OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized, four-weekend, in-person musical theatre training intensive for youth that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through masterclasses, musical theatre performance training, and performance presentations.
Our goal is to offer participants aged 13–19 a professional rehearsal environment, insight into the industry, opportunities to engage with new works, and guidance to help them build a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2026, growing our community of young performers, 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 grow under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
This year, the program includes:
- An INDUSTRY PANEL with Shari Quallenberg (AMI Talent Agent and Manager), Daniel Birnbaum (The Talent House Agent), Jesse Griffiths (Casting Director), and Peter Fernandes (Actor/Director/Associate Artist)
- A SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS with Britta Johnson (Life After, Kelly V. Kelly)
- A POST SECONDARY SCHOOL PANEL with the Sheridan College Music Theatre Program (Chris Scholey, Theatre Sheridan Producer) and the Randolph College Music Theatre Program (Jeannie Wyse, Randolph Head of Voice)
- CREATING HEATHERS: HOW A MUSICAL WENT GLOBAL
An exclusive panel discussion with Kevin Murphy, writer of Heathers and Michael Rubinoff MSC Artistic Director and Originating Producer of Come From Away
Photos by Dahlia Katz
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OVERVIEW
ONE SONG GLORY is a fully subsidized, four-weekend, in-person musical theatre training intensive for youth that builds community, self-confidence, and self-expression through masterclasses, musical theatre performance training, and performance presentations.
Our goal is to offer participants aged 13–19 a professional rehearsal environment, insight into the industry, opportunities to engage with new works, and guidance to help them build a fruitful career in the performing arts.
We are thrilled to offer the program once again in 2026, growing our community of young performers, 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 grow under the guidance of theatre professionals in a positive and encouraging environment.
This year, the program includes:
- An INDUSTRY PANEL with Shari Quallenberg (AMI Talent Agent and Manager), Daniel Birnbaum (The Talent House Agent), Jesse Griffiths (Casting Director), and Peter Fernandes (Actor/Director/Associate Artist)
- A SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS with Britta Johnson (Life After, Kelly V. Kelly)
- A POST SECONDARY SCHOOL PANEL with the Sheridan College Music Theatre Program (Chris Scholey, Theatre Sheridan Producer) and the Randolph College Music Theatre Program (Jeannie Wyse, Randolph Head of Voice)
- CREATING HEATHERS: HOW A MUSICAL WENT GLOBAL
An exclusive panel discussion with Kevin Murphy, writer of Heathers and Michael Rubinoff MSC Artistic Director and Originating Producer of Come From Away
Photos by Dahlia Katz
THE ONE SONG GLORY SHOWCASE
To conclude our free training intensive, participants will perform new musical theatre songs under the guidance of top Canadian musical theatre artists in their final showcase performance.
When:
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, 7:30PM
Where:
Meridian Arts Centre, Studio Theatre
5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8
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Run time:
75 minutes
INTENSIVE DATES
Applications for ONE SONG GLORY are now closed.
Intensive Sessions (Weekends)
- Saturday, January 31st 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 7th 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 14th 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
- Saturday, February 21st 2026 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Live Performance Showcase:
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
- 10:00 – 5:30 rehearsals
- 7:30 performance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is ONE SONG GLORY being delivered?
ONE SONG GLORY will be offered in person in February 2026 in Toronto. We are thrilled to be back delivering the program in person, giving young performers access to fully subsidized training led by Canada’s leading professional 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 4 Saturday intensive sessions and the final Sunday performance (see details on the Training Intensive Dates tab).
Who can be involved in ONE SONG GLORY?
40 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 Auditions. We are actively seeking performers who love to sing, act, and move, who are looking to learn more about the professional musical theatre world and train in the field.
When will ONE SONG GLORY take place?
The 40 artists invited to join the program will meet in person on four Saturdays in February 2026 (please see exact dates on the Training Intensive tab). The final presentation will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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 Panels will be with other top Canadian musical theatre professionals.
What will the final ONE SONG GLORY presentation look like?
In groups, the participants will perform new musical theatre songs under the guidance of top Canadian directors, choreographers, and music directors to be performed onstage on February 22nd, 2026.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Feel free to email outreach@musicalstagecompany.com with further questions. We are happy to hear from you!
One Song Glory in the Classroom offers a 70-minute masterclass with one of our local One Song Glory trainers in your very own classroom for a subsidized rate of $210 + HST! Our masterclasses build skills, self-confidence, and self-expression through a combination of new music creation, acting, singing, or dancing masterclass sessions.