James Reaney

Respected Canadian theatre producer, director, and Pleiades Theatre Artistic Producer Andrey Tarasiuk died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home in Stratford, Ontario on Wednesday, June 28. He was 71 years of age.

Many people in Toronto's arts communities, especially theatre, are still grieving the loss of TheatreBooks after the venerable bookstore closed its doors forever this July after 39 years. Now, many are lost when needing scripts or monologues for auditions. And others feel the same who just love to read about the performing arts.

The Stratford Festival was saddened to learn of the passing on Wednesday, October 22, of Bernard Hopkins, whose theatre career spanned half a century, including 24 seasons as a beloved member of the Festival company.

The Stratford Festival of Canada, whose present artistic director is Atoni Cimolino, started on July 13, 1953, when Sir Alec Guiness walked onto a stage located in a large tent and spoke the first lines of what has become the internationally-recognized celebration of theatre. Now housed in five theatres, offering plays and other entertainment from late April to November, Stratford is the largest repertoire theatre in North America. The offerings are not only the writings of Shakespeare, but a variety of classical and contemporary works, including musicals.

Yes, Alice, there is another world on the other side of that mirror...and it's made for kids! In an effort to reach out to families and little children, Stratford is offering something to keep the attention of the 12 and under crowd. Big colourful costumes, zany situations and audience participation will make this a hit with the small set.

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino has announced the 2014 season, in which, through the prism of a dozen plays, the Stratford Festival will explore the theme of Madness: Minds Pushed to the Edge.

Alumnae Theatre Company presents The Killdeer by James Reaney, directed by Barbara Larose.

Alumnae Theatre Company presents The Killdeer by James Reaney, directed by Barbara Larose.

2012/13 is a season of anniversaries and "firsts". It's Alumnae's 40th year in this historic building at 70 Berkeley Street. It's the 25th anniversary of the New Ideas Festival. And for those keeping track, the company is closing in on Alumnae's 100th birthday - February 2013 will mark # 95! Alumnae will officially celebrate its 100th season in 2019/2020 and present Moliere's Les Femmes Savantes, which was Alumnae Theatre's very first production, in February 1918.

2012/13 is a season of anniversaries and "firsts". It's Alumnae's 40th year in this historic building at 70 Berkeley Street. It's the 25th anniversary of the New Ideas Festival. And for those keeping track, the company is closing in on Alumnae's 100th birthday - February 2013 will mark # 95! Alumnae will officially celebrate its 100th season in 2019/2020 and present Moliere's Les Femmes Savantes, which was Alumnae Theatre's very first production, in February 1918.

Tarragon Theatre announces its 11-play, 2012-2013 season of contemporary plays, including a mini-festival of new works by Hannah Moscovitch; a Tarragon writing debut from David Yee; returning artists David S. Young and Asha and Ravi Jain; and work from Melody A. Johnson, John Mighton, Michel Nadeau and Morris Panych.

The Toronto Masque Theatre (TMT) presents its final production of the season, "Masques of Orpheus", which features two deeply affecting versions of the story synonymous with opera itself: Orpheus' journey to the underworld, where he uses his music and poetry to convince Pluto to restore his beloved Eurydice to life.

John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil at United Solo Theatre Festival.

John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil at United Solo Theatre Festival.

Opening on March 3rd and limited to a one week run, Hart House Theatre is pleased to present the Toronto Premiere of a solo performance that pays tribute to one of Canada's greatest writers - Robertson Davies: the Peeled I.

For 40 years, Tarragon Theatre has been producing plays by Canada's established and emerging playwrights. This anniversary season, they continue that tradition with an lineup of new Canadian plays alongside a contemporary American classic.

Opening on March 3rd and limited to a one week run, Hart House Theatre is pleased to present the Toronto Premiere of a solo performance that pays tribute to one of Canada's greatest writers - Robertson Davies: the Peeled I.

The Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, known for its development, creation and encouragement of new work, has announced the lineup for its annual Play Reading Week which will run from November 19 to 28, 2009. In all, nine original works will be given a reading by professional actors. This year's offerings will include the following theatrical works:

The Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, known for its development, creation and encouragement of new work, has announced the lineup for its annual Play Reading Week which will run from November 19 to 28, 2009. In all, nine original works will be given a reading by professional actors. This year's offerings will include the following theatrical works: