NEWS RELEASE
RIVER RUN CENTRE
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River Run Centre and the Guelph Youth Council have teamed up again – with the support of TD Bank Group – to offer MusicWorks|StageWorks, a unique hands-on performing arts mentorship program focused on the art of putting on a professional-style show.
All youth, ages 13 to 19, interested in gaining new skills and taking part in a public performance are invited to apply. The mentorship program offers aspiring performers real life experience in concept development, production and stage presence, and is inclusive of music, theatre, spoken word, dance, short film and comedy.
Under the guidance of River Run’s technical, programming and marketing staff, and with support from Guelph Youth Council members, participants will learn about the various aspects of building a successful show such as staging, flow, self-promotion, transitions and professionalism. Applications are being accepted online at riverrun.ca/MWSWapply until Tuesday February 28, 2017. Anyone with questions about the program or application process should contact [email protected].
“This is the fifth year we’ve been able to offer this exciting learning opportunity to Guelph’s youth,” says Danna Evans, the City’s General Manager of Culture, Tourism and Community Investment. “The ongoing support from TD Bank Group ensures we can continue to help these young performers showcase their talents.”
Rehearsals are scheduled in mid-April for two weeks, and the program will culminate in public performances in the first week of May to celebrate National Youth Week.
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