How does my child get involved with OKTC?

There are three sections for involvement in Original Kids Theatre Company, comprised of the Main Cast Company, CampOK!, and Kidlets.

OKTC’s Main Cast Company is for youth aged 9 to 18.  Kids are involved in two projects in their year with Original Kids between September and August.  Acceptance to the company occurs in three ways: first, Original Kids re-invited from the previous year; second, those deemed ready for the Main Cast from CampOK; third, those who successfully audition for the Main Cast as the need arises.  For more information, please visit our website, www.oktc.ca and/or the OKTC office at 519-679-0598.

CampOK! is OKTC’s summer camp program for youth aged 7 to 16, located on the grounds of Huron College at UWO.  We offer four two-week sessions.  CampOK! is a sign-up program available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information, please visit our website, www.campok.ca and/or contact our Summer Camp Hotline at 519-679-3316.

Youth aged 5 to 8 participate in Original Kidlets.  There are four programs for Original Kidlets: an eight-week Fall Program, an eight-week Winter Program, half- or full-day March Break Kidlets Camp, and half- or full-day Kamp Kidlets in July and August.  All Kidlets programs are sign-up programs available on a first-come, first-served basis.


What is the Main Cast Company?

The Main Cast Company consists of youth aged 9 to 18.  Each member of the Main Cast Company participates in two projects per year.  Original Kids Theatre Company puts on over twenty shows each year, including both plays and musicals.  Main Cast Company members rehearse two to three times per week, including at least one weekend rehearsal.  Each production also consists of at least 5 performances for the public.

New Original Kids entering the company in grades up to grade 8 participate in our T.A.G. (The Actor Grows) workshop program in the Fall Season and then participate in a production upon completion of the T.A.G. program. 

Membership in the Main Cast Company includes show shirts, cast photos and photo CDs as well as participation in the Main Cast Company.

 

What is CampOK!?

CampOK! is our fun-filled summer camp program for youth aged 7 to 16, located on the grounds of Huron College at UWO.  CampOK! is a safe and nurturing environment where young people can grow and flourish.  It is a total theatre experience where youth can blossom as performers.  CampOK! also offers a variety of fun lunchtime activities, water events and games as well as performance sessions each day, which culminates with Performance Day for family and friends.

For youth aged 13 to 16, we offer two programs at camp: Leaders In Training (LIT) and Advanced Leadership Program (ALP).

CampOK! is a sign-up program available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

What is Kidlets?

Kidlets are aged 5 to 8.  There are four programs for Original Kidlets: an eight-week Fall Program, an eight-week Winter Program, half- or full-day March Break Kidlets Camp, and half- or full-day Kamp Kidlets in July and August.  Each program culminates in a performance for family and friends.  Kidlets is a fun way for youth to get introduced to singing, dancing and performing, in a safe, friendly environment.  All Kidlets programs are sign-up programs available on a first-come, first-served basis.