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Just a reminder ... We are reaching out to D/deaf community members in the National Capital Region. The GCTC in collaboration with NAC Indigenous Theatre and NAC English Theatre is looking for your input. We want to improve our ASL performances and outreach. You can help our companies find ways to better connect and support D/deaf community members by filling out this Google Form survey. Deadline is June 30th. https://shorturl.at/cx0hG If you have any questions, feel free to contact GCTC’s Access Manager, Drea by email [email protected]. [Video Description: Text reads “help us improve our ASL programming” with G C T C and N A C logos. Image of two women using visual vernacular, the woman to the right has a yellow and pink squiggle that swirls around her. Behind them is a purple background. Deaf interpreter Jo-Anne Bryan a black woman wearing long sleeve black shirt, gold earrings and short hair with grey background.]

If you're looking for training this April, consider these upcoming opportunities. For Performers: Theatre Workshop - Acting, Performing and Creating with Mary Ellen MacLean It runs Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th from 10am to 3pm at Open Skyridge Studio in Aylmer. Designed for both new and experienced performers, participants will learn how to tap into their impulses, be in the moment, and physicalize their ideas and feelings. To register, or for more information please email: [email protected] For Stage Managers: SMArt Conference 2024 with S.M.Arts - Stage Managing the Arts S.M.Arts - Stage Managing the Arts Registration is now open for online and in-person courses running from April 18th to 29th. They offer a wide range of professional development courses for working and emerging stage managers. For more information, or to register, visit https://stagemanagingthearts.ca/ [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: TEXT READS: Want to grow skills this spring? Above the text are grey and white clouds, and bird silhouettes. Below on a patch of grass with puddles, are four green seedlings, each growing taller than the last. Animated raindrops fall across the image.] #OttawaTheatre #OttArts #theatre #ArtsTraining

Go behind the scenes with the director and cast of Factory Theatre's "The Waltz." This charming romantic comedy by Marie Beath Badian plays at GCTC until Sunday - that means you have 5 more chances to watch it! 🎫 Tickets available at www.gctc.ca/shows/the-waltz "The Waltz" by Marie Beath Badian directed by Nina Lee Aquino A Factory Theatre Production Featuring: Ericka Leobrera as Bea Klassen Tony Perpuse as Romeo Alvarez Andrea Mapili | Choreography Hanna Donato | Surtitle Translator Jackie Chau | Set & Costume Design Lyon Smith | Sound Design & Composition Marie Beath Badian | Playwright Matt McGeachy | Dramaturge Michelle Ramsay | Lighting Design Nina Lee Aquino | Director Rebecca Eamon Campbell | Stage Manager [Video description: scenes from rehearsals of The Waltz, with director Nina Lee Aquino and actors Ericka and Tony speaking about the play, the characters, and Filipino culture.] For a video transcript, see link in comments. #gctcTheWaltz #theatre #GCTC2324 #gctc #YowTheatre #OttawaTheatre #filipino

Coming to GCTC, Feb. 13 – 25, 2024 “The Waltz” by Marie Beath Badian directed by Nina Lee Aquino a Factory Theatre production Tickets at: www.gctc.ca/shows/the-waltz [Video Description: Bea and Romeo (played by Ericka Leobrera and Anthony Perpuse) in scenes from “The Waltz” by Marie Beath Badian, directed by Nina Lee Aquino. Bea and Romeo are dressed in 1990s fashion and hanging out on the porch of a rustic cabin. Set & Costume Design by Jackie Chau, Lighting Design by Michelle Ramsay; Music by Lyon Smith. Trailer produced by Hoffworks Productions.] #gctc #theatre #OttawaTheatre #yow #gctcTheWaltz #factorytheatre

Kudos are pouring in for Puja Uppal's performance as Isabelle in 'Benevolence' at GCTC! "The standout performance for me was actress Puja Uppal playing the grieving mother, Isabelle Jacques. She may have had the least stage time of any of the actors, but she stole the show with her heartbreaking delivery." ~ Vanessa Foran, Apt613 "Puja Uppal’s icy, grieving Isabelle in her white cowboy boots, could send shivers up anyone’s spine, all the while eliciting empathy for her predicament of having her child in a coma. The fact she never lets go of her wine glass underlines her unbearable pain." ~ Jennifer Hartley, Ottawa Life Magazine Puja Uppal is an Ottawa-based actor who has worked both in theatre and film & TV for many years. Her last two shows, 'Constellations' and 'The Anniversary' were both performed at Lab O. This year, she was busy with various theatre workshops, one of which was at GCTC. Her most notable performances in film and TV are Netflix’s 'Fatherhood,' CBC’s 'SkyMed' and CTV’s 'Transplant.' Puja is thrilled to share the GCTC stage with such amazing talent. 'Benevolence' by Fanny Britt translated by Leanna Brodie directed by Eric Coates until December 17, 2023 on the GCTC mainstage Tickets available at https://www.gctc.ca/shows/benevolence With gratitude to this incredible team: Cast: Mélanie Beauchamp | Mom Pierre Simpson | Gilles Jean Puja Uppal | Isabelle Jacques Sébastien Dijkstra | Marc Raymond / Hercule Jean / Philip McWhirter Will Somers | Bruno Green Creative Team: Ali Berkok | Sound Design and Composition Brian Smith | Set Designer Emilio Sebastio | Lighting Designer Isabelle Bélisle | Costume Designer Jane Vanstone Osborn | Stage Manager Manon St-Jules | Assistant Director, Shannon Reynolds Recipient 📸 Photos of Puja Uppal in "Benevolence." Photo by Curtis Perry. #OttawaTheatre #gctc #theatre #gctcBenevolence #yow [Video description. Photo of Puja Uppal as Isabelle in Benevolence. A woman with dark wavy hair wears a b

Audiences are raving about “Benevolence,” on stage at GCTC until December 17. “What an amazing production I was privileged to sit through today. The text, the acting, the topics themselves - enthralled me completely. There were times when I forgot to breathe. And when everyone was standing and applauding at the end, I just sat there with my hands clasped, so overcome by what I had been a part of.” “An excellent, EXCELLENT play. 👏” “This production is NOT to be missed. Powerful.” “The play was great! Really interesting (and very unusual) story. Superb acting. Well worth seeing! Bravo!” Get your tickets now! "Benevolence" by Fanny Britt translated by Leanna Brodie directed by Eric Coates December 5-17, 2023 https://www.gctc.ca/shows/benevolence #theatre #gctcBenevolence #gctc #OttawaTheatre #yow [Video description: Text as per caption. Photo of Will Somers as Bruno, a man with curly brown hair and a beard, wearing a brown, white and blue plaid shirt. He stands in front of a window with a simple sheer curtain, and is jumping up and down, and clapping.]

Mélanie Beauchamp shines in the role of Mom in 'Benevolence' at GCTC! "A crowd favorite seemed to be Mélanie Beauchamp’s larger-than-life rendition of Gilles’ mother – familiar but never pedestrian in the role of the Francophone matriarch... I can’t deny that her presence commended the audience’s and characters’ attention alike. " ~Eve Beauchamp, Intermission Magazine Mélanie has been performing for many years in Ottawa and Toronto. She is delighted to return to the GCTC, where she previously performed in 'You Are Happy,' 'Les Passants' and 'Les Belles Soeurs.' Recent stage credits include 'J’ai mon voyage,' 'Peau d’ours' and 'J’accuse' at Théâtre de l’Île. On the small screen, she appeared in 'Eaux turbulentes,' 'Gang de hockey,' 'Mehdi & Val,' 'Meilleur Avant,' as well as the American series 'Blood and Treasure' on CBS. Mélanie also lends her voice to many commercials and TV shows such as the children’s animated series, 'Interstellaire Ella.' 'Benevolence' by Fanny Britt translated by Leanna Brodie directed by Eric Coates until December 17, 2023 on the GCTC mainstage Tickets available at https://www.gctc.ca/shows/benevolence We couldn't do it without this fabulous group of people: Cast: Mélanie Beauchamp | Mom Pierre Simpson | Gilles Jean Puja Uppal | Isabelle Jacques Sébastien Dijkstra | Marc Raymond / Hercule Jean / Philip McWhirter Will Somers | Bruno Green Creative Team: Ali Berkok | Sound design and Composition Brian Smith | Set Designer Emilio Sebastio | Lighting Designer Isabelle Bélisle | Costume Designer Jane Vanstone Osborn | Stage Manager Manon St-Jules | Assistant Director, Shannon Reynolds Recipient 📸 Photo of Mélanie Beauchamp as Mom in "Benevolence." Photo by Curtis Perry. #OttawaTheatre #gctc #theatre #gctcBenevolence #yow [Video description. Text as per caption. A photo of Mélanie Beauchamp as Mom, with long grey hair, a flowing blouse in shades of peach and pink, and a taupe, draped scarf. She wears

Don't miss Pierre Simpson as Gilles Jean in 'Benevolence' at GCTC! "Pierre Simpson in [the] lead role is bulletproof. His performance as unreliable narrator, Gilles, is an indisputable highlight of this production." ~Eve Beauchamp, Intermission Magazine Pierre is thrilled to be performing at GCTC for the first time since 'Strawberries in January.' A proud graduate of uOttawa’s Theatre Department, Pierre has worked with the NAC, Odyssey, Company of Fools as well as Canadian Stage, Tarragon and 2b Theatre. French credits include Vox Théâtre, Catapulte, Vieille 17, Théâtre de l’île and Théâtre français de Toronto. You may also recognize Pierre from his recurring role as Gabri Dubeau in 'Three Pines,' the Amazon Prime series based on Louise Penny's series of novels featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Check out his IMDb page for more TV and Film highlights. 'Benevolence' by Fanny Britt translated by Leanna Brodie directed by Eric Coates until December 17, 2023 on the GCTC mainstage Tickets available at https://www.gctc.ca/shows/benevolence With gratitude to this incredible team: Cast: Mélanie Beauchamp | Mom Pierre Simpson | Gilles Jean Puja Uppal | Isabelle Jacques Sébastien Dijkstra | Marc Raymond / Hercule Jean / Philip McWhirter Will Somers | Bruno Green Creative Team: Ali Berkok | Sound design and Composition Brian Smith | Set Designer Emilio Sebastio | Lighting Designer Isabelle Bélisle | Costume Designer Jane Vanstone Osborn | Stage Manager Manon St-Jules | Assistant Director, Shannon Reynolds Recipient 📸 Photos of Pierre Simpson in "Benevolence." Photo by Curtis Perry. #OttawaTheatre #gctc #theatre #gctcBenevolence #yow [Video description. Two photos of Pierre Simpson, a man with brown hair and a beard, in a beige trench coat and maroon collared shirt. In the first photo he is looking at the audience with his arms raised at his sides, elbows bent, as if posing a question, In the second photo his head is back and his arms are

The reviews are in, and it's unanimous: The Supine Cobbler is a play you must see. Catch it at GCTC, Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Note there is a relaxed performance tonight, a post-show talkback on Thursday the 5th and an ASL performance on Friday the 6th. THE SUPINE COBBLER A contemporary clinical abortion in the spirit of a Western by Jill Connell; directed by Emily Pearlman https://www.gctc.ca/shows/supine-cobbler 📸Photo of Ellie Ellwand, Kelsey Rideout, Maryse Fernandes, and tara J Paterson by Marianne Duval. #OttawaTheatre #yow #gctc #theatre #GCTC2324 #gctcthesupinecobbler [Image Description: Text as per caption. Four female presenting actors in western apparel gather around a cell phone. One sits, front right, holding the phone. Three stand behind her, leaning in, watching intently.]

The 100 Watt Youth Ensemble had lots to say about the music and sound design in "The Supine Cobbler!" 100 WATT Productions: Innocent Anarchy will be at GCTC with their show, "STUFF", in May 2024. "The Supine Cobbler'' opens tonight to a SOLD OUT theatre, and continues until October 8th. [Video Description: A video of 7 youth artists sitting on a couch and floor in a cozy room as they discuss the play they have just seen.] #gctc #gctcTheSupineCobbler #OttawaTheatre #theatre #yow #GCTC2324 #100wattyouthensemble

GCTC’s resident artists, the 100 Watt Youth Ensemble, joined us for the dress rehearsal of "The Supine Cobbler". We asked them to share their responses to the show, and their excitement is contagious. Their show, "STUFF", currently in development, will be performed at GCTC May 1-4, 2024. Check our Instagram stories in the coming days for more of their reactions to the show! "The Supine Cobbler" starts with previews tonight and tomorrow night, and opens Thursday at GCTC. [Video Description: A video of 7 youth artists sitting on a couch and floor in a cozy room as they discuss the play they have just seen.] #gctc #gctcTheSupineCobbler #OttawaTheatre #theatre #yow #GCTC2324 #100wattyouthensemble

Did you know that GCTC's 23-24 season includes six ASL-interpreted performances? And, you can buy a Flex Series subscription to ASL performances! Visit gctc.ca/ASL for more information, including · Show synopsis and ASL interpretation dates · Subscription information for ASL sightline seats · Single ticket information [Image description: ASL title card with info in the caption. ASL Video, for video transcript visit http://tiny.cc/vmx9vz ]

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What do you get when you put 23 lawyers in a rehearsal room? No, that’s not a lawyer joke, it’s a legit question. And you can come behind the scenes at the 2023 Lawyer Play to find out. Follow our Instagram stories between now and May 31, as Andréa, Charlie and Talia take you backstage, at rehearsals of “The Visit” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt! [Video description: Text reads C C L A / G C T C Lawyer Play 2023: The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Directed by Patrick Gauthier. Behind the Scenes. May 31st, June 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2023. W W W dot G C T C dot C A . Video im background depicts several actors moving quickly in all driections around one central actor who stands still.] #gctc #lawyerplay #Fundraiser County of Carleton Law Association

Happy World Theatre Day from GCTC "Stories are culture, and culture is built from the ground up, from the people. Institutions don’t make culture, but we can be a home for it. Every day at GCTC we are working to build a better home for stories and storytellers. I hope you will come visit us in this home for culture. Our quest to make it increasingly open and accessible is ongoing. Theatre is meant for everyone." https://www.gctc.ca/blog-news/2023/3/27/its-world-theatre-day-so-what-does-that-mean

Thank you to everyone who joined us for opening night of “The Unplugging” by Yvette Nolan. We’re back with another excerpt from the interview with director Katey Wattam. Watch the video to learn more about takeaways from this beautiful production! 🎟️Tickets: GCTC.ca/shows/unplugging [Video Description: Katey is wearing a dress and sweater, sitting in front of a bookshelf on the couch.] 🏷️ #gctcTheUnplugging #OttawaTheatre #OnArts #yow

"You and I" Created by Maja Ardal Directed by Allen MacInnis Featuring Kih Becke and Amy Lee March 8th-12th, 2023, in the Studio at GCTC For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.gctc.ca/shows/you-and-i [Video Description: Text reads "You and I by Maja Ardal a multi-sensory, playfully interactive adventure specially designed for “walking babies” March 8-12, 10AM and 1PM GCTC Studio - 1233 Wellington Street West." Different shapes float into frame at various times. Happy, upbeat music plays in the background.]