We are proud to announce our 14th youth program!
TIP Youth aims to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and practical training in theater and performing arts, culminating in performances of a fully staged musical. We believe that the experience gained from participation in the TIP Youth program will be beneficial in many aspects of both student and future adult lives, whether they perform professionally or not. Unlike an “acting school”, TIP Youth deals with performing in a production with others, as well as the 'total' theatrical experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
Online reservations are now OPEN!
Student & Parent Orientation*
Sunday, October 27th 10AM to 11:30AM
A chance for parents and children new to TIP Youth to meet the directors and have questions answered.
*Everyone is invited to orientation, but attendance is NOT MANDATORY.
Class Days
Act 1 - ages 8 to 12, Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, (14)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April (5)
Act 2 - ages 13 to 17, Sundays from 9AM to 1PM
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, (15)
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23,
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April (6)
Dates in (parentheses) are provisional and may change based on the final production week dates.
With very limited exceptions, rehearsals are held at Our Space in Hatagaya.
Production Week
April 1st (Tue) to April 6th (Sun)
-OR-
April 8th (Tue) to April 13th (Sun)
We are still waiting on final confirmation from the theater regarding production dates, but we do know it will be either the first or second week of April.
Production week runs from Tuesday through Sunday, with performances on Thursday to Sunday. Call times (when students are required to be at the theater) will be in the evenings on the weekdays.
Performances
Thursday, in the evening
Friday, in the evening
Saturday, matinee and evening
Sunday, matinee and evening
Act 1 and Act 2 will alternate performance day and time.
WORKSHOPS
During class, workshops are given on topics such as foundation, core, voice, movement, staging, safety, tech and much more. Students will learn a new glossary of vocabulary associated with acting and the theater. They will develop public speaking skills and learn ways to handle self-consciousness and take pride in team achievements. TIP Youth offers students a supportive environment to experiment, try new things, make mistakes, and improve in multiple areas of development. Through hard work, combined with rehearsals and other fun activities, they will create a fantastic show that many others can enjoy. Students learn that it is the process as much as the end result that is important.
There are two age groups in the program. Act 1 is for ages 8 to 12 and Act 2 is for ages 13 to 17. Students must be 8 or older by the first rehearsal date to be admitted.
LANGUAGE
Please note that this is an English-speaking program and we are unable to provide support for students in Japanese. All students are expected to be fluent or near-native speakers of English as a minimum requirement. Concerns about language ability may be discussed with the directors at orientation.
COST
The full course of six months of professional level classes, workshops, intensive production week rehearsals, plus all costs associated with the production is ¥95,000. A TIP Youth t-shirt, access to photos and videos are included in this fee.
Payment in full should be made in cash at orientation on Sunday, October 27th 2024.
Bank transfers will also be accepted.
Please note that all director’s casting decisions are final and we will not be able to provide a refund if a student or parent is not satisfied with the role(s) assigned.
VENUE
With very few exceptions, TIP Youth rehearsals take place at:
Our Space in Hatagaya
2-1-1 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0072
CONTACT
We look forward to seeing you at the student orientation or first class!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at tipyouth@tokyoplayers.org
Q&A
How do you choose students for the TIP youth classes?
Online reservations are first come, first served - and then attend our orientation on October 27th to get a better idea of how your children will fit in the program.
How many students are in each class?
We can accommodate 15 to 20 students each in Act 1 and Act 2.
What kind of shows have you done before?
TIP Youth has performed musicals such as FAME JR., DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCHIO JR., HAIRSPRAY JR., DISNEY'S MULAN JR., FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR., DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR., etc. These "JR" titles are condensed versions of Broadway shows provided by the original producers and writing teams for performances by students.
Where is the reservation link? There is no place to click.
The registration form will be available online on October 6th, 2024 at 10AM.
What information do I need for the reservation form?
The online registration form only requires very basic information such as name, email address, child’s birthday, parent/guardian’s name, phone number, etc. It is a very simple form; nothing complicated.
May I pay the class fee by bank-transfer?
We will send out bank transfer information by email upon confirmed registration after October 6th Sorry, credit cards are not accepted.
We usually speak English at home, but my daughter/son is not a perfect native English speaker. Is their level good enough?
Please attend the orientation session to get a better idea of how your child will fit into the program. The directors will discuss English proficiency with families individually and students can see how they feel with the other students, the directors, etc.
