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CTYP Community Celebration at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Dates: 2/16/2026
📍 Theatre: Carousel Theatre for Young People
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Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the inaugural Family Forward Festival from February 14 to 16, 2026, a celebration of diverse family structures through performances, storytelling, and live music. The festival features a variety of events, including storytime with Peach Cobblah and Rose Butch, drag performances, and a concert by Nigerian Canadian artist Buwa. Highlights also include the public reading of The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner and the closing dance party, CTYP Community Celebration, with music by DJ Softieshan. This event promises activities suitable for all ages, fostering community and connection among families.
Cast and Creative Team for CTYP Community Celebration at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Cast
Softieshan
Ensemble
Deborah Williams
Ensemble
Karmella Barr
Ensemble
Shay Dior
Ensemble
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pepin
Ensemble
Chris Lam
Ensemble
Emma Slipp
Ensemble
Tanner Zerr
Ensemble
Carol Chu
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jenn Sungshine
Documentary Director
Dave Deveau
Co-Artistic & Managing Director
Larisse Campbell
Director
Meghan Gardiner
Playwright
Softieshan
In-house DJ
Quan Luong
Documentary Director
David Ng
Documentary Director
News About CTYP Community Celebration at Carousel Theatre for Young People
Carousel Theatre For Young People To Launch FAMILY FORWARD FESTIVAL On Family Day Weekend
January 12, 2026 Carousel Theatre for Young People will present the 1st Annual Family Forward Festival over the Family Day long weekend, running Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16, 2026.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Carousel Theatre for Young People?
The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (2/14/26-2/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (2/15/26-2/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Family Flame (2/16/26-2/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (2/14/26-2/14/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (2/15/26-2/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (2/15/26-2/15/26)
The Family Flame (2/16/26-2/16/26)
What shows have played recently at Carousel Theatre for Young People?
The Family Flame (02/16/26-02/16/26)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (02/14/26-02/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Parents Are A Drag (11/22/25-11/23/25)
The Screamer (02/17/25-02/22/25)
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (12/04/24-12/15/24)
Club Carousel: Baby Rave (02/15/26-02/15/26)
Buwa: Live in Concert! (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The Gift Exchange by Meghan Gardiner (02/15/26-02/15/26)
The 1st Annual Family Forward Festival (02/14/26-02/16/26)
Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Drag Doc Double Bill: Becoming Ruby & Drag Is For Everyone! (02/14/26-02/14/26)
Parents Are A Drag (11/22/25-11/23/25)
The Screamer (02/17/25-02/22/25)
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (12/04/24-12/15/24)
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