Ottawa Children's Theatre | Acting for Children and Youth

Fall registration opens July 15

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Trinity showcase warm-up 2023
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CLASSES FOR 5-7 YEAR OLDS

Qualified theatre educators guide our youngest students through the joys of learning through SONG and PLAY

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CLASSES FOR 7-12 YEAR OLDS

Our theatre classes are consistently ranked as some of the best by parents and students. High quality instructors, small class sizes, excellent TAs and support for cultivating a safe, inclusive and creative learning culture.

CLASSES FOR TEENS

A safe, supportive and inclusive environment to help harness creative theatre exploration, for teens.

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Program Updates

2025-2026 Semester Dates

Fall 2025:

September 20/21 - November 29/30

(No classes weekend of October 11/12)

Winter 2026:

January 10/11 - March 7/8

(No classes weekend of February 14/15)

Spring 2026:

March 28/29- June 13/14

(No classes weekends of April 4/5 and May 16/17)

What's Up at OCT?

We are thrilled with all the success our students achieved during their Spring showcase performances and Open Houses. The students creativity and energy lead by our amazing instructors fill our halls, studios, community, city and wider world with so much joy and positivity!

Fall semester starts September 20/21 and registration will be open on July 15th. we are so excited to welcome everyone into the space for another year of creative fun through theatre education. For more information click here.

As you may be aware, our studio space at Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre is owned by Carleton University. Please enter the building from the Lisgar St. side of the building and find directions here .