Theatre Direct History

Theatre Direct celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016 with a renewed commitment to providing uncompromising theatre for young audiences. From its inception, our theatre company has pursued its mission to create meaningful theatre experiences for, with, and by young people. With each year we work to find new ways to engage, empower, and inspire our audiences, and with more than eighty-five productions in our past, Theatre Direct has a rich history. Take a journey through some highlights from Theatre Direct’s extraordinary history by clicking on the links below.

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Theatre Direct Artistic Leaders:

  • David S. Craig
  • Jerome Ackhurst
  • John Glossop
  • Susan Serran (with artistic associates Ines Buchli, Andrey Tarasiuk, and Maureen Labonté)
  • Andrey Tarasiuk
  • Lynda Hill
  • Lisa Marie DiLiberto

1976–1981

1982–1987

1988–1993

1994–1999

2000–2005

2006–2011

2012–2016

Theatre Direct is a Registered Charity • BN 119214146RR0001