CONNECTING THROUGH THEATRE
JOIN US FOR FREE ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND THEATRE OUTINGS
It’s Connecting Through Theatre – The Summer Edition!
The Summer Edition of Connecting Through Theatre starts with a recognition and summer launch event on June 3rd, from 11 am – 2 pm.
Please join us in recognizing and thanking the winter season staff, instructors and facilitators, and help us celebrate the launch of the Summer 2025 Connecting Through Theatre season with incoming Connecting Through Theatre program coordinator, Allena Godfrey. Allena is looking forward to sharing a sneak peek at what she’s lined up for the summer!
You’ll also meet the cast of the Two Minutes to Midnight, Karly Friesen and Adrian Marchesano. Karly and Adrian, along with Artistic Director, Carey Nicholson, will join participants in an impromptu round robin scene study session. To finish the day, participants will be treated to a short preview of Two Minutes to Midnight, opening the Theatre on the Ridge summer season on June 11th. Sound like fun? Full event details can be found here.
Please RSVP to programs@theatreontheridge.ca by Sunday June 1st.
Tuesday June 3, 2025
Port Perry Church of the Ascension, 266 North St, Port Perry, Ontario
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A light lunch will be available for those staying for the afternoon activities
The Day’s Activities:
11:00 – Social meet & greet
11:15 – Welcome by Carey
11:20 – Thank you and recognition of 2024-25 Connecting Through Theatre staff, instructors and facilitators
11:30 – Introduction of incoming program coordinator, Allena and overview of the upcoming Connecting Through Theatre summer activities – First Read, Scene Study, Audience 101 and workshops
11:45 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15 – Round Robin Scene Study Session
1:45 – Mini preview of Two Minutes to Midnight
2:00 – Wrap Up
Attend a play, try an acting class, sit with the actors and be part of a staged reading, learn a new skill. It’s all possible with Connecting Through Theatre. This popular free program of theatre and theatre-related activities is funded by Employment & Social Development Canada.
There is no cost or long-term commitment to participate. Adults of all ages are welcome and no previous experience or knowledge of theatre is required.
Connecting Through Theatre is the perfect way to meet new friends and feed a love of all things theatre!
Please read the program descriptions below.
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→If you are new to the program, please fill out the registration form at the bottom of the page to be added to our program newsletter list.
THE THINGS I’VE SEEN: CONNECTING THROUGH SCENE STUDY
Do you marvel at the ability of your favourite actors to create interesting and complex characters, sometimes even from the most unassuming script? Are you curious about the process of how they go from words on a page to characters that seem so genuine and original?
We explore short scenes, and discuss and try out some of the techniques actors employ to present what you ultimately see on stage, in films, and on TV. The classes are free, informal, and don’t require any previous acting experience. You can just come to one, or as many as you please. Come out and meet some new people, learn something new, and have a laugh or two!
FIRST READ CLUB
Read plays, dig into text and gain insight into live theatre creative and production processes.
Our First Read Club invites you to the production table with Theatre on the Ridge artistic staff and artists. Each session will feature a new play to be read aloud followed by creative discussion and conversation.
Please register for each session by emailing programs@theatreontheridge.ca with your name and what date(s) you will be attending. Drop in’s are also welcome.
A light lunch will be available on these days for those who are taking both programs, only.
You must be attending both sessions.
AUDIENCE 101 (LIVE THEATRE)
Audience 101 provides access to free performances of some of the best community theatre in Durham this coming season, complete with exclusive pre and post show conversations with professional theatre artists and writers.
Audience 101 – This program is by registration only. You must reserve your tickets in advance. Email programs@theatreontheridge.ca.
June
June 17th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
June 24th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
June 25th:
Audience 101 – 2:00pm Waitress @ Port Hope, Capitol Theatre
July
July 8th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
Lunch – 12pm – 1pm
First Read – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
July 22nd:
First Read – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
July 29th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
July 31st:
Audience 101 – 7:30pm – The 39 Steps @ The Guild Festival Theatre
August
August 12th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
Lunch – 12pm – 1pm
First Read – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
August 19th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
Lunch – 12pm – 1pm
First Read – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
August 20th:
Audience 101 – 6:00pm – Wild Irish Sheep @ 4th Line Theatre Millbrook
August 26th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
September
September 9th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
Lunch – 12pm – 1pm
First Read – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
September 16th:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
September 23rd:
Scene Study – 10:30am – 12pm
Connecting Through Theatre Registration Form
Fill out your name, email, phone number and please indicate the dates and programs you would like to be a part of.
