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Youth Productions and programs for January 2024
Only a few spots available! Book your Audition today for our Junior Program, ages 10-15
Our Junior production of Newsies Jr, rehearses twice weekly On Thursdays and Saturdays until June. There are 4 performances on stage at the Wolf Performance Hall.
Registration is open for our Mini Program. Book an audition today! Limited space available
Our Mini Program rehearswa twice weekly On Thursdays and Saturdays, January-June. They will perform live on stage at the Wolf Performance Hall.
Meet our Faculty of Directors, and Industry Professionals
Musical Director Junior & Senior Programs Vocal Coach
Elizabeth Zuwala
Elizabeth is a student at Western University’s Faculty of Education in her first year. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from the University of Windsor, and an Artist Diploma and Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Western, where she sang Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Mistress of Novices in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, and selections of Madama Butterfly, Così fan Tutte, Die Fledermaus, and Les Contes d'Hoffmann. She was in Peck Production’s 2019 production of Susannah, and Vera Causa Opera’s productions of L’enfant et les Sortileges, and The Gondoliers. In 2018 she was a student director of Western’s Canadian Operatic Arts Academy, directing scenes from Sondheim and Puccini. Before University, Elizabeth was very active in the theatre community of her hometown of Brantford, dance captain and soloist in her high school’s production of Godspell, choreographing Jekyll and Hyde two years later, and performing as dance captain in Theatre Ancaster’s youth company’s productions of FAME! and Guys and Dolls. She also played the titular role in Iris the Dragon, a touring musical teaching children about mental health, and participated in the 2011 Sears Drama Festival, in the play Bang Bang, You’re Dead, making it to the regional competition, and winning an adjudicator’s award for her role of Actor #3. She has competed in her local Kiwanis Music Festival from an early age, making it to the Provincial Competition in both music theatre and classical voice multiple times. Elizabeth is very excited to be joining LPAA, and getting back in touch with her music theatre roots, and she can’t wait to start working with a new generation of artists!
Director/Choreographer Junior & Senior Programs
Courtney Murray
Courtney is in 3rd yr at UWO, working on her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. In addition to directing Jr and Sr productions at LPAA, she directs and produces the spring musical at UWO for Theatre Western USC. Courtney began dancing at 3 yrs old and competitively at 8. She received multiple dance awards over the years including a national award, "1st Place Solo Dancer" in the Canadian Model and Talent Competition. Her training in dance includes Certificates from the "Royal Academy of Dance" for Ballet, as well as certification from "Adapt". She volunteered and worked as a Student Teacher for 7 years teaching Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Acro to junior and intermediate dancers aged of 5-16 before coming to LPAA. Once a competitive cheerleader, her team won the American National title, as well as winning a spot in the prestigious Summit at ESPN wide world of sports in Florida. In 2015 she received the National award "2nd Place Solo Vocalist" award at the Canadian Model and Talent Competition. She was picked up by American and Canadian Talent agencies, and signed with her Parent Agency in Toronto. She has sang the National anthem at many sporting events in including the London Lightning. She started in youth theatre at 12, with acting lessons and later acceptance into the Summer Conservatory in New York City at AMDA, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy where she spent the summer immersed in life on Broadway. She was later accepted into their Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Courtney participated in Master class vocal lessons at Ripley Grier studios in New York City led by Broadway's Laura Bell Bundy and Erika Henningson. There, she also participated in Dance and Choreo workshops with Broadway's Sarah Meahl and Greg Zane.
Notable roles include "Kate Mullins" in The Grand Theatre's High School Project, Titanic The Musical, "Sarah Brown" in Lyte's Guys and Dolls, "Heather" in MTP’s Something Wicked, "Wednesday" in LPAA's Addams Family, "Dorothy" in The Wizard of Oz, "Cinderella" in Into The Woods, "Princess Fiona" in Shrek, "Alice" in Alice in Wonderland, and "Wendy" in Peter Pan. She appeared in the Ensemble of "Prom Queen The Musical" at The Grand Theatre in London. Courtney's professional credits include a supporting role in a Toronto based web series, commercials, a national CAA campaign, and a short film that won an award of Merit at Indie Fest in Toronto, Semi-Finalist at the Rhode Island Film Festival, San Antonio Film Festival and was an official selection of the Toronto Independent Film Festival and London's own Forest City Film Festival.
Director-Mini Program, Stage Manager Jr & Sr Programs
Angelina FosterdelMundo
Angelina has been Working with LPAA since 2021 and has stage managed, Directed and created content for 10 productions in that short time. Her involvement with community and professional theatre, since a very young age, includes roles such as: “Hamlet” in Lester B. Pearson’s, Hamlet, “Clara” in ITOPIA’s, Heidi, “Helen Weathers'’ in the Grand Theatre’s, A Christmas Story, “Atugauq” in Stratford Festival’s, The Breathing Hole and many more. She's a member of Actra, appearing in a National TV commercial and as the lead in a student film. Angelina has regularly competed at the London Kiwanis Music Festival in Speech Arts, winning the District Award from 2016 - 2022 and competing at Kiwanis Provincials from 2017-2020, placing second in 2020. She, also, competed in the Optimist Oratorical Competition, winning First Place in Southwestern Ontario in 2020. Her training includes working with London, Stratford and Toronto acting coaches in group and private lessons in areas of articulation, voice projection, expression, body language and character development. Recently, she participated in the Young Writers Retreat, a program by the Stratford Festival, in order to strengthen her love of theatre through playwriting and co-directed Oakridge’s 2022’s entry for the National Theatre School Festival. Angelina believes it’s important to never stop learning so she’s beyond excited to not only teach but learn from her LPAA students. She hopes to inspire her performers to work hard and create art that they are proud of.
Musical Director/Vocal coach
Alex Kost
Alex started working with LPAA with our original cast of Addams Family in December 2019. He was involved in every aspect of it from casting, musical direction and assisting with production. He works as a vocal coach as well and continues to teach vocal lessons virtually since his move to Eastern Canada.
After graduation Alex began working towards his ARCT certification with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Alex started playing Viola at the age of 12 with El Sistema Aeolian.
He then moved to the London Youth Symphony and eventually found his love of vocal music. Alex has sung with choirs at David Geffen Hall as well as Carnegie Hall as a member of the London Singers and later spent a season with Western Singers while in grade 12.
He is very excited for the opportunity to work within the theatre industry teaching vocal performance as he continues his own musical education and career.
Laura Bell Bundy-Vocal Workshops
Our Senior Cast Members get to experience vocal and acting training by Toni nominated Laura Bell Bundy. Laura is best known for playing "Elle Woods" in Broadway's Legally Blonde and "Amber Avon Tussle" in Hairspray. She has an extensive country music career and has been seen on TV and Film. She can be seen as young "Sarah Whittle" in the original Jumanji. Other film credits include, Dreamgirls, The Adventures of Huck Finn,Watercolour Postcards, The Christmas Calender, Becoming Santa and more.
We are so honoured for our students to have the incredible opportunity to train with this talented Professional.
Drew Seeley-Vocal Workshop, Q&A session
Our Senior Cast Members get to experience an online session, vocal training by Drew Seeley. Drew is a Canadian born singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. Drew is known for being the voice of Troy Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical.
His voice is featured on many Disney soundtracks and compilations. Drew starred as Prince Eric on Broadway in Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
He starred opposite Selena Gomez in “Another Cinderella Story” and starred in 2 Hallmark movies, “Claire” and “Freshman Father”
We are so honoured for our students to have the incredible opportunity to train with this talented Professional.
London Performing Arts, Donations and Scholarship fund
London Performing Arts Academy is a not for profit organization. We provide a unique triple threat experience where London and area youth can express themselves, buid confidence and fulfill their passion to perform live. We make sure everyone involved in our programs has the opportunity to shine.