Lights Up! After School Musical Theatre Program - with Greg Gibson (Ages 9-14) (12 Week program)
Thursdays Sept. 17–Dec. 3
4:15–5:45 PM
Lights Up!
At Lights Up!, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be creative, take risks and discover their unique voice. We value confidence over perfection, teamwork over competition and creating an environment where every student feels supported, encouraged and celebrated.
Theatre gives young people a place to express themselves, connect with others and discover what they are capable of. It can help a quiet child find their voice, give an imaginative child room to shine and turn individual strengths into something exciting created together.
Led by experienced theatre educator Greg Gibson, whose energy, expertise and ability to connect with young performers make every rehearsal engaging, this 12 week program introduces the fundamentals of singing, acting and movement through musical theatre repertoire, games, improv, character development and ensemble work. Students will receive individual coaching and learn from professional guest instructors in acting and choreography.
With plenty of time to learn, create and rehearse, participants will build confidence, communication skills, teamwork and stage presence before celebrating their accomplishments in a fun, low pressure family showcase. The group may also have opportunities to perform at future Resonance events.
No previous theatre experience is required.
No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds. If cost feels like a barrier, please reach out. We’ll work it out together.
Greg Gibson
Greg Gibson is a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator with more than twenty-five years of professional experience in musical theatre and live performance. Since 1996, he has worked on more than fifty productions across Canada and the United States, bringing energy, musical clarity, and a collaborative spirit to rehearsal rooms and stages alike.
Greg spent nearly fifteen years performing around the world at sea. From 2010 to 2019 he served as a Band Leader and Pianist for Holland America Line before joining Norwegian Cruise Line’s Broadway-at-Sea program in 2019. There he worked as Music Director/Keys for the Tony Award–winning musical Jersey Boys (over 250 performances), and went on to music direct additional Broadway productions including Kinky Boots and Beetlejuice: The Musical.
Over the course of his career, Greg has collaborated with theatre companies across Canada and the United States, including Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People/YPT, Sudbury Theatre Centre, Theatre Kingston, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Muskoka Summer Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, and The Weston Playhouse. He is also a respected vocal coach, accompanist, and adjudicator.
Born and raised in Collingwood, Ontario, Greg holds a Bachelor of Music from Queen’s University, with a focus on Music Education and Piano/Vocal Performance.
