Red Kite Toronto Training Project

From November 25 – 30, 2013, Theatre Direct Canada partnered with The Chicago Children’s Theatre to bring Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell and production manager Dawn Akelis to Toronto with the aim of creating a scratch performance for children with  autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “Red Kite” is the title of an exciting series of multi-sensory theatrical experiences […]

An interview with Buster Canfield

1. How do you make the fleas perform? First, the fleas are not “made” to perform. They do so voluntarily because they love to be in the lime-light. I audition fleas from across the country, and young larva come from far and wide to participate in our renowned circus. The successful fleas, the ones with […]

Two Dora Nominations go to Sanctuary Song!

This week Theatre Direct’s own Sanctuary Song received a nomination for Outstanding Production, and Soprano, Xin Wang received a nomination for Outstanding Performance in her role. We are thrilled for all of our Theatre for Young Audience colleagues for the recognition of their great work and we are so proud to be in a division among […]

There’s still room left with Pinocchio!

Spend the afternoon with Theatre Direct this Saturday and Sunday. While we’re all sold out for the afternoon Family Sunday Series with David Amram, you and your children can still have a magical experience with Vox Theatre’s production of Pinocchio dans ma valise. Shows are at 11am and 2pm. Tickets will be sold at the door as […]