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Our Voices, Our Selves Tackles Inter-generational Issues in Toronto! – May 13, 2015: Mixed Company Theatre invites you to enjoy the satisfaction that comes from connecting with other generations through their show Our Voices, Our Selves.
Celebrate 30 Years with Mixed Company Theatre – May 6, 2015: Mixed Company Theatre is celebrating their 30th Anniversary and you’re invited to join the fun!
Mixed Messages Engages Youth about Sexual Consent – April 16, 2015: Mixed Company Theatre invites you to experience the transformative nature of forum theatre through their show Mixed Messages a production about sexual consent.
Mixed Company Theatre Dives into Intergenerational Exploration – Jan 15, 2015: A new community arts project reconnects youth and older adults in three Toronto communities.
Mixed Company Theatre Announces OAC Theatre Creators’ Reserve Recommendations – November 15, 2011: Mixed Company Theatre is pleased to announce its recommendations for OAC Theatre Creators’ Reserve funding.
Mixed Company Theatre Wants You to Vote for Change! – October 24, 2011: Coming off the extreme success of our spring 2011 Tour of DISS – Mixed Company Theatre is announcing the launch of our AVIVA Community Fund campaign.
Toronto Theatre Company Takes On Techno-Bullying – October 17, 2011: Students in the GTA, Hamilton, Peel, Halton, York and Durham are getting the chance to confront cyber-bullying head-on this fall, thanks to a new, interactive theatre production, Showdown 2.0, being toured by Toronto educational theatre veterans, Mixed Company Theatre.
Mixed Company Theatre named OAC Theatre Creators’ Reserve Recommender – September 13, 2011: For the third consecutive year, Mixed Company Theatre (MCT) has been named a recommender for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Theatre Creators’ Reserve program.
Announcing the 2^nd Annual STARS Awards Gala Performance Line-up! [pdf] – April 27, 2011: Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce the performance line-up for the 2^nd Annual STARS Awards Gala – recognizing contribution to positive social change.
ADVISORY – TICKETS ON SALE [pdf] – April 21, 2011: Tickets are now on sale for Mixed Company Theatre’s 2^nd Annual STARS Awards Gala.
Calling all Theatre Creators [pdf] – September 10 2010 – Calling all Ontario theatre creators! Mixed Company Theatre welcomes applicants to submit proposals for the Ontario Arts Council Theatre Creators’ Reserve Fund.
LATEST RELEASE – Project ACT Races Across Ontario This Fall [pdf] – June 7 2010 – “Empowered youth get involved when they can explore, discover and feel they have a voice. Mixed Company Theatre provides an opportunity for witnessing and then participating. A perfect mix to create safe dialogues about important health issues and weeks of integrated follow up activities that help build healthy communities…
Mixed Company Expands Summer Workshop Series [pdf] – May 19 2010 – It’s time to embark on an exploration of multiple perspectives, masks and manipulations this summer, as Mixed Company Theatre hosts its annual workshop series designed for educators, social workers, community leaders, theatre students and professionals…
Mixed Company’s Spring Tour: “The Acoolades are Pouring In” [pdf] – April 19 2010 – Mixed Company’s Spring Educational tour garners acclaim from students and staff as Morro and Jasp GO GREEN…with a Twist! and DISS tour to elementary and secondary schools across Southern Ontario…
Four Theatre Companies Team Up to Announce Five Ways to GO GREEN [pdf] – April 5 2010 – “We have now come to the highlight of the show: A sneek peek, the world premiere of the 5 rules for going GREEN!” announces Jasper, starting Morro and Jasp GO GREEN …with a Twist!”
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Partners with Mixed Company to Deliver a Green Message to GTA Students [pdf] – March 22 2010 – Mixed Company Theatre and Up Your Nose and In Your Toes (U.N.I.T. Productions) are thrilled to partner with TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to bring Morro and Jasp… GO GREEN! to schools across the Greater Toronto Area…
Sounding Out Healthy Lifestyles [pdf] – March 15 2010 – Students have been speaking up about physical activity, healthy eating and substance abuse prevention as Mixed Company Theatre Artistic Director, Simon Malbogat and Deverell have conducted soundings to consult with young people at schools in Toronto, East Ottawa, and Thunder Bay for the Project ACT Pilot…
CIBC Steps Up to Help Mixed Company Theatre Engage, Educate and Empower Student Resiliency [pdf] – March 8 2010 – CIBC has provided $6,000 for a lead sponsorship of “DISS,” Mixed Company Theatre’s newest interactive play. Developed through a collaborative creative partnership with youth, the Toronto Police Service and support from the Toronto District School Board, this project focuses on gang presence in our neighbourhoods and the pressures youth face finding social connection and identity…
Holding Boundaries at Shelters Accross Toronto [pdf] – February 22 2010 – “Yo, The tag is T. I’m like the B.I.G. of this shelter, see?” Mixed Company’s ‘Bouncing Back’ troupe tours shelters and community centres with Holding Boundaries this week.
DISS is What Matters to the Rotary Club of Toronto [pdf] – February 8 2010 – It is with great excitement that Mixed Company Theatre announces a new sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Toronto for their new play about youth violence DISS, that will tour schools March 22 – April 16.
Rebecca Applebaum Jumps Into New Joker Internship Initiative at Mixed Company – [pdf] February 1 2010 – As we cross the threshold of our next 25 years, Mixed Company Theatre is pleased to announce a new Joker Internship initiative with emerging playwright and actor Rebecca Applebaum the first to step into this role…
A Fine Line to Empowered Students [pdf] – Jan 26 2010 – Mixed Company Theatre “I am a player, I play. So let’s get on with the play.” These words open A Fine Line, the showcase readings of Mixed Company Theatre’s newest play, at upcoming Empowered Student Partnership Events…
Mixed Company Theatre: ‘Bouncing Back’ from Homelessness [pdf] – January 11 2010 – Every year Mixed Company Theatre’s initiatives include a homelessness project. Betty Joe Morris, a 2009 project participant described her experience as: “It kept me clean and off the streets of the drug life…
Mixed Company Theatre Springs into 2010 with Ontario Arts Council Support [pdf] – December 18 2009 -The Ontario Arts Council has confirmed their support for Mixed Company’s Spring 2010 Educational Tour. This assistance from the Ontario Arts Council will help students understand issues from the perspective of others through Mixed Company’s delivery of interactive, entertaining, and age-appropriate theatrical presentations.
Fall Tour Marks Another Silver Anniversary Highlight [pdf] – December 9 2009 – After performing for 20,000 students and teachers this Fall, Mixed Company Theatre wraps the current Educational Tour for elementary and secondary schools today…
From Silver to Gold: Mixed Company’s Next 25 Years Get a Healthy Start [pdf] – December 1 2009 – As fans, friends, and family celebrated Mixed Company 25th Anniversary on November 25, the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala was highlighted with the announcement of Project ACT by Ontario’s Minister of Health Promotion, Honourable Margarett R. Best…
First Annual STARS Awards Gala: Act I [pdf] – November 25 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is thrilled that the Honourable Margarett R. Best will join the company and its guests during the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala to announce an exciting new partnership between Mixed Company Theatre and the Ministry of Health Promotion…
Stories, STARS, and Surprises [pdf] – November 24 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce the inaugural recipients of the RISING STARS Award….
SilverElvis Rocks Mixed Company’s Silver Anniversary [pdf] – November 20 2009 – In less than one week, Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Silver Anniversary will be rocked by SilverElvis at the 1st Annual STARS Award Gala.
Seven STARS on the Rise [pdf] – November 17 2009 -Overwhelmed by the quality of nominations for their inaugural Rising Stars Award, Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce a new constellation of young, hot stars rising in Toronto’s communities…
Just Two Weeks Till the STARS Come Out [pdf] – November 11 2009 – Two weeks from today, Mixed Company Theatre announces their 1st Annual STARS Award winners at the company’s Gala 25th Anniversary celebration.
Savour the Flavours of The Chef Upstairs at Mixed Company’s STARS Gala [pdf] – November 2 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to collaborate with The Chef Upstairs in celebrating the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala at Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary event.
Raise a Glass with Mixed Company and Steam Whistle [pdf] – October 28 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce the partnership of Steam Whistle Brewing in celebrating the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala at Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary event.
Mixed Messages Goes Global [pdf] – October 21 2009 – “Why didn’t he understand I was trying to say no?” asks Teesha, in Mixed Messages, as the sexual assault Forum Theatre play heads to Austria next week…
Engaging, Educating and Empowering…Students [pdf] – Oct 14 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre emcees the Empowered Student Partnership (ESP) Kick-Off today at the Elgin Theatre. Developed in collaboration with ESP students and Mixed Company artists, new scenes present worst-case scenarios, catalyzing audience members to express their voices, making their schools safer. Check out a clip on YouTube!
Jackie Richardson Adds Soul to the STARS Gala [pdf] – Oct 13 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is delighted to announce that Jackie Richardson will be performing at the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala, Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary celebration.
Tickets on Sale for Mixed Company Theatre’s STARS Awards Gala [pdf] – October 7 2009 – Tickets are now on sale to the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala, Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary celebration.
Showdown Spreads Anti-Violence Message – Oct 7 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre’s interactive anti-bullying presentation, Showdown, kicked off a youth-focused TAVIS Event today at York Memorial Collegiate Institute…
‘Clowning Around’ at the Harbourfront Centre [pdf] – October 5 2009 – The Bully Show: Clown in the Round kicks off the season in Hamilton elementary schools, followed by free performances at HarbourKIDS: Respect, a 3-day festival for kids October 10 – 12…
Spectacular SHAMBA Space and Devine DUFFLET Desserts! [pdf] – September 29 2009 – SHAMBA foundation hosts the 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala, Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary celebration. Mixed Company Theatre is also thrilled to partner with Dufflet Pastries to celebrate the STARS Awards Gala.
Show Up for Showdown [pdf] – September 21 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre’s interactive anti-bullying presentation, Showdown, kicks off the Safe Schools for All: Peacemaking Education Conference this Saturday at University of Toronto OISE…
Meharchand for MC [pdf] – September 14 2009 – Suhana Meharchand hosts Mixed Company Theatre’s 1st Annual STARS Awards Gala, honouring past, present and future STARS. Celebrating Mixed Company Theatre’s 25th Anniversary, the STARS Awards Gala will take place November 25.
Calling all Theatre Creators [pdf] – September 10 2010 – Calling all Ontario theatre creators! Mixed Company Theatre welcomes applicants to submit proposals for the Ontario Arts Council Theatre Creators’ Reserve Fund.
Calling all Theatre Creators [pdf] – September 1 2009 – Calling all Ontario theatre creators! Mixed Company Theatre welcomes applicants to submit proposals for the Ontario Arts Council Theatre Creators’ Reserve Fund.
Start Wishing on a Star [pdf] – August 31 2009 – Nominations are open for Mixed Company Theatre’s Rising Star Award. Mixed Company Theatre invites members of the public to nominate youth 25 years and under for the Award.
Spreading the Message [pdf] – August 24 2009 – Follow the story of Teesha, a young woman determined to balance academics and a new social life in her first year at a new school in Mixed Messages, Mixed Company Theatre’s interactive production. Mixed Messages addresses the issue of sexual assault on university and college campuses, asking students, “How far is too far?”
How DISS Gets Started [pdf] – August 14 2009 – Collaborating with professional artists including Chalmers Award-winning playwright, Rex Deverell, Toronto area youth will be performing a play based on the violence they have experienced in their communities. DISS tours across Toronto August 14 – 21…
Youth DISS Gang Violence [pdf] – August 10 2009 – Youth will perform raps based on their experiences with violence while a DJ spins live beats throughout the show. Developed in partnership with the Toronto Police Service, the play presents the worst-case scenarios of gang involvement, catalyzing audience members to express their voices, making our communities safer.
Prepare for I.M.P.A.C.T. [pdf] – August 4 2009 – I.M.P.A.C.T is the new, youth-oriented committee that has been working hard over the summer towards its vision to provide young people with a creative outlet to initiate social change. Individuals Making Positive Artistic Change Together will educate and empower communities through Forum Theatre that is a reflection of the youth the committee represents…
Gang Violence: From the Streets to the Stage [pdf] – July 27 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre partners with the Toronto Police Service to create theatre for social change with youth affected by gang violence…
Morro and Jasp…DO PUBERTY…Again! [pdf] – July 20 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is excited to announce that loveable and laughable clowns, Morro and Jasp, have been chosen as Best of the Fringe!
Youth “Acting Out” at Mixed Company Theatre [pdf] – July 13 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre announces the rejuvenation of the Youth Advisory Committee. Youth between the ages of 15-25 will work together to create a Forum Theatre presentation…
Mixed Company Theatre has a Playwright in the House! [pdf] – July 6 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre is thrilled to announce that Heather Marie Annis will be the “Playwright in the House” for six weeks. Generous funding from the Ontario Arts Council allows for a Playwright in Residence..
Three Students Mix it Up at Mixed Company Theatre [pdf] – June 29 2009 – Through Canada Summer Jobs, an initiative that provides funding for not-for-profit organizations to create high-quality summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30, three students will be putting their skills to work for positive change…
Ontario Arts Council Gives the ‘Thumbs Up’ to Forum Theatre [pdf] – June 22 2009 – Ontario Arts Council announces funding for Mixed Company Theatre’s Breaking the Cycle of Violence Educational Tour to Toronto, Niagara, Peel, Durham and Hamilton…
Joking Around with Mixed Company Theatre [pdf] – June 15 2009 – Actors, playwrights, counselors and educators come together next week as Mixed Company Theatre hosts its annual Forum Theatre Joker Master Class in Toronto, June 22 – 25…
Mobilization through Dramatization [pdf] – June 8 2009 – As part of Toronto’s Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS), Mixed Company Theatre will assist in the training of more police officers assigned to Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods…
Morro and Jasp…BOO BULLYING! [pdf] – June 8 2009 – Loveable and laughable clowns, Morro and Jasp, from Mixed Company Theatre return to R A Riddell Public School in Hamilton on Tuesday to perform Boo Bullying…
Mixed Company Theatre Announces the Forum Theatre Joker Master Class [pdf] – May 7 2009 – Mixed Company Theatre hosts its annual Forum Theatre Joker Master Class in Toronto, June 22 – 25. Facilitated by Artistic Director and founder of Mixed Company Theatre, Simon Malbogat, this 4-day interactive workshop, is designed for people experienced in Forum Theatre who want expand their knowledge and become jokers, or group facilitators…
A Statement by Simon Malbogat on the Death of Augusto Boal [pdf] – May 6 2009 – I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge Augusto Boal for taking theatre back to its roots where everyone is creative and are experts within their own lives…