Hart House Theatre

10/09/2026

🎭 NEW HART HOUSE THEATRE CLASSES!

A new round of classes begins the first week of November! Whether you’re looking to get on stage, sharpen your skills, or try something new, there’s a class for you. ✨

📅 MONDAYS
✍️ Writing Fiction & Playwriting

📅 TUESDAYS
🎭 Intro to Acting — SOLD OUT 🚨
🎬 Acting Part Two: Contemporary Scene Study

📅 WEDNESDAYS
🎭 Improv 2

📅 THURSDAYS
🎬 Acting Part Two: Contemporary Scene Study
🎭 Intro to Acting — SOLD OUT 🚨

Classes run for 6- 8 weeks and registration is required.
https://harthouse.ca/theatre/classes

10/08/2026

FESTIVAL OF DANCE FALL SHOWCASE STARTS NEXT WEEK! 📣 🌟
We are presenting NINE workshops across all three U of T campuses.

Presented by UTM Lyrical Dance Collective. ✨
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At UTM you can register for:
Bollywood Dance - Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Contemporary Dance - Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Line Dance Workshop - Sat, Oct 17, 2026

FREE and OPEN to ALL.

On This Page OverviewUpcoming WorkshopsPast Workshops Overview Below are the workshops and classes happening in the coming months. Please read the information carefully and follow the available links to register.Workshops are one-time events led by working professionals in the theatrical sphere. Wor...

10/07/2026

Introducing our first 2026 Hart House U of T Monologue Competition Judge, Anthony Palermo.
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Anthony Palermo is a Toronto-based actor, writer, and composer.
They are a celebrated Hart House alumni and recently completed their training at the Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Acting, where they have been performing for the past three seasons. 🌟
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Want to perform in this year's Competition?
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE MONDAY AT 11:59 pm!! 📣

🔗 https://harthouse.ca/opportunities/the-2026-hart-house-u-of-t-drama-festival-monologue-competition

10/06/2026

✨ CREATIVE TEAM CALL ✨

Hart House Theatre is looking for creative team members for Nirbhao (Without Fear), an original drama and movement production exploring womanhood, identity, and intergenerational experiences.

We are looking for:
• Choreographer
• Set Decorator
• Lighting Designer
• Video Editor / Projection Coordinator
• Costume Coordinator

South Asian applicants, U of T students, and alumni are encouraged to apply. Everyone is welcome!
All creative team members will receive a $500 honorarium.

📍 Hart House Theatre
📅 Performances: November 5–7, 2026
⏰ Deadline to apply: October 9 at 11:59 PM

For more information and application requirements, visit the link below.

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10/05/2026

TONGIHT! 📣📣📣
🎭 Want to get involved at Hart House Theatre but don’t know where to start?

Join us tonight, Monday, October 5 at 6:30 PM for our Theatre Information Session!

Learn about all the ways you can get involved this year, from workshops and volunteer opportunities to the U of T Drama Coalition, Theatre Standing Committee, Student Festivals, Playwriting Competition and more. ✨

Meet the people behind the theatre, discover what’s happening this year, find opportunities that spark your creativity, and maybe make some new theatre friends along the way!

📅 Tonight | October 5
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Hart House Theatre | Enter through the Stage Door

No registration required!
https://harthouse.ca/theatre/workshop/hart-house-theatre-info-session-2-2026

10/02/2026

💃 Festival of Dance Drop-In! 🕺

Curious about dance at Hart House? Come meet U of T’s student dance groups, discover opportunities to get involved on and off stage, and jump into fun, interactive dance!

No experience needed! Just drop in and move with us. ✨

📍 Map Room, Hart House
🕒 3-5 pm
🌟 Free & open to all U of T students, staff and alumni
https://harthouse.ca/events/weekly-social-stop/2026/10/13/

10/01/2026

EXTRA EXTRA: read all about it! 📰
From NTS, to Musical Stage Company to Stratford, our alumni are making waves. 🌊
We love nothing more than seeing our alumni soar in their artistic pursuits.
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Read all about it: https://harthouse.ca/blog/tracking-past-winners-of-the-playwriting-competition-where-are-these-talented-alumni-today

09/30/2026

U OF T PERFORMERS | SUBMIT NOW! 📣
Submit a 2–5 minute comedic or dramatic monologue for a chance to perform live in front of an industry professional judging panel and win! 🎭
The Hart House U of T Monologue Competition returns!
➡️ Applications close: October 12 at 11:59 pm. 🗓️
https://harthouse.ca/opportunities/the-2026-hart-house-u-of-t-drama-festival-monologue-competition

09/29/2026

On Stage Next 🍂

Pareidolia 🌟
Presented by La Llave Maestra
Part of the RUTAS International Festival of Performance

Festival of Dance Fall Showcase 💃

Nirbhao (Without Fear) 🎭
https://harthouse.ca/theatre/coming-soon

09/28/2026

Use the Fall Student Showcase Package and SAVE! 🎟️

Looking to see both ALICE BY HEART & CLUE this November?
Save 20% on tickets and enjoy a flat-rate ticketing fee with the Fall Student Showcase Package.

BUY NOW and SAVE! 🎭
https://harthouse.universitytickets.com/w/packages/PackageDetail.aspx?PackageNewID=128