Children's Arts Theatre School

Theater · Toronto

Activities15
Locations5
Ages3–18
PricesFrom $395.50

About Children's Arts Theatre School

CATS Drama School

CATS Drama School offers dynamic, creative theatre training for children and youth, ages 3–18, across multiple Toronto locations. Rooted in a mission to make theatre accessible, engaging and development-driven, the program blends skill-building, creative-expression and performance opportunities.

What Students Experience

Progressive classes arranged by age and skill level — from early drama for young children to advanced performance training and production for older students.
Hands-on instruction in acting techniques, improvisation, voice and movement, character development, stage-craft and live performance.
Regular opportunities to put learning into action through in-studio showcases, larger productions and public performances.
A welcoming, supportive environment where creativity, confidence, collaboration and social-emotional growth are nurtured alongside artistic skills.

Why Families Choose CATS

Over 25 years of experience as a leader in youth theatre education in Toronto.
Multiple neighbourhood locations across the city, making it convenient and community-oriented.
Programs designed to allow students to build at their own pace, whether they’re new to theatre or aiming to perform at a high level.
A rich theatre culture that values fun as much as development, ensuring students build joy, self-esteem and connection through creative work.

Join Us

If your child loves storytelling, performing, singing, movement or just wants a confident place to shine, CATS Drama School is a smart, creative place to explore theatre. Whether they’re just starting or ready to take the stage, there’s a class path that will support their growth and enjoyment.

Activities offered

15 activities · 15 running this season · 79 class times

Intermediate Drama Class (Ages 7–11) — Danforth
from$508.50
- Theater
- 1050 Danforth Avenue
- Ages 7–11
- Sep 14 – Jun 5
- 6 class times
Technique for actors ready to go deeper. Intermediates train voice, body and honest character choices through improvisation and scripted scene study, working with conflict, action and given circumstances. The curriculum draws on improvisation, scriptwriting, comedy, physical theatre, contemporary and classical dance, Shakespeare, mask, mime, vocal training and musical theatre. Because theatre is made collaboratively, students also practise giving voice to their own ideas and building on everyone else's. 90 minutes a week through the term, ending in a live theatre performance.
See 6 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Intermediate Drama Class (Ages 7–11) — Downtown
from$508.50
- Theater
- 427 Bloor Street West
- Ages 7–11
- Every Saturday, Sep 19 – Jun 5
- 3 class times
Technique for actors ready to go deeper. Intermediates train voice, body and honest character choices through improvisation and scripted scene study, working with conflict, action and given circumstances. The curriculum draws on improvisation, scriptwriting, comedy, physical theatre, contemporary and classical dance, Shakespeare, mask, mime, vocal training and musical theatre. Because theatre is made collaboratively, students also practise giving voice to their own ideas and building on everyone else's. 90 minutes a week through the term, ending in a live theatre performance.
See 3 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Intermediate Drama Class (Ages 7–11) — High Park
from$508.50
- Theater
- 4 Morningside Avenue
- Ages 7–11
- Sep 16 – Jun 5
- 9 class times
Technique for actors ready to go deeper. Intermediates train voice, body and honest character choices through improvisation and scripted scene study, working with conflict, action and given circumstances. The curriculum draws on improvisation, scriptwriting, comedy, physical theatre, contemporary and classical dance, Shakespeare, mask, mime, vocal training and musical theatre. Because theatre is made collaboratively, students also practise giving voice to their own ideas and building on everyone else's. 90 minutes a week through the term, ending in a live theatre performance.
See 9 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Intermediate Drama Class (Ages 7–11) — Oakville
from$508.50
- Theater
- 3175 Dundas Street West, Oakville
- Ages 7–11
- Every Monday, Sep 14 – May 31
- 3 class times
Technique for actors ready to go deeper. Intermediates train voice, body and honest character choices through improvisation and scripted scene study, working with conflict, action and given circumstances. The curriculum draws on improvisation, scriptwriting, comedy, physical theatre, contemporary and classical dance, Shakespeare, mask, mime, vocal training and musical theatre. Because theatre is made collaboratively, students also practise giving voice to their own ideas and building on everyone else's. 90 minutes a week through the term, ending in a live theatre performance.
See 3 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Intermediate Drama Class (Ages 7–11) — Willowdale
from$487.24
- Theater
- 349 Kenneth Avenue
- Ages 7–11
- Sep 15 – Jun 5
- 7 class times
Technique for actors ready to go deeper. Intermediates train voice, body and honest character choices through improvisation and scripted scene study, working with conflict, action and given circumstances. The curriculum draws on improvisation, scriptwriting, comedy, physical theatre, contemporary and classical dance, Shakespeare, mask, mime, vocal training and musical theatre. Because theatre is made collaboratively, students also practise giving voice to their own ideas and building on everyone else's. 90 minutes a week through the term, ending in a live theatre performance.
See 7 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Junior Drama Class (Ages 3–6) — Danforth
from$395.50
- Theater
- 1050 Danforth Avenue
- Ages 3–6
- Sep 14 – Jun 5
- 6 class times
An introduction to theatre for our youngest actors. Through story, song, movement and imaginative play, Juniors build the confidence to speak and perform in front of other people, learn to listen and share a stage, and start developing the focus that acting asks for. Classes run 90 minutes a week through the term and finish with a live performance in a real theatre — costumes, set, tech and a printed playbill included.
See 6 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Junior Drama Class (Ages 3–6) — Downtown
from$395.50
- Theater
- 427 Bloor Street West
- Ages 3–6
- Every Saturday, Sep 19 – Jun 5
- 2 class times
An introduction to theatre for our youngest actors. Through story, song, movement and imaginative play, Juniors build the confidence to speak and perform in front of other people, learn to listen and share a stage, and start developing the focus that acting asks for. Classes run 90 minutes a week through the term and finish with a live performance in a real theatre — costumes, set, tech and a printed playbill included.
See 2 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Junior Drama Class (Ages 3–6) — High Park
from$395.50
- Theater
- 4 Morningside Avenue
- Ages 3–6
- Sep 16 – Jun 5
- 7 class times
An introduction to theatre for our youngest actors. Through story, song, movement and imaginative play, Juniors build the confidence to speak and perform in front of other people, learn to listen and share a stage, and start developing the focus that acting asks for. Classes run 90 minutes a week through the term and finish with a live performance in a real theatre — costumes, set, tech and a printed playbill included.
See 7 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Junior Drama Class (Ages 3–6) — Oakville
from$395.50
- Theater
- 3175 Dundas Street West, Oakville
- Ages 3–6
- Every Monday, Sep 14 – May 31
- 3 class times
An introduction to theatre for our youngest actors. Through story, song, movement and imaginative play, Juniors build the confidence to speak and perform in front of other people, learn to listen and share a stage, and start developing the focus that acting asks for. Classes run 90 minutes a week through the term and finish with a live performance in a real theatre — costumes, set, tech and a printed playbill included.
See 3 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Junior Drama Class (Ages 3–6) — Willowdale
from$395.50
- Theater
- 349 Kenneth Avenue
- Ages 3–6
- Sep 15 – Jun 5
- 6 class times
An introduction to theatre for our youngest actors. Through story, song, movement and imaginative play, Juniors build the confidence to speak and perform in front of other people, learn to listen and share a stage, and start developing the focus that acting asks for. Classes run 90 minutes a week through the term and finish with a live performance in a real theatre — costumes, set, tech and a printed playbill included.
See 6 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Senior Drama Class (Ages 12–18) — Danforth
from$508.50
- Theater
- 1050 Danforth Avenue
- Ages 12–18
- Sep 14 – Jun 5
- 6 class times
For teenage actors building real craft. Seniors work on text analysis, character development and performance technique across contemporary and classical material, including Shakespeare, physical theatre and musical theatre. The term runs as a rehearsal process: students take creative responsibility for their own work and for the ensemble, and finish with a live performance in a real theatre. 90 minutes a week through the term.
See 6 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Senior Drama Class (Ages 12–18) — Downtown
from$506
- Theater
- 427 Bloor Street West
- Ages 12–18
- Every Saturday, Sep 19 – Jun 5
- 3 class times
For teenage actors building real craft. Seniors work on text analysis, character development and performance technique across contemporary and classical material, including Shakespeare, physical theatre and musical theatre. The term runs as a rehearsal process: students take creative responsibility for their own work and for the ensemble, and finish with a live performance in a real theatre. 90 minutes a week through the term.
See 3 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Senior Drama Class (Ages 12–18) — High Park
from$508.50
- Theater
- 4 Morningside Avenue
- Ages 12–18
- Sep 16 – Jun 5
- 9 class times
For teenage actors building real craft. Seniors work on text analysis, character development and performance technique across contemporary and classical material, including Shakespeare, physical theatre and musical theatre. The term runs as a rehearsal process: students take creative responsibility for their own work and for the ensemble, and finish with a live performance in a real theatre. 90 minutes a week through the term.
See 9 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Senior Drama Class (Ages 12–18) — Oakville
from$508.50
- Theater
- 3175 Dundas Street West, Oakville
- Ages 12–18
- Every Monday, Sep 14 – May 31
- 3 class times
For teenage actors building real craft. Seniors work on text analysis, character development and performance technique across contemporary and classical material, including Shakespeare, physical theatre and musical theatre. The term runs as a rehearsal process: students take creative responsibility for their own work and for the ensemble, and finish with a live performance in a real theatre. 90 minutes a week through the term.
See 3 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)
Senior Drama Class (Ages 12–18) — Willowdale
from$508.50
- Theater
- 349 Kenneth Avenue
- Ages 12–18
- Sep 15 – Jun 5
- 6 class times
For teenage actors building real craft. Seniors work on text analysis, character development and performance technique across contemporary and classical material, including Shakespeare, physical theatre and musical theatre. The term runs as a rehearsal process: students take creative responsibility for their own work and for the ensemble, and finish with a live performance in a real theatre. 90 minutes a week through the term.
See 6 times This class on catsdrama.com(opens in a new tab)