Backyard Theatre Company

Registration for Fall 2023 now open! Please call 204-346-1077 to register!

Backyard Theatre Company works on building performance opportunities for our students of all ages. Our classes teach self-expression, improvisation, and character development while having a great time and making lasting memories and friendships.

Meet Your Directors

JEREMY PLETT: BTC Artistic Director

Artistic Director Jeremy Plett is excited to move into another year of theatre with The Backyard Theatre Company. He has performed in several community theatre productions, most recently, The Pirates of Penzance and The Wizard of Oz as Tin Man. This is Jeremy’s ninth year with us– he brings creativity and quality into our theatre program.

AKECIA PETERS: BTC Instructor

Akecia Peters is thrilled to be an instructor in The Backyard Theatre Company this year. Having been part of theatre most of her life and in a variety of different roles, she is excited to bring her knowledge and creativity to the program.

2023-2024 BTC Classes

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Dramatic Discovery: Ages 5 – 8 (FULL)

Our beginner theatre class gives kids ages 5-8 a solid introduction into the world of acting. Through lots of playing and improv, kids will become comfortable expressing themselves and their ideas. We will learn about story structure and get familiar with the stage. The whole class will collaborate and share with each other to build teamwork and make sure that everyone is involved. Our class has a very strong focus on self-expression which is vital for a successful actor later in life.

Instructor: Akecia Peters
Schedule: Tuesdays, September 19-April 9, 2023
No Class Dates: October 31, December 19 and 26, January 2 and 9, March 26
Class Times: 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
Duration: 24 Weeks
Location: Studio D
Class Fees: $225.00 + $25 Admin Fees
Waiver Fees: $25 Volunteer Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver
Please review the requirements and policies at the bottom of this page.

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Intermediate Theatre: Ages 9 – 12 (CLASS FULL)

For ages 9-12. Take your acting experience to the next level with new fun and educational games, challenging scripts, and improvisation. Students have the opportunity to learn theatre with costumes, character building and more. In the winter, the class will divide into two groups that will have the option to learn a script for a performance or continue to grow their talents with fun exercises, games, and practical experience. More information to come once classes have started.

Instructor: Jeremy Plett and Akecia Peters
Schedule: Tuesdays, September 19, 2023 -April 9, 2024
No Class Dates: October 31, December 19 and 26, January 2 and 9, March 26
Class Time: 6:15-7:15
Duration: 24 Weeks
Location: SCU Studio
Class Fees: $290.00 + $25 Admin Fees
Waiver Fees: $25 Volunteer Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver
Please review the requirements and policies at the bottom of this page.

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Advanced Theatre: Ages 13 – 15

For ages 13-15. In this semi-advanced class, students will combine fun improvisation with serious studio practice: warm-up exercises, writing & memorization, and improvisation. Actors will be fully prepared for an audition for any school, church or community production by year’s end. In the winter, the class will divide into two groups that will have the option to learn a script for a performance or continue to grow their talents with fun exercises, games and practical experience. More information to come once classes have started.

Instructor: Jeremy Plett
Schedule: Tuesdays, September 19, 2023 -April 9, 2024
No Class Dates: October 31, December 19 and 26, January 2 and 9, March 26
Class Time: 7:15- 8:30
Duration: 24 Weeks
Location: SCU Studio
Class Fees: $345.00 + $25 Admin Fees
Waiver Fees: $25 Volunteering Waiver + $50 Fundraising Waiver
Please review the requirements and policies at the bottom of this page.

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Young Company: Ages 15+

Previous BTC experience required. In the most advanced theatre class, students will work together to be a performing troupe, finding local community opportunities to perform and build their skills. In a typical year, the Young Company enters as a group and students have the chance to enter as a solo performance in the Annual South East Festival.

Instructor: Jeremy Plett
Schedule: Tuesdays, September 19, 2023 -April 9, 2024
No Class Dates: October 31, December 19 and 26, January 2 and 9, March 26
Class Time: 8:30-9:30
Duration: 24 Weeks
Location: SCU Studio
Class Fees: $210.00 + $25 Admin Fees
Please review the requirements and policies at the bottom of this page.

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Class Policies

Registration for BTC classes is available in person or over the phone

Payment

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 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. For more info, click here.
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, or in the drop box by the front door
Phone: 204.346.1077
E-mail: info@steinbacharts.ca

Refunds & Cancellation Policy

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.

Support Information

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.

General Inquiries

For general inquiries about a class/program, please email cassandra@steinbacharts.ca or call us during office hours at 204.346.1077

Bursary Requests

SAC aims to break barriers and give every child the opportunity to participate in our programs. To apply for a bursary, please request a form from our office at office@steinbacharts.ca.