Practical information
Class given by artist-facilitator: Debora Friedmann
Dates: Wednesdays, from September 23rd to November 25th 2026, 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Age required: Must be 18 years or older on the first day of the session
Prerequisite experience: No experience required
Price: $375 +tax
Language: This class is in English
Questions about the course? Contact us: courspublics@ent-nts.ca
Class Description
Step into the world of musical theatre in this 10-week course designed for true beginners and early-stage performers. This class breaks down the essentials of the art form while building confidence through singing, movement, and acting. Along the way, we look at where musical theatre comes from, how it has evolved, and how performers bring story to life on stage.
Through practical, supportive exercises, students explore how music, lyrics, and movement work together to create character and tell a story.
What students will do:
- Explore foundational vocal technique and find healthy ways to use their voice
- Build basic movement and dance skills for the stage
- Learn how to read and analyze simple text and songs for character
- Understand how choreography and music support storytelling
- Perform short scenes and song excerpts in a supportive environment
This class is welcoming, energetic, and designed to meet students where they are. It is a space to experiment, learn, and build confidence while developing a love for musical theatre.
Artist-facilitator: Debora Friedmann
Debora Friedmann is an educator, director, and choreographer based in Montreal, with over a decade of experience in the performing arts. As the founder and Artistic Director of Contact Theatre, she has led the company in producing bold, reimagined musical theatre productions since 2018. They recently produced Falsettos (2026), Cabaret (2025), and Spring Awakening (2024), which earned three META Awards, including Outstanding Independent Production.
Debora’s work with Contact Theatre is known for its emotional depth, inclusivity, and innovative approach, earning her multiple personal nominations at the Montreal English Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Direction (2024), Outstanding Contribution to Theatre – Choreography (2023), and Outstanding Emerging Production Artist-Director (2022).
In addition to her work at Contact Theatre, Debora contributes to Montreal’s theatre scene with productions at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts, including Forever Young: A Camp Comedy (2025) and Y2K: A Workplace Cabaret (2023).
She is deeply committed to arts education. She teaches with Geordie Theatre School and runs a musical theatre program at a Montreal high school, helping to shape the next generation of performers. With a philosophy rooted in radical kindness and respect for diverse voices and opinions, Debora aims to create spaces where every artist can thrive. She continues to challenge herself and her collaborators to create theatre that not only entertains but sparks reflection and change.
