OTTAWA ACTING STUDIO
Located at 738A Bank St., between First & Second Ave., in the heart of the Glebe, our downtown Studio offers a wide range of acting and musical theatre classes for all ages.
KANATA ACTING STUDIO
Our Kanata studio is located at 329 March Road, right above the Home Hardware. The door to the second level is located to the right of the entrance to Home Hardware.
Begin the journey!
Acting classes aren't just for actors! People join acting classes for a variety of reasons—whether to build confidence, enhance professional skills, satisfy curiosity, or simply to meet new people and have fun. Our classes offer an exciting, dynamic environment where creativity thrives, friendships blossom, and personal growth happens in ways you've never imagined. Ready to experience the magic yourself? Join us today!
kanata acting studio summer classes
An INtroduction to acting
Thursdays
7:00 - 9:00 PM
June 26 - July 31
6 weeks / Adults / $265
Instructor: John Muggleton
KANATA STUDIO
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some previous experience, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the craft of acting. Over the course of six weeks, we'll explore a range of topics and techniques that will help you develop your skills as an actor. Dive into scene work, improv and audition techniques as well as experiencing aspects of the Meisner Technique.
John Muggleton
John is an award winning actor, director, producer and playwright with over 30 years experience. Past acting credits include David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross (Best Production 2015 Capital Critics Awards), Speed-The-Plow (Outstanding Male Actor nomination Prix Rideau Awards, Best Actor nomination Capital Critics Circle Awards), The Extremely Short New Play Festival 2017 (Arts Court), An Act oi Grace (Gladstone Theatre) and was a long time cast member of Second City's Tony 'n Tina's Wedding in Toronto, appearing in over 600 performances. On television John has appeared in shows such as Mayday, Starhunter, Treehouse TV, YTV and Vision TV, and was a writer on Mann to Mann (directed by Derek Diorio [Hard Rock Medicine, House of Luc], featuring Patrick McKenna). John is a member of ACTRA, The Canadian Actors Equity Association and the Playwrights Guild of Canada.
Musical theatre cabaret
Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:00 PM
June 25, July 2, 9, 16
August August 6, 13, 20
Showcase on August 27
7 classes + showcase / $310
Instructor: Angela Burns
KANATA STUDIO
This 7-week course is designed to foster and develop the singer actor as they develop their skills in musical theatre singing. Students will work on ensemble pieces and for those who wish, solo songs. The class will help to develop skills of singing in a group with harmonies, solo vocal development, acting through song, as well as the ins and outs of how to prepare for a vocal audition. A showcase will take place on August 27th.
Angela Burns
Angela is a singer, actor, and voice teacher based in Richmond and Ottawa. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance and Diploma in Opera from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her continued pursuit of education has brought her to Opera Nuova, St Andrews by the Sea, the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival in Italy, Queen of Puddings Music Theatre, and the Bel Canto Can Belto Workshop at Penn State University. She also holds Certifications in yoga and kids yoga, and most recently a Level 1 certification in Special Music Education from the Lotus Centre in Ottawa.
Dana Truelove, M.Ed., RP, CCC
Drama Therapy Group
This 4-week drama therapy group offers a unique opportunity to nurture your mental health in a manner that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Drama therapy and psychodrama can have transformative effects on our self-esteem and confidence, stress and anxiety management, and interpersonal skills.
Ottawa acting classes for all ages and areas or interest
Our Philosophy
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Our Philosophy
At our studios we believe that the performing arts have the power to transform lives and enrich communities.
Our Programmes
Our Instructors
Our Philosophy
We offer a wide range of programmes for students of all ages and skill levels. Our programmes are designed to be fun, engaging, and educational.
Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Our Instructors
Our instructors are highly trained professionals with years of experience in their respective fields, dedicated to helping our students learn and grow in a creative and safe enviroment,
Our studios
Our Instructors
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Our students have the opportunity to showcase their talents through a variety of performances, from studio showcases to full-scale productions.
Corporate and group IMPROV and team-building workshops
Ottawa Acting Studios can facilitate unique business and corporate improv workshops to promote a healthy and effective workplace.
At our Kanata location, our downtown studio or at your workplace!