LIGHTS UP.
CURTAIN UP.
YOU UP.
A one-electric-season theatre program for students ages 10–14 — real rehearsals, real stagecraft, one big night under the lights.
AUDITIONS
AGES 10–14
Mowgli's jungle upbringing collides with the human world in this fast-paced adventure alongside Baloo, Bagheera, and the fearsome Shere Khan.
BIG STAGE ENERGY, REAL ENSEMBLE FEEL.
Est. 2026, Lights Up Ottawa is a drama school where kids trade the sidelines for the spotlight. We're loud about one thing: every performer deserves to feel like a star. Our directors bring professional theatre chops — and a whole lot of hype — to every rehearsal, teaching real audition skills, real ensemble work, and real stage presence, minus the pressure of a professional stage.
AUDITIONS
ARE OPEN
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TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition is $540, which covers one electric season of rehearsal and your spot in the showcase performance. We also set aside a limited number of half-cost grants for families who need a little extra support — cost should never be the reason a performer misses their moment in the spotlight.
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Tracy Mitchell
Tracy Mitchell is a former professional ballerina who performed a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary ballets in Canada and Germany, including The Nutcracker, Coppelia, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Pink Floyd: The Wall. Tracy holds a Theatre Dance degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she was mentored by former NBoC principal dancer Nadia Potts, and a Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She has served as a rehearsal director and movement coach for several professional theatre and dance companies including the Stuttgart, Germany production of Miss Saigon and Ballet Jörgen's The Nutcracker, as well as directing or co-directing numerous recital productions. When she's not in a studio or a theatre, Tracy works as an educator for the local Ottawa school board.
Denise Allen
Dancing, theater, and performance have been a part of Denise's life for over 40 years. She started dancing at a very young age in Eastern Europe being exposed to training of various classical dances. After immigrating to Canada in 1992, Denise continued her training and became exposed to musical theater, where dance, song, and acting combined. Over the more recent years, Denise has received various Choreography credits from HBO, has created dance programs for middle school and high school students, and has dedicated time to entertaining and teaching Seniors at various Retirement and Nursing homes. As a present Director of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Ottawa where she trains Dance Instructors and predominantly teaches adults, she is thrilled to take on this exciting challenge working with talented youth and the Lights Up Ottawa Team to take you on a creative journey through exploring a fresh new interpretation of The Jungle Book.
LET'S TALK
Got questions about the season, auditions, or something else? Reach out! We're quick to answer and always happy to hype you up.