Randolph College for the Performing Arts
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|name = Randolph College for the Performing Arts
|image = Randolph_Academy_Ex.jpg
|caption = The building in 2011
|address = 736 Bathurst Street
|city = Toronto, Ontario
|country = Canada
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|architect = Gordon & Helliwell
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|type = Private College/Theatre School
|opened = September 8, 1992
|yearsactive = 1992–present
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|currentuse = Theatre School/Theatre
|website = [http://randolphcollege.ca/ randolphcollege.ca]
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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.{{cite web|url= https://www.todaytix.com/insider/toronto/venues/randolph-centre-for-the-arts |title= Randolph centre for the Arts |publisher= todaytix.com|date= 2020}}
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.{{cite web|url= https://thecaribbeancamera.com/a-peek-backstage-with-a-professional-dancer/ |title= A peek backstage with a professional dancer |publisher= thecaribbeancamera.com |date= 2016}}
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.{{cite web|url= https://www.ourkids.net/camp/learn-more-article.php?id=15 |title= Theatrical kids get a chance to tread the boards |publisher= ourkids.net |date= 2005}}
Notable alumni
See also
References
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External links
- {{official|http://randolphcollege.ca/}}
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Category:1992 establishments in Ontario
Category:Drama schools in Canada
Category:Dance schools in Canada
Category:Universities and colleges in Toronto