Auditions for Brighton Beach Memoirs at Teatron Toronto Jewish Theatre

Teatron Toronto Jewish Theatre is seeking actors  for our upcoming production

Brighton Beach Memoirs By Neil Simon   

Directed by Lynn Weintraub 

 Auditions: Thursday April 17th, 2025 – 11 a.m.  – 7 p.m.        Thursday April 24th, 2025 – 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.           

Performance Dates: October 30 – November 6, 2025

Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge Street   

Synopsis   Brighton Beach Memoirs, a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon is set in 1937 against the backdrop of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, during the Great Depression.  A coming of age story told through the eyes of the main character Eugene Morris Jerome, a Jewish teenager who dreams of being a writer, and his relationship with his family.

It is the first play in Simon’s Eugene trilogy including Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound.   

This is a non-union, non paying production. Seeking actors to play multiple characters aged 14-55 yrs.

Submit with photo and resume to lweintraub@rogers.com 

Posted: April 11, 2025

THE THEA AWARDS

The THEA Awards (formerly "The Gala")

• Where: The Lyric Theatre (The TTC Subway is nearby)
• When: June 6, 2025 (look for the carpet … it’s red)
• Time: 
  • Doors open at 7:00 PM
  • The Thea Awards at 8:00 PM
• Dress Code: Do your best.
• How Much: $75.00 (plus the drinks)

ACT-CO's celebration of community theatre is just around the corner.  We have been waiting five years to celebrate.  It's almost time.
Be sure to share this eBlast with members of your group!

THE THEAS click here for all the details.
Regards,
Dot, Katherine, Lynda, John, and Anne
Your THEA Planning Team

Posted: March 16, 2025

The THEAS

Anne Currie-O'Brien, Past-President and Festival Chair

Award Categories for Festival 2024-2025

• Acting: ​Best Performance by an Individual in a
  • Male Supporting Role
  • Female Supporting Role
  • Leading Male Role
  • Leading Female Role
• Design:
  • Set
  • Sound
  • Lighting
  • Hair & Makeup (new)
• Best Newcomer or Youth Under 25 Acting or Design (new)
• Best Ensemble  (new)
• Musical:
  • Best Choreographer
  • Best Musical Director
• Best Stage Manager
• Best Director
• Best Production
• Adjudicator Award (Comedy, Drama, Musical)

Please contact Anne Currie-O'Brien, Festival Chair, if you have any questions.

 

 

 

Posted: March 12, 2025

Webinar

Rob Mather, Education Director

Ontario Trillium Foundation – Upcoming Grants and Eligibility Requirements

Each year, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) supports hundreds of non-profits across a broad range of sectors by investing in local, community-based projects that help improve the lives of Ontarians. Interested in applying for an OTF grant? OTF is here to support organizations interested in applying for a grant, and we encourage all those interested to attend the webinar to learn more about OTF granting streams and eligibility requirements.

ACT-CO Webinar: Word | PDF

 

About the Speakers

Clare Nolan joined the Ontario Trillium Foundation 23 years ago and has been working as a Program Manager on the Toronto Team for the last 14 years. In 2013 she was instrumental in establishing and managing one of the Foundation’s first Social Investment Partnerships, the Weston Family Parks Challenge, which sought to enhance Toronto’s green spaces and encourage communities to revitalize their connection with nature and each other. In 2015 she helped develop and implement OTF’s current Investment Strategy through her work on the Project Management Team. She spent several years afterwards as a Sector Capacity Specialist, focusing on delivering public information sessions and workshops, and coaching organizations through the grant application process. Currently her role involves all aspects of grantmaking - conducting community outreach, reviewing funding proposals, and managing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of local grants.

Polina Kosareva first joined the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2021 and is currently a Program Manager on the Toronto team. Polina is a passionate public sector professional with a background in developing partnerships and building capacity across the government, not-for-profit, and philanthropic sectors. She is an active member of the community and is on the boards of Volunteer Toronto and Laidlaw Foundation. Some of Polina’s career highlights include designing and managing programs focused on enhancing employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Polina was also a key driver in leading public consultations and developing content for a landmark Ministry of Education project, Project Inclusion, which cemented disability inclusion into the training curriculum for Canadian educators.

Posted: March 06, 2025