Origin District Theatre

08/28/2024

Welcome to the Actors Workshop - a 6-week series with Jacqui Du Toit

MASTERING THE ART OF CHARACTER CREATION

Join us at The Origin, Arts and Community Centre for an exciting opportunity to hone your acting skills with the International, multi-award-winning actor and director, Jacqui Du Toit.

This in-person event is perfect for aspiring actors looking to improve their craft in a supportive and creative environment. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to learn from a seasoned professional and take your acting to the next level. Sign up now!

This workshop ends on the 14 October 2024

The price is for the full 6 weeks

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Organized by

Jacqui Du Toit and Origin District Theatre
Contact: [email protected]

Join us for a 6-week series with Jacqui Du Toit to hone your acting skills and learn from a seasoned pro!

02/27/2024

Are you an actor/actress or ever wanted to learn how to act? Sign up and get the tools that will help you to perfect your craft.

Classes are for 6 weeks

Starting 11 March 2024 - 15 April 2024

Email: [email protected]
Headline: Acting Class with Jacqui Du Toit

02/16/2024

https://apt613.ca/undercurrents-review-blood-offering-until-feb-17/

Blood Offering speaks to the many contemporary issues in society, such as the rise of far-right extremism, white supremacy, Islamophobia, anti-immigration, and mass gun violence. This play is a brilliantly written story that is incredibly relevant and raw with emotion.

02/08/2024

Thrilled to be part of the team as Director of Blood Offering - 2024 undercurrents festival a play by Vishesh Abeyratne

starring:
Geoff McBride as Mr Gordan
Danish Gupta as Mr Nagvi
Jessie Lorraine as Mrs Gordan
and
memon as Farid

This February at the undercurrents festival, join us at the Arts Court Theatre for the world premiere of Blood Offering by Ottawa playwright Vishesh Abeyratne.
Synopsis: In the wake of yet another mass shooting in the United States, an American town is left reeling by the death of Kayla Gordon. Her teacher, Mr. Naqvi, and her classmate Farid begin to bond in their common grief. But when Kayla’s parents approach with a sinister plan to seek retribution for her death, Mr. Naqvi’s beliefs are sorely tested as he is drawn into nothing less than a battle for the soul of his young student.
A white-knuckle thriller and a contemporary tragedy, Blood Offering is a powerful examination of bereavement, loss, radicalization, revenge, and the struggles of educators in underfunded public schools.
Written by Vishesh Abeyratne
Directed by Jacqui Du Toit
Stage Managed by Abigaile Gagnon
Set Design by Patrice-Ann Forbes
Costume Design by
Sound Design by Ali Berkok
Content Notes
Abrupt Loud Noise, Guns, Mature Language, Racism, Islamophobia, Violence, Mental Health/ Mental Illness
Showtimes
February 14 - 8:00pm
February 17 - 2:30pm
February 17 - 7:00pm
Buy Tickets Here:
https://www.showpass.com/blood-offering-2/ See less
Ottawa, Ontario

09/27/2023

Opening Thursday, with previews starting tomorrow!

THE SUPINE COBBLER
A contemporary clinical abortion in the spirit of a Western
by Jill Connell
directed by Emily Pearlman

September 26 - October 8, 2023

Credit to the amazing team behind this show:

Jill Connell | Playwright
Emily Pearlman | Director

Cast:
Maryse Fernandes | The Cobbler
Tara J Paterson | The Dancer
Deena Aziz | The Doctor
Ellie Ellwand | The Kid
Kelsey Rideout | The Lover

Creative Team:
Sage Reynolds | Sound Design/Musician
Vanessa Imeson | Costume Design
Emilio Sebastiao | Lighting Design
Julia Kim | Set/Props Design
Jackie McCormick | Stage Manager
Kristina Watt Villegas | Artistic Associate
Nathan McConnell | Assistant Stage Manager

📸Photo of Kelsey Rideout, Maryse Fernandes, Ellie Ellwand, and Tara J Patterson by Marianne Duval.

[Image Description: Four actors in Western apparel stand on a dark stage. Three stand in the background, facing the back wall. A femme presenting actor in the foreground is looking out and up. She wears wears a tan cowboy hat and a flannel button-up tucked into wide-leg, boot cut leather fringed pants, with a brown belt and gun holster.]

11/20/2022

Yesterday we went to the Great Canadian Theatre Company For some of us it was our first time being in a theatre! What an incredible show! https://www.gctc.ca/shows/forever-young Written by Darrah Teitel and Directed by Sarah Kitz

11/18/2022

We are pleased to announce that we will once again participate in the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program! This program provides funding to theatre creators, as recommended by GCTC and our peers in the professional theatre community.

Deadline for applications to GCTC is November 28, 2022 at 1:00pm.

GCTC encourages applications from members of equity-seeking and under-represented communities.

For everything you need to know before applying, please visit gctc.ca/blog-news/recommender-grants

[Image Description: Text reads "Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators." A stage light in the top right corner shines a spotlight on the text in the centre of the image. In the top left corner are the G C T C and Ontario Arts Council Logos.]

11/15/2022

Maryline Chery (Artist Mentorship Program alumni and 2022 Gloria Mitchell-Award recipient) will be reprising her role in AFRODISIAQUE at Maison de la culture Maisonneuve this Friday, November 18th! 🎭

🎬Director: Lydie Dubuisson (Artistic Associate of Black Theatre Workshop)

🎟Tickets are FREE but limited, so act fast!

🔗Reserve your seats online today: https://mcmaisonneuve.tuxedobillet.com/main/afrodisiaque
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Maryline Chery (ancienne du programme de mentorat artistique de BTW et lauréate du prix Gloria Mitchell-Aleong en 2022) reprendra son rôle dans AFRODISIAQUE à la Maison de la culture Maisonneuve ce vendredi 18 novembre! 🎭

🎬 Metteuse en scène: Lydie Dubuisson (Associée Artistique du Black Theatre Workshop)

🎟Les billets sont GRATUITS mais limités, alors faites vite! Réservez vos places en ligne dès aujourd'hui!

10/04/2022

Drama classes with miss Jacqui Du Toit !!

We had a great class today! Creating and character building. We created sock puppets and found so many voices and characters to explore, as well as have a ton of laughter and fun!

Free Drama classes fro ages 10 - 15 at The Origin Arts & Community Centre with creative director Jacqui Du Toit

*donations are greatly appreciated

09/29/2022

Hello Friends!!!
Here is a great opportunity!!

We are reaching out because you participated on season 1 of Sunny's Quest, which premiered Sept 7th on TVO kids. You can find episodes on TVO kids' youtube channel or on your local TVO network station! Here is the trailer of the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFANT1ubwlc&ab_channel=TVOkids

We are now casting for season 2 of Sunny's Quest, a series that features first-person stories told by Black children in Canada! We are looking for kids between the ages of 8 and 11 across Canada who have a strong connection to their black heritage and excel at extracurricular activities.



Do you know any children in your community that is charismatic, energetic, enthusiastic and open to sharing or discovering aspects of their African or Caribbean heritage and their hobbies and interests? If so, they may be featured on season 2 of Sunny's Quest.



Please spread the word and feel free to post this on your social media platforms using the photo attached! Parents must fill out the form in the link below and include a short video by October 8, 2022. https://forms.gle/ZxAM5EQJ6EPaRAHs7



Apply today! These kids may have the opportunity to reshape narratives on Black presence in Canada!

Thank you all so much!

08/10/2022

Also...we will be bringing back Theatre classes with Origin District Theatre
Sept - Nov 2022
ages 12- 15
and
16 - 19
Registration is now open !!
email: [email protected]

06/30/2022

Gonna be submitting some new work!
Call out for all !!