Theatre on the Ridge FALL Blackstock United Cultural Centre 2026
Happening at the BUCC This Fall!
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PLEASE NOTE: Our Connecting Through Theatre Events will now be taking place at Blackstock United Cultural Center (3483 Church St, Scugog, ON L0B 1B0)
Attend a play, try an acting class, sit with the actors and be part of a staged reading,
learn a new skill. It’s all possible with Connecting Through Theatre. This popular
program of theatre and theatre-related activities welcomes adults of all ages, with no
previous experience or knowledge of theatre required or long-term commitment to
participate.
The perfect way to meet new friends and feed a love of all things theatre
Activities Have Begun!
Scene Study with Michael & Annette
Weekly acting classes introduce theatre concepts such as play structure, history, character
development and presentation, all in an easy-going, light-hearted format.
10:30 – 12 noon
Tuesday October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1
Potluck Lunch
The perfect chance to socialize, share a meal and refuel between morning Scene Study and
afternoon First Read Club.
12 noon – 1 pm
Tuesday October 6, November 3, December 1
First Read Club
Gather around the production table to read plays from a variety of time periods, styles and origins. Scripts provided and participants are welcome to actively participate as a reader or sit back and listen to the story unfold. Discussions afterwards are always lively and interesting!
1 – 3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6, November 3, December 1
Animated Acting
Feel good, have fun and take a refreshed approach to stagecraft with unintimidating theatre games, vocal warm ups and acting exercises. Animated Acting activities are good for general physical and mental well-being, not just for actors honing their craft. By sharpening the mind and waking up the body, a stronger connection is created between the two. Animated Acting the perfect complement to scene study classes and First Read Club.
10:30 am – 12 noon
Thursday October 15, October 29, November12, November 26, December 10
Finding Your Voice Through Musical Theatre: The Cadenza Effect
Join Carol Salamone around the piano and learn to sing while exploring the songs of the musical
theatre songbook. This class is perfect for those wanting to take the first steps (notes!) to singing
ensemble and solo show tunes, or for those who want to revisit their favourites or add new songs to their songlist.
10 am – 12 noon
Monday October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23,
November 30, December 7
Playwrights’ Lab
Have an idea, a scene, the need to hear your work read aloud? Looking for an idea, an inspiration, something to get you going on your first play? Your next play?
Come out to the Playwrights’ Lab and share, learn and listen to other plays, writers and the
occasional guest playwright.
6:30 – 9 pm
Thursday November 5, December 3
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Moving Well
This is the class to rebalance and re-energize from too much time behind your laptop or the
demands of specialized or repetitive activities. Discover the benefits of “moving well” and realizing your full movement potential, including the value of incorporating stretch, strength and breathing into your body maintenance philosophy.
This non-aerobic class works with gravity, body weight, breath and relaxation to improve overall
strength, flexibility, muscle tone, posture and alignment. The movement sequences have their roots in Nicklaus, Feldenkreis and yoga techniques and supplemented with additional sequences from the work of neuromuscular therapist Irene Dowd. Moving Well supports pre-season conditioning, injury prevention and recovery, stress reduction and the negative impact of sedentary living.
9:30am – 11:00am
Friday October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11
Directors’ Dialogue
There’s no one singular way or right way to direct a play. Whether it’s your first time directing or you have many plays under your belt, Directors’ Dialogue is facilitated time with a featured guest director and a chance to connect with other directors to explore many challenges, tactics and stories experienced in the craft of directing.
More Info Coming Soon!
Connecting Partner Card Program
We’re pleased to announce that a recent donation made by an ad hoc group of individuals now makes it possible for us to offer a limited number of opportunities to participate in
Connecting Through Theatre Scene Study classes at no cost.
The Connecting Class Card
We are no longer offering the Connecting Class Card Program.
Please contact Allena at [email protected]
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