Congratulations to the Professional Theatre Training Program Spring 2018 Grant Recipients

We are pleased to announce the latest recipients of training grants through Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP). We thank all those who applied to the program.

Over $42,500 was awarded in total among the following 13 recipients:

• Thomas Alderson will train in directing with Ashlie Corcoran at Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver BC
• Sehar Bhojani and Brendan McMurtry-Howlett will train in artistic direction with Jillian Keiley at the National Arts Centre of Canada in Ottawa
• Logan Raju Cracknell will train in lighting design with David DeGrow at Cahoots in Toronto and on tour
• Sabah Haque will train in artistic producing with Tom Arthur Davis and Jivesh Parasram at Pandemic Theatre in Toronto, Vancouver BC, and Victoria BC
• Christine Horne will train in directing with Eda Holmes at Canadian Stage in Toronto
• Taryn Jorgenson will train in directing with Richard Rose at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto
• Stephanie Kast will train in writing and producing with Joshua Bainbridge in North Bay
• Tijiki Morris is training in directing with Erin Brubacher at Aga Khan in Toronto
• Scott Emerson Moyle will train in intimacy direction with Tonia Sina at Intimacy Directors International in Toronto and Chicago USA
• Nancy Anne Perrin will train in design for opera with Michael Gianfrancesco at the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto
• Samyuktha Punthambekar will train in arts management with Mitchell Marcus at Musical Stage Company in Toronto
• Julia Tribe will train in community engaged theatre and performing arts with Ruth Howard at Jumblies Theatre in Toronto
• Anne White will train in directing and artistic direction with Adam Paolozza at Bad New Days in Toronto

Over $98,000 was requested during this application round. The next application deadline for this program is October 1, 2018.

Our Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP) offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline except performance.

Learn more about the Professional Theatre Training Program

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

Browsing Our Bulletin Board

Upcoming opportunities from Theatre Ontario, from our members, and from other arts service organizations.

Coming Up from Theatre Ontario

Theatre Ontario's "Intimacy for the
Stage for Performing Artists" workshop

• Thinking of producing a show or starting a theatre company? Join us at our “Ready, Set, Show! Foundations of Indie Producing” workshop with Rachel Kennedy and special guest Tom Arthur Davis on April 18 in Toronto.
• The deadline for nominations for our 18/19 Board of Directors is April 25.
• Learn the techniques and the language to stage human sexuality in a way that is professional, dynamic and focused on storytelling. Join us at our “Intimacy for the Stage for Performing Artists” workshop with Siobhan Richardson on April 28 in Toronto.
• Want to know the secrets of a successful voice acting career? Join us at our “Voice Over” workshop with Elley-Ray on April 28 in Toronto.
• Take your training to new heights at our Summer Theatre Intensive courses for performers, directors, teachers, and creators, running August 5 to 10, and August 12 to 17 in Stratford. Early-bird rates available until May 1.
• A picture is worth a thousand words and a photo worth a thousand tweets.. make your count! Join us at our “Picture Perfect: Your Pictures as Promotional Tools” webinar on May 7.
• Preparing an OAC application? Get the inside scoop at our free “Grant Writing Information Session” pre-recorded webinar with Pat Bradley of the Ontario Arts Council on May 8.

Check out all of our upcoming Career Stream and Creator Stream workshops.

Upcoming on The Bulletin Board

• Deadline to apply for Festival Players of Prince Edward County’s Academy for Young Actor Training is April 13.
• Deadline for nominations for TAPA's Dora Ancillary Awards (The Silver Ticket and the Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award for Leadership in Administration) is April 16.
• Deadline to apply to direct for the 18/19 season at The Curtain Club community theatre’s in Richmond Hill is April 18.
• Deadline to apply to direct for the Fireworks Festival at Alumnae Theatre in Toronto is April 20.

New on The Bulletin Board

• Theatre Direct is hosting a workshop on “Creating Theatre for Very Young Audiences” as part of the WeeFestival in Toronto from May 14 to 18.

Check out these items, and other postings from our members.

• Grants
• Calls for Submission and Nominations
• Workshops at Ontario Theatres and Other Arts Service Organizations
• Adult Continuing Education and Training Studio Programs
• Youth Training Programs
• Volunteer and Non-Paying Positions
• Community Events and Conferences

Theatre Ontario individual members can also access Auditions, Job Postings and Discount Ticket Offers on our Theatre Ontario Individual Member Resources on our website

Welcome Toronto Irish Players and Ottawa Little Theatre to Theatre Ontario Festival 2018

Toronto Irish Players' production of Little Gem

Theatre Ontario is thrilled to welcome the final two productions that will perform at Theatre Ontario Festival 2018 in London. These productions are chosen from Ontario’s regional community theatre festivals, and are a showcase of outstanding community theatre from across the province.

On Thursday, May 17, the Toronto Irish Players return to Festival with their production of Little Gem by Elaine Murphy. Representing the Association of Community Theatres—Central Ontario (ACT-CO), and chosen as Best Production in the Comedy category at the ACT-CO Festival by adjudicator Heather Dick, Toronto Irish Players were the recipients of last year’s Elsie Award for Outstanding Festival Production.

On Saturday, May 19, Ottawa Little Theatre will present Dead Accounts by Theresa Rebeck, representing the Eastern Ontario Drama League. This show was chosen as Best Production in the EODL Full-Length Festival by adjudicator Bea Quarrie. Ottawa Little Theatre hosted last year’s Theatre Ontario Festival, and last represented EODL at Festival in 2005.

As previously announced, Theatre Ontario Festival 2018 will feature detailed adjudications with Maja Ardal, a Voice and Movement workshop led by Dan Ebbs, a Playwright-in-Person reading, and awards and parties celebrating community theatre in Ontario.

Ottawa Little Theatre's production of Dead Accounts

The annual Theatre Ontario Festival is a showcase of outstanding community theatre productions; a classroom for passionate, dedicated community theatre artists; a celebration of excellence in community theatre; and a destination bringing together theatre lovers from across the province. Theatre Ontario Festival 2018 runs May 16 to 20, and is hosted by London Community Players, in partnership with Theatre Ontario and the Western Ontario Drama League.

Join us at Theatre Ontario Festival 2018

ONstage Openings for the week of April 9

This week’s openings on Ontario’s stages

ONstage Now Playing in Toronto
The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Alexander Showcase Theatre

In South Central Ontario

Apr. 12, The Attic, the Pearls and Three Fine Girls at Theatre Aurora

Apr. 12, The Dixie Swim Club at Whitby Courthouse Theatre

Apr. 13, Boxed In at Georgetown Little Theatre

Apr. 13, Hilda's Yard at Theatre Burlington

In Southwestern Ontario

Apr. 11, Stage Kiss at Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake) [in previews]

Apr. 12, The Merchant of Venice at Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre

Apr. 13, Exit Laughing at Theatre Sarnia

In Toronto

ONstage Now Playing in Southwestern Ontario
Heroes at Players' Guild of Hamilton
Steve O'Brien, Michael Hannigan, Erik Peters
Photo by Lynne Jamieson

Apr. 9, Risky Phil at Young People's Theatre

Apr. 10, Fear and Misery of The Third Reich at George Brown Theatre School

Apr. 10, Take d Milk, Nah? at Theatre Passe Muraille
Apr. 11, The Provoked Wife at George Brown Theatre School

Apr. 12, Mouthpiece from Nightwood Theatre at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre [with a preview on Apr. 11]

Apr. 13, Fun Home at The Musical Stage Company

Apr. 13, Queen Marie at Alumnae Theatre Company

In Central Ontario

Apr. 10, Jonas and Barry in the Home at Port Hope Festival Theatre
Apr. 12, Harvest Moon Rising at South Simcoe Theatre (Cookstown)

In Eastern Ontario

Apr. 12, Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy of at National Arts Centre—English Theatre (Ottawa) [with previews from Apr. 10]

ICYMI: Check out last week’s openings

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

Ontario Off Stage

by Brandon Moore, Community Theatre and Communications Manager

Conversation Starters

Theatre Ontario Staff and Members of
the Youth Advisory Committee on World Theatre Day

• Thanks to everyone who joined us on World Theatre Day.  You can catch up with the recording of the Facebook Live broadcast (autoplays), and the snapd photo gallery.
• New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools. Students in small and rural schools, in schools with higher levels of poverty, and in schools with lower levels of parental education are less likely to have access to learning opportunities in the arts. You can also read media reports from the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and the CBC (autoplays).

Behind the Scenes at Ontario’s Theatres

• Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa announced their 2018/19 season [autoplays]
• ELATE – the Elliot Lake Amateur Theatre Ensemble brought “Twiggy” – the QUONTA Festival trophy – to the City Council in appreciation of their municipal support.
• Independent theatre companies in Hamilton are collectively teaming up to sell their shows as a season.

In Case You Missed It

• Stories from Our Professional Theatre Training Program, featuring training projects in artistic direction, directing, designing, and teaching Pure Movement.
• ONstage Openings this week in Newmarket, London, Niagara-on-the-Lake (previews), Guelph, Woodstock, Hamilton, Toronto, Owen Sound, Orangeville, Belleville, Perth, and Ottawa.
• Browsing Our Bulletin Board, including workshops, webinars, grant deadlines, and more.