Speech Arts & Drama

Bring us your voice and we'll make the best of it!

Speech Arts and Drama training develops confidence, a love of literature, and the ability to communicate effectively to an audience of one to one thousand. Instruction sets the stage for a lifetime of success as skills transfer to every aspect of communication: daily, personal, social, professional.

The Speech Arts and Drama program at the Conservatory is the largest in Canada with faculty and programs recognized as the finest in the nation. Our teachers are professional speech instructors with backgrounds in speech, voice, literature and drama.

Introductory and advanced training in Speech Arts and Drama is offered in group classes and private lessons to students beginning at age four.

Credit Speech courses are offered through the Department of Theatre Arts.

The Speech Arts and Drama Program

The Speech Arts and Drama program features a balanced, challenging curriculum that sets the standard for others like it throughout Canada.

SPEAK FOR YOURSELF!
Vocal training is the foundation of all speech arts and drama training. Projection, clear speech, natural expressiveness and vocal energy develop as students learn the potential of the voice and healthy voice production habits.

IMAGINATION IS EVERYTHING!
The art of speaking and love of literature develops through the interpretation and performance of poetry, prose and drama. Students learn to communicate with imagination, expression, performing great literature with understanding and artistry.

EXPRESS YOURSELF!
Physical expression is developed through training in mime and movement. Students learn good posture, relaxation and how to use the body and face to communicate emotion and meaning.

MAKE YOUR POINT!
Public speaking training develops skills crucial to success in today's world. Students learn to conquer speech anxiety, organize information effectively, and deliver a clear, meaningful message as they develop a versatile and effective personal speaking style

ACT THE PART!
Drama skills focus the student's creativity, allowing them to create a role and play a scene. Spontaneity and imagination develop as students learn to improvise and sustain involvement in scene work.

TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT!
Students take the stage with poise and confidence, showcasing confident, expressive performance and presentation skills.