Live On Air! Audio Drama and Voice Acting

Ages: 10-15 years

 

Perform live on a radio broadcast (also streamed online)! Our short sessions provide an easy way to try out this program.

Meet new performers or join a session with your friends!

This class will focus on voice acting alongside the ins and outs of performing in an audio drama. Not only will participants discover how to stretch their acting skills when no one can see them, they'll also experience the excitement of performing live on air!

Every session will be unique, where actors can:

  • choose scripts to use

  • write their own material

  • learn voice acting skills: vocal expression and voice techniques

  • experiment with foley/sound effects

  • help source music or audio files

  • discover how radio and audio programs work

  • build confidence

Many skills learned will be transferrable for those wanting to make their own podcasts, audio content, and radio plays. We will not be teaching video editing, streaming, etc.

The 20-30 minute performance will be broadcast on CKMS 102.7 FM Radio Waterloo, a local radio station with fantastic local programming, during the last class of each session. Listeners can tune in on a radio or listen to the streaming broadcast online.

Attendance is an important part of the process. This is a short program. Actors work as an ensemble and rely on one another to be there. If an actor cannot attend all classes for the session and the broadcast, they should not register for the program.

No experience required - beginners welcome!

*Note: varies by Session

actOUT! actors performing The Canterville Ghost at Radio Waterloo April 2025

Registration is open!

Locations:

  • 844 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2B7

  • Radio Waterloo: Unit 114B – 283 Duke St W, Kitchener, ON N2H 3X7

Sessions

Each session is unique and requires no prior experience.

Session 1: Complete

Session 2: Complete

Session 3: In Progress

Session 4: Ages 10-15

  • Mon, Jan 5th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Jan 12th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Jan 19th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Jan 26th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Feb 9th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Feb 16th: no class

  • Mon, Feb 23rd: 5:45pm-6:45pm @ Radio Waterloo

  • $160

Session 5: Ages 10-15

  • Mon, Mar 2nd: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Mar 9th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Mar 16th: no class

  • Mon, Mar 30th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Apr 6th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Apr 13th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, Apr 20th: 5:45pm-6:45pm @ Radio Waterloo

  • $160

Session 6: Ages 10-15

  • Mon, May 4th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, May 11th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, May 18th: no class

  • Mon, May 25th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, June 1st: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, June 8th: 6pm-8pm @ Scout House

  • Mon, June 15th: 5:45pm-6:45pm @ Radio Waterloo

  • $160

actOUT! offers a great opportunity for children to:

  • explore their curiosity about the theatrical arts

  • build a healthy self-esteem

  • develop many life-long skills

We work hard to provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment.

actOUT! is the place to go in the Waterloo Region for non-competitive theatre experiences for children in the theatre arts. Every actOUT! program is designed with fun in mind. We build confidence in young people through dramatic play, theatrical activities, and a supportive, inclusive environment. actOUT! welcomes children and youth from diverse backgrounds.

Click Here to Register for actOUT!

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