Atlantic Repertory Company

09/15/2026

We’re honoured to welcome a true Canadian dance legend to Saint John.

Karen Kain’s career has taken her from the National Ballet of Canada to stages around the world, from celebrated performances to artistic leadership. Through ARC Academy’s partnership with First City School of Dance, we’re proud to bring that experience into the room with local dancers this November.

09/02/2026

People often wait to see if someone's vision will work. Lisa and Tom Gribbons decided to help make it work.

With a gift of more than $100,000 to the Courthouse Stage, they're choosing to invest in what this city can become rather than wait on the sidelines.

It's not a new role for them. They've been steady presences in uptown's arts, culture, and restaurant scene for years, the kind of people who show up for the galleries, the shows, and the dinners that keep this neighbourhood alive.

Their gift will help create a walkable theatre and culture district, anchored by the historic courthouse. New life in long-quiet buildings, a café and w**e bar drawing people out in the evening, all adding to the energy making King Square and Uptown a destination for everyone in the community.

They aren't investing from a distance. Uptown has been their home for more than nine years, drawn by its energy, diversity, and convenience. It's a neighbourhood they love and want to share, and for Lisa and Tom, this gift is what commitment looks like: not talk, but action, building a future this city can grow into together.

08/31/2026

Learn from one of Canada’s most beloved actors.

R.H. Thomson leads The Art of Storytelling, a two-day workshop focused on helping actors become stronger, more engaging storytellers. October 17–18, 2026, presented by the ARC Academy.

Interested in participating? Visit www.atlanticrep.ca for workshop details and information on how to apply.

08/12/2026

We’re already missing Midsummer.

But we’re pretty excited about what happened behind the scenes! As part of Atlantic Repertory Company's ARC Academy, Tyler Warren Ellis teamed up with young filmmakers to turn A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Place Fort La Tour, into a film.

From framing the action through a camera lens, to piecing together the final footage, they experienced the many moving parts that go into recording live theatre.

Swipe through for a peek at the workshop in action!

08/04/2026

ARC Season 9 starts here.

Single tickets are now on sale for all three productions.

This season features a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, an intimate portrait of Billie Holiday, and a bold one-person adaptation of Uncle Vanya starring Canadian theatre icon Daniel MacIvor.

Choose one show, or experience all three. We'll see you at the BMO Studio Theatre. Visit us online to book today.

07/24/2026

Education is an important part of what we do.

Through 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘜𝘱, 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘴 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨, a group of young filmmakers are behind the scenes of A Midsummer Night's Dream, learning the techniques and teamwork involved in professional live theatre filmmaking, led by filmmaker and director Tyler Warren Ellis

We're proud to host opportunities that help emerging artists gain experience, build confidence, and create something they'll carry forward into future projects.

07/07/2026

Professional actors deserve professional opportunities. Bertis Sutton gives his thoughts on how the Courthouse Stage will support the next generation of artists in New Brunswick.

“We’ve got a great big theatre and we’ve got some great little theatres, but there’s nothing in the mid-range — and that limits some of the projects we can undertake.”

Want to learn more about the Courthouse Stage? Visit us online, or reach out to [email protected] and speak to Zara, Director of Development.

07/06/2026

Three Atlantic Repertory Company productions. Three unforgettable nights at the theatre.

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 – 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿 & 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 – 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

𝗩𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 – 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗸𝗵𝗼𝘃’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰.

3-show subscriptions are on sale now for $145 ($118 Students). It's the best way to guarantee your seats, save on tickets, and experience a season of bold, intimate theatre.

06/23/2026

AUDITION NOTICE
Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill

The Atlantic Repertory Company (ARC) is looking to cast the role of Billie Holiday as part of the upcoming season of work at the BMO Studio Theatre in Saint John NB that includes:

Doubt: A Parable
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
Vanya

Auditions are open to Equity and Non Equity
The actor will be engaged under the terms of the EQUITY DOT policy

Follow the link for Lady Day audition details.

Casting Notice Atlantic Repertory Company (ARC) Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill Seeking: BILLIE HOLIDAY Open Call / Equity & Non-Equity About the Production Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, written by Lanie Robertson, is an intimate and emotionally powerful portrait of Billie Holiday perform...

06/12/2026

Jack Keir was born and brought up in Saint John. When he talks about this city and what it’s becoming, he’s not speaking as an outside investor — he’s speaking as someone who has watched this place his whole life and believes it’s on the verge of something real.

“Look, this city is near and dear to me. We are on the cusp of great things in Saint John — and it starts with uptown Saint John and that Courthouse.”

Jack served as New Brunswick’s Minister of Energy and now chairs the board of Port Saint John. He was in the room in 2017 when Stephen Tobias first put his vision together for this building — and he helped get it done. He’s on this campaign cabinet for the same reason: because he believes in what uptown Saint John can become.