2021 | 22 INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS SERIES
The National Stage Company of Canada is pleased to invite early-career and established artists and craftspeople from across the pacific northwest to participant in its 2021/22 International Masterclass Series. The series is designed to provide performers and craftspeople with an opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals that will help further develop, enhance and grow their knowledge, skills and talents in a highly progressive, nurturing and safe environment.
The NSCC International Masterclass Series is structured in a way that brings guest stars to the capital city for a week long intensive in their respected area of expertise. The primary component of the series is to support the company’s core members with a private masterclass for 3 days followed by an additional 3 day masterclass that is open for public registration.
Within each class participants will gain valuable insight into the level of creativity and artistry required to perform, produce, and present professional theatre, season after season. Guest instructors will further share their experiences, open up a window into their work, and be available for participants to ask questions, do exercises, and have insightful conversations one on one, and as a group.
The following outlines the types of key areas that will be covered in the series, year to year.
VOICE PROCESS & TECHNIQUE | BODY, BREATH & VOICE INTEGRATIVE THERAPY | FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT, ARTIST NUTRITION AND MINDFULNESS | VOICEOVER PERFORMANCE | ACTING FOR THE STAGE | ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION | IMPROVISATION | PLAYWRITING | CHOREOGRAPHY | DANCE (MUSICAL THEATRE | JAZZ | HIP HOP | TAP | CONTEMPORARY | LYRICAL) | PRODUCTION DESIGN & MANAGEMENT | DIRECTING FILMMAKING & CINEMATOGRAPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY | CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The National Stage Company of Canada is pleased to announce its guest stars scheduled to launch the inaugural series.



Multi Award-Winning
Canadian Stage Actress, Singer & Director
JAYME ARMSTRONG
ACTING, DIRECTING AND
PERFORMANCE
International Singer, Actor, Film & TV Vocalist, Dialect Coach and Music Mentor
FREDERIK ROBERT
MUSICAL THEATRE
AND THE VOICE
Broadway Actor,
Dancer & Singer
SAM STRASFELD
FOUNDATIONAL HABITS FOR PERFORMERS & DANCE & FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT NUTRITION & MINDFULNESS

Voice & Speech Specialist Breath Therapist
Core Strength &
Creative Freedom
DAVID WILSON
BODY, BREATH & VOICE
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

International Actor, Dancer & Choreographer
RAYMOND JORDAN JOHNSON BROWN
MUSICAL THEATRE
& DANCE

Two time Golden Globe Nominated Actress, Singer & Choreographer and star of the 1982 motion picture "Annie"
AILEEN QUINN
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE - ACTING, VOICE & DANCE
Due to COVID-19 this series is temporarily on hold.
Please check back frequently for updates and details about dates, times, location, fees and registration deadlines.