Thomas Putman
Camp Instructor
Previous work with T.Y.T. Theatre:
March Break Camp Broadway 2026
As an educator I have been the Artistic Director of a Musical Theatre Department, a Shakespearean workshop instructor and private vocal coach. I have taught and led drama and vocal classes for over a decade, with students of all ages and all skillsets. Encouraging creativity in a safe environment, my main focus is teaching students a healthy way to utilize and maintain their instrument.
Teaching Positions Held
GENERATIONS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE | DIRECTOR/ INSTRUCTOR / COACH |
· Directs students of all ages in various artistic works, focusing on plays, musical theatre and musical showcases.
· Instructor and director of the Musical Theatre Company, coaching and honing the talents of high-school aged students with a specific focus on acting, singing and dancing.
· Conducted and lead 7-hour full day summer camps (Movie Makers, Jr. Musical Theatre, YouTube Camp, Ninja Camp) through multiple seasons.
RANDOLPH KIDS (RCPA) | DIRECTOR OF INTERMEDIATE TRIPLE THREAT & PRE-COLLEGE
· Directs students in various artistic works, with a specific focus on plays, musical theatre.
· Coaches students, honing their storytelling and acting capabilities.
· Facilitates a safe and healthy environment for learning, encouraging students to grow as artists.
CHILDREN ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL (CATS DRAMA) | SENIOR DRAMA EDUCATOR
· Educated with a specific focus on teaching the pedagogy of different styles of theatre and performing them.
· Lead classes of 4 - 20 students (ages 3-6, 7-11, 12-15) for 90 minute sessions.
· Directed plays, musicals and showcases.
· Encouraged active participation, uninhibited creation and a fun and safe environment for artistic performance.
DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARD (DDSB) | EMERGENCY SUPPLY TEACHER
· Supply Teaching at schools throughout Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa.
· Facilitating classes in various subjects, in English as well as French Immersion.
· Conducted classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
STUDIO PAVAS | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR HEAD OF MUSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT
· Coordinated and facilitated eight hour summer/weekly camps, leading activities, workshops culminating in productions devised by students.
· Provided private 30/60-minute vocal lessons, focusing on technique and healthy vocal production.
· Director, Musical Director and Choreographer for in studio musical (Lion King Jr.).
· Pursued efforts to establish a larger subscribership and student body.
CLASSICAL THEATRE PROJECT | SHAKESPEAREAN WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
· Captained Shakespearean text workshops focusing on language, Shakespearean pedagogy and performance.
· Taught classes of 12-30 students as well as larger groups in gymnasiums of 100+
· Involved students in bringing Shakespeare’s works and words to life and on their feet.