Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

Conversation Starters

• Insights into Lorenzo Savoini’s concept for the design of Soulpepper Theatre’s upcoming production of Orlando.

Behind the Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

The outdoor summer theatre season starts soon.
The 2017 4th Line Theatre (Millbrook) production of
The History of Drinking in Cavan
Robert Winslow, Shelley Simester and the cast
Photo by Wayne Eardley

• With the London Fringe wrapping up, your next Ontario Fringe Festival destination is the Ottawa Fringe, opening June 14.
• The outdoor summer theatre season will be starting soon—so it’s always a good idea to refresh yourself on what Health Canada recommends for extreme heat events and our provincial health and safety guidelines for Outdoor Venues.

TO Toasts

• ... to Patricia Vanstone, Artistic Director of The Foster Festival who was awarded the Established Artist Award at the St. Catharines Arts Awards.

In Case You Missed It

• Stories from our Professional Theatre Training Program, features training projects in artistic direction, directing, writing and producing, and community-engaged theatre.
• Meet the newest members of our Talent Bank of Theatre Instructors and Adjudicators. 
• ONstage Openings this week in Cambridge, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Penetanguishene, Port Stanley, Grand Bend, Orangeville, Ottawa, Kingston, Morrisburg, and Sault Ste. Marie—and with many more shows now playing in communities across Ontario.
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including webinars, scholarships, intensives, volunteer opportunities, workshops, community events, conferences, and more.