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Stage Managers are essential to the success of any theatrical production. Discover their roles and responsibilities and explore their processes—from script breakdown, scheduling and running rehearsals, and coordinating the work of stage crews to calling shows from the booth during performances and ensuring the integrity of the production throughout the run.
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So much happens before the first rehearsal! In this workshop, we will explore the tasks and responsibilities that come with leading collaborative artistic endeavours with a focus on pre-production planning from the director’s point of view. Whether you have experience directing or are just curious about the process leading up to the first rehearsal, in this class, we will explore best practices for creative collaboration. Topics to be covered: Script analysis, vision-setting, rehearsal planning, collaborating with a design team, creative leadership, and more! All levels of experience welcome.
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For stage, cosplay or Halloween, venture into gore makeup. Discover special effects techniques such as: scars, lacerations, burns, bullet holes and bruising (in various stages of healing)
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Making realistic “faux food” is an essential skill in every Prop Makers’ toolkit. Practice a variety of techniques and discover commonplace materials used to create lifelike food props, resilient enough to last a production run.
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Select this option to enroll in all the single-day Creative Sparks workshops offered this March (March 16 – 20, 2026). By doing so, you’ll also save $50 off your total registration fee!
Purchasing this option will enroll you in the following courses:
- Food Props – March 16
- Special Effects Makeup – March 17
- Introduction to Stage Directing – March 18
- Stage Management – March 19
- Sound Design – March 20
Individually, each of these workshops costs $130 for regular enrollment and $80 for full-time students, totalling $650 and $400, respectively. Purchasing this workshop bundle will help you save on your registration fees!
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Off the Wall hosts a Scandalous Affair
This party features two leads from Stratford Festival’s current production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels — Sara-Jeanne Hosie and Liam Tobin — in concert, performing repertoire from musical theatre. (Please check their bios, opposite, for the impressive lists of shows to their credit.)
Doors will open at 6:00, when guests may enjoy appetizers by Urban Grub, a selection of sparkling or still wines, and an opportunity to visit Gallery Stratford’s newest collections.
At 7:00, guests will gather in “the studio” for musical entertainment.
Throughout the event, you’ll have the option of playing the Con or Be Conned Game: Do you have the moxie to mix and mingle on the French Riviera? Can you keep your wits and your jewels about you?
Dare to wear your best scoundrel’s attire and be prepared to con … or be conned …
At the party, for a small donation to play, guests will receive an envelope with a clue indicating whether they’re a Swindler or a Mark. Someone who’s a true Con will win a spectacular loot bag.
Performers will also announce the winners of the loot bag and best Scoundrel or Heiress look.