Young Artist Competition 2025

"A show not to be missed". Drury Lane Burlington June 13, 14 Get your tickets today!

"A show not to be missed". Drury Lane Burlington June 13, 14 Maya Prentice Mississauga June 20, 21. Get your tickets today!

MPP Natalie Pierre Celebrates Drury Lane's 50th Anniversary

Drury Lane has had a wonderfully successful 2024/25 season and it’s time to celebrate!! Please join us for our Awards Night to honour everyone involved in this year’s productions. Our theme is “Old Hollywood” so dust off your fancy duds and party with us. We will be serving tasty hors d’oeuvres and fancy cocktails(at a fabulous price) representing each of the shows. Dessert and coffee will be enjoyed during the show. Entertainment will be of the highest calibre of course. Our MC Paul D’Amario will be quizzing us with show trivia too! You won’t want to miss the fun and frivolity!! Tickets are available now on the Drury Lane website Date: Saturday, June 28 th Time: 6:30 pm Place: Drury Lane Theatre (The Loft)

We’re thrilled to see BurlingtonToday shining a spotlight on the incredible youth performers in this weekend’s YAC (Youth Acting Competition) at Drury Lane! The article highlights the passion, talent, and dedication of these young artists and the vital role Drury Lane plays in nurturing local talent.

By Emily R. Zaravich, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Welcome to Drury Lane’s 51st Season!‬ Drury Lane Season Brochure ‭ We’re thrilled to welcome you back for another season of unforgettable‬ performances and exciting changes at Drury Lane Theatre.‬ ‭Thanks to your feedback, we’ve made several enhancements to improve‬ your experience. Due to high demand, we are now offering a‬‭ Saturday‬ matinee‬‭ during each production run. For our loyal‬‭ patrons who travel south‬ for the winter, we’re introducing a‬‭ new two-production‬‭ “Snowbird‬ Package.” ‬‭Choose any two of our three incredible shows—or,‬‭ of course,‬ continue to enjoy the full season with a traditional subscription.‬ ‭Our‬‭ Senior Discount‬‭ continues to be available for the opening Friday and‬ Saturday performances. It's a great way to save while being among the first‬ to see each of our stellar productions!‬ ‭Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce a‬‭ major capital‬ campaign‬‭ to‬ improve and modernize our beloved theatre. Planned upgrades include a‬ refreshed building façade, renovated lobby and washrooms, improved‬ acoustics, and a redesigned green room for rentals. Our performers will also‬ benefit from newly updated dressing rooms and backstage facilities.‬ ‭We invite you to participate in this exciting transformation.‬‭ By adding a‬ donation of $10 or more‬‭ to your subscription order, you’ll help bring these‬ plans to life and receive a charitable tax receipt for your contribution.‬ ‭Thank you for being a valued part of the Drury Lane community. We can’t‬ wait to share another fantastic season with you!‬ ‭ Warm regards,‬ The Drury Lane Theatre Team‬ Drury Lane Season Brochure

This is your Casting call for Young Frankenstein and Nice Work If You Can Get It!

Open to non-union performers 19 years of age and under (as of May 1st, 2025), this competition gives aspiring young artists from Burlington and surrounding areas the opportunity to showcase their vocal talents. Winners in each age category can receive up to $200 in prize money and a chance to perform as a soloist at the prestigious Drury Lane Awards Gala on June 28th, 2025. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Participants must perform a musical theatre song from a staged Broadway musical (songs from Disney movies are only accepted if included in a Broadway stage production). • Costumes are encouraged but not required. • Props must be minimal and managed by the performer. KEY DATES • Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025 • Top 20 Announcement: May 26th, 2025 • Young Artist Competition: June 7th, 2025 @ 7:00 pm at Drury Lane Theatre • Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: June 7th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You will only be required for a 30 min. rehearsal/workshop during this timeframe. AGE CATEGORIES (as of May 1, 2025) Note: Any non-union performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to the Pre-Professional Showcase Category. • Junior Division: 11 years and under – $100 prize • Intermediate Division: 12–15 years – $200 prize • Senior Division: 16–19 years – $200 prize and solo performance at the Awards Gala • Pre-Professional Showcase Category: All Ages – $200 scholarship for most promising performer. Any performer who has worked on a professional stage can only submit to this category. Inquiries about the competition can be directed to: Stacey Tiller • staceytiller08@gmail.com