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.
Since its creation ONE SONG GLORY has been held in person in Toronto, offering Ontario teens a place to create, perform and celebrate their shared love of musical theatre. In 2021 we introduced “OSG in the Classrooms”, an opportunity for young people in schools across Canada to receive free workshops in their classrooms and studios from local, high-achieving, professional artists.
We are thrilled to offer both programs once again in 2024, 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 900 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.
Since its creation ONE SONG GLORY has been held in person in Toronto, offering Ontario teens a place to create, perform and celebrate their shared love of musical theatre. In 2021 we introduced “OSG in the Classrooms”, an opportunity for young people in schools across Canada to receive free workshops in their classrooms and studios from local, high-achieving, professional artists.
We are thrilled to offer both programs once again in 2024, 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 900 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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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 discipline 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.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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- Any young artist between the ages of 13-19 is invited to register for an audition or an interview by clicking this link by Monday, January 8th, 2024. All participants who register are invited to attend either a group Audition Workshop or a group Interview Session free this fall.
- In a group setting each artist can audition, interview, and learn how to improve their presentation 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.
- For performing artists, auditions will be conducted with ONE SONG GLORY Program Manager, Sarah O’Brecht on Saturday, January 13th & Sunday, January 14th.
- For non-performing artists an interview will be conducted with ONE SONG GLORY Program Manager, Sarah on Saturday, January 13th & Sunday, January 14th.
- In a group setting each artist can audition, interview, and learn how to improve their presentation 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.
- Any young artist between the ages of 13-19 is invited to register for an audition or an interview by clicking this link by Monday, January 8th, 2024. All participants who register are invited to attend either a group Audition Workshop or a group Interview Session free this fall.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are preferred as One Song Glory audition / interview slots fill up quickly!
From the auditions and interviews, 30 performers and non-performing artists will be invited to join our free training intensive every Saturday from February 3rd to February 24th 2023, with final performances on Sunday, February 25th. In groups, the participants will create a brand new musical theatre scenes and songs under the guidance of top Canadian Directors.
REGISTRATION SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- First, click here to fill out the One Song Glory 2024 registration form by Monday, January 8th, 2024
- After filling out the registration form, One Song Glory Program Manager, Sarah O’Brecht, will contact you with your audition or interview slot by Wednesday, January 10th, 2024.
**Late submissions may still be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
VIDEO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
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- First, click here to fill out the One Song Glory 2024 registration form.
- Next, view the audition & portfolio video submission guidelines here.
- Please email your video links, updated headshot and resume, and applicable passwords to outreach@musicalstagecompany.com no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, January 8th, 2024.
**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.
TRAINING INTENSIVE
Registration Submission
For all One Song Glory registrants by Monday, January 8th, 2024.
Interviews for non-performing artists:
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
Sunday, January 14th, 2024
Interviews for non-performing artists (in-person)
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
Sunday, January 14th, 2024
Training Sessions (Weekends)
Saturday, February 3rd, 2022 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 10th, 2022 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 17th, 2022 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Saturday, February 24th, 2022 at 10:00-5:30 pm
Live Performance Showcase:
Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
- Please note: participants must be available the full day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is One Song Glory being delivered?
One Song Glory will be offered back in-person this Winter. We are thrilled to be back delivering the program in person, giving young performers and artists, giving students access to fully subsidized training led by Canada’s leading musical artists. We are also offering our One Song Glory in the classroom, which you can find out more by visiting the One Song Glory In The Classroom Tab in the menu above, where we bring musical theatre education to students in Toronto and the GTA(who reside in remote, rural and urban communities).
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 tab).
How do I register for an Audition Workshop? What do I need to have prepared?
Fill out this form here to register for the Audition Workshop! If you are unable to attend the workshop in person. Then, follow the Video Preparation Guidelines and send in your audition or portfolio video by Monday, January 8th, 2024. Please note that the weekly training intensives are all in-person for One Song Glory 2024.
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 for 4-weekends in person in February 2024 (please see exact dates on the Training Intensive tab). The final presentation will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
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 perform a song as well as 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 25th.
Who should I contact with further questions?
Feel free to email outreach@musicalstagecompany.com with further questions. We are happy to hear from you!
OVERVIEW
Created in 2022 in response to the global pandemic, One Song Glory in the Classroom offers a dozen fully subsidized, FREE 70-minute masterclass with one of our local One Song Glory trainers in your very own classroom. Our Master classes build skills, self-confidence, and self-expression through a combination of new music creation, acting, singing, or dancing masterclass sessions.These sessions are available as either an in-person session or can be delivered online depending on your preference.
We are thrilled to offer One Song Glory in the classroom again and continue growing our national network of young performers and non-performing artists, and give students from across the country (who may reside in remote, rural and urban communities) access to fully subsidized training led by Canada’s leading musical artists.
We are proud to report that to date, over 900 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.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Teachers have two (2) options to participate:
- One Song Glory in the Classroom
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- a fully subsidized single 70-minute workshop for your classroom.
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- One Song Glory Residency
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- A fully subsidized three (3) workshop residency (70 minutes each) covering the 3 pillars of musical theatre: acting, movement & singing over a period of 3 weeks.
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2. Any junior high or high school teacher is invited to register by clicking this link where you can book a session for their classroom from our roster of leading industry professionals between January 2 – April 15, 2024.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
First, click here to fill out the One Song Glory in the Classroom 2023-2024 registration form.
After filling out the registration form, One Song Glory Program Manager, Sarah O’Brecht, will contact you regarding your registration.
CLASSROOM INTENSIVE
We are excited to have top industry professionals from the Musical Theatre community in Canada lead these masterclasses. Potential topics include:
- Text and Musical Analysis of Songs
- Ensemble Singing in Musical Theatre
- Monologue and Character Work
- Auditioning and Self-Tapes
- Script Analysis
- Storytelling Through Movement
- Breaking Down a Monologue or Song
FULLY SUBSIDIZED WORKSHOP SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!