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Performing Arts in Canada
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The Kick & Push Festival
The Kick & Push is a summer theatre festival that aims to take the audience beyond being passive observers. In its fifth year of operations, the Festival continues to bring professional artists to Kingston from all over to share works of great artistic and historical value. The Kick & Push Festival prides itself on its ability to bring innovative productions to Kingston to electrify the city’s stages and not-so-stages. The Kick & Push Festival would not be possible without the boundless passions and courage of our featured artists. It is alongside them that we are able to diversify theatre in Kingston, and it is truly a pleasure to establish their art within our community.
11 to 50 staff
The Musical Stage Company
The Musical Stage Company is the largest and leading charitable musical theatre company in Canada. Established in 2004 as Acting Up Stage Company, we strive to make Canada a leader in musical theatre by telling our most important stories with music. We believe it’s better with music. We are inspired by music’s unique ability to viscerally affect people and are committed to cultivating experiences – onstage and off – that transform lives, build empathy and create community through musical theatre. We incubate new Canadian musicals from development to production, investing in Canadian musical theatre writers and building national and international partnerships. Our musical productions – including award-winning contemporary musicals, world premieres and concerts – are seen live by people over the 80+ nights that we are onstage annually in venues both traditional and surprising. To date, our work has been recognized with 61 Dora Award nominations, 11 Dora Awards and 12 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards. Our robust education programs develop the artists and audiences of tomorrow, offering musical theatre training that boosts self-confidence and self-expression for over 200 young people each year without cost to the participants. We also curate innovative musical programs in partnership with diverse organizations, maximizing the resonance of our work across disciplines and communities.
1 to 10 staff
Thousand Islands Playhouse
The Thousand Islands Playhouse was called "the most charming theatre in Canada"(CBC Radio) in a "breathtaking location"(Toronto Star). Known as Canada's Dockside Theatre, it has been presenting live entertainment in the heart of the Islands for over 35 years. Its Springer Theatre features two decks that have a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. This renovated heritage venue, built in 1909, was originally the Gananoque Canoe Club, and retains the vintage cottage-style craftsmanship. Patrons can arrive to a show by water and dock right in front of the theatre. Mission Behind all of our activities is the desire to help develop a creative, dynamic, and compassionate community by encouraging participation in arts activities. This goal acts as a guiding philosophy in all that we do as we feel a deep responsibility to enriching and contributing to the community in which we work and the Canadian theatre community as a whole. We enrich the global village by operating a professional theatre company that- Produces a diversity of vital works from the Canadian and world repertoire with a unique Canadian perspective - Actively develops new creative voices - Mentors a new generation of theatre professionals - Inspires community participation in artistic activities
11 to 50 staff
4th Line Theatre
Idyllic, rural, and quintessentially Canadian, each year the 4th Line Theatre Company presents Canadian plays – written by and about Canadians; small town stories or broad national sagas that touch a nerve in all of us. 4th Line Theatre’s mandate is to preserve and promote our Canadian cultural heritage through the development and presentation of regionally-based, environmentally-staged historical dramas. For 30 seasons 4th Line Theatre has been bringing history to life on the barnyard stages of a rustic 5th generation farm in Millbrook Ontario, between Peterborough and Port Hope. Founded in 1992 by Creative Director Robert Winslow, this outdoor theatre company is committed to preserving our Canadian cultural heritage through the development and presentation of environmentally-staged historical drama. 4th Line has developed and presented 39 original plays based on regional history and culture. In 2014, Winslow’s long time collaborator Kim Blackwell took on the role of Managing Artistic Director as Winslow transitioned into the position of Creative Director. Blackwell has been instrumental in defining the 4th Line aesthetic and works tirelessly to give audiences one of the finest theatrical experiences in the country. “These productions,” says Blackwell, “celebrate the history of the area; they are stories with national echoes.” This magical theatre presents unforgettable outdoor, epic theatrical experiences. Thousands of visitors, young and old alike fall in love with our farm experience complete with picnics, birdsong and sunsets in the country. OUR ARTISTIC VISION Commitment to local culture and history, artistic exploration and excellence, authenticity of presentation, innovative staging, community involvement, development of regional artists and exploration of an environmental theatre aesthetic are the key guiding artistic principles of 4th Line Theatre. These elements create for the audience a sense of complete immersion in the struggles of our fore
1 to 10 staff
Actout The Kitchener-Waterloo Children's Drama Workshop
ActOUT! The Kitchener-Waterloo Children's Drama Workshop is the premier school for training in the dramatic arts in the Waterloo Region. Founded in 1995 by Leslie Gail Hill, actOUT! produces 4-6 shows a year and provides training workshops, andcamp programs. Believe, Belong, Become and actOUT!
11 to 50 staff
Alumnae Theatre Company
The Alumnae Theatre Company is dedicated to the production of adventurous, high-quality theatre not readily seen elsewhere, and to the promotion and skill development of women in theatre. The company is based in a beautiful theatre space, a converted firehall, at Berkeley and Adelaide streets in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). The space contains two stages, a rehearsal space, a workshop and a large wardrobe department. Alumnae produces a full season each year consisting of three productions on the Mainstage, as well as two festivals of new work in the Studio space, Fireworks and New Ideas Festival. We are a club that consists of a membership of women volunteers who participate in all elements of the running of the theatre from acting, directing and writing to administration, artistic programming and management. Membership is open to all women. For more information, visit our Membership page.
51 to 200 staff
Black Theatre Workshop
Mission Statement The mission of Black Theatre Workshop is: to encourage and promote the development of a Black and Canadian Theatre, rooted in a literature that reflects the creative will of Black Canadian writers and artists, and the creative collaborations between Black and other artists. BTW aims to promote and produce Black theatre that educates, entertains and delights its audiences. The company strives to create a greater cross-cultural understanding by its presence and the intrinsic value of its work. Black Theatre Workshop was incorporated as a non-profit company in 1971. Before that time the organization was known as the Trinidad and Tobago Drama Committee, and operated as an amateur theatre group. Since becoming a fully professional company, BTW has been involved in spoken-word and innovative performance work, in addition to community-based work, plays by established Black and non-black playwrights, and commercially-viable productions. We present works primarily in English, occasionally in French, and in the past have toured internationally.
1 to 10 staff
Broadway Across Canada
Broadway Across Canada is the leading presenter of touring Broadway, with a presence in 10 regional markets and access to 34 additional USA markets through Broadway Across America. BAC possesses the local marketing rights, secures the performance venue, manages local event production and sells tickets. Tickets are sold as subscriptions, groups, eclub membership and single tickets. The presenting business is supported by its 4 million name database of ticket buyers, including more than subscribers, across the United States and Canada. Part of THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION Brand. THE JOHN GORE ORGANIZATION is the leading developer, producer, distributor and marketer of Broadway theatre worldwide. Under the leadership of theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across Canada/America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office. Its productions span Broadway, Off Broadway, London's West End, Japan, Canada and 44 domestic markets. It has won Tonys in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk and Olivier awards.
11 to 50 staff
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
Equity is the voice of professional artists engaging in live performance in English Canada. We are a national association representing almost artists working in theatre, opera and dance from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Equity's membership includes performers, directors, choreographers, fight directors, intimacy directors and stage managers. In recognition that the arts are vital to life and that artists make an invaluable contribution to our society, Equity supports the creative efforts of its members by seeking to improve their working conditions and work opportunities. We strive for fairness, integrity, collectivity and compassion in all our endeavours. Equity negotiates and administers scale agreements and administrates engagement policies on behalf of our membership. Both scale agreements (negotiated by Equity with a producer or group of producers) and Equity's promulgated engagement policies articulate the minimum terms and working conditions required for the engagement of an Equity member. The Association also provides members with benefit plans, information and support, and act as a vigorous advocate for the needs of our membership.
11 to 50 staff
Cat's Corner Swing Dance School
We believe that swing dance is rooted in the rhythms of jazz music. Born to the sound of jazz, swing dance is inextricably bound to rhythm and, by extension, to improvisation and individuality. As a partner dance, swing dance is the synergy between the music and the partnership, and one is not more important than the other. At Cats Corner, we believe in letting learners experience themselves as dancers, authentic and free, not bound by too many rules and prescriptions as they explore the music and rhythms of jazz.
1 to 10 staff
Chants Libres
Fondé en 1990 par la soprano Pauline Vaillancourt, en association avec Joseph St-Gelais et Renald Tremblay, Chants Libres offre un répertoire opératique adapté aux couleurs de la modernité, explorant constamment de nouvelles techniques et approches de l’art vocal et travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des créateurs de toutes les disciplines. Depuis juillet 2022, la mezzo-soprano Marie-Annick Béliveau assure la direction artistique de la compagnie. Cette interprète incontournable de la scène musicale contemporaine est engagée dans une démarche de recherche-création qu’elle entend poursuivre à la tête de la compagnie. Depuis plus de 30 ans, Chants Libres joue un rôle essentiel dans la formation de talents et la diffusion de nouvelles œuvres. Avec dix-neuf créations à son actif, la compagnie jouit d’une solide réputation et est devenue un outil indispensable pour les créateurs et interprètes qui souhaitent explorer les nouvelles formes et nouveaux processus de création lyrique pluridisciplinaire. Les créations de Chants Libres ont été présentées en tournée au Venezuela, en Italie, en Suisse, en Allemagne, en France, au Canada, en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas. La compagnie a accueilli à Montréal la conférence internationale New-OP 8 et elle continue d’assurer la relève avec ses événements Oper’Actuel Works In Progress et ses laboratoires de recherche-création. L’impact de la mission et des créations de Chants Libres sur l’ensemble de la scène opératique internationale a été salué par de nombreux prix.
1 to 10 staff
Chester Playhouse
Since 1938 friends, families and visitors to our community have been gathering at 22 Pleasant Street in Chester to experience movies, music, theatre and community events. A supportive and generous community has kept this jewel alive and thriving as an important arts venue on the south shore of Nova Scotia. The Chester Playhouse serves the Municipality of the District of Chester, and beyond. Operations are carried out by a small staff with oversight by a volunteer, community-based board of directors. We are operated by the community for the community. Board members come from the immediate area and broader region so that we can be effective in linking local knowledge with opportunities to build programs that will strengthen the Playhouse. The Vision, Mission, and Mandate of the Playhouse set the framework for our programs, events, and community engagement. Our Vision: We are valued as artistic and community leaders, and as an integral part of our vibrant, culturally rich region. Our Mission: To offer and promote cultural experiences which engage our community, and to operate a welcoming, accessible, arts facility.
1 to 10 staff
Compagnie Marie Chouinard
La COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD a pour mandat la création et la diffusion des œuvres de Marie Chouinard. Acclamée à travers le monde et dans les plus grands festivals internationaux, son histoire débute en 1978 alors que Marie Chouinard, la soliste, présente sa première création : Cristallisation. Le spectacle, qui la consacre sur-le-champ comme une créatrice unique, sera suivi de quelque 60 chorégraphies, actions, performances, œuvres vocales, installations et films, où s’affirme et s’affine un intérêt indéfectible pour le corps humain. En 1990, la chorégraphe fonde la COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD. Dans la vingtaine d’œuvres qu’elle a signées depuis, l’architecture du cosmos, l’intelligence intime du corps et la complexité inépuisable de ses articulations et de ses mutations se répondent dans des constructions formellement achevées. L’art chorégraphique est aussi exploré sur de multiples plateformes : multimédia interactif, cinéma, photographie, dessin, performance, écriture, application. Depuis sa fondation, la COMPAGNIE a offert plus de 1500 représentations, dans plus de 250 villes. Plusieurs des créations de la COMPAGNIE demeurent longtemps à son répertoire, notons Le Sacre du printemps dansé depuis près de 25 ans. Ses œuvres figurent également au répertoire de prestigieux ballets (par exemple, le Ballet national du Canada, la Companhia de dança de Sao Paulo, le Ballet de Monte-Carlo et le GöteborgsOperan). L’engouement soutenu que provoque le travail de Marie Chouinard ouvre aussi la porte à des coproductions avec les grands noms du monde de la danse, tels que La Biennale de Venise, le Théâtre de la Ville à Paris, la Fondation Gulbenkian à Lisbonne, le Festival Danse Canada à Ottawa, le Festival TransAmériques et la Place des arts à Montréal.
11 to 50 staff
Corpus Dance Projects
Co-founded in 1997 by Sylvie Bouchard and artistic director David Danzon, CORPUS is known for its precise and surrealist humour that combines movement with theatrical imagery. CORPUS' unique and engaging performances are presented in both traditional and unusual locations, for large and diverse audiences. CORPUS has presented over performances at street dance/theatre festivals, children festivals, theatres, schools, parks, shopping malls and in the street. Invitations include the Milk International Children Festival (Toronto), Just for Laughs (Montreal), Canada Dance Festival (Ottawa), Dancing On the Edge Festival (Vancouver), the Awesome Children Festival (Australia), the prestigious Singapore Arts festival, La Fira de teatre de Tarréga (Spain), Festival International de théâtre au Benin (West Africa) and Watch This Space (London UK). CORPUS' work can also be seen on television and on film. The Bravo!FACT short Peep Show has been programmed in over 40 film festivals around the world and won the Audience Award at Cinedans (Netherlands) in 2004. CORPUS also co-created 4-square with Treehouse TV, an educational television series for pre-schoolers. Several of CORPUS' productions have been nominated for Dora Mavor Moore awards an in 2002 CORPUS was the recipient of the Prix Hommage for Arts awarded by the Féderation Culturelle Canadienne Française. In 2001, CORPUS was also the gold-medal winner at the IV Games of la francophonie (Street Theatre category).
1 to 10 staff
Francis Winspear Centre For Music
The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is the home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and hosts a wide array of concerts and events.
11 to 50 staff
Gallery 7 Theatre & Performing Arts
Gallery 7 Theatre is Abbotsford's only full-time, community/semi-professional theatre, and produces a complete schedule of plays, workshops, guest performances and summer drama camps for kids. Founded in 1991, Gallery 7 Theatre is in its 20th year of operation, and is a registered non-profit society in the Province of British Columbia and a registered charitable organization. We are a FAITH-BASED theatre dedicated to presenting EXCELLENT theatre that IMPACTS the community and encourages GROWTH and CREATIVITY. Our dream is to develop an arts centre that is a focal point in the community for the creation of professional-quality theatre productions, cultural events and training opportunities. We are dedicated to fusing the expertise of the professional artist with the passion and raw talent of the recreational artist to create theatre and other artistic events that touch the heart, stimulate the mind, and elevates the spirit. We are also dedicated to engaging the community in discussion and further thought about personal, relational, social, political and religious issues. To this end, the theatre hosts a Theatre Side-Chat Series, Talk-Back Thursdays and a published discussion guide for each production in the season. In all of this, we wish to provide a life-affirming environment in which artistic talents can be developed, expressed and exhibited, to the honor of God. Performances, workshops, auditions and guest performances are held at the MEI Theatre in Abbotsford, B.C.
1 to 10 staff
Gotta Dance Inc
Gotta Dance Inc. is in its 19th year of providing dance classes to children 3-17 years old. We offer classes in a wide variety of styles with highly trained and professional dancers. We have 7 studios fully equipped with dance floors, mirrors, and sound equipment to provide our dancers with the ultimate experience. Our classes run from September to June with a year-end recital showcase for our dancers to perform all their hard work throughout the year. Each class will get a custom-made recital costume designed by our fashion designer. If you are looking for a fun learning environment for your dancer, Gotta Dance is the place to be!
11 to 50 staff
Great Canadian Theatre Company
The Great Canadian Theatre Company, known for short as GCTC, is a professional theatre company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1975 by a group of professors and graduate students at Carleton University. Riding a wave of cultural nationalism, founders Robin Matthews, Larry McDonald, Bill Law, Greg Reid and Lois Shannon envisioned a theatre company that would produce only Canadian plays, especially those with social and political relevance. Driven by a dream to place Canadian stories and Canadian history front and centre in our country’s universities and theatres, the company launched its first production in August 1975.
11 to 50 staff
Green Light Arts
WHAT WE DO Founded in 2014, Green Light Arts is a producing theatre company based in Waterloo Region. We deliver well-crafted, provocative theatrical projects and pairs artistic programming with purposeful outreach events to deepen community conversations about the ideas we put on stage. Through rigorous professional practice we uphold and further the artform of theatre. Through the artform of theatre, we enrich the social fabric of our community. WHY WE DO IT Green Light Arts uses theatre to help make sense of the world, explore the challenges of contemporary society, illuminate hope, fuel possibility, and ignite imagination.
1 to 10 staff
La Troupe Du Jour
Organizational Mandate La Troupe du Jour is a professional, not-for-profit organization that develops theatre in Saskatchewan through creation, training, production and presentation. This framework of activities is set out in the charter instituted in October 1987 and revised in September 2007. Artistic Mission Statement The company is dedicated to the development of French-language theatre in Saskatchewan. In this connection, through its leadership role in playwriting, the company is working to create and develop an original dramaturgy for Western Canada. Over the past decade, it has developed a dramaturgical mentorship process intended to support Fransaskois playwrights at every stage of creation. This mandate for creation is the cornerstone of La Troupe du Jour’s artistic mission. The company also makes contemporary writing for the theatre better known by presenting the work of Canadian playwrights.
1 to 10 staff
Magicana Sharing Wonder
Magicana is a performing arts organization dedicated to the exploration and advancement of magic as a performance art. Part of our programming, includes keynote presentations on creative problem solving and risk assessment. Our keynote programs are interactive, highly entertaining and educational.
1 to 10 staff
Maritime Conservatory Of Performing Arts
Offering comprehensive dance and music instruction for all ages and abilities. Building a lifelong love of the arts, right in the heart of Halifax.
11 to 50 staff
Masc
Français ci-dessous MASC brings the arts and culture alive for over children, youth, teachers and seniors each year throughout Eastern Ontario and Western Québec. With a passionate commitment to provide schools and communities with experiences of artistic excellence and creative process, MASC proudly represents a roster of over 138 professional artists. Working out of diverse cultural traditions, MASC artists offer workshops, performances, artist-in-residence programs in music, dance, drama, literary, media and visual arts. MASC programs are delivered in English and French to students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, and to youths and adults in a variety of community settings MASC's work includes many annual events, scholarship programs for under-served communities. MASC's name is synonymous with excellence, innovation and MASC apporte, chaque année, les arts et la culture à plus de 120 enfants, jeunes, enseignants et aînés. Par son engagement passionné, MASC procure aux écoles et aux communautés des expériences d'excellence artistique et de processus créatif. MASC représente fièrement une équipe de plus de 138 artistes professionnels. Tous les artistes de MASC ont fait l'objet d'une vérification de dossier policier pour le travail dans le secteur sensible. En profitant de la diversité des traditions culturelles, les artistes MASC offrent des ateliers, des spectacles, des programmes d'artiste en résidence, des programmes de perfectionnement professionnel en musique, danse, théâtre, littérature, médias ainsi qu'en arts visuels. Les programmes de MASC sont livrés aux étudiants de la maternelle à la 12ième année, aux jeunes et adultes dans une variété de contextes communautaires. Les travaux de MASC incluent de nombreux événements annuels, programmes de bourses pour les collectivités mal desservies. MASC est synonyme d'excellence, d'innovation et de professionnalisme.
1 to 10 staff
Mixed Company Theatre
MCT works with companies to help improve communication, resolve conflict, raise awareness of important issues and improve work performance. Why are we the right fit? We perform and facilitate interactive and engaging workshops in workplaces. Professionally trained facilitators, through role-plays, create a safe space to open up a discussion about issues, such as, but not limited to, bullying, discrimination, harassment and communication barriers. Using Forum Theatre techniques, we have helped transform employee groups and catalyze change in workplace dynamics. How can we help you? We will consult with your team and customize our programming to your organization’s needs and objectives. Our trained facilitators work with you to create engaging, interactive presentations that encourage cooperation among all participating members. Our success story “Our goal was to sensitize employees and create a greater understanding around issues of racial diversity, gender equity and sexual harassment. The forum theatre approach enabled us to meet and exceed our objective. If you are truly committed to diversity then this training approach is for you!” Marc Tigh, Manager Human Resources, Cooper Industries (Canada) Inc.
11 to 50 staff
