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Theatre in Education (TIE) at Magnus has been in operation for over 50 years.

The Theatre in Education (TIE) Program is the premiere theatre training facility in the Thunder Bay area. Our classes and masterclasses are taught by professional actors, directors and educators. Our classes give actors a chance to develop their self-expression, skill, and creativity while building self-confidence. Students of all ages are welcome to join the classes while learning different drama tactics.

09/18/2026

🎭 START TOMORROW! 🎭

Magnus Minis and Magnus Youth begin tomorrow, Saturday, September 19!

✨ MAGNUS MINIS
Ages 5–8 | 10:00–11:15 AM
A playful introduction to theatre through storytelling, movement, imagination, games, and make-believe.

🌟 MAGNUS YOUTH
Ages 9–12 | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM
Build acting and storytelling skills while exploring characters, costumes, improv, voice, movement, and stage presence.

Both programs run for 8 weeks and give young performers the chance to build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and theatre skills — all in a fun and supportive environment. Each program wraps up with a special showcase for family and friends!

📅 September 19 – November 14, 2026
💰 $130 per participant
🎭 Ages 5–8 & 9–12

There’s still time to register!
👉 magnustheatre.com/magnus-minis-youth/

09/17/2026

AUDITIONS – MAGNUS THEATRE, THUNDER BAY, ON
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES TOUR
Thunder Bay: October 24, 2026

Magnus Theatre will be holding auditions for our TYA Tour of Northwestern Ontario for Thunder Bay based artists on October 24, 2026.

Artists local to Thunder Bay are encouraged to submit a photo and resume by email only (PDF preferred) by Friday, October 9 at 3:00pm to: [email protected]. When submitting, please ensure that your attached files are labelled with your NAME.

For more information, please visit https://magnustheatre.com/auditions/

Photo: Jack Kotanen and Ryan Horton in Head a Tete, Magnus Theatre, 2025

09/16/2026

🎭 THE ACTOR’S STUDIO STARTS TOMORROW! 🎭

Ready to step into the spotlight? There’s still time to join The Actor’s Studio 26/27 at Magnus Theatre!

Designed for adults 18+, this weekly theatre program offers a supportive, collaborative space to explore acting, storytelling, character work, improvisation, devising, scene creation, and ensemble performance. No previous experience is required! ✨

📅 Fall Term: September 17 – December 17, 2026
📅 FullSeason: September 17, 2026 – June 19, 2027
🗓️ Thursdays | 7:00–9:00 PM
🎭 Ages 18+
💰 $400/term or $800/season
💳 Installment plan available

Whether you’re new to theatre or looking to reconnect with your creativity, come create with us!

👉 Register now at magnustheatre.com/the-actors-studio

09/15/2026

🎭 CLASSES START THIS SATURDAY! 🎭

It’s almost time to take the stage! 🌟

Magnus Minis and Magnus Youth kick off this Saturday, September 19! Whether your young performer is brand new to theatre or already loves being in the spotlight, these fun and engaging classes are a chance to create, play, imagine, and build confidence.

✨ MAGNUS MINIS
Ages 5–8 | Saturdays, 10:00–11:15 AM
🎭 Storytelling, movement, imagination & make-believe
💰 $130

🌟 MAGNUS YOUTH
Ages 9–12 | Saturdays, 11:45 AM–1:00 PM
🎭 Acting, storytelling, improv, characters & stage presence
💰 $130

Both programs run for 8 weeks and culminate in a fun showcase for family and friends!

Spaces are still available — register today!
👉 magnustheatre.com/education

09/11/2026

🎭 STARTS MONDAY!

There’s still time to join the Magnus Theatre Collective Creation Project (CCP)!

CCP is a FREE theatre program for young people ages 12–18, where participants work alongside professional theatre artists to create an original play about a social issue that matters to them and their community.

And this isn’t just an acting class — participants get involved in every stage of the creative process, from writing and performing to production and touring. No previous theatre experience is required!

📅 September 14, 2026 – April 3, 2027
🗓️ Mondays | 6–8 PM
🎭 Ages 12–18
💥 FREE!

It all starts Monday, September 14!

Have a story to tell? An issue you care about? An idea you want to explore?

Come create it with us.

👉 Register now at magnustheatre.com/collective-creation-project/

09/10/2026

🎭 LIMITED SPACES REMAIN!

The response to The Actor’s Studio 26/27 has been fantastic — and there are only a few spaces left for this season!

This is Magnus Theatre’s community theatre program for adults 18+, offering weekly, hands-on theatre classes. Explore character, voice, storytelling, scene creation, improvisation, devising, and ensemble work in a supportive and collaborative environment. No experience is required!

This fall, The Story Lab invites participants to explore myths, folktales, personal experiences, current events, and everyday life as inspiration for creating original theatre. The term will culminate in a showcase of devised scenes and stories for friends and family.

📅 Fall Term: September 17 – December 17, 2026
📅 Full Season: September 17, 2026 – June 19, 2027
🗓️ Thursdays | 7–9 PM
🎭 Ages 18+
💰 $400/term or $800/season
💳 Installment plan available

LIMITED SPACES REMAIN — DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN US!

👉 Register through magnustheatre.com/the-actors-studio

09/08/2026

🎭 YOUNG COMPANY STARTS TOMORROW!

The stage is almost set! Magnus Theatre’s 2026/27 Young Company is getting ready to kick off another exciting season of theatre, creativity, collaboration, and performance.

For young theatre artists ages 13–18, Young Company is a chance to develop skills, build confidence, work with professional theatre artists, and experience what it means to be part of a theatre company.

📅 September 9, 2026 – May 22, 2027
⏰ Wednesdays, 6–8 PM
🎭 Ages 13–18
💰 $750 or 3 installments of $250

⚠️ Spaces are extremely limited! If your young performer has been thinking about joining, now is the time to register.

👉 Learn more and register: magnustheatre.com/young-company

09/07/2026

🎭 ONE WEEK TO GO!

The Collective Creation Project (CCP) starts next week — and there’s still time to join!

This FREE theatre program brings together young people ages 12–18 to collaborate on the creation of an original play. With guidance from professional theatre artists, participants take an active role in the entire creative process — from writing and performing to production and touring.

No previous theatre experience is required. Whether you’re already a performer, a writer, a backstage creative, or simply have a story to tell, there’s a place for you in CCP.

📅 September 14, 2026 – April 3, 2027
🗓️ Mondays | 6–8 PM
🎭 Ages 12–18
💥 FREE!

Starts September 14! Come make something. Come tell a story. Come create theatre together.

👉 Register now at magnustheatre.com/collective-creation-projec

09/04/2026

🎭 BIG IMAGINATIONS. BIG STORIES. BIG FUN!

Let their creativity take centre stage with Magnus Minis! ✨

Designed for young performers ages 5–8, Magnus Minis is a joyful introduction to theatre where kids can play, pretend, create, and explore through storytelling, movement, games, song, and make-believe.
Over 8 weeks, young performers will:
🎭 Step into silly characters and fun costumes
🗣️ Use voice, body, and expression to bring stories to life
🎶 Explore themes through games, song, and movement
🌟 Build confidence, teamwork, and imagination

And the best part? The program wraps up with a playful mini-performance for family and friends, created straight from their imaginations!

📅 Saturdays, September 19 – November 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
👧 Ages 5–8
💰 $130 | 8 sessions

Whether they’re natural-born performers or taking their first steps into theatre, Magnus Minis is a place to grow, create, and PLAY!

👉 To register go to magnustheatre.com/magnus-minis-youth

09/03/2026

🎭 OVER 50% SOLD OUT!

The response to The Actor’s Studio 26/27 has been incredible — more than half of the available spots are already gone! 🔥

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register.
The Actor’s Studio is Magnus Theatre’s community theatre program for adults 18+, offering weekly, hands-on theatre workshops in a supportive and collaborative environment. No previous experience is required — just bring your curiosity and creativity!

This season, we’ll explore two exciting creative journeys:
✨ Fall: The Story Lab — explore improvisation, devising, storytelling and ensemble creation as you develop original scenes and stories.

🔥 Spring: The Last Campfire — journey into a world after an unknown catastrophe, where survivors gather to share myths, legends, memories and stories to keep the darkness at bay.

📅 Fall Term: September 17 – December 17, 2026
📅 Full Season: September 17, 2026 – June 19, 2027
🗓️ Thursdays | 7–9 PM
🎭 Ages 18+
💰 $400/term or $800/season
💳 Installment plan available

OVER 50% SOLD OUT — DON’T WAIT!

👉 Learn more and register through magnustheatre.com/the-actors-studio

Address

10 South Algoma Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B3A7

Telephone

+18073455552

Website

http://Magnustheatre.com/

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