HART HOUSE THEATRE UPDATE

Hello! We hope you and yours are remaining safe and healthy.

In this issue, we highlight Hart House Theatre alum, Andre Sills, in his incredible Performance From Home, we announce an upcoming workshop that is sure to inspire some sweet dance moves, and we share a recent partnership that is keeping us in touch with the Musical Theatre Community.

We may not be gathering at the Theatre, but the strength of our community and our drive to showcase emergent talent remains ever-present. If you have a fond memory of being at Hart House Theatre - on stage, backstage, in the audience or the booth - we'd love to hear from you and share your stories. Simply reply to this email and tell us all about it.

We first worked with this incredible artist in an outdoor performance with Canopy Theatre Company in 2003. After that, Andre Sills shone in the title roles of our 2004 production of Othello and the 2010 production of Richard III.

Since then you have seen his work in many theatres, the Shaw Festival and Stratford Festival - perhaps most notably, his powerfully riveting portrayal of the celebrated warrior in Robert LePage's Coriolanus. We're honoured to showcase his work and will be sharing an interview with him about his career path and more in the coming weeks.

See the full catalogue of past Performances from Home through our Artist Feature Playlist on YouTube.

Hart House Theatre and U of T Spotlight invite you to participate in a Workshop that explores how performers prepare for each show run and how two of our alums are staying active and keeping their dance skills primed for the stage.

When: Tuesday, July 14 | 7-9:30 pm

Where: Zoom details to follow upon registration

Cost: Free for registered students / $5 for < 29 and > 65 / $10 for Community. There is a rush line wait-list for limited number of complimentary community access.

In the live event industry, we are expected to come to work ready to go. Whether it’s an audition, rehearsal or performance, there are many things you need to do to prepare your mind, body and voice. Join us for a webinar with industry professionals to discuss how to physically and mentally prepare yourself from the audition to the stage. We will explore physical warm ups and vocal preparation for all performers. How do you maintain a positive sense of well being during long days and long show runs? What kind of physical and mental maintenance is required for performers? How does this transfer to an online platform? Grab some water, put on some comfy clothes you can move in and join us for a journey of performer preparation! Participants are encouraged to come with questions.  

PLEASE NOTE: Priority registration will be given to U of T Students. Others can secure a spot in the workshop for a minimal fee.

Find registration information and biographies for both Julie Tomaino and David Andrew Reid on our website.

Hart House Theatre is pleased to sponsor a segment in the popular Musical Theatre Showcase SINGular Sensation. This platform is a hub for musical theatre and cabaret in the city of Toronto - a place for singers to perform, try out a new piece and meet with like-minded people in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

SINGular also makes for some super-fun entertainment on a Monday night! The Hart House Theatre sponsored segments showcase folks who have worked on our stage before as they share the work they are currently doing and how their experiences at Hart House helped to amplify their voices.

Read more about the work of SINGular Sensation and find the links to their live performances (you can even view past live broadcasts!) on their Facebook page.

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