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linktr.ee/mixedcompanytheatre Mixed Company Theatre produces innovative, socially relevant drama as a tool for positive change.

Founded as an artist-run collective in 1983, this nationally recognized not-for-profit today uses Forum Theatre and interactive arts to educate, engage and empower audiences in schools, communities and workplace. Over the years, our anti-bullying program has empowered 300,000+ students across Ontario and is recognized as one of the most well-known and effective programs in the province. Among other successes, we have provided interactive job skills workshops to 600+ youth through our Skills to Succeed program. Through the support of our sponsors, Mixed Company Theatre has brought innovative and engaging educational programming to students and other community members in Toronto and across Ontario. As the needs of the community grow and change, we continue to alter and expand our offerings to address new challenging social issues by bringing value to the community.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Established by the World Health Organization, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and advocate for greater understanding and support.

This year’s theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

This theme strongly resonates with our approach at MCT. Over the years, we’ve developed and facilitated projects that centre the voices of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, creating opportunities for dialogue and greater community understanding.

We believe that meaningful support begins with listening. The experiences of people directly affected by mental health challenges can provide important insight into the realities they face and how communities can respond with greater care and understanding.

We’ve also developed mental health resource guides through previous projects, featuring community-led strategies for supporting loved ones and community members. These resources are available through this link: linktr.ee/mixedcompanytheatre

We remain committed to listening, learning, and creating opportunities for lived experience to inform more supportive communities.

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10/08/2026

Today, we’re taking a look back at one of our past school productions: Project ACT!

Written by Rex Deverell, this interactive play helped students explore the barriers that can make it difficult to lead active, healthy lives and encouraged them to think about how they could overcome those barriers.

Project ACT was developed in collaboration with youth and community partners from across Ontario and empowered students to bring the Foundations for a Healthy School into their own lives and communities.

It was an exciting province-wide initiative that used theatre to support learning around health and wellness, spark conversation, and encourage students to think about the changes they could make in their schools and communities.

We loved being part of this project and look forward to bringing more impactful, interactive programming to students across Ontario!

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10/01/2026

Today is National Seniors Day!

At MCT, we’ve had the privilege of learning from and creating alongside older adults through our programs and projects over the years.

Throughout our history, we’ve worked with seniors to explore important issues including elder abuse, senior mental health, the realities of aging, health and wellness, and so much more. Through this work, we’re proud to have helped create space for older adults to share their experiences, raise awareness, and catalyze greater understanding and support within their communities.

We’re especially excited for the continued development of "Worn with Pride", our project engaging with 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and their caregivers.

Thank you to all the older adults who have shared their stories, perspectives, knowledge, and creativity with us! Your contributions continue to shape our work.

We remain committed to uplifting, empowering, and supporting seniors in communities across Ontario.

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09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to remember the harms caused by the residential school system and to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.

As a theatre company committed to using the arts to catalyze positive change in equity-deserving communities, we recognize that this work begins with listening, learning, and taking meaningful action. We are committed to deepening our understanding of Indigenous histories, experiences, and calls for justice, and to considering how our work can contribute to reconciliation.

We have had the privilege of facilitating Forum Theatre projects with Indigenous communities over the years. These experiences have challenged us to listen more deeply and reflect on our responsibilities as artists and as an organization. We know that this work is ongoing, and that solidarity must extend beyond a single day.

Today, we stand with Indigenous communities in Toronto and across Turtle Island in remembering those who were harmed and those who never came home, while supporting the ongoing pursuit of justice, healing, and reconciliation.

We’ve gathered resources about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and ways to continue this learning. Find them through this link: linktr.ee/mixedcompanytheatre

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09/21/2026

Today is the International Day of Peace.

September 21 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Peace, a day to reflect on what peace means and how each of us can contribute to building a more peaceful world.

This year’s theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” highlights the importance of local initiatives and everyday actions. Small steps toward positive change in our communities can create ripples that reach much further.

At MCT, this principle is at the heart of our work.

Through our programming, we bring diverse perspectives together to build dialogue, explore different experiences, and share everyday actions that can create more inclusive, supportive, and peaceful communities.

We’re grateful to be part of this work and continually inspired by the ripples of change we see in the communities we work with.

Want to learn more about the International Day of Peace? Visit the United Nations website: https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace

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09/16/2026

Our school programs are now available to book for the 2026–27 school year!

We’re excited to bring interactive, thought-provoking Forum Theatre programming to schools this year, with opportunities for students to explore complex social issues, develop critical thinking skills, and practice creative problem-solving in supportive, facilitated environments.

Our 2026–27 offerings include:

🎭 Harvest Justice: “Twice the Speed of Lightning"
A Forum Theatre presentation about migrant workers in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, designed to support critical thinking, empathy, student voice, and meaningful dialogue around social justice and collective responsibility.

🎭 Customized Forum Theatre Presentations
Interactive presentations developed in consultation with educators and tailored to your school’s priorities around social justice, equity, and mental health.

🎭 Forum Theatre Workshops
Hands-on sessions using theatre games and exercises to explore social issues while encouraging collaboration and student participation.

💻 Virtual Forum Theatre Project Support
Customized feedback, coaching, and creative mentorship for students developing their own Forum Theatre projects.

We’re looking forward to connecting with students and educators and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and learning this school year!

Interested in bringing a program to your school? Visit our website for more details and booking information: https://mixedcompanytheatre.com/school-programming/

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09/10/2026

We’re so grateful to receive funding support from the Toronto Arts Council!

Their continued investment in our work and mission helps make it possible for us to reach more equity-deserving communities, create employment opportunities for artists, and use Forum Theatre to catalyze meaningful, long-lasting change in schools, communities, and workplaces.

Support like this allows us to keep creating spaces for dialogue, reflection, and action and we couldn’t do this work without the support of our community and funders.

Thank you, Toronto Arts Council, for continuing to support MCT and the work we do!

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09/03/2026

What is a “spect-actor”?

In our Forum Theatre presentations, we aim to move audiences from being spectators to becoming spect-actors. But what exactly does that mean?

In the Theatre of the Oppressed methodology, a “spect-actor” is someone who moves beyond simply watching a performance and becomes an active participant in the presentation and dialogue.

Instead of just observing a challenge on stage, audience members have the opportunity to:

- Explore and analyze what they’ve seen
- Step into the action and roleplay potential strategies
- Share different perspectives and ideas
- Work together to identify strategies that could be realistic and actionable in their own communities

It’s about transforming the audience from passive observers into active participants in exploring the realities they live in.

Being able to facilitate these experiences and witnessing the collaborative learning that emerges from them is at the heart of what drives our work. Sometimes, the best way to imagine change is to try it out together.

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08/27/2026

These audience comments are reminding us why we use Forum Theatre to catalyze change within communities.

There’s something powerful about being able to step into a challenging scenario in a facilitated environment before experiencing it in real life. Forum Theatre creates a space where people can try out new ideas, explore different approaches, and learn from one another without the risk of getting it wrong.

With so many perspectives in the room, the learning doesn’t stop with what happens on stage. Audience members become part of the process, sharing ideas and discovering possibilities together.

We’re so grateful to everyone who has joined us for our recent shows and shared their reflections. Knowing that audiences are finding the experience both helpful and thought-provoking is exactly why we do this work.

We can’t wait to bring more Forum Theatre programming to audiences in our upcoming season.

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08/20/2026

Throwback to Skills to Succeed!

Today, we’re taking a look back at one of MCT’s successful previous projects: Skills to Succeed, a program that ran between 2013 and 2014.

What began as a series of workshops evolved into an interactive performance program designed to help youth build confidence, self-awareness, and essential job skills.

Through a unique combination of theatre, practical job-skills tutorials, theatrical games, scenes, and activities, Skills to Succeed engaged youth through active, hands-on learning.

The impact was significant:

92% of participants said they would recommend the program.
94% of participants said they felt more confident in their interviewing skills.

Skills to Succeed helped youth develop the tools they needed to confront challenges, explore their options, and build confidence in their ability to pursue employment.

We’re proud to revisit the success of this program and the difference it made for the young people who took part.

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Toronto, ON

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+14168059272

Website

http://www.mixedcompanytheatre.com/

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