Randolph College for the Performing Arts explained

Randolph College for the Performing Arts
Address:736 Bathurst Street
City:Toronto, Ontario
Country:Canada
Architect:Gordon & Helliwell
Type:Private College/Theatre School
Opened:September 8, 1992
Yearsactive:1992–present
Currentuse:Theatre School/Theatre
Website:randolphcollege.ca

The Randolph College for the Performing Arts (formerly Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts) is a private career college specializing in singing, dancing and acting. It was founded on September 8, 1992, by George C. Randolph Jr. It is located in Toronto, Ontario, on the southwest corner of Lennox Street and Bathurst streets, just south of the former Honest Ed's. The building that was formerly the Bathurst Street Theatre (now the Randolph Theatre) houses the school.

History

The school is located in the former Bathurst Street United Church, which was constructed in 1888.[1]

The school was founded in 1992 by its former president, George C. Randolph Jr. Randolph was a former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and with Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal.[2]

The current college program artistic director is Michael Reinhart. Previous artistic directors include: Ron Singer (1993–2009), Darlene Spencer (2009–2016) and Tamara Bernier Evans (2016–2019).

It offers post-secondary professional training in their branded "Triple Threat" skills of dancing, singing, and acting for the stage and screen. All coursework takes place in English. Students are auditioned from across Canada, and internationally. In addition, Randolph Kids Performing Arts program offers classes in singing, dance and acting to students aged 3–17.[3]

Notable alumni

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Randolph centre for the Arts . todaytix.com. 2020.
  2. Web site: A peek backstage with a professional dancer . thecaribbeancamera.com . 2016.
  3. Web site: Theatrical kids get a chance to tread the boards . ourkids.net . 2005.