Hello!
To begin, however, we'll honour the life and passing of an old friend, a mentor and powerhouse of Canadian Theatre., Dr. David Emmett Gardner.
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Dr. David Emmett Gardner |
May 4, 1928 - February 8, 2020
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David Gardner will forever be remembered at Hart House Theatre as one of the essential voices in the revitalization of our stage in the early 2000s. David was an actor, director, and historian who got his start on our stage where he played roles such as Othello, Macbeth, Marc Anthony, and Constantin.
He then turned to professional work and played on stages such as the Royal Alexandra Theatre, the Crest Theatre, and Jupiter Theatre in Toronto, the Canadian Repertory Theatre in Ottawa, and Brae Manor Playhouse in Quebec. He also toured North America with the Canadian Players. David performed for three seasons at the Stratford Festival, winning the Tyrone Guthrie award in 1956.
David's immense contributions to the performing arts in Canada includes founding of the National Theatre School of Canada, directing and producing 75 dramas for CBC Television, serving as Artistic Director of the Vancouver Playhouse and lecturing, teaching and mentoring at numerous academic institutions.
A celebration of David's extraordinary life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 in the Great Hall at Hart House from 1-5 pm. Dr. Gardner established a permanent annual endowment fund in 2014 that gives University of Toronto students the opportunity to acquire real-life, highly-technical experience in directing at Hart House Theatre. To read more about David's wonderful life and his gift to our Theatre, visit
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Oh, What a Lovely War!
Opening Soon
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We peeked into rehearsals to share a snippet of what the cast and creative team behind
Oh, What a Lovely War!
have been working on. Traditionally staged as a satire with songs that question humanity’s glorification of battle and the cycle of violence, director Autumn Smith has decided to focus it on our present day video game culture.
This modern staging will take this classic, WWI themed play and place it firmly in 2020, within the world of gamers and mega-violent video games, to force a look at how we pass along warlike thinking to the next generation. This show is presented in association with Hart House’s 100th Anniversary and salutes the House’s historic connection to the military efforts in the Great War. Get your tickets
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U of T Spotlight Workshop on Music Directing this Monday!
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Ever wondered what it's like to be a Musical Director? Then join us on Mon., Feb. 24, 2020 from 7-10 pm at the
Goldring Student Centre
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Led by
Giustin MacLean, who has worked as a Music Director on over ten productions for Hart House Theatre, the workshop will cover the basics of music directing with a focus on the role of the Music Director in the audition room, the rehearsal hall, and in performances. There will also be some time to work with a singer to better understand the collaborative role of a Music Director. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of how to get started.
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Our 2020 U of T Drama Festival Winners!
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Last weekend, the
U of T Drama Festival
wrapped up its 18th year of staging exclusively student written works. Following the final performances on Saturday evening, festival adjudicator Aaron Jan presented Awards of Merit and Excellence to individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions. Special congratulations goes to UC Follies production of
The Boy Who Cried
for winning four out of the six Awards of Excellence.
Full list of award winners
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Janet Bessey Award for Excellence in Stage Management
AWARDED TO
Beka Morrison for
The Boy Who Cried
PRODUCED BY
UC Follies
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Robert Gill Award for Best Direction
AWARDED TO
William Dao for
The Boy Who Cried
PRODUCED BY
UC Follies
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Robertson Davies Award Playwriting Award
AWARDED TO
Brad Gira for
The Boy Who Cried
PRODUCED BY
UC Follies
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President’s Award for Best Production
AWARDED TO
the Company for
The Boy Who Cried
PRODUCED BY
UC Follies
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February Alumni Profile:
Savannah Forrest
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Savannah Forrest
is a PhD student studying Structural Engineering at the University of Toronto. In her spare time, her passion is theatre lighting. When asked how her experiences at Hart House Theatre have helped to shape her professional work, Savannah had lots to say:
"First and foremost, Hart House Theatre provided me with an escape from the stress of school and an artistic outlet. It taught me a lot about teamwork, problem solving, work ethic, time management and working under pressure; skills that can be applied to any career. The people at Hart House Theatre taught me how to be a better leader and how to get things done while still having fun." Read her full story
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Hart House Main Information Desk for tickets - 416.978.2452
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Ticket Prices
Adults: $28
Seniors: $20
Students: $15
$12 student tickets every Wednesday night performance!
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