Backyard Theatre Company
About the Program
Backyard Theatre Company Goals:
Build your Confidence Explore your Creativity and Skills Build Community Partnerships
The Backyard Theatre Company (BTC) offers a comprehensive theatre education program designed to foster creativity, build confidence, encourage self-expression, and collaboration among students of all ages.
Our curriculum includes classes tailored to different age groups: Dramatic Discovery for ages 5-8, Intermediate Theatre for ages 9-12, Advanced Theatre for ages 13-15, the Young Company for ages 15+, and our newest addition to our BTC family, which is Fusion Musical Theatre for ages 7-16 which focuses on musical theatre skill development and training.
Each class focuses on essential skills such as improvisation, character development, and performance techniques, ensuring participants gain a solid foundation in the performing arts.
Led by experienced instructors, students will engage in interactive activities, collaborative projects, and performance opportunities that enhance their theatrical abilities while building lasting friendships.BTC is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every student can thrive artistically and personally. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of theatre
Class Details
Registrations for Backyard Theatre Company must be done in person or over the phone.
Registrations for Fall 2024 are closed. Registration will re-open in January for the Winter Term.
BTC Introduction to Theatre: Dramatic Discovery (Ages 5-8)
Class Full – Call for Waitlist
TUESDAY CLASS
Instructor: Akecia Peters
Schedule: Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 PM
Sessions: September 10, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $230 + Fees
(See info sheet for complete details)
*NEW WEDNESDAY CLASS
BTC Intermediate Theatre: The Actor's Studio (Ages 9-12)
Instructor: Jeremy Plett & Akecia Peters
Schedule: Tuesdays from 6:15-7:15 PM
Sessions: September 10, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $250 + Fees (Cost starting January 7, 2025)
(See info sheet for complete details)
BTC Advanced Theatre (Ages 13-15)
Instructor: Jeremy Plett & Akecia Peters
Schedule: Tuesdays from 7:15-8:15 pm
Sessions: September 10, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $300 + Fees (Cost starting January 7, 2025)
(See info sheet for complete details)
BTC Improv Theatre: Young Company (Ages 15+)
Instructor: Jeremy Plett
Schedule: Tuesdays from 8:15 – 9:15 PM
Sessions: September 10, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $190 + Fees (Cost starting January 7, 2025)
(See info sheet for complete details)
*NEW - BTC FUSION: Musical Theatre (Ages 7-16)
FUSION: Musical Theatre has a new look under the Backyard Theatre Company umbrella! We are thrilled to offer a series of workshops that will involve scheduled weekly and Saturday workshops with professional instructors to instruct and encourage students to learn the fundamentals of theatre, improv, dance, music, and voice which will build skills, build confidence in a creative environment. No Auditions required, join us and become a triple threat in Musical Theatre!
Ages: 7-10
Schedule: 6:15-7:15 PM
Sessions: September 11, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $250 + Fees (Cost starting January 7, 2025)
(See info sheet for complete details)
Ages: 11-13
Schedule: 7:15-8:15 PM
Sessions: September 11, 2024 – April 8, 2025
Class Fees: $250 + Fees (Cost starting January 7, 2025)
(See info sheet for complete details)
Ages: 14-16
Call for details
(See info sheet for complete details)
CLASS PAYMENTS:
BTC Class Fee (See Above)
$25 Administration Fee charged at the time of registration*
$50 Fundraising Waiver Cheque**
$25 Volunteer Waiver Cheque**
SAC Membership: $15 for Individual Residents | $20 for Individual Non-residents | $30 for Family Resident | $35 for Family Non-Resident
*Admin Fees & Membership Fees are non-refundable
**Waiver Cheques and Credit Card Authorization Forms will be destroyed if parents complete the requirements for their volunteering and fundraising.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS AVAILABLE
You can pay in full at registration or be on a payment plan. Please call 204.346.1077 so we can assist you.
Unfulfilled Volunteer and Fundraising Waivers will be charged/cashed at the end of the year.
Modes of payment accepted are credit card, debit card, cash, or cheque. E-transfers and direct deposits are not available.
FORMS & WAIVERS
Your payment and all required forms must be received by the SAC office in order to secure your BTC spot.
Download your credit card authorization form here, and your SAC waiver form here.
To learn more about our Volunteer and Fundraising Waivers, click here.
Submit your forms and payment by:
Mail: 304 Second St, Steinbach,
Phone: 204.346.1077
E-mail: info@steinbacharts.ca
REFUND POLICY
• In order for your spot to be reserved, all dues (minus payment plan and waivers) must be collected at the time of registration.
• Credit Cards are accepted through our online registration as well as over the phone. Credit, Debit, Cash and Cheques payable to SAC are accepted in person. NSF charge of $20 for all returned cheques.
• Full refunds are given when you withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of a class/workshop/day camp. From that point until the start of classes, a 50% credit will be applied to your account upon withdrawal. There will be no refund after the start date of your class.
• SAC Memberships, admin fees, and material fees are non-refundable.
• Refunds will be sent via cheque in the mail. Refunds can take up to two weeks to process and will require a valid mailing address.
• Classes with insufficient numbers will be cancelled and all fees will be refunded.
• Personal information will not be shared, traded, or sold to any third parties. SAC reserves the right to use this information for our own statistical, mailing, and membership purposes.
MISSED CLASSES
Since BTC is a full-year program, there are sometimes weather cancellations or sick days. If class is cancelled, we will send out an email and give parents as much notice as possible. We do not refund class fees on a class-by-class basis. Instead, we guarantee our kids 25 classes during the year. If cancellations reach that point, then we will send out refunds to the parents for all missed classes.
CLASS MINIMUM
Programs are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of registrants is not reached. In this case, a full refund (or an account credit) will be issued including membership and administration fees. We inform registering students as soon as possible when we have canceled a program.
PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
Classes are subject to change in keeping with the latest Public Health recommendations. If anything about your class changes, you will be notified as soon as possible.
FULL CLASSES
Our classes have a limited number of spots each season. If a class you’re interested in indicates CLASS FULL, you can still join our waitlist by emailing cassandra@steinbacharts.ca! We will contact you via e-mail or phone if a spot has opened so we can take your registration. We cannot guarantee admission to the class even when you have joined our call list.
In most cases, we open the same class in the next season. You can check back on our website from time to time or sign up for our SAC eNews to get updates about current and upcoming classes/events here.
APPLY FOR A BURSARY
Thank you to our amazing contributors who support and believe in our values at SAC, we are able to provide bursaries to the community. Our bursaries aim to eliminate barriers for families and create opportunities for children in the area.
Applying is easy. For instructions on how to apply, please click here.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
For general inquiries about a class/program, please email cassandra@steinbacharts.ca or call us during office hours at 204.346.107