PERFORMANCE COMPANIES
Our Junior, Teen, and Adult Performance Companies bring together dedicated actors and technicians who join us through a successful audition and casting process.
Each season, these ensembles present a variety of productions for audiences of all ages, contributing to the vibrant artistic life of Big Hearts Little Theatre.
Whether you’re an emerging performer, an experienced artist, or a technician eager to grow your skills, we invite you to stay connected. Follow us on Instagram and keep an eye on the Auditions page on our website for upcoming opportunities to join our creative family.
ARTS ENRICHMENT
FOR SCHOOLS
Big Hearts Little Theatre brings the arts to life for students across Ontario. Artistic Director and decorated Arts Educator, Erin Newton, designs experiential, curriculum-connected field trip opportunities that immerse students in drama, dance, and music through hands-on learning.
In addition to on-site workshops, she creates fully staged travelling shows, either brought directly to schools or hosted in community performance spaces—all intentionally aligned with Ontario Arts Curriculum expectations.
Every program is crafted to spark creativity, deepen understanding, and make the arts accessible, meaningful, and unforgettable for learners of all ages.
Our children’s theatre production of Munsch at Play by Robert Munsch performed to sold-out audiences of students. Our recent educational excursion, Stage Quest, also sold out to classes from the HWDSB, HWCDSB, and GEDSB. Our upcoming touring company performance and workshop of Drew Daywalt’s The Day the Crayons Quit: A Colourful Arts Experience is already nearing a sell-out and will engage audiences from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Artist in the Classroom
Guest Teacher
Workshop Facilitator
Performance Co-ordinator
Theatre Education Consultant
TRAINING COMPANIES
Our Training Company is composed of theatre artists, ages 10 and older who are keen to hone their craft through weekly lessons in performance technique, movement, and scene work.
Students in the Training Company are serious about their pursuit of the performing arts. They take creative risks and develop their technique through weekly lessons. At BIG HEARTS little theatre, we encourage actors to train in as diverse a skill set as possible! Lessons are varied and include elements of Broadway Styles, Tap, Scene Studies, Acting, Clown, Theatrical Genres, Script Writing and Analysis. Placements in the Training Company are limited.
ADULT ACTING CLASS
Sundays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
September 7th – December 7th
Ages: 18+
Teacher: Michael Hannigan
Whether you’re rediscovering a passion for performance or stepping on stage for the first time, this Adult Acting Class offers a welcoming space to explore the craft of acting. Through engaging exercises, scene work, and character development, participants will build confidence, improve communication, and connect with others through creative expression.
No experience necessary—just curiosity, courage, and a willingness to play.
$300.00 + hst per session
Email bigheartslittletheatre@gmail.com
for more information
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER HOURS OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities are available with BIG HEARTS little theatre. These may include ushering for BIG HEARTS little theatre performances, creating props, set and costumes, advertising, promotions, and community events, and summer camp counselling.