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UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay up to date with our exciting upcoming events & Information including Early bird Registrations, Registration Deadlines for Triple Threat programming including Summer camps,  Showcase performances and Industry bookings from our very talented students!

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Kat Norton is originally from Guelph Ontario and is proud to be back in her home town developing her very own Performance Program for the creative youth performers of Guelph and surrounding area. Kat began her training when she was three at The Royal City School of Ballet and Theatre Jazz Company with Patricia McLeod.  Kat was immersed in a strict ballet form and that was where she developed a true appreciation and passion for the Performing arts.

 

Kat studied Theatre Jazz, Modern, Contemporary and Classical Ballet for fifteen years at RCSB while pursuing acting with theatre companies in her local region. Kat’s first theatre performance was with The Little Theatre Company in Guelph, where she played the role of Lucy in Dracula. Kat has Directed many Scripted & Original productions in the GTA such as, “Salt Watermoon” by David French, “The Audition" by Don Zolidis and most recently one of her personal favourites "The Door Of Dreams”.

 

Kat is a graduate of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts College in Toronto, Ontario. Kat has a three year Private Conservatory Intensive Diploma in Singing, Dancing & Stage Acting including specializing in Film & Television. Kat has years of experience working with youth performers of all levels. Kat is very passionate about what she teaches and only hopes that she can take her skills and experience and make a positive impact on her students.

MEET OUR FULL TEAM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Showcase
Performance: Term 1 Acting Foundation Intensive

When: TBD 2026

Juniors: 12:45 PM

Intermediates: 4:15 PM

Where: TBD 2026

 

Past shows include:

 

Juniors "A SEUSSIFIED Christmas Carol"

 

Intermediates " The Nightmare Before Christmas"

 Showcase
Performance: Term 2  Movement Intensive

When: TBD 2027

Juniors: 12:45 PM

Intermediates: 4:15 PM

Where: TBD 2027

Past Original SHOWS include:

 Juniors  A Tale Of Twirls & Toes" 2026

Intermediates " Becoming" 2026

End-of-Term Showcase
Performance: Term 3 Voice & Vocal Intensive

When: Saturday June 20, 2026

Juniors: 12:45 PM

Intermediates: 4:15 PM

Where: 

Guelph Youth Music Centre  Recital Hall

( GYMC) Second Floor

75 Cardigan St ON N1H 3Z7

 

PAST Original SHOWS INCLUDE:

" All Seasons" Junior Cast Production 2025

"Heart Strings Intermediate Cast Production 2025

Young Adults Spring Musical 2027 To Be Announced Soon!

 NEED MORE INFO ON OUR YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM? Please click link below for full details

YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM

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Term 2 MOVEMENT PRODUCTION SUCCESS! 

The Biggest Congratulations to Kat Studios Term 2 Dance & Movement  Performers as they showcased their original stage productions on Saturday April 12th. Both the Junior and Intermediate shows were an outstanding success. On behalf of the entire creative team we are abundantly proud of all your hard work and dedication. 

PAST EVENTS & PRODUCTIONS

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Kat Studios Intermediate Stars in Local Christmas Production

Kat Studios Intermediate Ryen Turner stars in cast of "The Worst Christmas Pageant EVER" at Guelph Little Theatre this upcoming Christmas season. We are thrilled to see her spreading her creative wings in our local Arts Community. 
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Young Adults "MEAN GIRLS" The Musical Production makes waves on Mother's Day Weekend Run in Guelph!

Congratulations to our Cast and Crew on an amazing run of "MEAN GIRLS"! We are overflowing with pride and immense gratitude for all of the time, passion, insane talent and dedication that went into turning this stage production into a reality. Your'e All STARS!
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Hayden Thomson

The Biggest Congratulations to our very own Kat Studios Performer
Hayden Thomson who is taking the Industry by storm. Hayden is in rehearsal for his second stage play " A Christmas Carol" with Drayton Entertainment as an  Ensemble member at The St Jacobs Country Playhouse. His recent stage accomplishments include " Ensemble Member  in Drayton's" Peter Pan Panto" as well as his latest Film,Tv Commercial for Georgia Natural Gas. Our entire Faculty is immensely proud and can't wait to see more from this incredible talent. 
 
To watch Haydens latest commercial, click here.

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS & TALENT RECOGNITION

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Julia Nunan

Kat Studios Coach Julia Nunan undertakes the Role of Delta Nu "Serena" with RCMPI's " Legally Blonde this upcoming spring.  We are so excited to see her back on stage in PINK!

PAST SHOW POSTERS

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BE A PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL

Kat Studios welcomes young performers of all levels to come explore their creative sides. We aspire to create a safe home for young developing artists to dream, explore and create.

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EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Acting Foundation:
Term 1

September- December

Juniors & Intermediates

OPEN for Registration 2026

Classes begin the week of September 14th. 

DEADLINE SEPT 11th, 26'

Dance & Movement:
 Term 2

January-April

Juniors & Intermediates

OPEN for Registration 2027

Voice & Vocals
Term 3

April-June

Juniors & Intermediates

CLOSED for Registration 2026

Triple Threat
Summer 2026

 Performers Ages:5-15

July Week 1 July 13-17th 

July Week 2 July 27- July 31st

August Week 3 August 4-7th (AUDITION INTENSIVE) Ages 12+

August week 4 August 10-14

 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Register NOW

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Kat Studios Intermediate stars in Local Spring Production

Kat Studios Intermediates Payton Adams  vocal talents soar in cast of "The Sound Of Music" at Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions ( KWMP) this upcoming May 2025. We are so excited to watch Payton deliver an incredible performance.
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