OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized four-weekend long youth musical theatre training intensive that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through a combination of new music creation, masterclasses, rehearsal, and a public showcase.
Our goal is to offer performing and non-performing participants a professional creation and rehearsal experience, insight about the industry, the chance to create new work, and the guidance to develop a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2025, growing our community of young performers and non-performing artists, and giving students from across Ontario access to fully subsidized training led by the country’s leading musical artists.
We are proud to report that, to date, over 1,000 young Canadians have completed ONE SONG GLORY, without any cost to the participants. Past participants are now gracing international stages and Canadian concert halls including Broadway and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals.
With ONE SONG GLORY, youth will come together to train and create under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
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OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized four-weekend long youth musical theatre training intensive that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through a combination of new music creation, masterclasses, rehearsal, and a public showcase.
Our goal is to offer performing and non-performing participants a professional creation and rehearsal experience, insight about the industry, the chance to create new work, and the guidance to develop a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2025, growing our community of young performers and non-performing artists, and giving students from across Ontario access to fully subsidized training led by the country’s leading musical artists.
We are proud to report that, to date, over 1,000 young Canadians have completed ONE SONG GLORY, without any cost to the participants. Past participants are now gracing international stages and Canadian concert halls including Broadway and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals.
With ONE SONG GLORY, youth will come together to train and create under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Any young artist between the ages of 13-19 is invited to register for an audition or an interview by clicking this link by Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
All participants who register are invited to attend either a group Audition Workshop or a group Interview Session.
- In a group setting each performing artist can audition, and each non-performing artist will interview, while learning how to improve their presentation skills from a team of leading industry professionals.They will receive immediate individualized feedback, and the chance to apply what they learned through the workshop process.
- If participants are unable to attend in person, we will arrange for a video submission. Please read more about how to submit an audition video by clicking this link.
- Auditions will be conducted with ONE SONG GLORY Program Manager, Bryn Kennedy, and our teaching artists on Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are preferred as ONE SONG GLORY audition/interview slots fill up quickly!
INTENSIVE AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS
In an effort to share the enriching qualities of the theatre with a wider cross-section of young people, we are actively seeking a balance of performing and non-performing artists for shadowing mentorships (choreographers, directors, stage managers, musicians and creative leaders, and other non-performance disciplines we may have missed). We want to hear from you! Performing artists will be invited to audition, and non-performing artists will be invited to an interview where they can share their work with our team.
We are accepting submissions from young people between the ages of 13-19 in Toronto and the GTA. We are particularly interested in artists of all backgrounds, abilities, and ethnicities as we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within this selection process. We especially encourage folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Gender Minorities, LGBTQ2S+, d/Deaf, Mad, Disabled/People with Disabilities, and/or Neurodiverse to submit.
From the auditions and interviews, 30 performers and non-performing artists will be invited to join our free training intensive every Saturday from February 1-22, 2025, with final performances on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. In groups, the participants will create brand new musical theatre scenes and songs under the guidance of top Canadian musical theatre artists.
REGISTRATION SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Audition Venue: East End United (310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6)
Training Venue: First Christian Reformed Church of Toronto (67 Taunton Road Toronto, ON M4S 2P2)
Performance Venue: Studio Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre (5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8)
INTENSIVE DATES
Registration Submission Deadline
The deadline for all ONE SONG GLORY registrants to apply is Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
Auditions for performing artists:
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Interviews for non-performing artists:
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Training Sessions (Weekends)
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Live Performance Showcase:
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
- 10:00 – 5:30 rehearsals
- 7:30 performance
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are expected to be available for all training sessions, and all day on the day of the performance.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- First, click here to fill out the One Song Glory 2025 registration form by Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
- After filling out the registration form, ONE SONG GLORY Program Manager, Bryn Kennedy, will contact you with your audition or interview slot by Friday, January 10th, 2025.
Late submissions may still be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
VIDEO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- First, click here to fill out the ONE SONG GLORY 2025 registration form.
- Next, view the audition & portfolio video submission guidelines HERE.
- Please email your video links, updated headshot and resume, and applicable passwords to onesongglory@musicalstagecompany.com no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
***Please be advised that we can only accept Youtube or Vimeo video links. We are unable to download video files.
Late submissions may still be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is ONE SONG GLORY being delivered?
ONE SONG GLORY will be offered in person this winter. We are thrilled to be back delivering the program in person, giving young performers and artists access to fully subsidized training led by Canada’s leading musical artists.
Is there a cost to the program?
No! We are thrilled to say that the entire program is fully subsidized so that cost is not a barrier to participation.
What is the time commitment for the program?
If selected, you will be required to attend all intensive sessions (see details on the Training Intensive Dates tab).
How do I register for an Audition Workshop? What do I need to have prepared?
Fill out this form to register for the Audition Workshop! If you are unable to attend the workshop in person, please fill out the form and also follow the Video Preparation Guidelines to send in your audition or portfolio video by Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Please note that the weekly training intensives will all be in-person for ONE SONG GLORY 2025.
Who can be involved in ONE SONG GLORY?
30 youth between the ages of 13-19 in Toronto and the GTA will come together to train under the guidance of Canada’s top musical theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment. Participants will be invited to join the ONE SONG GLORY Training Intensive after the Audition Workshop. In an effort to share the enriching qualities of the theatre with a wider cross-section of young people, we are actively seeking performing and non-performing artists (writers, choreographers, directors, stage managers, musicians and creative leaders, and any non-performing discipline we may have missed).
When will ONE SONG GLORY take place?
The 30 artists invited to join the program will meet in person on four Saturdays in February 2025 (please see exact dates on the Training Intensive tab). The final presentation will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Who will participants be learning from in the program?
Participants will be placed into cohorts, under the guidance of a Canadian director and music director/composer. Masterclasses and Lunch & Learns will be with other top Canadian musical theatre professionals.
What will the final ONE SONG GLORY presentation look like?
In groups, the participants will create a brand new musical theatre song under the guidance of top Canadian directors, composers, music directors, and designers to be performed onstage on February 23rd, 2025.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Feel free to email onesongglory@musicalstagecompany.com with further questions. We are happy to hear from you!