Young Actors Association of Niagara

Our third season opened one year ago tomorrow! We've missed rehearsing and having fun all summer, and can't wait until we can get back on the stage. We have lots of great plans for as soon as we can get back to doing shows, and we're excited to share it all with all of you!

Oh Canada Eh has been one of our biggest supporters since we started our journey back in 2017. All of our actors have performed on this stage. We would be nowhere as a company without this incredible venue and all they have done to help us establish ourselves as a theatre company in the Niagara Region. And now it's our turn to help them. Oh Canada Eh is a treasure for all they have done for theatre, and they deserve support.

Hello everyone, In normal circumstances, this would be the time of year when we announce workshops and auditions for our upcoming season. Unfortunately; the circumstances right now are far from normal. As all of you hopefully know, the COVID-19 Pandemic has made it impossible for us, as well as every other theatre company, to continue on as planned. The reality of the situation is that due to the rapidly developing circumstances and uncertainty of the future, we do not know ...when (or if) our planned workshops, auditions and performances will take place. Because our season does not end until August, we do not want to officially cancel our season yet. If it is safe to do so, we ideally would like to put on one show sometime at the end of summer. Due to the circumstances this would be a small, precast show, announced much closer to the date of performance. The safety of those working within our company, our patrons, and all of their friends and family is our top priority right now. We will continue to update you via social media as the situation evolves. Please, stay safe everyone. - Bella and Jarrod

Here is our next Audience Choice Award winner! Our next category is for Favourite Scene Stealer from Waiting In Tobolsk. The nominees were: - Stephany Chen for her role of Alexei... - Hunter Oatley for her role of Anastasia - Hunter Tellier for her role of Alexandra And the winner is... Hunter Oatley! Congratulations! Stay tuned for more winners! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is our next Audience Choice Award winner! Our next category is for Favourite Dramatic Performance from Waiting In Tobolsk. The nominees were: - Jem Fergie for his role of Sasha... - Erin Beckett for her role of Olga - Mya Flower for her role of Tatiana And the winner is... Erin Beckett! Congratulations! Stay tuned for more winners! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Since we have had to cancel our gala due to unforseen circumstances, we will be announcing the winners of our Audience Choice Awards over social media starting today! Our first category is Favourite Onstage Pair from Waiting In Tobolsk. The nominees were: - Hunter Oatley and Stephany Chen as Anastasia and Alexei... - Erin Beckett and Mya Flower as Olga and Tatiana - Erin Beckett and Jem Fergie as Olga and Sasha And the winners are... Erin Beckett and Jem Fergie! Congratulations! Stay tuned for more winners! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the final nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Pinocchio! Our final nominee is Lauren Dimmer for her role of Lefty the Cat. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the second nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Pinocchio! Our second nominee is Jasira Lenik for her role of Lampwick. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our final category that we will be announcing the nominees for is Favourite Scene Stealer from Pinocchio! Here is the first nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Pinocchio! Our first nominee is Lance Davidson for his role of Fibber the Fox. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees!... : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the final nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Dramatic Performance from Pinocchio! Our final nominee is Hunter Tellier for her role of Blue Fairy. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the second nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Dramatic Performance from Pinocchio! Our second nominee is Abigail Dimmer for her role of Pinocchio. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our next category that we will be announcing the nominees for is Favourite Dramatic Performance from Pinocchio! Here is the first nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Dramatic Performance from Pinocchio! Our first nominee is Jarrod Dunlop for his role of Hickory Cricket. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees!... : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the final nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Comedic Performance from Pinocchio! Our final nominee is Jarrod Dunlop for his role of Hickory Cricket. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the Second nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Comedic Performance from Pinocchio! Our second nominee is Tara Beckett for her role of Macaronni. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our next category that we will be announcing the nominees for is Favourite Comedic Performance from Pinocchio! Here is the first nominees for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Comedic Performance from Pinocchio! Our first nominee is Hunter Oatley for her role of Pepperoni. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees!... : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here are the final nominees for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Onstage Pair from Pinocchio! The final pair nominated are Abigail Dimmer and Jarrod Dunlop for their roles of Pinocchio and Hickory. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here are the next nominees for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Onstage Pair from Pinocchio! The third pair nominated are Mya Flower and Tara Beckett for their roles of Dina and Macaroni. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the next nominees for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Onstage Pair from Pinocchio! The second pair nominated are Malcolm Allcorn and Hunter Oatley for their roles of Elmo and Pepperoni. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our next category that we will be announcing the nominees for is Favourite Onstage Pair from Pinocchio! This category has 4 nominees as there is a tie for third. Here is the first nominees for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Onstage Pair from Pinocchio! The first pair nominated are Hunter Tellier and Maple Horn for their roles of Blue Fairy and Lucky Star. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees!... : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the final nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Waiting In Tobolsk! The final person nominated is Hunter Tellier for her role of Alexandra. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the next nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Waiting In Tobolsk! The next person nominated is Hunter Oatley for her role of Anastasia. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our next category that we will be announcing the nominees for is Favourite Scene Stealer from Waiting In Tobolsk! Here is the first nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Scene Stealer from Waiting In Tobolsk! The first person nominated is Stephany Chen for her role of Alexei. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees!... : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the next nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Dramatic Performance from Waiting In Tobolsk! The final person nominated is Mya Flower for her role of Tatiana. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Here is the next nominee for our Audience Choice Award for Favourite Onstage Pair from Waiting In Tobolsk! The final pair nominated are Erin Beckett and Jem Fergie for their roles of Olga and Sasha. Congratulations on your nomimation! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Hello everyone! Those that came to see our shows this season may remember filling out ballots with their votes for our first ever Audience Choice Awards! Starting today, we will be announcing the nominees for each category! Our gala where we will announce the winners will be held at the end of November. Details about this are TBA. The first category we will be announcing nominees for is Favourite Onstage Pair from Waiting In Tobolsk. Our first nominees are Hunter Oatley and S...tephany Chen for their roles of Anastasia and Alexei. Congratulations on your nomination! Stay tuned for more updates regarding the gala and nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Our 2019 Season has now come to a close, but stay tuned to our Facebook page for announcements regarding our gala and Audience Choice Awards nominees! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Didn't have a chance to see "Pinocchio" last night? That's okay! We have our final performance of our 2019 Season today at 12:30pm at the Oh Canada Eh? Theatre! Come on out and see our puppet circus!!! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Fibber and Lefty think that everyone should come see "Pinocchio" this weekend! Tickets available at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Pinocchio is always getting into trouble, and Fibber and Lefty seem to have a talent for putting people on the wrong path! Come see Pinocchio's adventures with these two con-artists this weekend at the Oh Canada Eh? Theatre Tickets available at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

What a lovely family photo! Come see Gepetto's son Pinocchio come to life this weekend at the Oh Canada Eh? Theatre! Tickets available at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

The Puppets and Puppeteers of "Pinocchio" are the greatest storytellers around! Come see them in Pinocchio this weekend at the Oh Canada Eh? Theatre Tickets available at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Last night, some of our talented company finished their run of "Waiting In Tobolsk". The show was well love by audiences all weekend! Did you miss it? If so, that's okay! You can still see all of these talented actors in "Pinocchio" this coming weekend at the Oh Canada Eh? Theatre August 16th at 7:30pm and August 17th at 12:30pm. Doors open half an hour before the show, tickets are $10, and concession is $1. You can buy your tickets in advance at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Audiences are loving "Waiting In Tobolsk"! You still have 1 more chance to see it! Tonight at 7:30pm at the Firehall Theatre. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are just $10, all concession products are $1. We accept cash, debit and credit! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Missed the show last night? That's okay! You still have 2 more chances to see "Waiting In Tobolsk" today at the Firehall Theatre! There is a show at 2:00pm and a show at 7:30pm. Doors open half an hour before the show. Tickets are just $10 and can be bought at the door (along with $1 concession items). We accept cash, credit and debit! : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Waiting in Tobolsk opens TONIGHT! We have cash, debit, and credit available at the theatre. And, don't forget your loonies!! Dollar concessions available before and after the show!

We open TOMORROW at 7:30pm! 4990 Walnut Street, Niagara Falls! Still haven't bought your tickets? They're available for only $10 at www.yaaniagara.ca/store!

It's set install day for "Waiting In Tobolsk" at the Firehall Theatre! We promise Aaron Millward is hard at work, he's just hiding. And Andrew is really holding us together. Tickets still available! Visit www.yaaniagara.ca/store to get yours today!

The Blue Fairy and her apprentice Lucky Star are always watching over Pinocchio. Come see them in "Pinocchio" next weekend! Get your tickets at www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Hickory Cricket has his tickets to see the shows this season! Do you? www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

Come see our amazingly talented Romanov sisters in "Waiting In Tobolsk" this weekend! www.yaaniagara.ca/store : Crimson Rose Photography Niagara

As we continue to grow as a company, we work hard to ensure we're offering as many high quality and professional theatre experiences to our actors as possible. This wouldn't be possible without the phenomenal sponsors we've received this year. Dr. Olivieri and his team at Niagara Falls Dental Clinic provide dependable dental care to all residents of Niagara Falls. This award winning family and cosmetic dentistry is designed to keep your comfort in mind. Want to make sure yo...ur smile is ready for all the laughing you're going to be doing while watching Pinocchio? Book an appointment and visit Niagara Falls Dental Clinic at 4728 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, or at www.niagarafallsdentalclinic.com. Dr. Olivieri, thank you for your support of youth theatre in the Niagara Region.

We already knew we have the best kids ever acting in our shows, and they all come from equally great parents! Special thanks to Erica and Tamarinde for providing lunch for all our hungry actors today! Pictured: Lauren and Malcolm

We're here at Oh Canada Eh? doing an in venue rehearsal today, a couple weeks ahead of our show! Pinocchio opens Friday, August 16 at 7:30pm! Get your tickets today at www.yaaniagara.ca/store

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our giveaway! We have randomly chosen our winner, which is: Pam Chisholm Dimmer You can still buy tickets for both of this season's shows at our website www.yaaniagara.ca/store

We have hit 250 likes! To celebrate, we will be giving away 2 FREE TICKETS to "Waiting In Tobolsk"! These tickets can be for any of our three performances! The show runs Friday, August 9th to Saturday, August 10th at the Firehall Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. If you have already purchased tickets you can still enter this giveaway (if you win you will be reimbursed at the door). Here's how to enter:... 1. Like our page 2. Like this post 3. Share this post 4. Comment "done" on this post and tag a friend! The giveaway will end Friday, August 2nd at 5:00pm and the winner will be announced shortly after! https://www.facebook.com/events/351559729109635/?ti=cl

Tickets for both shows are AVAILABLE! $10 tickets you can easily order from the comfort of.. wherever you are! Visit www.yaaniagara.ca/store and order your tickets today!

The set build has officially started! Jarrod and Aaron have been hard at work... and Aaron has volunteered to be the sand bag on all of these new jacks!

Headshots have begun, and we couldn't be happier with how they look! Thank you Crimson Rose Photography Niagara for all you do for us!

After 2 weekends of auditions and callbacks, we are very excited to announce our cast for this season's mainstage show, "Pinocchio"! Pinocchio will be directed by Bella Baldin, with Malcolm Allcorn as assistant director. Alberta: Stephany Chen Carlotta: Pamela Caputo Dina: Rachel Mayer... Elmo: Jacob Wallace Fettucini: Erin Beckett Linguini: Olivia Hartl Macaroni: Tara Beckett Pepperoni: Hunter Oatley Lorenzo The Magnifico: Andrew Dominick Geppetto: Hunter Baker-Wallace Hickory Cricket: Jarrod Dunlop Pinocchio: Abigail Dimmer Ivana: Mya Flower Lucky Star: Maple Horn Blue Fairy: Hunter Tellier Fibber the Fox: Lance Davidson Lefty the Cat: Lauren Dimmer Lampwick: Jasira Lenik Coachman: Jem Fergie Jack: Ryland Lenik Jill: Lana Davidson Male Innamorati: Jem Fergie Little Red Riding Hood: Lauren Dimmer Little Bo Peep: Mya Flower Little Boy Blue: Lance Davidson Music Box: Maple Horn Ensemble: Mya Flower, Lance Davidson, Lauren Dimmer, Jasira Lenik, Jem Fergie, Ryland Lenik, Lana Davidson See more

Hello Everyone! We wanted to thank everyone for coming out to auditions last weekend! Callbacks are being held this Saturday from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. If you couldn't make it to auditions but would still like to be part of the season, send us a message or email [email protected] to arrange a time to come to callbacks and audition then!

Hello everyone! We are so excited for auditions today! If you haven't booked a time yet you can still message us or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. We will be accepting walkins, however, they will be accommodated as our schedule allows since there are times during the day that are completely full. We look forward to seeing you all today!

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND READ THIS Did you know auditions are just around the corner on May 11? Join us for a fun filled day of auditions! Did we mention it’s FREE to come audition?! WARNING: YOU MAY EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING... Have the most fun year of your life Make new friends from all different backgrounds Feel what it’s like to be on the mainstage in a real performance Experience what it’s like to be an actor Channel your creativity and talent into something amazing Be surrounded by supportive friends who want to see you succeed Are you or someone you know between the ages of 5 and 25? If you answered YES then there’s a spot for you! Doesn’t matter if you’ve acted for 10 years or never at all, we welcome everyone with open arms to come out and have a blast! Saturday, May 11 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Happy Feet Dance Studio, 4521 Queen Street, Niagara Falls Visit https://yaanaudition.carrd.co/ or send us a message or email [email protected] to sign up! SEE YOU THERE! P.S. If you’re nervous, share this with friends and have them come too!

Have you signed up yet? Don't miss your chance! Come on out to the auditions, don't be shy, everyone's invited! Visit https://yaanaudition.carrd.co/ to sign up!

Young Actors Association of Niagara is holding Auditions for the upcoming season on May 11! Positions are open for everyone ages 5-25. Want to experience what it’s like acting on the mainstage? Want to know what goes on backstage during a show? Want to know what it is like to prepare for a performance? Then you’re invited! Star in two awesome performances this year, Pinocchio and Waiting in Tobolsk!... Saturday, May 11th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at Happy Feet Dance on 4521 Queen St, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Visit https://yaanaudition.carrd.co/ for more info and to sign up. Alternatively, you may email [email protected]. with: Your Name (Child’s name if it’s for them) and Your Age (Or Child’s). Can’t wait to see you!

Just 2 weeks until auditions! Book your audition today by messaging the page or emailing [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/403285203555729/?ti=cl

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There are still some spots available for our workshop on Sunday! Be sure to book your spot today!! https://www.facebook.com/events/2137998929619981/?ti=as