The Creative Theatre Company
80 Mill St. N L0R 2H0 Waterdown, ON, Canada

The Oakville Holiday Pantomime tradition continues with... SLEEPING BEAUTY! We are currently accepting audition submissions - see below for info. AUDITION Sleep...ing Beauty - A Holiday Pantomime If you are interested please send an email to [email protected]. You will be sent an audition form and further instructions. VIDEO SUBMISSIONS Please record yourself performing either a pop or musical theatre song (minimum 32 bars) with accompaniment/track. This can be sent to [email protected] after you have submitted your audition form. Aurora (Rory) (F, 18-30) A young woman on the edge of her 21st birthday, looking for adventure. She feels overly sheltered and is excited to get out and see the world. An excellent singer in both pop and musical theatre styles, good dancer. Charming (M, 18-35) This elf wannabe is overly good-natured and a people pleaser. Setting off to prove his worth to Santa he discovers love, his natural inner warrior, and his true identity along the way. An excellent singer in both pop and musical theatre styles, good comic timing, dance a plus. Flo (F, adult) The pink fairy is yoga obsessed and believes meditation can solve the worlds problems. Nobody ever sees it coming, but when she freaks out, she FREAKS out. Strong singer, good at harmonies, can dance, good comic timing. Fanny (F, adult) The green fairy is a little uptight and prefers to play by the rules. She gets very nervous when things are outside the norm and only bends the rules when cakes are involved. Strong singer, good at harmonies, can dance, good comic timing. Mary (F, adult) The blue fairy is always cheerful and believes that a smile can heal anything. Very sweet and truly doesnt understand how people can be annoyed with her (not that she lets it bother her). Strong singer, good at harmonies, can dance. Diablo (Any gender, 16+) This crow is Magnificents right hand bird. Super evil but often comes up with plans that are not helpful at all to Magnificent. Good singer, good physical comedy, dance a plus. Margarita (Any gender, 18+) This crow somehow got into the murder with Diablo. A bit of a partier, not very responsible, unintentionally manages to help Magnificent with plots and plans. Good singer, good physical comedy, dance a plus. Bartol (Any gender, 16+) This snowman meets Charming in the forest and befriends him. A chattery, fame obsessed snowman who is envious and obsessed with their cousin Olaf, of Frozen fame. Santa (M, 35+) The jolly narrator who takes us through the show. Must be comfortable breaking the fourth wall, good singer. Ginger (any gender, 10-14) A sick elf who would rather play video games than go to the workshop. Aids in narration of show, may play other roles. Jingles (any gender, 10-14) A sick elf who would rather play video games than go to the workshop. Aids in narration of show, may play other roles. King Somnolent (M, 40+) Father of Aurora, would like to join forces with another kingdom so he has more time to nap. May play other roles. Queen Somnolent (F, 40+) Mother of Aurora, she is obsessed with clean sheets and pillows of all kinds. Beauty sleep is of number one importance to her. May play other roles. King Festivus (M, 40+) Father of Charming, he loves Christmas and all the parties that go with it. He was willing to let his son leave at an early age for the chance to become a real elf. May play other roles. Queen Festivus (F, 40+) Mother of Charming, she wants to join forces with a northern kingdom in the hopes of spreading her reign all the way to the north pole. Not for evil reasons, she just loves the idea of making Christmas perfect under her own control. May play other roles. Ensemble (All ages and genders) The ensemble will play multiple roles as elves, bad guy candidates, forest creatures, and party guests. Some roles will be speaking parts, featured dancers or singers. PLEASE NOTE: While this performance will be recorded it will be staged mostly as a live show. Rehearsals will be a combination of online and in-person, and while physical distancing will be encouraged there may be parts of the show where it is not possible. We are introducing a number of new cleaning practices and safety protocols in order to protect your health. We will also follow all provincial and municipal guidelines for health and safety including masks where required.

We are soooo PROUD of all our CTC students who showed up to do background and Mary Hughson who had a fantastic role in Things I Do For Money - Movie. Join us at 8pm to hear how it all came together!!!

... Some great "Things I Do For Money" Watch Parties & Panel Q&As coming up this action-packed week! WEDNESDAY AUG 19, 8pm EDT (5pm PDT) - Hamilton Actor Q&A on...: https://www.facebook.com/thingsidomovie/ THURSDAY AUG 19, 9pm EDT (6pm PDT) - InkLive Writer Zoom - Registration here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_cm6NNIBvSYaNblG5IX3Lpg SATURDAY AUG 22, 8pm EDT (5pm PDT) - Hamilton Indie FIlm Q&A on: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonFilmFestival/ SATURDAY AUG 22, 10pm EDT (7pm PDT) - The Norm Selects UBC Film Society Q&A - Registration here: https://forms.gle/vBjMZnDiEcncNjMw7 SUNDAY AUG 23, 8pm EDT (5pm PDT) - Asian Canadian Cinema / VAFF Q&A on: https://www.facebook.com/VAFFvancouver/ Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/362810404724932/ ^^^ Tune in for free, and if you get a chance, watch Things I Do For Money on iTunes, AppleTV, Bell, Cineplex, Cogeco, Rogers, Shaw, Telus & Vimeo in Canada first and join in on the discussion! Special thanks to ALL the Moderators, Panelists, Guests, Organizers and Supporters! W/ Maximilian Aoki Theodor Aoki Jennifer Walton Ariel Rogers Anne Claudette Brundage-Hampson Kenlyn McKibbin Hughson Karen Ancheta Gary Nolan Karen Walton Christoph Benfey Nick Coffin Avi Federgreen Emily Andrews Jen Pogue Laura Nordin Rhett Morita Warren P. Sonoda Nathan Fleet Michael Dangerz Lynne Lee inkcanada (facebook edition) Hamilton Film Studios Hamilton Film Festival UBC Film Society Vancouver Asian Film Festival The Creative Theatre Company Hamilton Fringe Hamilton Arts Council The Players Guild of Hamilton, Inc. Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival Canadian Film Fest Canadian Film Centre (CFC) Ontario Creates DGC Ontario coronavirus toronto film & tv info group Filmcoop Avi Federgreen Raven Banner Entertainment Urban Post Production WPS

See some faces you will definitely recognize in Things I Do For Money - Movie and then join us for a Q&A afterwards -moderated by Karen Ancheta! Hamilton Actor Watch Party & Q&A - Wednesday August 19 - 8pm EDT (5pm PDT)... With stars Maximilian, Theodor & Edward Aoki, Yodit Tewoderos, Jennifer Walton, Ariel Rogers & Claudette Brundage, moderated by writer/director Warren P. Sonoda. Rent or purchase digitally in Canada on iTunes, AppleTV, Bell, Cineplex, Cogeco, Rogers, Shaw, Telus & Vimeo, watch before this Thursday at 8pm EDT, and then join our Facebook Live for a great Q&A with our Hamilton Actors! Watch on "Things I Do For Money - Movie" Facebook Livestream, Wednesday August 19, 8pm EDT: https://www.facebook.com/thingsidomovie/ THINGS I DO FOR MONEY In his 11th feature film, BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated director Warren P. Sonoda (Trailer Park Boys, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Utopia Falls) brings you Things I Do For Money. Two Japanese-Canadian cello-playing brothers (played by real-life virtuoso brothers Maximilian & Theodor Aoki) find a big bag of money, are pressured to steal an $8-million-dollar painting and have to give the performance of a lifetime in a darkly comedic, sometimes violent, musically dynamic crime/cello/caper feature film set in Hamilton, Ontario playing itself. Warning: Violence, Guns, Cellos, Coarse Language, Rated 14A, 90 mins, Canada

Want to keep your kids busy next week? Ill have em making movies in no time! Screenwriting, directing, acting, editing and all the good stuff in between. I sta...rt them off online and the rest is them! Well premiere their work at the Hamilton Film Festival in November! https://www.hamiltonfilmfestival.com/kcf.html See more

So excited and proud to be part of this amazing adventure! #thingsidomovie @ Starlight Drive-In

Expect Theatres Playwrights Unit - Fall 2020 is now accepting applications! Playwrights aged 18-30 in the GTA are invited to submit for a FREE Playwriting Wor...kshop led by acclaimed Canadian Playwright Anna Chatterton. APPLY: www.expect.org/playwrights-unit Deadline August 17, 2020

also, for teens (aged 13-19)! Heres a cool opportunity to learn about theatre stuff in a totally online space! Free to participate and each participant gets pa...id an honorarium of $100. Its also got a small class size so theres lots of engagement there. Im also teaching a class about making money in the arts and fundraising as a part of this program, so send your youths to me!

Things I do for Money is showing one night only - Wednesday July 22nd at the Starlite! There a bunch of CTC alumni in this awesome film. Follow the link below to get your tickets! Warning - mature language and situations and a bunch of violence . Not appropriate for kids!

Our hearts go out to all those who loved Nick Cordero - who called him friend, brother, son, husband, and father. We were inspired by his talent and work ethic, his kindness, and his impact on our community and the world. We are so saddened by this loss and have such fond memories of Nick and his time at CTC. Were sure fellow alumni are reflecting on the sweet fleeting moments and memories as we are.... May he be held forever in the hearts of the multitude of those who feel the loss of his bright light. https://people.com//nick-cordero-wife-amanda-kloots-mourn/

Keep CTC alumni Nick Cordero in your thoughts as he fights COVID-19. Nick - we are sending you so much love and prayers for healing

We are sending virtual hugs to everyone and offering a little way to stay connected as we stay at home. As we practice social distancing, we can still practice connection and find ways to ENJOY our time together. Here are some theatre games (home school drama curriculum? Check!) you can play with family and even online! Let us know how it goes - post a video, or pictures, share the highlights - we are all in this together (from a distance). ... Take care, be well, find JOY wherever you can, and laugh as often as you can <3 . . . . #hamont #actingskills #socialdistancing #covid-19 #busykidsarehappykids #homeschool #dramalessons #kidactors #games #socialdistancingactivities #games for kids #gamesforfamilies #goodcleanfun #staybusy

Jen & Claudette wish all Creative Theatre Company friends and family a joyful holiday season We are so grateful for you and the light you bring to the world

Audition notice!

To our wonderful Creative Theatre Company Stars -wishing you a wonderful back to schoolExtra love to @maddy.barton @kiveli.m @thea_vl as you head off to university #beyourowntree #believeinyourself #webelieveinyou

Is this one for you!!?!?

Congratulations to the very talented Keegan Mullen and Kian Mitchell who appeared in Shakespearience Performing Arts presentation of Blood Will Have Blood. You were brilliant - we are so proud of you!

So excited to be teaching an improv workshop @shakespeariencearts Cant wait to see my wonderful & brilliant partner in crime @jennielwalton and the talented @marvkaro ! #reunited

Summer is quiet without our Creative Theatre Company s! #beststudentsever

Eep! Two spots have unexpectedly opened up in this FREE program. Please contact Shakespearience Performing Arts for more details and to register [email protected] Appropriate for grade 7 -12... Ps. Happy !!!

Jennifer Walton is looking forward to telling a story tonight as part of the 6 minute memoir series at ArtsFest Summer Festival. The event starts at 7pm. *mature themes warning

To our fabulous students and their families, We have decided that after 29 years we need to take a breather. This means that until further notice, The Creative Theatre Company is taking a break. We know for sure that we wont be offering classes for the fall 2019 session and we will let you know about any future projects. Our phone # is being retired (were not). We will still have our emails, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Please keep in touch and share all you are doing. We have... loved the past 29 years... and we are not 100% sure what the next 29 look like just yet, but we know that we need some time to figure that out. We are tremendously proud of all you have accomplished and quite frankly, all that we have accomplished as a small business too. We have taught thousands of students; some have gone on to critical acclaim in the arts and many have become educators. One of the things we are most pleased with though, is your story: The story of how you walked into acting class the first time, performed on stage, how you have created and performed your own art, all of your own personal growth and development, and the life skills you now have that can take you anywhere! To say that we adore our students is an understatement. Teaching so many amazing people has enriched our lives immensely and we are so fortunate and grateful. We are attending a wedding this summer for one of our very first students, some of you that we taught at Theatre Aquarius before 1990 have sent your children to us, and still other students have gone on to become our teachers. It is a weird and wonderful magical circle. Thank you for all we have shared thus far. Keep shining Creative Theatre Company Stars - we believe in you! With love and gratitude, Jen and Claudette

It is a privilege being your Theatre Moms! Thanks for making us so proud #theatremom #theatrekids @ Hamilton, Ontario

We are looking forward to seeing our talented acting students shine on stage today at Skills Celebration! #breakaleg #actingskills #actorslife... #creativetheatrecompanyactorsrock See more

Pollyanna is casting!

We cant wait to see Billy Elliott at Stratford Festival this season. Our very own Emily Birrell will be one of the talented cast members appearing in this production. Break a leg Emily!!! https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-becoming-billy-e/

CASTING NOTICE- TORONTO- Looking for talented teens that can act and sing! "HOLLY HOBBIE SEASON 2" WE ARE SEEKING:... OSCAR RAMOS: Male. 14 years old. PRINCIPAL RECURRING Must be able to sing (Were seeking someone strong with R&B) ADDISON LEE: Female. 14 years. PRINCIPAL RECURRING Must be able to sing (STRONG MUSICAL THEATRE) All the details can be found in the casting notice (attached), and all self-tape instructions can be found on our website (www.larissamaircasting.com) All questions can be sent to [email protected] NO PHONE CALLS! Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2494769597201194&id=303475286330647

Thank you to our amazing acting students who helped launch Telling Tales Festival today at the Hamilton Public Library! You did a fantastic job - thank you to everyone who made today a success!

Hello Film Friends! "Things I Do For Money" needs some help to reach the finish line. We are currently seeking volunteer voices to join us with some LOOP GROUP ...fun! Your voice will be recorded and credited accordingly in the film. Seeking Adult voices (attendance required between 10am - 2pm) and Teen voices (attendance required between 3pm - 7pm) on TUESDAY MAY 14th. Location is our Sound Studio located in East End Toronto. Performance experience is an asset but not required. Must be NON-Union. If interested please email Jen - [email protected] Thank You!

Happy International Womens Day to all our brave students. You inspire us every single day! "We have to teach girls to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to impact their lives and the lives of others, and we have to show them that they will be loved and accepted not for being perfect but for being courageous"... https://www.ted.com//reshma_saujani_teach_girls_bravery_no

Sometimes just a lovely bit of programming happens like these new workshops offered by Avalon Harris SING IT GIRLS. Singing workshops for young women encourag...ing the use of the power of their voices for not only self-esteem but mental health and wellness. Sing it Girls! is a unique 8-week vocal program for girls. We know a lot of young women love to sing just for the fun of it so weve integrated some great calming strategies with an interactive program for girls. They learn to nurture their love of music while taking care of themselves. HAMILTON Sing it Girls! is an 8-week program, running from March 26th to May 14th. Each session is 1 hour. Please note we are offering two ages groups for our spring session: ages 7-10 and 11-14. Each week an experienced music therapist will lead the girls through vocal and breathing exercises, popular songs, and relaxation activities. Why girls love the Sing it Girls! Program: I really like when we get to talk about our feelings. age 9 I like the place where the sessions happen. We can say our feelings about school or let everyone know what we are stressing about and then we can find solutions with music and breathing. age 11 I like it when we are warming up for singing. age 9 I love the Sing it Girls original songs that we create. age 10

If you fit the bill you should do this!!! Martha is awesome