No Strings Theatre offers a quality program at an extremely competitive price. Market research shows
that programs such as this in downtown Toronto average $300 a week (at least 30% more than our fees) This is our first
attempt to make our program afforable and attract a larger geneographic pool of talented individuals.
Much as the government supports theatre projects, it does not support tuition-funded programs. In other words,
because we are providing instruction/tecnique classes as well, this summer program is more regarded as a private
educational school as opposed to a community theatre organization. We do feel our mandate to provide training as
well as a community peformance is an important one for the youths. We are therefore, very dependent on our tuition fees
to meet our financial nees including hiring trained staff and providing a quality program.
We do realize, however, that there are families who just can't afford to send there children to camp or individuals that
are supporting themselves or their own artisitic education. We have decide to create a few subsidized
spaces for students who meet a number the criteria below.
Denise certainly found herself in both brackets as paid for her own education and artisitic instruction
since she was 18. Then later, as a single parent, could not afford to send her own children to
specialty camps such as this.
THE STUDENT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CANADA
CRITERIA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (one or more of the following)
- Single Parent
- Living in one of Toronto's Priority areas (see list)
- Many Dependents
- Combined family income under 40,000
- Independent Student
We also have reserved a scholarship for students gifted in the arts and living in one of Toronto's Priority areas.
(this year there are 2 scholarship placemements available)
A student can also look into our apprentice program. This would be a matter of providing volunteer services
to our camp in their field of interest/expertise. Contact the Artisitc Director for more details.
If you meet some of the above qualifications for financial assitance, please review the application
forms below, For more information, please contact the Artisitic Director.
