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Registration now open for the Centre Stage Conservatory program

BRAMPTON, ON (October 5, 2022) – Performing Arts Brampton is now accepting registrations for the Centre Stage Conservatory program.

The Centre Stage Conservatory is a free training program for youth from Brampton and surrounding areas to engage in professional development and mentorship to enhance and enrich their artistic sensibilities. All participants will attend monthly workshops on a variety of topics taught by leading artists/practitioners in their field. The workshop themes will challenge participants to view their art through new lenses. Areas of study include acting, entrepreneurship, movement, storytelling and voice. In addition to workshops, participants will develop and rehearse final performances both for school audiences and for the public.

Centre Stage Conservatory encourages submissions and supports young artists across artistic disciplines. Youth aged 12 to 18 from Brampton and surrounding areas who are practicing any performing arts discipline are encouraged to apply to the free program. Performing Arts Brampton is committed to offering an accessible, safe, and comfortable experience for all who participate in the program. For more information and to register please visit the Centre Stage Conservatory program website.

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“The Centre Stage Conservatory program is a great opportunity for youth artists to learn from leaders in their respected areas. Performing Arts Brampton offers great programming for residents, and I encourage aspiring artists to take advantage of this free program.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Performing Arts Brampton continues to offer incredible opportunities for residents to enjoy. If you are an aspiring artist, the Centre Stage Conservatory program offers a rewarding challenge through workshops and continued development for free. Take advantage and register today!”
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

"For Performing Arts Brampton, there's nothing more gratifying than participating in the artistic development of young people. We see these local emerging artists grow before our eyes, and we're grateful to them for sharing their lives with us."
- Steven Schipper, Executive Artistic Director, Performing Arts Brampton

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