, and to have FUN!
No experience necessary!
Sign up today for March Break Theatre Camp and discover the entertainer within!
Meet your Instructor
Kristina Nicoll is only too happy to share the joys and teachings of her 40-year professional career as an actress of the Stage, Screen and VoiceOver.
Highlights include 5 years as leading lady at The Stratford Festival, as well as theatres coast to coast in Canada and on the world’s stages. Kristina’s world opened further when she was invited to be the Assistant Artistic Director at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, where she embraced our national theatre community through her innovative approach to casting and her hands-on involvement in new play development as dramaturge, director and producer.
Kristina is a graduate of The National Theatre School of Canada, a past nominee for the Gina Wilkinson Emerging Female Director Award, and recipient of the Christopher Plummer International Fellowship at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Kristina is a sought out teacher and mentor for sharing what she has learned from the remarkable teachers she herself was blessed with.
Donate to the theatre school
Our Youth Programs are an important part of the Chester Playhouse and, like everything we do, it depends on community support. Should you wish to make a designated donation to our Youth Programs, contact us at info@chesterplayhouse.ca. Donations can be made by credit card, debit, or cheque. A tax receipt will be provided for your donation.
Charitable Registration Number: 127727444RR0001