Hudson Village Theatre

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Hudson Village Theatre was founded in 1993 by Concordia Theatre graduate Heather Markgraf-Lowe . The plays were originally produced in a large tent beside the Mon Village Restaurant in beautiful St. Lazare .

In 2000, under Markgraf-Lowe's leadership , loving guidance, fundraising extravagances and encouraged by their growing audience, moved the productions into their newly renovated , air conditioned theatre , the Hudson train station .

Artistic Directors

- Heather Markgraf 1993 - 2003
- Andrew Johnston 2004 - to present


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With over 25 successful productions, children's productions, comedy gigs , concerts, and fundraising events brought to the stage thus far, Hudson Village Theatre continues to draw loyal audiences from Montreal, Ottawa , and surrounding areas.


Coming Attractions

- Yonder Hill in Concert May 30th, 2009

- The Dik & Mitzi Anniversary Show. August 27th - 30th, 2009. Written & Performed by Wayne Doba and Andrea Conway. Directed by Mary Harvey.


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Box office - 450-458-5361
www.villagetheatre.ca
Free parking and wheelchair accessible.

Theatre Ste Catherine

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Now Playing


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Cherry Docs - By: David Gow. A Persephone Production . Directed by: Gabrielle Suskin April 16 - 26, 2009.
Reservations call: 514- 481-1327.
www.persephoneproductions.org


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Theatre Ste Catherine
264 Ste. Catherine E.
514-284-3939.
Berri UQAM Metro.

Fringe Festival

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This summer's St- Ambroise Fringe Festival kicks off June 11th to the 21st.

The Fringe Festivals Four Principals

- There is no artistic direction. Artists are selected by lottery.
- Artists have freedom in what they are presenting. No Censorship
- Accessibility to the artists. Anyone is allowed to apply.
- Accessibility to audience. Ticket are kept low.

Jeremy Hechtman has been the producer of the Festival since 1996. He is also the Artistic director of MainLine Theatre .

Repercussion Theatre

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Founded by Cass Anvar in 1988, Repercussion theatre is Montreal's famous outdoor summer time Shakespeare in the Park festival. Producing classical theatre and bringing their productions into the communities,thereby introducing theatre to audiences that might not other wise have a chance to experience theatre.


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Artistic director Paul Hopkins, graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in Theatre performance.

Summer Theatre in the Park

William Shakespeare's As You Like It
July 23rd - August 16th, 2009. Directed by: Paul Hopkins.

Free - Donations accepted. For more details please call.
Information: 514-931-2644

Remember to bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Centaur Theatre

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The Centaur Theatre company , which is housed in the old Stock Exchange building in old Montreal , was founded by Maurice Podbrey in 1969. Podbrey who was noted for supporting new emerging artists and their works, retired in 1997.

The next artistic director and executive director of Centaur Theatre was Gordan McCall. The current artistic director is Roy Surette.



Now Playing

Age of Arousal By Linda Griffiths. Dir. Sarah Garton Stanley March 24 - April 19th, 2009.

Coming Up

with bated breath World Premiere By Bryden MacDonald . Dir. Bryden MacDonald and Roy Surette . April 21st - May 24th, 2009.

ELVIS: One Night With You. Starring Stephen Kabakos . Saturday May 2nd, 2009. 8:30pm.

Centaur Theatre
453 St. Francois-Xavier
Box Office: 514 288-3161
Metro: Place - d'Armes

Black Theatre Workshop

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Founded in 1972, Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) is the longest standing professional Black theatre company. Between 1972 and 1973 one play was produced due to financial struggles. Dream on Monkey Mountain. The newly formed theatre was then under the direction of Jeff Henry and Errol Sitahal.

BTW Artistic Directors To Date

- Terry Donald
- Don Jordan
- Winston Sutton
- Fleurette Fernado
- Nancy Delva
- Kate Bligh
- Rachael Van Fossen
- Tyrone Benskin

Other works presented by BTW are My Children, My Africa by Athol Fugard (1998), The Crossroad/Le Carrefour by Kossi Efoui (2000), Africa Solo by Djanet Sears (2002), and Wade in the Water by George E. Boyd (2004).


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More recent works produced by Black Theatre Workshop include, Shifting groung/Creons un Monde (2005), Blacks Don't Bowl by Vadney Hayes(2005/06, and The Lady Smith by Andrew Moodie (2006).

Currently playing is Le Code Noir , Directed by Richard Donat. Starring Tyrone Benskin. To April 5th, 2009.

Geordie Productions Theatre for Young Audiences

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A professional theatre company for young audiences Geordie Productions was founded in 1980 by Elsa Bolam . The current artistic director is Concordia theatre graduate, Dean Patrick Fleming. Aside from their mainstage productions, Geordie's school tours continue to enlighten and entertain both children and adults across Quebec and Ontario.

Coming Up

Alice Through The Looking Glass. By Lewis Carroll. Adapted by Harry Standjofski . Dir. Dean Patrick Fleming. May 1 - 10. 2009.

Telephone: 514 845-9810