
Teen Acting III
Ages
14-17
Full. Get in touch to join the waitlist.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Teen Acting III is an empowering class that urges young actors to embrace risks, bold choices, and develop confidence in their creative voices. Tailored for students with prior acting experience, a dedication to the form, and aiming to elevate their skills, this program focuses on text analysis, movement, improv, and collaborative creation within a professional and nurturing setting. Participate in various performances, including a winter collective creation project and a final production at the HCA Black Box Theatre. Students in Teen Acting III work on scenes and monologues from published plays and workshop new Canadian theatre pieces over the course of the year.
Course Breakdown:
TERM ONE: Theatre Craft, Voice & Text, Text Study
TERM TWO: Collective Creation & Professional Development
TERM THREE: Set the Stage: Rehearsal and HCA Theatre School Spring Studio Performance Series
TAKE THE STAGE! This program culminates in an invited presentation in June in the HCA Black Box Theatre.
Please note: This program will require attendance at dress rehearsals and performances in May and June (dates TBA).
CLASS DETAILS
DAY(S)
Wednesday
STUDIO
Atelier Studio
TIME(S)
7:00 - 9:00
PRE-REQUISITE:
Completion of Teen Acting II and instructor's recommendation.
UNIFORM & MATERIALS
Notebook
Pen or pencil
Water bottle
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Stephanie Hope Lawlor
Stephanie Hope Lawlor is an award-nominated actor, director, program creator, and teaching artist with over two decades of professional experience. A leader in Hamilton’s theatre community, she is passionate about developing emerging artists and creating inclusive, supportive spaces where students can build confidence, explore their craft, and grow.

ADDITIONAL FEES
Additional fees vary by program and participation. Any applicable registration, costume, examination, or materials fees are listed below.
Registration Fee (Single Student): $30
Registration Fee (Family): $50
Production Fee
There will be a one-time $70 production fee, to be paid in March 2027. This cover all printing, technical requirements, and other production-related expenses.
CLASS FEES
Choose the payment schedule that works best for you: pay for the full year, by term, or monthly.
Please note that the listed tuition reflects the full year of classes. If you enroll after the program has started, class tuition will be automatically prorated based on the number of classes remaining in the year.
MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Made at the beginning of each month
$186.85 +HST
TERM PAYMENTS
Three times per year
$622.83 +HST