Workshops
From Notes to Narrative - Audition Workshop
BOOK YOUR SPOT RIGHT AWAY - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Fiesta Filipina Centre for the Arts
5170 Dixie Rd, #101, Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3
City Centre Musical Productions (CCMP) invites you to our next workshop, focused on developing performance through song. From Notes to Narrative is an audition-style session where participants will work on one musical theatre piece, exploring how to bring greater depth, clarity, and intention to their performance.
Led by Marnie Kersten, this workshop offers guided exercises and feedback to help performers strengthen character choices and connect more fully to their material. A professional pianist will be provided to create a realistic audition experience. Learn more about Marnie below.
What to Expect
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Work on one musical theatre song
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Explore character, intention, and storytelling
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Build confidence in an audition-style setting
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Learn in a supportive, focused environment
Important Instructions
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Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to sign in and prepare for the workshop
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Bring your music printed double-sided in a binder for the pianist
This workshop is open to performers of all levels, whether you’re preparing for auditions or simply looking to grow in your craft. A great opportunity to take your work beyond the notes … and into the story.
Register Here:
A Little Bit About Your Instructor
MARNIE KERSTEN – BMUS, Dip, CAEA, AFM
A multi-instrumentalist as well as a musical theatre performer, Marnie Kersten holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Queen’s University as well as a Diploma in Musical Theatre from the Randolph Academy. Ms. Kersten runs her own thriving private voice studio, and is on the voice faculty at the acclaimed musical theatre program at Sheridan College. She has also taught voice at the Randolph College in Toronto, and adjudicates musical theatre
regularly throughout Canada. Marnie focuses on giving her students a strong technical foundation as well as introducing a diversity of popular styles. She has students performing professionally around the world, as well as attending vocal and theatre programs at various post-secondary institutions and arts high schools. Marnie also performs professionally, both as an actor and as a musician throughout Canada. Selected credits include Jersey Boys, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Queen of the Mist, Mary Poppins, Hairspray and Oliver.