Wajdi Mouawad's Tideline opens the season |
The cast and crew of Tideline opened our season last Friday and shared this moving story created by an important Canadian voice, Wajdi Mouawad. Exploring themes of loss, identity, place, forgotten youth and what it is to maintain hope against overwhelming destruction, Tideline is an epic fable for our times.
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Much Ado About Nothing had its first rehearsal just yesterday
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Just last night, the full cast and crew of our next show, William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, gathered in the lobby of the theatre for the first reading of the script.
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L to R, Top to Bottom: Shalyn McFaul as Beatrice, Christopher Darroch as Benedick, Tatiana Deans as Hero, Alan Shonfield as Claudio, Mike Vitorovich as Leonato, Laura Meadows as Don John, Chanakya Mukherjee as Don Pedro and Lesley Robertson as Dogberry.
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For a full list of the talent appearing on and off stage, visit our show page here >>
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Give bullies their comeuppance in this musical!
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Hart House is now accepting submissions to audition for
Music by Michael Gore Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen Based on the novel by Stephen King Directed by Richard Ouzounian
Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Early submissions are encouraged.
Non-union (ACTRA or Equity), Non-paying.
Tormented at school by the 'cool' kids and smothered at home by her religious zealot mother, Carrie is a true outcast. She's had enough and now she has her own way to get back at them ...Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, Carrie: the musical shows us just what happens when bullies push too far.
Read more about the play, how to be considered for an audition and the audition requirements here >>
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A Costume Workshop, a Cabaret Night and a Seminar in Theatre Criticism led by an industry expert. |
Costume Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 27, 7-9 pm Where: Green Room, Hart House Theatre Workshop Leader: Jennifer Jakob
A new addition to U of T Spotlight's Workshop Series, this wardrobe workshop will answer your question: what does it take to be part of the wardrobe crew in a Hart House Theatre production? Participants will learn the ins and outs of wardrobe maintenance and management from the theatre's Head of Wardrobe. Please register for this event before September 23, 2016 here >>
Please note: U of T Spotlight Workshops are only open to currently enrolled U of T students.
When: Wednesday, September 28, 8-11 pm Where: Arbor Room, Hart House Host: Christina Kompson
U of T Spotlight is pleased to invite you to the first Cabaret Night of the 2016/2017 theatre season! All are welcome to this celebration of diverse student talent. Past Cabarets have hosted stand-up comics, beatboxers, musicians, spoken-word poets, and many more. Non-U of T performers may not register to perform at this time, but are welcome to attend the event and participate in Open Mic at the end of the evening's performances. Performers, please register here >>
Theatre Criticism Seminar
When: Wednesday, October 5, 7-9 pm Where: University College, Room 376 Seminar Leader: Glenn Sumi
What do critics look for in a production? How do you write an honest and fair review? Find out at this informative seminar with NOW Toronto writer and former editor for The Varsity, Glenn Sumi. Registration is open for current U of T students only.
Please register for this event before October 3, 2016 here >> *U of T Spotlight is an initiative spear-headed by Hart House Theatre to enhance the engagement of students from all three campuses in theatre activities outside of the classroom.
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