Academy Musical

This year we will be staging “The Big Bad Musical”, a howling courtroom comedy.

What happens next when beloved fairytale characters seek legal justice for the biggest bully in town, the Big Bad Wolf?

This program is intended for students in grades 3 - 9 (past musical participants are always welcome), no previous vocal experience necessary.
There is a part for everyone!

Director: Erica McFadden
Assistant Director: Felix Friesen

Students will be guided through the process of staging a musical, including learning an overview of the production, auditioning, working and rehearsing with their peers, proper vocal and musical theatre technique, helping to envision costuming, set, and props, and meeting with guest instructors to finesse their acting and choreography. At the end, we will stage our production over the weekend of April 10th for friends, family, and the public to enjoy!

Dates/Times:

Programming starts with a full-day retreat on Sunday, October 25th, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Students will learn an overview of the production, get to know their peers, and immerse themselves in the world of musical theatre! All students will receive a part, possibly even two!
Sunday, November 1st: rehearsal 1:00pm - 2:00pm
November 7th - January 30th: weekly practices Saturdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
February: weekly practices Saturdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm
March: weekly practices Saturdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Performances: dress rehearsal early April, 2 performances, Saturday April 10th evening, and Sunday April 11th afternoon matinee

Cost: $90 per month (this includes the day-long retreat, all rehearsals (1, 1.5, and 2 hours), dress rehearsals, and all performances. Both October and April are charged the full $90 to account for intensive and rehearsal/performance hours.

Bring: a water bottle; wear comfy clothes and be prepared to move around. For the February/March session, please bring a substantial snack too!

Location: Saskatoon Academy of Music, 629 1st Ave North

*To register, please see the front desk or email us. Final date for registration: Friday, October 16th, 2026*

photos from past musical productions