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SATE’s The Listening is @ The Vault July 15-18!SATE as at The Vault for THREE nights only this July 15-18th and this Pub...
06/24/2026

SATE’s The Listening is @ The Vault July 15-18!

SATE as at The Vault for THREE nights only this July 15-18th and this Public Lab (second of the season… after Raised by Women) is selling FAST!! Directed by Yvette Nolan, SATE’s play explores the threads between mothers and daughters, the living and the beyond, memory and myth—tracing the unseen lines that shape who we are and who we are becoming.

Tickets on sale now! https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/the-listening-public-lab
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06/22/2026

NEW SHOW ADDED FOR RAISED BY WOMEN!!! JULY 4!!

July 1-3 shows are almost entirely sold out.

Raised by Women is a heartfelt, funny tribute to matriarchal power and grace. With warmth and candour, award-winning playwright Keith Barker (This Is How We Got Here), celebrates the women who taught him how to understand his emotions, be true to himself, and lead with his heart. Directed by Yvette Nolan (Women of the Fur Trade) Keith offers a counter narrative to patriarchal ideals so many of us are taught. Challenging long-held conventions about parenthood and masculinity, Keith provides a blueprint of emotional literacy for the next generation of men. Raised by Women will have its Toronto Premiere later in the 2026/27 Season at Canadian Stage.

Performances Nightly at 7:30pm

Get your tickets to “Raised by Women”! They will sell out… like… fast!

06/17/2026

MEET YOUR LAB WRITERS: KEITH BARKER EDITION

Keith Barker is the writer of Raised by Women, which will be taking place NEXT MONTH at The Vault Creation Lab. We’re so excited to welcome this piece into our space and share it with YOU!

Raised by Women is a heartfelt, funny tribute to matriarchal power and grace. With warmth and candour, award-winning playwright Keith Barker (This Is How We Got Here), celebrates the women who taught him how to understand his emotions, be true to himself, and lead with his heart. Directed by Yvette Nolan (Women of the Fur Trade) Keith offers a counter narrative to patriarchal ideals so many of us are taught. Challenging long-held conventions about parenthood and masculinity, Keith provides a blueprint of emotional literacy for the next generation of men. Raised by Women will have its Toronto Premiere later in the 2026/27 Season at Canadian Stage. 

RAISED BY WOMEN
Written and Performed by Keith Barker
Directed by Yvette Nolan

July 1-3, 2026
Performances Nightly at 7:30pm

We sat down to chat with RAISED BY WOMEN director, Yvette Nolan… here’s what she had to say. 🧡Raised by Women is a heart...
06/13/2026

We sat down to chat with RAISED BY WOMEN director, Yvette Nolan… here’s what she had to say. 🧡

Raised by Women is a heartfelt, funny tribute to matriarchal power and grace. With warmth and candour, award-winning playwright Keith Barker (This Is How We Got Here), celebrates the women who taught him how to understand his emotions, be true to himself, and lead with his heart. Directed by Yvette Nolan (Women of the Fur Trade) Keith offers a counter narrative to patriarchal ideals so many of us are taught. Challenging long-held conventions about parenthood and masculinity, Keith provides a blueprint of emotional literacy for the next generation of men. Raised by Women will have its Toronto Premiere later in the 2026/27 Season at Canadian Stage. 

RAISED BY WOMEN
Written and Performed by Keith Barker
Directed by Yvette Nolan

July 1-3, 2026
Performances Nightly at 7:30pm

06/09/2026

MEET YOUR LAB WRITERS: SATE EDITION

SATE is the writer of The Listening, which will be taking place NEXT MONTH at The Vault Creation Lab. We’re so excited to welcome this piece into our space and share it with YOU!

THE VAULT’S PUBLIC LAB SERIES 26/27 FEATURES…
THE LISTENING
Written and Performed by SATE
Directed by Djanet Sears

As a part of The Vault’s inaugural season SATE (Detroit: Music of the Motor City) and the Polaris Music Prize brought an intimate, one-night experience to The Vault—an offering so resonant it returns as a four-night run directed by Djanet Sears (Harlem Duet). The Listening is not a traditional concert but a living ritual—an intimate weaving of music, movement, story, and unfiltered thought. Emerging from the creation of her debut theatrical work, the evening explores the threads between mothers and daughters, the living and the beyond, memory and myth—tracing the unseen lines that shape who we are and who we are becoming.

July 15-18, 2026
Performances Nightly at 7:30pm

Tickets on sale NOW! Go get ‘em! Link in bio! See you there!

KEITH BARKER is @ The Vault July 1-3!Keith Barker as at The Vault for THREE nights only this July 1-3rd and this Public ...
06/08/2026

KEITH BARKER is @ The Vault July 1-3!

Keith Barker as at The Vault for THREE nights only this July 1-3rd and this Public Lab (that’s right, first of the season) is already over half sold out!! Directed by Yvette Nolan, Keith’s play is a heart felt laugh out loud tribute to matriarchal power and grace.

Tickets on sale now! Link in bio.
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06/03/2026

… okay but like, name a more iconic duo … we’ll wait! 🤭👑

Here at The Vault we pride ourselves on the amazing faculty we’re able to bring to you for all of our in-house initiatives including Writers Reading which is on now!

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05/29/2026

MEET OUR GENERAL MANAGER, ADRIANO SOBRETODO JR! 📋🩵

Adriano is a theatre producer, actor, and acting instructor based in Toronto. He’s been the organizational head of The Vault Creation Lab since 2026. He is the co-founder and current Co-Artistic Director of Litmus Theatre, where, since 2009, he’s spearheaded productions including NOW 2010 Top 10 Production Matchbox Macbeth, Dora Award winning Birth of Frankenstein, and a new adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. Adriano has also served as GM for the venerable Theatre Smith-Gilmour since 2015; a Lead Producer with Outside the March; and Head Grant Writer for STAF, an organization providing administrative support to Toronto’s independent theatre community.

Adriano is also a stage and screen actor represented by The Characters Talent Agency. After completing a Life Sciences degree at Queen’s University, Adriano changed gears to study acting at Australia’s National Theatre Drama School and York University’s MFA Acting Conservatory.

And as an instructor, he’s worked with several organizations, including York University’s Theatre Department as a First Year Acting Instructor for Theatre Majors. Currently, he freelances as an On-Camera Acting Coach and Script Dramaturge.

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🫟 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🫟Are you handy with a paint brush? This Monday & Tuesday from 10-4 each day we are getting The Vaul...
05/28/2026

🫟 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🫟

Are you handy with a paint brush?
This Monday & Tuesday from 10-4 each day we are getting The Vault ready for our Public Lab Series and are painting it black!
If you’re handy with a roller and like listening to good tunes drop us a DM and let us know if you might be avail to help us June 1 or 2!
In exchange we will happily offer you a ticket to a Public Lab of your choosing ✨

It is with great excitement that we announce and welcome Adriano Sobretodo Jr. as the General Manager of The Vault Creat...
05/25/2026

It is with great excitement that we announce and welcome Adriano Sobretodo Jr. as the General Manager of The Vault Creation Lab!

“As someone who embraces new play development and experimentation in the creation process, I am thrilled to partner with Diana and the Vault as we help fellow theatre creators bring their stories to life.” Adriano

Adriano is an actor, writer, theatre producer – and now our brand spanking new General Manager at The Vault. Along with an unframed MFA Acting Degree from York U, he brings over 15-years of experience in theatre production and organizational leadership from time well spent with Dora-Award winning Litmus Theatre, the venerable Theatre Smith-Gilmour, and the former indie-theatre support company STAF.

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