By popular demand, Theatre; Just Because is thrilled to offer an expanded version of our Jr Players Summer Camp! This program is perfect for everyone from the theatre-curious to the junior divas & clowns.
Jr Players is built on the same foundation as TJB’s Youth Players Programs, following a pedagogy that empowers students to see themselves as the creative forces behind their work. Participants gain a comprehensive introduction to theatre: exploring movement, voice, acting, and design. Jr Players culminates in a final performance created by the students and guided by our instructing team.
Jr Players 2024
The 2024 Jr Players Program was a blast, showcasing the creativity and talent of young theatre enthusiasts in our expanded format.
Hosted at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts and presented by the Friends of the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts, the program offered a comprehensive introduction to theatre arts, including movement, voice, acting, and design. Led by teaching artists Samson Nand and Chase Gargus, students collaborated to create an original performance inspired by Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
Building on Theatre; Just Because’s empowering pedagogy, Jr Players provided a space for students of all levels to shine as the creative forces behind their work. The work culminated in a final showcase for friends and family, where students demonstrated skills connected to ensemble building and performance creation.
Fall 2023
Jr Players kicked off in Fall 2023 on November 5th and runs weekly on Sundays from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM. Led by teaching artists Devon Sereda Goldie and Samson Nand, this sold out program instructed students in the process of collaborative storytelling and theatre arts. The final performance was created entirely by the students, using The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carl as inspiration text.
Jr Players is hosted at the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts and is presented by the Friends of the Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts.