Friday 31 January 2014

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Communications Coordinator

Conversation Starters
Behind The Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres
Migrations

In Case You Missed It

Thursday 30 January 2014

Bringing Together Students and Professionals at Theatre Ontario Next Generation Showcase

By Mairin Smit, Program Coordinator

It’s hard to believe that Theatre Ontario’s Next Generation Showcase 2014 has already come and gone! With so much preparation and fabulous new programming, this year’s event on Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 was an exciting two days of over 200 individual school performances.

Earlier in the fall, I had the pleasure of visiting several of the schools participating in Next Generation Showcase 2014. It was great to be able to connect with the students, answer questions about the event, and encourage them to attend the panel discussions and networking parties. Throughout Showcase, I had the pleasure of seeing many of these students again, as well as meet others from schools I had not visited and chat about their Showcase experience. For many of the students this was their first step into the professional theatre world and the opportunity connect with so many industry professionals over the two days was exciting and valuable.

This year, Next Generation Showcase took place at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the historic Distillery District. This venue provided a warm, welcoming and intimate environment for all our Showcase participants and was a great space for our rocking networking parties on both Sunday and Monday evening. With food, music and atmosphere the parties provided an excellent opportunity for students, instructors and industry professionals to chat and connect with each other.

We also provided the opportunity for students to get up-close and personal with artists working in the industry through post-presentation chats with Soulpepper Resident Artists and our filled-to-capacity panel discussion “The Business of Casting” on Sunday evening. This year our panel featured Nina Lee Aquino, Derek Boyes, Robyn Friedman, Andrew Lamb, Larissa Mair, and Derek Ritschel, and was moderated by Kristina Nicoll.  It’s great to be able to facilitate these kind of connections between students and professionals, all under one roof at Next Generation Showcase.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Showcase possible, with a special note of thanks to our Next Generation Showcase 2014 sponsors – Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, Sheridan College and Soulpepper Theatre. With so much excitement and energy from this year’s event, I’m already looking forward to Next Generation Showcase 2015!

From our Showcase attendees:
“The event was organized beautifully. I as an actor felt good and welcomed in the space, in the theatre, and by all people.” – Next Generation Showcase, Student Participant
“Almost the entire experience was a plus. Getting the opportunity to perform for a room of my peers and the artistic community was amazing! Hearing some industry insights at the panel discussions was enlightening and chatting with people one on one was a great way to feel a sense of community!” -Next Generation Showcase, Student Participant
“We loved the fact that it was more intimate. Meeting with the artists directly after the audition made us all feel at home.” -Next Generation Showcase, School Instructor
“You guys are golden. You are doing the theatre industry a great service by allowing the emerging artists to have a platform. It is Theatre Ontario and the new generations of artists that will shape the future of theatre. I have nothing but gratitude for you guys.” -Next Generation Showcase, Industry Guest
Read the Theatre Ontario Next Generation Showcase tweets on Storify 


Read more about Theatre Ontario's Next Generation Showcase on our website

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Browsing The Bulletin Board

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario
Check out all of our upcoming courses and workshops, including a grant writing information session in Ottawa

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board
  • Deadline for submissions for Alameda Theatre Company’s De Colores Festival of New Works by Latin Canadian Playwrights is January 30
  • Staging Sustainability conference begins on February 2
  • Deadline for the Ontario Arts Council Theatre Projects program is February 3
  • PACT’s Critical Response for the Creative Process workshop is February 5
  • Deadline for nominations for the City of Hamilton Arts Awards is February 7

New on The Bulletin Board
  • The London Arts Council is holding a workshop on The Value of Arts Presenting on February 26
  • Registrations are now open for the Symposium for the Performing Arts in Rural Communities, running April 24 to 27 in Haliburton Highlands—including our panel on Producing Quality Theatre in a Rural Setting featuring Jack Brezina from the Highlands Summer Festival (Haliburton), Deb Sholdice from the Blyth Festival, Lisa Gamelin from Espanola Little Theatre, and moderated by Julianne Snepsts from Festival Players of Prince Edward County.  It will also feature a keynote address by Scott Walters, founder of CRADLE (the Centre for Rural Arts Development and Leadership Education) whose writing in Theatre Ideas and Creative Insubordination has appeared in the past in my weekly “Ontario Off Stage” roundup.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members of funding opportunities, workshops, calls for submission, awards, and more—on Theatre Ontario’s Bulletin Board on our website

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access auditions, job postings, and volunteer opportunities on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Tuesday 28 January 2014

World Festival of Children's Theatre is coming to Canada

The 14th World Festival of Children’s Theatre is coming to Canada in June 2016.  This important festival is a project of the International Amateur Theatre Association (AITA). Its home base is in Germany (every fourth year), and has been produced in Russia, Turkey, Cuba, Denmark, and Japan.

Stratford, Ontario is proud to be its first North American host.

The festival will feature productions from all continents, including developing nations. The organizers will welcome applications from Canadian groups that reflect the philosophy “By children, for children.”  The productions, performed by children aged 7 to 15, will emphasize the importance of theatre’s universal language across cultures, without language or ethnicity barriers. Participants will be hosted by the festival and will take part in performances, workshops, social activities, and the academic program. Applications from theatre companies, schools, community theatres, First Nations, and multicultural groups will be welcome. The application and jury process begins in 2015, so there is time to build and prepare.

For further information, please contact Artistic Director Ron Dodson at wfct2016@rogers.com

Monday 27 January 2014

ONstage Openings for the week of January 27

ONstage Now Playing in Mississauga
A Stitch In Time at Theatre Erindale
Claire Sherwood and Victor Pokinko
Photo by Jim Smagata


In Central Ontario
Jan. 30, Calendar Girls at Owen Sound Little Theatre

In South Central Ontario
Jan. 30, Marriage Counselor at Mississauga Players

In Southwestern Ontario
Feb. 1, The Power Of Harriet T! at Carousel Players (St. Catharines)

In Toronto
Jan. 30, Idiot's Delight at Soulpepper Theatre, currently in previews
Jan. 30, Free Outgoing at Nightwood Theatre, with previews from Jan. 28
Feb. 2, Tribes at Canadian Stage, in previews*

Check out last week’s openings

For more information on all the theatre playing across Ontario, visit Theatre Ontario’s ONstage theatre listings on our website.

Theatre Ontario individual members can access discount ticket offers for shows marked with an * asterisk

Read more about our members discount tickets program

ONstage Now Playing in Mississauga
Annie at Theatre Unlimited

Friday 24 January 2014

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Communications Coordinator

Conversation Starters
Nancy Kenny in Roller Derby Saved My Soul
Photo by Richard Gilmore
Tour stops include Ottawa, London,
and Toronto - but not Orlando, FL

Behind The Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

Thursday 23 January 2014

Independent Theatre Creator’s International Training Scholarship

Why Not Theatre and Theatre Ontario have partnered in creating this unique and exciting Scholarship that provides the opportunity for up to two emerging theatre artists to train in theatre creation on an international level.

The Scholarship allows for up to two emerging artists to train with Anne Bogart and the SITI Company for one month (May 25 to June 21, 2014) in Saratoga Springs, New York.  They will train in Suzuki, Viewpoints, as well as directing and devising new work.

SITI was founded in 1992 by Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki to redefine and revitalize contemporary theatre in the United States through an emphasis on international cultural exchange and collaboration. For the past 22 years, their impact can be seen on theatre creators around the world.

This program is designed to address the need for theatre artists to access more contemporary artistic training opportunities and to encourage artists to set the stage for the future of theatre and performance creation in Ontario, by having the opportunity to experience high calibre international training.

The scholarship includes course training and application fees, accommodation for the training period, and a travel allowance.  It is sponsored by Nekison Engineering and Contractors Ltd. and funds have been matched by artsVest Toronto.  artsVest Toronto is run by Business for the Arts with the support of the Canadian Heritage and the Toronto Arts Council.



Independent Theatre Creator’s International Training Scholarship Eligibility:
  • Demonstrated professional experience in the Ontario theatre community
  • Recent graduate of a post-secondary theatre training program (no more than three years out of a professionalized training program)
  • Under the age of 35
Applicants:
  • Should demonstrate a commitment to a career in theatre and the development of the Ontario theatre community
Application Procedure - Please include the following:
  • Your professional theatre resume
  • Cover letter/proposal from applicant (2 pages max.) addressing the following:
Describe where you feel you are in your career and what you are searching for.
How will training with the SITI Company affect your work? Advance your career goals?
Why do you want to do the SITI Company intensive?
How do you plan on bringing the training back into your work in Ontario?
How do you plan on sharing the training with the Ontario Theatre Community?
  • 1 letter of reference – from a post-secondary instructor or professional in the theatre industry who is familiar with your work.
Applications will be reviewed and successful Scholarship applicants will be selected by a joint committee of Why Not Theatre and Theatre Ontario. All decisions made by the committee are final. The successful Scholarship applicants will be notified by email no later than Monday February 24th, at which time they will complete SITI Company’s online application by March 1st, 2014.  Please note, this is a two-step process and training scholarship will be paid in full only upon successful acceptance to the training program through SITI’s online application.

Application Deadline Feb 17, 2014 – late applications will not be accepted, all applications are considered confidential.

Please submit your Scholarship application by email as a single PDF to Mairin Smit at mairin@theatreontario.org

Please mark the subject line: Independent Theatre Creator’s International Training Scholarship

Note: Should a suitable application(s) not be selected this year, Why Not Theatre and Theatre Ontario reserve the right to hold the funds for future application rounds.

About Theatre Ontario:
Theatre Ontario is committed to developing and supporting a strong, vibrant, diverse and sustainable theatre community throughout the province. We are a dynamic not for profit arts service organization that ‘bridges the gap’, helping theatre artists and organizations make creative and career transitions and share best practices, collaborate and celebrate!

We are the ‘go to organization’ supporting the professional, community and education theatre sectors across the province, by providing resources, networking, training and advocacy

About Why Not Theatre:
Founded in 2007, Why Not Theatre is a Toronto-based theatre company with an international scope. Under the Artistic Direction of Ravi Jain, Why Not has established a reputation as a company synonymous with inventive, experimental cross-cultural collaborations resulting in shows featuring new Canadian writing, company-devised shows alongside revitalized interpretations of classics. We develop and produce new work that has gained critical acclaim and has toured across Canada and around the world. Over the last 6 years we have developed over 15 productions, touring to 17 different cities on 4 continents. Essential to our creative process are the collisions that arise from our different cultures, languages and experiences provoking us to seek new styles, stories and forms. In recent years, the company has also become known for its presentation of international productions and workshops from diverse cultures and artistic practices, along with support for the development of local emerging artists and companies.

Read more about Why Not Theatre

The SITI Company’s TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
It is through the dialogue between Suzuki and Viewpoints, two very distinct yet complementary approaches to the art of acting, that the philosophy and technique of SITI Company is continually explored, revitalized, and articulated.

The Viewpoints and the Suzuki Method are two distinct methods of actor training used in building and staging SITI productions. Company members have been trained by Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki and are uniquely qualified to introduce other theater artists to these challenging and innovative methods.

Read more about The SITI Company's Training Philosophy

SUZUKI METHOD
Developed by internationally acclaimed director Tadashi Suzuki and the Suzuki Company of Toga, the Suzuki Method’s principal concern is with restoring the wholeness of the human body to the theatrical context and uncovering the actor’s innate expressive abilities. A rigorous physical discipline drawn from such diverse influences as ballet, traditional Japanese and Greek theater, and martial arts, the training seeks to heighten the actor’s emotional and physical power and commitment to each moment on the stage. Attention is on the lower body and a vocabulary of footwork, sharpening the actor’s breath control and concentration.

VIEWPOINTS
A technique of improvisation that grew out of the postmodern dance world. It was first articulated by choreographer Mary Overlie, who broke down the two dominant issues performers deal with—time and space—into six categories. She called her approach the Six Viewpoints. SITI’s Anne Bogart and our company members have expanded Overlie’s notions and adapted them for actors. The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively, and to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.

Wednesday 22 January 2014

Browsing The Bulletin Board

Self-Start: The Basics of Producing at Theatre Ontario
Coming Up from Theatre Ontario
Check out all of our upcoming courses and workshops, including a grant writing information session in Ottawa

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board
  • Deadline to apply to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities Fund for Strategic Collaborations is today
  • Deadline for submissions for Alameda Theatre Company’s De Colores Festival of New Works by Latin Canadian Playwrights is January 30
New on The Bulletin Board
  • PACT is hosting a Critical Response Process Workshop with Dance Exchange (US) in collaboration with Roseneath Theatre.  Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process (CRP) is a widely-recognized method that nurtures the development of artistic works-in-progress through a four-step facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences. In use for over 20 years, CRP has been embraced internationally by art makers, educators, and administrators at theatre companies, dance departments, orchestras, museums and more. The workshop is on February 5 in Toronto.  (There's also a Montreal workshop on February 7)
Check out these items, and other postings from our members of funding opportunities, workshops, calls for submission, awards, and more—on Theatre Ontario’s Bulletin Board on our website

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access auditions, job postings, and volunteer opportunities on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Funding Unique Youth Theatre Training Programs

Does your organization want to undertake a unique youth training project, led by professional theatre artists?  Theatre Ontario's Youth Theatre Training Program may be for you.

Theatre Ontario is now inviting applications for the March 17, 2014 deadline for the Youth Theatre Training Program (YTTP), funded by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.


YTTP offers financial support to programs anywhere in Ontario, led by professional theatre artists, which deliver accessible training to young people (age 14 to 21) in theatrical skills such as:
  • Technical production and design
  • Theatre administration and producing
  • Performance skills and play creation
Read all about the Youth Theatre Training Program on the Theatre Ontario website

After reading the YTTP guidelines, applicants are encouraged to contact Mairin Smit, Program Coordinator (mairin@theatreontario.org or 416.408.4556 x.12) regarding your application.

Read about the most recent youth training (Fall 2013) funded by this program

Monday 20 January 2014

ONstage Openings for the week of January 20

In Toronto
Jan. 21, The Way Back To Thursday at Theatre Passe Muraille, currently in previews*
Jan. 23, London Road at Canadian Stage, currently in previews*
Jan. 23, Idiot's Delight at Soulpepper Theatre, in previews
Jan. 23, The Princess And The Pea at NAGs Players
Jan. 24, Once On This Island at Acting Up Stage Theatre Company, with previews from Jan. 21
Jan. 24, The Lady's Not For Burning at Alumnae Theatre Company
Jan. 26, The Company We Keep Cabaret Series at Theatre 20

In Eastern Ontario
Jan. 24, Kim's Convenience at National Arts Centre—English Theatre (Ottawa), with previews from Jan. 22

In South Central Ontario
Jan. 23, A Stitch In Time at Theatre Erindale (Mississauga)
Jan. 24, Come Back To The 5 And Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean at The Curtain Club (Richmond Hill) with a preview on Jan. 23*
Jan. 24, Annie at Theatre Unlimited (Mississauga)

ONstage Opening in London
The Passion of Narcisse Mondoux
at The Grand Theatre
Rod Beattie and Brigit Wilson
Photo by Rob Nelson
In Southwestern Ontario
Jan. 23, You Can't Take It With You at London Community Players
Jan. 23, Book Of Esther at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Jan. 24, The Passion Of Narcisse Mondoux at The Grand Theatre (London), with previews from Jan. 21

Check out last week’s openings
For more information on all the theatre playing across Ontario, visit Theatre Ontario’s ONstage theatre listings on our website.

Theatre Ontario individual members can access discount ticket offers for shows marked with an * asterisk

Read more about our members discount tickets program

ONstage Now Playing in Peterbourgh
The Three Sisters at Peterborough Theatre Guild

Friday 17 January 2014

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Communications Coordinator

Behind The Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres
The cast of Rebel Daughter, with Stephen Anderson, Doris's son.
Photo by Jim Smagata

Conversation Starters
TO Toasts
You can also receive news from Theatre Ontario every month by email.  Our archives are online and the January issue is now available.

Thursday 16 January 2014

Unearthing Shakespeare at Theatre Ontario

Discover your intuitive impulses to the works of William Shakespeare—join us at our next Theatre Ontario Weekend Intensive, “Unearthing Shakespeare: Bringing the Bard to Life!” with Melinda Little and Peter Van Wart on February 14 to 16 in Toronto.

This weekend intensive workshop will focus on developing the textual, vocal and physical tools necessary to bring a Shakespearean role to life. Body expressiveness, vocal dexterity and text understanding will be explored and brought into performance. It is ideal for actors wanting to craft a character from the Bard; for performers wishing to expand or heighten their stage presence; and for directors seeking to ground the acting work on the rehearsal floor through high stakes exploration.

In "Unearthing Shakespeare", led by the inventive and inspirational talents of Melinda Little and Peter Van Wart, participants will begin by exploring a Shakespearean sonnet to uncover the textual clues that can be applied to character choices, both physically and vocally. They will then apply these explorations to given scenes from the canon in preparation for performance.


This workshop is brought to you by Theatre Ontario and Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts.

Theatre Ontario offers Weekend Intensive workshops for those interested in developing their skills in theatre performance and production.  The Theatre Ontario Weekend Intensives:
  • Are oriented around relevant performance or production themes, essential to the developing theatre artist
  • Are led by a two-instructor team of renowned theatre practitioners, providing an immersive and intensive learning experience
  • Are taking place over a weekend, comprising Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, for a total of fifteen instruction hours
  • Offer affordable accommodation rates near the training venue
  • Offer great value for your learning dollar
Read more about “Unearthing Shakespeare: Bringing the Bard to Life!” on the Theatre Ontario website

Wednesday 15 January 2014

Browsing The Bulletin Board

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario
Check out all of our upcoming courses and workshops, including a free grant writing information session in Ottawa

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board
  • Deadline to apply to the Ontario Arts Council’s Aboriginal Artists in Schools and Artists in Education programs is today
  • Deadline for submissions to the Thousand Islands Playhouse Playwrights’ Unit in Gananoque is also today
  • Attend “Staging Sustainability 2014 People. Planet. Profit. Performance.” to learn how you can benefit from making the performing arts more sustainable.  Early Bird rates available until January 17—and apply for a special bursary for $100 registration (Early Bird is $250) or a FREE registration
  • Markham Little Theatre’s Introduction to Stage Management workshop is January 18
  • Deadline to apply to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities Fund for Strategic Collaborations is January 22
New on The Bulletin Board

Artistic Director Scott Florence (right) and Harvey Slack of the Ontario Arts Council (left)
welcome the audience to the opening night of the 10th Annual Torchlight Shakespeare Season
on July 3, 2013 - a Company of Fools Day in the City of Ottawa
Coming Up: A Pitch Party at GCTC's Undercurrents
  • In the spirit of developing new works for the Ottawa stage, a Company of Fools has teamed with GCTC’s Undercurrents to host a Pitch Party: Creators, writers, directors, producers and actors will be given 4-6 minutes to pitch their projects in any way they choose; deadline to get on the roster is February 11
  • City of Hamilton Arts Awards nomination deadline is February 7, recognizing the artistic excellence and community contribution of local artists
  • The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is pleased to open nominations for the 2014 Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award. The deadline for nominations is March 12, 2014 and the recipient will be named at the 2014 PACT Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Check out these items, and other postings from our members of funding opportunities, workshops, calls for submission, awards, and more—on Theatre Ontario’s Bulletin Board on our website

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access auditions, job postings, and volunteer opportunities on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Save the Date for the Theatre Ontario Annual General Meeting

Mark Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:00pm on your calendar for Theatre Ontario's Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held at 401 Richmond Street West in Toronto in the Urbanspace Gallery.

We now invite nominations for individuals to serve on our Board of Directors who are committed to assisting Theatre Ontario in its mission to develop and support theatre practitioners across the province, by providing resources, networking, training, and advocacy.

Theatre Ontario is seeking individuals to serve on our Board of Directors who are committed to assisting Theatre Ontario in its mission to develop and support theatre practitioners across the province, by providing resources, networking, training, and advocacy.

Theatre Ontario also invites nominations for Board members who are not necessarily practicing in theatre, but who are passionate about it and may bring other necessary skills and experience to the Board.

The Board acts as an advocate with the provincial government and the municipalities for issues affecting theatre and the arts.  Board members are expected to participate in Board meetings (usually held four times a year at our Head Office in Toronto), to participate in at least one Board committee (minimum of four meetings a year, not necessarily in person), and to engage in generating revenue (from fundraising, sponsorships, memberships, and services) on behalf of the organization.

Nominations for Election to the Board of Directors must be received at the Theatre Ontario office (401 Richmond Street West, Suite 350, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3A8) by March 12, 2014 at 5pm.  Members shall be given notice of the candidates for election by publication of the nominees on the Theatre Ontario website on March 19, 2014, which is at least forty-five days before Theatre Ontario’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Read the full Call For Nominations for Theatre Ontario's Board of Directors

Monday 13 January 2014

ONstage Openings for the week of January 13

In Toronto
Jan. 14, The Ugly One at Tarragon Theatre (currently in previews)
Jan. 15, Flesh And Other Fragments Of Love at Tarragon Theatre (currently in previews)
Jan. 16, Manon, Sandra And The Virgin Mary at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (currently in previews)
Jan. 16, The Way Back To Thursday at Theatre Passe Muraille (in previews)*
Jan. 16, The Heiress at Stage Centre Productions
Jan. 19, London Road at Canadian Stage (in previews)*

ONstage Now Playing in Barrie
The Last Of Romeo And Juliet at Talk Is Free Theatre
Sandi Ross, Claire Coulter, Luke Humphrey
Photo by Luca Ragogna
In Central Ontario
Jan. 17, The Accidental Hit-Man Blues at Blackhorse Village Players (Tottenham) with a preview on Jan. 15
Jan. 17, The Three Sisters at Peterborough Theatre Guild

In Eastern Ontario
Jan. 14, Rumors at Ottawa Little Theatre

In South Central Ontario
Jan. 15, Leading Ladies at Burl-Oak Theatre Group (Oakville)

Check out last week’s openings
For more information on all the theatre playing across Ontario, visit Theatre Ontario’s ONstage theatre listings on our website.

Theatre Ontario individual members can access discount ticket offers for shows marked with an * asterisk

Read more about our members discount tickets program

ONstage Now Playing in Toronto
Willow Quartet at Bloor West Village Players
Jane Hunter, Clive Lacey, Meg Gibson, Steve Switzman
Photo by Jennifer Etches

Friday 10 January 2014

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Communications Coordinator

Happy new year!  I’m still catching up on a full inbox of blog posts, emails, tweets, and so forth, but here are a few that caught my attention.

Behind The Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres
Conversation Starters
From The Wire
Migrations
In Case You Missed It

Thursday 9 January 2014

Call for Applications for the Professional Theatre Training Program

We are now inviting applications for the March 3, 2014 deadline for Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP), funded by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

The Professional Theatre Training Program offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline (except performance.) One can apply for professional development in his/her own discipline, or a "change of direction" in a career. To apply, applicants must have at least two years of professional experience following their formal education.

Read more about Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Training Program on our website.

Read also about the most recent mentorships (Fall 2013) funded by Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Training program.


Wednesday 8 January 2014

Browsing The Bulletin Board

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario
Check out all of our upcoming courses and workshops, including a grant writing information session in Ottawa

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

Robert Winslow and Shelley Simester in 4th Line Theatre's Queen Marie
Written by Shirley Barrie and supported by the OAC Theatre Creators Reserve
  • Deadline for applications for the 4th Line Theatre (Millbrook) OAC Theatre Creators Reserve is January 10
  • Tarragon Theatre’s Playwriting course with Paula Wing starts on January 9
  • Deadline to apply to the Ontario Arts Council's Aboriginal Artists in Schools and Artists in Education programs is January 15
  • Deadline for submissions to the Thousand Islands Playhouse Playwrights’ Unit in Gananoque is January 15
Check out these items, and other postings from our members of funding opportunities, workshops, calls for submission, awards, and more—on Theatre Ontario’s Bulletin Board on our website

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access auditions, job postings, and volunteer opportunities on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Tuesday 7 January 2014

Congratulations to Fall 2013 Youth Theatre Training Program Recipients

We are pleased to announce the latest recipients of training grants through Theatre Ontario’s Youth Theatre Training Program (YTTP).  $23,000 was awarded in total among the following recipients:
  • Aanmitaagzi Story Makers (Nipissing First Nation/North Bay) – Dances of Resistance
  • Aluna Theatre (Toronto) – Young Panamerican Vo(i)ces
  • The AMY Project (Toronto) – Spring Creation Program
  • Community Arts Guild (Scarborough) – Campfires
We are happy to be able to support these valuable programs, and we thank all those who applied.  The next application deadline for this program is March 17, 2014.

Read more about Theatre Ontario’s Youth Theatre Training Program on our website.

This program is funded by the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Monday 6 January 2014

ONstage Openings for the week of January 6

ONstage Opening in Toronto
Rifles at The Next Stage Theatre Festival
Michael Wheeler (Director)
and Aislinn Rose (Producer)
Photo by Tanja Tiziana

In Toronto
Jan. 7, Flesh And Other Fragments Of Love at Tarragon Theatre (in previews)
Jan. 8, The Ugly One at Tarragon Theatre (in previews)
Jan. 8, Seven Days at TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre – world premiere
Jan. 8, Next Stage Theatre Festival from Toronto Fringe Festival
Jan. 9, The Melville Boys at Scarborough Theatre Guild
Jan. 10, Willow Quartet at Bloor West Village Players
Jan. 10, The Wedding Singer at Hart House Theatre*
Jan. 11, Manon, Sandra And The Virgin Mary at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (in previews)

In Central Ontario
Jan. 9, The Last of Romeo and Juliet at Talk Is Free Theatre (Barrie) – world premiere

For more information on all the theatre playing across Ontario, visit Theatre Ontario’s ONstage theatre listings on our website.

Theatre Ontario individual members can access discount ticket offers for shows marked with an * asterisk

Read more about our members discount tickets program