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. Actors work as an ensemble and rely on one another to be there. If an actor cannot attend the broadcast, they should not register for the program.

No experience required - beginners welcome!

Past broadcasts and audio performances can be found on our Live On Air! page.

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

Registration opens for Fall on July 15th

Locations:

  • Rockway Public School, Kitchener

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

Sessions

Fall

  • Mondays 6:30-8pm

  • September 21st - November 23rd, 2026

  • Broadcast November 23rd, 2026

Winter

  • Mondays 6:30-8pm

  • January 4th - March 8th, 2027

  • Broadcast March 8th, 2027

Spring

  • Mondays 6:30-8pm

  • April 5th - June 7th, 2027

  • Broadcast June 7th, 2027

Click Here to Register for actOUT!

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.

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