East Side Players
67 Pottery Road M4K 2B9 Toronto, ON, Canada

To all patrons, members and volunteers past and present, We wish you and your family good health during this most unprecedented of times. As all other theatre companies have done, we too have cancelled the remaining show of our 2019-2020 season Shakespeare in Love. We would like to thank the cast and crew for their dedication and commitment as well as their willingness to persevere despite these very trying circumstances. As we at East Side Players shift our focus to what i...s a very uncertain future, we are not confident we will be able to weather this storm. The cancellation of our season is a big financial burden for us. Without the revenue from our final show and our spring subscription drive, we will not be able to cover our annual expenses. We find ourselves in a position we never hoped to be in, having to make a decision we never hoped we’d have to make. It is therefore with great sadness and a heavy heart that we must also announce that we have decided to close East Side Players at the end of our current season. We do not make this decision lightly but feel it is the most fiscally responsible one given our current circumstances. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every patron, member, volunteer, and lover of live theatre for your continued support over the years. We would not have been as successful as we were without you! We will not forget that for over 50 years, East Side Players has provided engaging and affordable entertainment as well as opportunities for community members to participate and get involved in the making of live theatre magic. Very sincerely, East Side Players Board Members

Happy World Laughter Day! This takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year. What East Side Players' production gave you a great laugh?

East Side Players wishes you a happy Easter!

Happy World Health Day. What an important date to recognize in these times. Please stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, don't touch your face and enjoy some streaming Shakespeare! https://globeplayer.tv/

While we cannot be with you live on stage, we can creatively stay engaged with the arts. April 7th is World Health Day! How about staying home, staying safe and checking out some Shakespeare? https://www.timeout.com//the-globe-is-streaming-a-shakespe

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners tonight at the ACTCO Gala! So much talent to celebrate across Ontario! Theatre lives!

Easter will soon be here. East Side Players wishes everyone a happy and safe Easter. Be safe and plan a virtual Easter egg hunt! https://globalnews.ca//how-to-have-a-virtual-easter-egg-h/

East Side Players is sad to announce that Shakespeare in Love has been cancelled. We would like to thank our cast and crew who have worked so hard on this production. Please stay safe everyone!

The cast of Shakespeare in Love are practicing social distancing rather than rehearsing. However, they are actively staying in touch online. Please stay safe and positive. We hope to see you back at the theatre soon!

Many thanks to East End Arts for this great list of resources for artists and the larger community including safety and online social activities! https://eastendarts.ca/covid-19-resources/#events

Theatre perseveres! Here is a great list of #virtualtheatre options while we all stay safe. https://www.tdf.org//watch-live-theatre-and-music-performa

Happy World Theatre Day! We may not be able to enjoy live theatre at the moment but we can show our appreciation of our artists, volunteers and audience members. Please share your favorite productions with us!

Meet Edward Karek who plays Sir Robert de Lesseps, Frees and Burbage Thug in Shakespeare in Love. Opening May 22, 2020. Tickets: www.eastsideplayers.ca or 416-425-0917