Dear Lovers of Theatre!
In times such as these, we believe, as the legendary performer Vanessa Redgrave says, “I think the theatre is as essential to civilization as safe, pure water.”

It is that opportunity to bring us together in the sacred theatrical space – where we recognize our commonalities and learn how to address our differences – that drives our burning passion to embrace and produce theatre.
But at a time of economic austerity where global greed and government cutbacks have sadly placed the arts at the bottom of the list of priorities, we believe it is more vital than ever to keep pushing back against the tide that denies our common bonds and the best of our shared humanity.
And as we push back, we are heartened and blessed as always to connect with audiences like you who have supported us through the years by attending, donating, volunteering, and taking part in the magical process of theatre.
On this Valentine’s Day, we invite you to make a tax deductible contribution that, up until the end of February, can still be applied to your 2024 tax return. With your donation, you will be supporting our exciting work with:
- a new generation playwrighting circle (staged readings for which are scheduled for later this year)
- the development of a brand new Canadian cold war mystery thriller that will peel back the layers on a long-forgotten but significant moment when events in Ottawa changed the world
- our ongoing training and development of new theatrical talents
- our continuing work to create and stage new plays focused on the joys and challenges faced by seniors (see below).
Thank you as always for your magnificent support. Let’s stick together during this challenging time.
With gratitude,
Laurel and Matthew


Laurel Smith, Artistic Producer
Matthew Behrens, Associate Producer
PS: Please mark your calendars for the upcoming production of A Circle of Time, a new play by Laurel Smith based on our Seniors Sharing Stories project.
The play will be staged on March 26 and 27 at 2pm and 7pm at the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre. Tickets will go on sale March 1, 2025.
PHOTO CREDITS:
ARMS AND THE MAN: By Bernard Shaw, Directed by Laurel Smith, Actors: Lindsay Robinson and Lana Sugarman.
CANDIDA: By Bernard Shaw, Directed by Laurel Smith, Actors: Dana Fradkin, Sean Jacklin
A CIRCLE OF CARE: Written and directed by Laurel Smith, Actors: Angela Pelly, Joanne Veillette, Deborah Bolton