The Kaleidoscope Young Company
A pre-professional training and mentorship program for ages 13-18
By Audition Only
Since 2001, Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People’s Young Company program has introduced hundreds of aspiring young performers to the inner workings of a professional theatre production. Alumni of the Kaleidoscope Young Company program can be seen on stages across the country, including at the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, and on film and television around the world.
Twenty years later, KTYP continues the tradition of the Kaleidoscope Young Company providing training at the highest calibre for a dedicated group of young artists who are serious about pursuing a career in the performing arts.
In 2021, the program was re-imagined and we re delighted to bring it back in 2025.
About the Kaleidoscope Young Company
Join our Young Company—an intensive training program for passionate teen performers ready to take their skills to the next level. Over six months, actors will build technique, confidence, and ensemble experience through dynamic weekly sessions, rehearsals, guest artist workshops, and attendance to live theatre performances.
The program is divided into two terms:
- Fall Term: Focuses on intensive training in voice, movement, character work, audition technique, and scene/monologue study. The term culminates in a December showcase of selected work.
- Winter Term: Shifts toward collaborative rehearsal and performance, culminating in a Festival of Staged Readings (March 6–8) that is open to the public.
2025-2026 Tuition Cost: $1,300.00
Actors will train in a wide range of theatrical skills—script analysis, cold reading, character development, voice technique, and more—while exploring the work of various playwrights and engaging in rich, creative ensemble work.
By audition only. Past theatre experience is recommended.
- Dates: September 8th 2025 – March 8th 2026
- Times: Mondays 6:00-8:3pm, and select Sundays 1:00-5:00pm
Being involved in the Kaleidoscope Young Company program is a significant time commitment that requires a lot of dedication, energy and teamwork. All students are expected to be at every session, rehearsal and event unless in the event of illness. Some “homework” or at home practice will be required. Please review the full program schedule and consider carefully before committing to the young company.
How to Apply
Admission to the Kaleidoscope Young Company is by audition only.
- Application Deadline: 4:00pm June 19th, 2025. There is no application fee.
- Notification of Acceptance: June 30th, 2025
Audition Submission Requirements
All prospective students must submit an application form and audition for a spot in the Young Company. Auditions will take place in person at the Kaleidoscope Arts Centre on June 20th and 21st. Applicants can indicate their preferred audition date/time in their application form.
Application Requirements:
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- • Application form
- • In-person audition
What to Prepare for your Audition:
• 2 contrasting monologues no longer than 5 minutes total for both pieces.
• These monologues must be from published plays. They cannot be from movies or TV shows, or be stand alone monologues that you might find online.
• Contrasting monologues should showcase your range as an actor. You may opt to perform one classical piece and one contemporary, or one piece that is more dramatic and one that is more comedic. Pick pieces that you’re excited about!
• When selecting monologues, stick to characters close to your age range.
• In order to best showcase your talent and skill one of your monologues must be fully memorized. We strongly recommend that both monologues are memorized, however, you may have a script in hand for your other piece as needed.
Audition slots will be 15 minutes in length. During this time, prospective students can expect to perform their prepared materials, receive notes or redirects on one of their pieces, and have a brief conversation with the program director.
Successful applicants will be contacted by June 30th with next steps for registration.
We’ve assembled an audition guide to help you prepare for your audition.
