Kelson Hall Centre for Arts & Education

11/14/2024

This is a great after school activity for your kids or grandkids. Keeps them active and creative :)

Unleash your child's creativity in our fun, energetic Acting Adventure classes designed just for the little ones! 🎭
From theatre games to storytelling, students will learn the fundamentals of acting and self expression. The perfect solution for that after-school energy. 🤩

Classes run from JAN 28 - APR 15, 2025. 🗓
Register before NOV 22 for our Early Bird Discount.
https://wctlive.ca/thehub/default.htm

11/13/2024

Only two weekends, make sure to mark your calendars!

10/30/2024

The new year is approaching! 🗓 Thinking about trying something new? Maybe giving your kid something to do?

Winter 2025 registration for our Stage One Theatre School is open now!

Thats not all... Next Stage Adult Theatre Classes are also open for early registration! We strive to make theatre welcoming to the whole community; at WCT's Hub For Creative Learning we have a class for everyone!

For details and registration check out the link below 🔗
https://wctlive.ca/thehub/default.htm

10/30/2024

10/25/2024

We're on the look out for a full-time Theatre Technician to support venue operations at the Sagebrush Theatre, Pavilion Theatre, and Kelson Hall. 🎭

If you have a passion for the arts and everything behind the curtain this may be the perfect fit. 😉

To apply send in a cover letter, resume, your availability & two professional references to:
Skylar Nakazawa, Venue Services
✉️ [email protected]

Review of submissions begins November 2, 2024 🗓
For details check out https://wctlive.ca/postings/

10/25/2024

Come on down!
Use the Lower Entrance and come by for a safe indoor trick or treat option 🎃👻

Join us for our Trick or Treat Open House at the KSO Music School!

🗓 Date: October 31st
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Kelson Hall / 330 St. Paul Street

Dress up your little pumpkins in their boo-tiful costumes and join us for an afternoon of fun activities, delightful music, and yummy treats! Our fang-tastic staff are excited to meet you and your ghouls and goblins.

Expect witch-tastic activities, a tour of our school, and plenty of candy to go around! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your family.

10/14/2024

10/12/2024

We have a full house for our first ever Kamloops Symphony Music School Tiny Tots presented by New Gold performance! Thank you to Rae Nixon, our Community Building Partner Kelson Group, and New Gold New Afton Mine for helping us bring the joy of music to over 70 families on this beautiful Saturday morning!

10/11/2024

"The Woman in Black" opens tomorrow night! 🙌

This spooky ghost story directed by former Kamloopsian and theatre legend, Kim Collier, is the perfect way to start off the Halloween season.

Get your friends, get your family, and get over to the Sagebrush Theatre to see the show before it closes on October 20.

Tickets are available at the link below. We hope to see you there. 👻🪦
https://wctlive.ca/womaninblack/

CHARLIE GALLANT & JAMES MacDONALD in The Woman in Black | Director KIM COLLIER | Set Designer KEN MacKENZIE | Lighting Designer JOHN WEBBER | Costume Designer SABRINA STACE | Sound Designer THOMAS RYDER PAYNE | Photo by MURRAY MITCHELL

10/05/2024

10/01/2024

Get ready to fall in love as we celebrate the publication day of First Métis Man of Odesa, the globetrotting romance by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova!

Matt and Masha hit it off during a theatre research trip in Ukraine. At first they seem like opposites: Masha loves the sea, Matt loves mountains. Masha is Ukrainian, Matt is Métis. But the passionate spark ignited between them cannot be denied. Despite the improbabilities of a cross-continental relationship, a few fairy-tale visits overseas solidifies their bond. But when it seems distance could be the only obstacle in their path, a series of extreme circumstances put their commitment to the ultimate test.

Based on actual events, First Métis Man of Odesa is the extraordinary true story of a whirlwind romance that withstands a global pandemic, a surprise pregnancy, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Transcending the usual tropes of documentary theatre, this heartwarming how-we-got-together tale turns art of the here and now into a catalyst for action and a hopeful ode for a better future.

A story to cherish forever, get your copy today: https://www.playwrightscanada.com/Books/F/First-Metis-Man-of-Odesa

09/23/2024

We are so thrilled by today’s news! We can’t wait for this to break ground next year!

City of Kamloops

08/14/2024

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The Kamloops Music Collective would like to take a moment to express our sincerest gratitude for everyone who helped our summer camp students evacuate and relocate from the Kamloops United Church today as the most unfortunate circumstances occurred by way of fire. The firefighters, church staff, and police all acted quickly and diligently to make sure everyone was safe and out of harm's way.

We understand we are not the only ones displaced during this time and our hearts go out to all of the church staff, child care programs, and community programs that are so deeply and suddenly affected by the fire that happened today. The Kamloops United Church has been our home for many years, and the magnitude of how hard this will impact our downtown community in the short term is huge, not to mention the long term effects as many seek sanctuary here for essential services to improve their daily lives, health, and wellbeing.

The Kamloops Music Collective will forever be grateful to the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and Western Canada Theatre at The Kelson Hall for opening their doors to us when we were evacuated. Kelson Hall has extended the invitation for the duration of our 1 week musical theatre camp so we will have a homebase.

Thank you again to all first responders, community members, and organizations who have helped this day run smoothly and to all of our summer camp families for being amazing and understanding during a difficult and definitely unexpected event. Finally, thank you to our amazing Kamloops Music Collective staff for acting fast, and keeping the children calm, focused, entertained, and fed! We are truly so lucky to have the best staff at every camp we run and this is a testament to their dedication to the Arts and the children of Kamloops!

The children are all very excited and motivated to keep on rehearsing and preparing for a very memorable performance for their families.

As they say in the theatre business... "THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!"🎶

07/26/2024

By donation, come and check out what’s happening in Kelson Hall this weekend!

Announcing our Stage One Summer Performance Camp's Show, The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon!

Support the incredible work this summer camp has been putting in over the last 2 weeks at Kelson Hall this weekend! There will be performances on July 26 at 7pm and July 27 at 2pm and 7pm. Entry is by donation at the door with proceeds supporting the Henry Vandenberghe Memorial Bursary.

We can't wait to see you there!

07/23/2024

Don't forget to come check out Build Kamloops Celebration of the Arts happening next door on Monday from 5-7pm.

The Build Kamloops Celebration of the Arts is more than just a celebration; it is a catalyst for change, growth, and enrichment that will contribute to a legacy in our community. Together, we can turn this vision into a promising reality, ensuring that Kamloops continues to thrive as a vibrant cultural and economic hub. A sincere thank you to the generous contribution of our partner sponsor, Kelson Group, for allowing us to Celebrate the Arts in Kamloops on July 29 ✨

Celebration of the Arts is a celebration for everyone. An outdoor event, rain or shine.
Entry by donation (proceeds go to the involved arts organizations).
July 29, 5:00–7:00 pm, 393 Seymour Street.