Winnipeg Studio Theatre

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WST is a non-profit company (founded in 2006) devoted to creating and developing original Canadian and International contemporary musicals, produced in an intimate setting.

Our goals are to entertain and to educate, combining a mix of traditional and experimental theatre, where creativity can flourish and artists of different disciplines can collaborate.

WST provides community service and outreach to various organizations as well as offers mentorship and educational programs (Studio Works Academy/Made in Manitoba Masterclasses) in order to nurture professional and emerging Manitoba talent.
207-139 Tuxedo Ave., Winnipeg, MB
2048953353
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Language(s): English
Grade levels that programming is provided for: Primary (K - 3), Junior (4 - 6), Intermediate (7 - 8), Intermediate (9 - 10), Senior (11 - 12)
Communities served: Adults, Children, People with disabilities, Youth, Seniors
Price range of programming: Pricing varies
Venue accessibility: Elevator, Wheelchair seating, Accessible washrooms
Organization type: Artist-run centre, Non-profit

This organization offers online programming

  • Dance
  • Music

  • Theatre

    Acting, Musical Theatre

  • Artist-Educator Partnership

    Director Brenda Gorlick has three decades of experience working as an artist in the schools. She works in conjunction with the school to create a program which serves the students and curriculum.

  • Residency

    Brenda Gorlick is available to work as an “in-house” choreographer on school productions including musicals, concerts and special events.

  • Out-of-School Time

    After- school musical theatre and dance training is available upon request.

  • Field Trips

    WST offers field trips for schools to attend their annual theatre productions.

  • Professional Development

    The Made in Manitoba Masterclass series is geared for teacher PD in the field of musical theatre

  • In-School Performances

    StudioWorks Academy productions can be adapted for in- schools presentations.

  • In-School Workshops

    In-school workshops are available in dance, musical theatre, acting and vocal technique.

  • Private Lessons

    Director Brenda Gorlick coaches voice, movement and acting in one on one sessions

  • Performances

    Winnipeg Studio Theatre produces professional shows and an annual youth - based musical In a professional setting which is open to the general public.

  • Group Classes

    StudioWorks Academy operates a year- round musical theatre intensive program for students ages 10 - 21

  • Camps

    Summer StudioWorks Academy runs annually for 2-4 weeks throughout July/August. There are junior and senior classes

  • Workshops

    Made in Manitoba Masterclass series (Musical Theatre edition) is a digitally offered program liaising professional guest instructors with emerging artists. It is an interactive program which offers classes in acting, singing, dance, film technique, voiceover technique and more....

Community Partners

Featured Project

Made in Manitoba virtual Masterclass series

Winnipeg Studio Theatre is proud to present the first Made in Manitoba virtual Masterclass series – Musical Theatre Edition!

Under the direction of Brenda Gorlick and Kayla Gordon, WST Co-directors - this twelve-session program features top musical theatre artists from Manitoba who now perform and create for the world stage.

The roster includes artists Andrea Macasaet - newly-minted Broadway star of Six the Musical, Nyk Bielak – Lead performer in the Australian company of Book of Mormon, current Associate Artistic Director of Shaw Festival - Kimberley Rampersad, Mary Antonini, Jaz Sealey and Alexandra Frohlinger of Broadway shows - The Prom, Aladdin and Hello Dolly respectively, stage and screen actor – Markian Tarasiuk, Music Director at Sheridan College - Joseph Tritt, Joshua LeClair, fresh from the Matilda world tour, Kathleen Moore from the “Oz” company of Come From Away, Samantha Jeanne Hill of Broadway’s Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera and seasoned veteran of Broadway, Vegas and Guthrie stages – Andrea Mislan.

The sessions, divided into 3 age groups Junior (age 10-13), Intermediate (age 14-17) and Adult (18+) cover all aspects of musical theatre performance – from training, auditions, acting, singing and dance technique for the professional stage. Each live Zoom session includes instruction as well as a Q & A with our guest faculty.

Brenda Gorlick, who created this project articulates: “Winnipeg Studio Theatre is offering an incredible interactive experience in a digitalized setting for all ages, which has never been done before. The quality of the ‘Made in Manitoba’ faculty is stellar, and we are so proud and excited to have them back leading 12 workshops spanning all areas of theatre training”.

Performing arts instructors are eligible to attend as Auditors for the 36 sessions in order to gain insight into the “best practices” and current training styles of the musical theatre genre.

Learn from our Made-in-Manitoba acclaimed professionals about their personal journey in Manitoba and beyond. “IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST — LEARN FROM THE BEST”!

Profile last updated: Jul 9 2024

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