Fall Session 2026
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Fall Session 2026 *
Our fall session offers a welcoming lineup of classes designed to nurture confidence, creativity, and community.
Join us in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where artists of all ages can grow.
Each class is thoughtfully crafted to build skills, spark joy, and celebrate the transformative power of the performing arts. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or expanding your training, there’s a class here for you.
Join us in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where artists of all ages can grow. This season’s programs include a variety of classes for different ages and experience levels—each crafted to build skills, spark joy, and celebrate the power of the performing arts. Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the first time or expanding your training, there’s a class here for you.
For aspiring actors ages 7–9 who are ready to build strong performance skills in a fun, supportive environment.
The Junior Actor's Studio is designed for young performers who love theatre and want to develop the skills that great actors rely on. Whether students are preparing for school productions, community theatre, or simply want to grow in confidence, this program focuses on building a solid foundation through hands-on training and creative exploration.
Unlike a traditional acting class that spends weeks rehearsing a show, students spend each class developing the techniques that make performers more expressive, confident, and versatile.
Throughout the session, students will explore:
Physical Theatre to develop movement, expression, storytelling, and stage presence.
Improvisation to build creativity, confidence, quick thinking, and collaboration.
Voice & Text to strengthen vocal expression, character development, script work, and performance skills.
Classes are energetic, engaging, and designed to encourage students to take creative risks while working as part of a supportive ensemble.
The session concludes with an informal in-studio presentation, giving students the opportunity to share what they've learned with family and friends in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
Whether your child dreams of starring in musicals, acting on stage, or simply becoming a more confident communicator, the Junior Actor's Studio provides the skills, encouragement, and training to help them grow.
Tuition & Payment Options
A 14-week conservatory-style training program for dedicated actors ages 7–9.
Tuition Total: $490 + HST
Convenient Payment Plan:
4 equal payments of
$122.50 + HST
For aspiring actors ages 10–13 who are ready to build strong performance skills in a fun, supportive environment.
The Junior Actor's Studio is designed for young performers who love theatre and want to develop the skills that great actors rely on. Whether students are preparing for school productions, community theatre, or simply want to grow in confidence, this program focuses on building a solid foundation through hands-on training and creative exploration.
Unlike a traditional acting class that spends weeks rehearsing a show, students spend each class developing the techniques that make performers more expressive, confident, and versatile.
Throughout the session, students will explore:
Physical Theatre to develop movement, expression, storytelling, and stage presence.
Improvisation to build creativity, confidence, quick thinking, and collaboration.
Voice & Text to strengthen vocal expression, character development, script work, and performance skills.
Classes are energetic, engaging, and designed to encourage students to take creative risks while working as part of a supportive ensemble.
The session concludes with an informal in-studio presentation, giving students the opportunity to share what they've learned with family and friends in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
Whether your child dreams of starring in musicals, acting on stage, or simply becoming a more confident communicator, the Junior Actor's Studio provides the skills, encouragement, and training to help them grow.
Tuition & Payment Options
A 14-week conservatory-style training program for dedicated actors ages 10–13.
Tuition Total: $490 + HST
Convenient Payment Plan:
4 equal payments of
$122.50 + HST
At Big Hearts Little Theatre, we know the importance of training, but we also know how expensive that can be. We want to have you in the studio, taking classes and developing your craft, so we strive to make that as affordable as possible.
Actors 14-Adult who take our Actor’s Studio Classes can bundle their classes and save money. Become the well-rounded, triple-threat you want to be through our multi-class discounts on:
Tap Basics
Intermediate Tap
Theatre Technique
Jazz Foundations for Actors
Strength and Conditioning for Performers
See class descriptions below:
Theatre Technique
For dedicated actors ages 14–19 who are ready to take their craft to the next level.
Performing in school and community theatre productions is an incredible way to gain experience, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. But great actors know that performing is only part of the journey. The strongest performers make a commitment to continually training their craft.
The Advanced Actor Training Program is designed for teens who are serious about acting and want to deepen their skills in a focused, supportive, and challenging environment. There is no final performance or production. Instead, every class is dedicated to developing the tools, techniques, and discipline that outstanding actors rely on throughout their careers.
Unlike traditional acting classes that culminate in a show, this conservatory-style program is about the process—not the product. Students spend every minute of every class building the skills that create authentic, versatile, and compelling performers.
Led by Erin Newton—an accomplished theatre educator, director, performer, and founder of Big Hearts Little Theatre—students benefit from more than 20 years of teaching experience, extensive professional training, and a passion for helping young artists reach their full potential. Erin's background in theatre, dance, movement, education, and trauma-informed practice allows her to coach actors as whole artists, developing both technical excellence and genuine confidence.
Admission is by application to ensure the program is the right fit for each student. This training is intended for young actors who are motivated to work hard, embrace constructive feedback, and commit to growing their craft alongside like-minded peers.
Whether your goal is to excel in school productions, community theatre, post-secondary theatre programs, or professional auditions, this program will provide the focused training needed to become a stronger, more confident, and more versatile performer.
Designed specifically for actors and musical theatre performers, Tap Basics for Actors provides a strong foundation in one of the most valuable dance disciplines for the stage.
More than just learning steps, tap develops rhythm, musicality, coordination, timing, balance, precision, and body awareness—essential skills that help performers become more confident movers and stronger storytellers.
Students will learn:
Fundamental tap technique and vocabulary
Rhythm and musicality
Basic footwork and combinations
Coordination, balance, and timing
Performance quality and stage presence
Many musical theatre auditions include a dance call, and performers with a foundation in tap often stand out for their rhythm, adaptability, and ability to learn choreography quickly. Even when tap isn't required, the skills developed in this class translate directly to other styles of dance and movement.
No previous tap experience is necessary. Whether you're preparing for school musicals, community theatre, post-secondary theatre programs, or professional auditions, Tap Basics for Actors will help you become a more versatile, confident, and well-rounded performer.
Designed specifically for actors and musical theatre performers, The Actors Studio Intermediate Tap Class builds on a strong foundation in one of the most valuable dance disciplines for the stage.
More than just learning steps, tap develops rhythm, musicality, coordination, timing, balance, precision, and body awareness—essential skills that help performers become more confident movers and stronger storytellers.
Students will add to their:
Fundamental tap technique and vocabulary
Rhythm and musicality
Time steps and combinations
Coordination, balance, and timing
Performance quality and stage presence
Many musical theatre auditions include a dance call, and performers with a strong foundation in tap often stand out for their rhythm, adaptability, and ability to learn choreography quickly. Even when tap isn't required, the skills developed in this class translate directly to other styles of dance and movement.
Tappers in this program should have some experience with time steps, buffalos, draw back progressions. Whether you're preparing for school musicals, community theatre, post-secondary theatre programs, or professional auditions, The Actors Studio Intermediate Tap Class will help you become a more versatile, confident, and well-rounded performer.
Designed specifically for actors and musical theatre performers, The Actors Studio Jazz Basics Class, led by Molly Hill, gives performers the essential jazz technique and movement vocabulary needed for the stage.
More than just learning choreography, jazz training develops coordination, musicality, flexibility, strength, balance, body awareness, and the ability to pick up movement quickly—all essential skills for today’s well-rounded performer.
Students will develop:
Fundamental jazz technique and vocabulary
Proper alignment, posture, and body awareness
Turns, kicks, jumps, and travelling steps
Coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength
Musicality and the ability to pick up choreography
Performance quality, confidence, and stage presence
Musical theatre performers are frequently expected to participate in dance calls, and even roles that aren't considered “dance roles” often require actors to move confidently and learn choreography quickly. A strong foundation in jazz gives actors the tools to walk into the room feeling prepared rather than intimidated.
Whether you're preparing for school musicals, community theatre, post-secondary theatre programs, or professional auditions, The Actors Studio Jazz Basics Class will help you become a more versatile, confident, and capable performer.
Designed specifically for actors and musical theatre performers, The Actors Studio Performance Conditioning Class, led by Molly Hill, develops the strength, stamina, stability, and body awareness performers need for the physical demands of the stage.
As an experienced performer herself, Molly understands that strength, stability, balance, and body awareness are essential not only to performance, but to supporting the whole body through the physical demands of training, rehearsal, and the stage.
Using mat-based conditioning and targeted exercises, students will build a stronger, more supported body while developing the control and endurance needed for movement, choreography, rehearsal, and performance.
Students will develop:
Core strength and stability
Muscular strength and endurance
Balance, coordination, and body awareness
Posture, alignment, and control
Stamina for rehearsal and performance
Greater confidence in physical movement
Acting is physical. Whether performing choreography, creating a character through movement, sustaining an energetic scene, or managing a demanding rehearsal schedule, performers need bodies that are strong, supported, and ready to work.
Your body is one of your most important tools as an actor—train it like one.
Whether you're preparing for school musicals, community theatre, post-secondary theatre programs, or professional auditions, The Actors Studio Performance Conditioning Class will help you build the physical foundation to become a stronger, more confident, and versatile performer.