Reading Series

As a new play development company, supporting new writing is at the core of what we do.  Workshops help playwrights refine dialogue, pacing, character development, and structure, while audiences gain a unique opportunity to experience new work in its early stages. Through readings and post-show discussions, these programs foster artistic collaboration, community engagement, and the future development of new theatrical productions.

Join us on selected Monday afternoons for public readings of new works we’ve got in development. 

Readings like this are an essential step in the writing process, so you’ll be helping our writers by providing valuable audience feedback. You’ll also have a chance to chat with some of the creative team afterwards.

Clara Callan

Monday July 6 @ 4 PM | doors open @ 3:30 PM

By Rick Whelan

Clara Callan based on the novel by Richard Wright and being adapted for the stage by Rick Whelan, follows the life of Clara, a reserved schoolteacher living in small-town Ontario during the 1930s. Through letters exchanged with her adventurous sister Nora, who has moved to New York City to pursue a career in radio, the story explores themes of family, ambition, loneliness, love, and the changing roles of women during a transformative period in history.

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The Benefactor

Monday July 27 @ 4 PM | doors open @ 3:30 PM

Co-Created by Carmen Grant and Madeleine Brown Written by Madeleine Brown

The Benefactor is a new play that explores the complex relationship between generosity, power, and human connection. Through sharp dialogue and compelling characters, the work examines what it means to give, what it means to receive, and the unexpected consequences that can arise when personal motives and acts of kindness become intertwined. Thought-provoking and deeply human, “The Benefactor” invites audiences to consider the true cost (and value) of helping others.

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I Quit the Band

Monday August 24 @ 4 PM | doors open @ 3:30 PM

By Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman

I Quit The Band is a witty and insightful new play that explores friendship, ambition, creativity, and the challenges of finding one's voice. Set against the backdrop of the music world, the play follows characters navigating personal and artistic crossroads, questioning what success means and what sacrifices are required in pursuit of it. Filled with humour and heart, “I Quit the Band” examines the complicated relationships that shape our lives and the courage it takes to choose a new path.

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Workshop and Development Sponsor: Bob and Martie Sachs

2026 SEASON SPONSORS

Foundation Sponsor
The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation

Season Sponsors
Larry Beare
Sylvia Chrominska
Bill and Janet L’Heureux
Kelly and Scott Morrison
Beverly and Douglas Valentine