A special one-night-only reading of a new television series in development from the creators of Slings and Arrows, written by Susan Coyne, Bob Martin, and Mark McKinney, who also lead a cast of Stratford Festival company members. Set in rural Ontario, the story follows a group of dreamers attempting to launch a Shakespeare festival, directed by Chris Abraham and presented in collaboration with Crow's Theatre.
Cast and Creative Team for The Amateurs at Meighen Forum
Cast
Paul Gross
Ensemble
Tom McCamus
Ensemble
Jonathan Goad
Ensemble
David W. Keeley
Ensemble
Starr Domingue
Ensemble
Susan Coyne
Ensemble
Bob Martin
Ensemble
Mark McKinney
Ensemble
Heather Bambrick
Ensemble
Adam Gopnik
Ensemble
Chris Abraham
Ensemble
Donna Feore
Ensemble
Molly Atkinson
Ensemble
Greg Alcock
Ensemble
Tim Buckley
Ensemble
Jason Sermonia
Ensemble
Lindsay Forde
Ensemble
Zita Cobb
Ensemble
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Ensemble
Eric Fillion
Ensemble
Melvin Gibbs
Ensemble
Garvia Bailey
Ensemble
Laurette Dubé
Ensemble
Paul Yachnin
Ensemble
Elizabeth Stevens
Ensemble
Reta Sands
Ensemble
Shirley Horn
Ensemble
Minnie Akparook
Ensemble
Antoni Cimolino
Ensemble
Stephanie Graham
Ensemble
Nahlah Ayed
Ensemble
Graham Abbey
Ensemble
David Collins
Ensemble
Geraint Wyn Davies
Ensemble
Creative Team
Chris Abraham
Director
Donna Feore
Director
Adam Gopnik
Writer
Stephanie Graham
Choreographer
Lindsay Forde
Design Coordinator
Susan Coyne
Writer
Bob Martin
Writer
Mark McKinney
Writer
Molly Atkinson
Director
Antoni Cimolino
Artistic Director
News About The Amateurs at Meighen Forum
SUCH SWEET THUNDER, SLINGS AND ARROWS Spinoff Reading is Coming to Stratford Festival
July 02, 2026 The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a lineup including The Brian Barlow Big Band performing Duke Ellington's Such Sweet Thunder and a one-night-only reading of The Amateurs, a new TV series from the creators of Slings and Arrows.
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More
June 05, 2026 The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a season of performances and conversations, including Pride Week hosted by Gavin Crawford, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN performed on a moving city bus, and a talk with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
SLINGS & ARROWS Prequel THE AMATEURS to Receive First-Ever Public Reading at Stratford Festival
May 27, 2026 Stratford Festival will offer the first-ever public reading of The Amateurs, the Slings & Arrows prequel written by celebrated creators Susan Coyne, Bob Martin and Mark McKinney.About the Theatre
Meighen Forum Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Meighen Forum?
Season Deep Dive Week (07/06/26-07/12/26)
What shows have played recently at Meighen Forum?
Stratford Swings Ellington with The Brian Barlow Big Band (07/01/26-07/31/26)
|
MrBallen: Lights out Live Meridian Arts Centre (10/04-10/04) |
|
The Tao of the World Stratford Festival (8/02-9/26) PHOTOS |
|
Heist Theatre Aquarius (4/28-5/15) |
|
CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (11/17-11/17) |
|
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Kitchener, ON Centre In The Square (3/24-3/24) |
|
|
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue Living Arts Centre Auditorium (8/02-8/02) |
|
Artificially Intelligent 2.0 Alumnae Theatre’ (7/02-7/12) |
|
The Audition Comedy Bar (9/04-9/18) |
|
CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company Centre In The Square (11/29-11/29) |
|
A Streetcar Named Desire Scarborough Theatre Guild (7/03-7/18) |