Community News — Kingston Theatre Alliance

On a frigid day this past November, I had the chance to sit down with Brett Christopher, the Artistic Director of the Thousand Islands Playhouse, to reminisce on the company’s past season. The conversation also allowed me a glimpse into their upcoming 2026 season, which is brimming with anything an audience could want, from Broadway hits to award-winning Canadian works.  This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  With […]

In the quiet darkness of a theatre before the stage lights go on, the squeaky wheels of an IV pole are our first introduction to Dr. Vivian Bearing. “It’s not my intention to give away the plot,” she tells the audience in an opening monologue that immediately breaks the fourth wall, “but I think I die at the end.”  W;t, written by Margaret Edson and directed by Martha Bailey, is […]

The production process behind student-run theatre is, in my experience, utterly unique from most amateur creation environments. The happenings behind the scenes of Queen’s Musical Theatre’s (QMT) Fall 2025 production of Into The Woods (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine) is no exception. Opening this week at the Baby Grand Theatre, this production is one I’ve had the privilege of performing in, providing me an opportunity […]

In January of 2024 Queen’s University became a hot topic across the country as news broke about the university’s multimillion dollar operating budget deficit. As the university grappled with how to handle its financial difficulties, the DAN School of Drama and Music (DSDM) has become a hot topic of its own amongst Kingston’s arts community as the classes, staff, and students have been noticeably impacted by these cuts. The sudden interest in what has until recently remained a rather autarkic community has led to some misinformation and a great deal of speculation as those both inside and outside the DSDM try to discern not only what is going on, but also how to help.

On a frigid day this past November, I had the chance to sit down with Brett Christopher, the Artistic Director of the Thousand Islands Playhouse, to reminisce on the company’s past season. The conversation also allowed me a glimpse into their upcoming 2026 season, which is brimming with anything an audience could want, from Broadway hits to award-winning Canadian works.  This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  With […]

This year’s seasonal production at Domino Theatre is all about Jane Austen’s beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice. But this time, it follows the often-forgotten Bennet sister, Mary, during the Christmas holidays as she reunites with her family and experiences a blossoming new relationship. Craig Norton, an actor, director, and psychotherapist by trade, often working with neurodiverse adults, is director of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. I had the chance to […]

With “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “If I Were a Bell,” and many more, Guys and Dolls is filled with hummable hits, even 75 years after its Broadway premiere. And now, the Kingston Meistersingers are bringing this beloved story and music to the city. Recently, I sat down with Liane Penny, president of the Kingston Meistersingers, and also a producer, costumer, and member of […]

When theatre majors at Queen’s University band together, they create more than a production; they form a community. This year’s Fall Major is Caucasian Chalk Circle, a play that explores justice, social inequality, motherhood, and connection. As assistant director for the show and third-year concurrent education student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in drama and art history at Queen’s University, Julia Gehring plays a key role in bringing the production […]