2026 THEA Awards Show Update

ACT-CO President

THEA 2026 UPDATE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS IS MAY 1, 2026.  SEVERAL GROUPS HAVE MENTIONED MARCH 29TH, AS THE DEADLINE, BUT THAT IS INCORRECT.  ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT PRESIDENT@ACTCO.CA.

Have you booked an evening with Thea on Saturday, May 23, 2026?  It is coming up quickly.

Thea’s Hospitality Team, led by Rita Ferguson and Joan Koury, is arranging hors d’oeuvres and drinks.  Since the venue does not allow alcohol, ACT-CO will provide alcohol-free wine, soft drinks, water, along with hors d’oeuvres.  With the onsite free parking and ACTCO providing all the refreshments, your ticket to Thea is now all inclusive.

The lobby is spacious enough to enjoy refreshments, socialize comfortably with your theatre community, have your photo(s) taken, and show off your finery.  Bryan is returning as photographer for Theas 2026 and will be taking photos in the lobby as well as photographing the Thea winners and the whole audience.

Here are some things for you to do.

Thea Tickets - Confirm your group size before ordering Thea tickets. Only the designated group contact should reach out to ACT-CO. Collect all payments within your group and send one cheque or eTransfer to treasurer@actco.ca.  Seats are reserved after payment is received. Send ticket requests to theatickets@actco.ca.

Thea Show & Programme Video - Please send a digital copy of  the programme and 4-5 production photos to Scott at scottsykes^[1]@me.com. 

Theas Showcase – Please send your video submissions to duanewhite.actco@gmail.com.

Thea Sponsorship - Please send the sponsorship form to festival@actco.ca If you have any questions, please contact Anne at president@actco.ca.

I have included the links to the Thea Announcement sent March 1st.

An Overview of The Theas https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/3de9b1c4a287-eec0-c9f4-959e36862282/Theas_Announcement_2026.pdf

The Theas Ticket Orders https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/ files/4d5332f0-3948-b6ea-5cda-555dd1f74f67/ The_Theas_Ticket_Orders.pdf

The Theas Show and Programme Video https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/1fdf4f87eeca-84a0-b50c-9123df5b129f/

The_Theas_Show_and_Programme_Video_2026.pdf

The Theas Showcase https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/746183cdcdb7-bbf4-15d3-9066d8d9042c/The_Theas_Showcase_2026.pdf

Regards,

Anne Currie-O'Brien

Posted: March 23, 2026

THEA SPONSORSHIP

ACT-CO President

 

THEA SPONSORSHIPS 2026

There are 51 Awards to be sponsored. Which one(s) would your group like to sponsor?

ACT-CO raised a record $2,200 last year and hope to improve in 2026. Here are the Award Categories for Comedy, Drama, and Musical.

• Costumes Hair & Wigs
• Lighting
• Set
• Sound
• Properties
• Supporting Male Role
• Supporting Female Role
• Lead Male Road
• Lead Female Role
• Newcomer
• Ensemble
• Adjudicator Award
• Stage Manager
• Choreographer (Musical Only)
• Musical Director (Musical Only)
• Director
• Production

Link to the Sponsorship Form:
https://mcusercontent.com/82d76fd261138e693d9daf365/files/6b226581-2254-a8cf-ae52-f9c7cada0f65/Thea_Sponsorship_2026.pdf

Please contact Anne at president@actco.ca for details on the THEAs to be sponsored. As of March 6th, all categories are available. We look forward to seeing you at The THEAs!

Regards,
Anne Currie-O'Brien
President 2025-2026

 

Posted: March 07, 2026

Announcing The Theas 2026

Anne Currie-O'Brien, President

ANNOUNCING AN EVENING WITH THEA 2026

Saturday, May 23, 2026  

Lobby Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Awards 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts

22 Esna Park Drive, Markham, ON L3R 1E1

$75 per person / $40 for 19 and under

Send ticket requests to theatickets@actco.ca

 

Posted: March 03, 2026

FESTIVAL ADJUDICATION FEEDBACK FORMS

Anne Currie-O'Brien, President

• Comedy Feedback Form
• Drama Feedback Form
• Musical Feedback Form

Feedback cards with a QR Code will be distributed at each adjudication.  The feedback link is also provided in the reminder email that is sent to the group the week prior to adjudication.

Any questions, please contact Julie (Festival Chair) at festival@actco.ca.

Posted: October 13, 2025