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Welcome to Lakeshore Drama.

“Over the years, the students from LCI that come to Theatre
at York have been very well prepared academically, and
invariably do well in all our programs. And they seem to be
getting better!” - Professor Peter McKinnon, York University

The Drama program at LCI is widely considered
to be one of the finest in the entire city of Toronto.
Drama students in every grade are guaranteed to
have an experience that rivals any fine arts high
school.

Drama is offered at every grade level, from
9 through 12. The Lakeshore Drama Department is
on the cutting edge of offering specialized courses
including Director’s Craft, Theatre Production and
the prestigious Duel Credit Program in Theatre
Lighting and Acting at Humber College. Plans are also
in the works for Lakeshore Drama students to have
access to the new fine arts facilities being built in the
old Lion’s Club Arena.

Lakeshore is also known for its one of a kind “Acting Class.” 
Students need to audition to be enrolled in this class and once
admitted, they become members of the theatre company that mounts
our annual Mainstage Production.  This year the Mainstage is
the twentieth century masterpiece, Blood Wedding by Federico
Garcia Lorca.  Students of any grade are encouraged
to audition for this highly specialized course.

This year The LCI Drama Department has launched
a partnership with the University of Toronto called
“Steps to University” where students are taught
by a UofT professor and achieve a university credit as well
as their Grade 12 Drama credit. These students also receive
University of Toronto student cards that give them full access
to all university facilities such as the libraries and athletic
and fitness facilities.

Students enrolled in Drama at LCI have countless
opportunities for public performances. We have won 30 awards at
the Sears Ontario Drama Festival in the past eleven
years. Including the award for “Bset Host School three years in a row.
Our annual ‘Play by the Lake Drama Festival’
enables students to write, direct and produce
their own plays. Our Children’s Theatre Tour has
grown to include schools from the entire GTA, and
our Mainstage Production has become an established
and celebrated southern Etobicoke community
tradition. This year the Drama Department has launched
the Young Company.  This is an opportunity for our grade
9 and 10 students to mount their very own Mainstage production
that will highlight the talent of our junior students. Many of
our alumni have graduated from post-secondary institutions
in theatre and currently working in the Theatre Industry.

“LCI has fascilitated my preparation towards a career as a
theatre practitioner and an academic. I am incredibly indebted
to all the educators at this institution for their constant support
and knowledge.” - Anusree Roy, B.A. York University,
MA University of Toronto, Dora Award Nominee