Beyond the Box – June, 2025

Here are some of the other productions happening in the GTA and beyond! Waitress – Capitol Theatre Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage by entering a pie competition. But when she meets her new doctor, her plans get more complicated,…

Waiting in the Wings – June, 2025

June is always the calm before the storm in the theatre world; the major companies are wrapping up their seasons, and we all get prepped for the Fringe Festival in July. I’ve still been able to catch some incredible shows this month and I can’t wait to share them all with you! After the Rain…

Matchstick Theatre’s “Leaving Home”

Most parents dread becoming empty-nesters, though few imagine that it’ll happen overnight. Jacob and Mary Mercer are certainly shocked when it happens to them. David French’s Leaving Home, directed by Jake Planinc, is a roller coaster of emotions contained within a couple of rooms in the Mercer home. Uniquely staged and featuring an excellent cast,…

Elkabong Theatre Projects’ “True West”

No matter how old you are, being at home with a sibling while the parents are away can lead to chaos, especially if the siblings suddenly find themselves in competition with higher stakes than a mere game of Mario Kart. Sam Shepard’s True West puts the drama in living-room drama as it explores the cut-throat…