Our programs & classes are top-notch.
reCREATIONal Classes
Our reCREATIONal Program provides children between the ages of 2 and 17 with weekly skill training classes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre Production, Art, Film, & Dance.
NEW THIS YEAR: we also offer adult classes in Dance, Mat Pilates and Art. See our weekly schedule below. Read more about our classes.
There are no auditions and the reCREATIONal Program is OPEN to students that have no experience, as well as the student that has experience and wishes to continue to develop their skills.
All classes culminate in a Final In-Studio presentation that parents and friends are invited to view. Tuition is charged monthly.
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
Registration for 2025-26 classes is now open. To register, create a profile on our Parent Portal.
Students may register for a class or classes of their choice up until the end of January each year as long as space still exists within a given class.
The Goettler Family Film Academy
Our Film Academy is possible due to the generosity of the Goettler Family.
This Academy runs parallel to our Theatre Stream (Stage) by educating students ages 13-17 in live film with curriculum and specialized workshops by film industry professionals.
From scriptwriting and directing to filming and editing will allow them to participate in life through a medium that has kept them engaged in the world they are a part of. It is in fact, a part of their daily life, and they understand that there is value and power in learning to use it.
This new Yellow Door Theatre Project film stream is the first of its kind in the Niagara Region!
The new Goettler Family Foundation Film Academy will meet the demands of digital age communication and allow expanded reach through public viewings in:
The Goettler Family Foundation Film Academy will:
- A professional movie theatre setting
- Further showings in high schools & community centres
- Various film festivals
The Goettler Family Foundation Film Academy will:
- Encourage creativity
- Build confidence
- Foster cultural awareness
- Develop new skills
- Nurture a sense of accomplishment
- Make a significant impact on the teen population in the Niagara Region by giving a voice to their thoughts and feelings through creative expression in film
The initial implementation of the Goettler Family Foundation Film Academy will be a 25 week program over two terms; September-December (10 weeks) and January-May (15 weeks).
view classes available
Summer Programs
Our Summer Intensive Programs are available for ages 10-17 and culminate in live performances!
Is your child ready to take center stage? The Yellow Door Theatre Project’s Summer Intensive Programs are the perfect creative outlet for young performers aged 10–17. This immersive experience offers students a taste of life in a professional theatre setting.
Over the course of two or three exciting weeks, participants will train in music, dance, and stagecraft—Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—all leading up to a live performance on stage!
Whether your child is a seasoned performer or just discovering their passion, this is a summer adventure they won’t forget.
Over the course of two or three exciting weeks, participants will train in music, dance, and stagecraft—Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—all leading up to a live performance on stage!
Whether your child is a seasoned performer or just discovering their passion, this is a summer adventure they won’t forget.
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Yellow Door Theatre Project is pleased to announce Disney’s Frozen JR. as our first 2026 Summer Intensive production!
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway Junior by (snow)storm!
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
*The original Broadway Production of Frozen was directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
Announcing our 2026 Summer Intensives!
July 6th to 19th, 2026
July 19th, 2026, space to be determined.
10 to 17 years
$750*
*Bursaries available
Applications begin November 10th , online audition links will be available January 15th, 2026.
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Yellow Door Theatre Project is excited to Announce the EXPANSION of our successful Summer Intensive Programming with a production of...
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
This full-length Teen Edition of Anaïs Mitchell’s haunting, jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice.
After its origins as a DIY community theatre project in 2006 and a studio album in 2010, Hadestown electrified audiences with its 2016 world premiere at New York Theatre Workshop, becoming the longest-running show in that celebrated theatre’s 40-year history. The production then received its Canadian premiere at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre in 2017 and then a 2018 sold-out engagement at London’s National Theatre. Hadestown opened on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre on April 17, 2019, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin, starring Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada and Patrick Page. Hadestown made its West End debut in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre, London. Directed by Chavkin, the production featured Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Zachary James, Melanie La Barrie and Gloria Onitiri.
Media:
“Achingly beautiful, thought-provoking, powerful and prophetic.” – Newsday
“Sumptuous... Gorgeous... As good as it gets... You wish you could live in the glowy moment forever.” – The New York Times
“Utterly fabulous... arrives on Broadway with a furnace-like blast of creativity.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A transporting musical hit... Anaïs Mitchell’s score is a joyful combination of folk, pop, Dixieland and blues that will make you want to rehear it as soon as the lights come up.” – Time Out
“Unforgettable. Simply one of the most exquisite works of musical storytelling I’ve seen in my more than 25 years as a theater critic. In its supple convergence of story and song, Hadestown represents a step forward for the art form.” – Los Angeles Times
“Visionary and ravishing. An intricate and gorgeous feat of songwriting, a vehicle for dynamite performances and a courageous experiment with form, Hadestown is cause for celebration.” – New York
August 4th to 30th, 2026
August 28th, 29th, 30th, Yellow Door Theatre, Virgil, ON
14 to 17 years
$950*
*Bursaries available
Applications begin November 10th , online audition links will be available January 15th, 2026.
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