Theatre Ancaster

Theatre Ancaster is a community musical theatre company with a reputation for quality productions. Our mandate is to present excellent quality live musical theatre to the community and to assist in the development of musical theatre among the adults and youth of the community.

COVID-19 UPDATE January 4, 2022

In compliance with local public health guidelines and government directives, all Theatre Ancaster programming is temporarily suspended. We will keep all participants informed as directives continue to evolve. We aim to resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so.

Theatre Ancaster COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

As of January 1, 2022, before admission to, or participation in, any Theatre Ancaster event all eligible employees, staff, contractors, volunteers and students aged 12+ will be expected to complete a pre-screen, and provide one of the following:

Proof of full vaccination
OR
A valid medical exemption plus a negative rapid test or PCR test result dated in the last 24 hours

In order to allow sufficient time for full vaccination, until March 1, 2022, children ages 5+ are exempt from this policy, however, after this time, all participants, including those ages 5+ are subject to this policy.

As the pandemic evolves, and/or legislation or public health guidance changes, the purpose and requirements outlined in this policy may change. Theatre Ancaster reserves the right to update this policy, and will provide reasonable notice to any changes therein.

The full Theatre Ancaster COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is available here.

We thank you for your patience and wish everyone a safe and healthy 2022.

Applications now being accepted for January auditions!

COVID-19 UPDATE August 24, 2021

The team at Theatre Ancaster is very excited to bring our Youth Programs back for Fall 2021!

In accordance with provincial guidelines we have officially launched registration for our Youth Programming.

REGISTER HERE

To maintain the safety of our members, program sizes have been reduced to follow the provincial guidelines, and some programs have been shifted in the calendar to offer us more flexibility for enrollment, rehearsal space, and performance space. More details are available on the youth program pages.

Our plan is to run our programs as fully as possible. It is feasible that Ontario's guidelines will once again affect the availability of our programming. In that case, we will notify all participants immediately.

The following programs will be accepting registrations beginning August 29 and launching immediately in September:

Stage 1: Jitterbugs (Fall 2021 & Spring 2022)
Stage 2: Skill Builders (Fall 2021 & Spring 2022)

The following programs accept registrations by application. Because of Ontario's current limits on the number of people who can gather indoors, we will be taking applications starting August 29 but we will not be offering acceptances until later in the year as we see restrictions lifted. We want to ensure that we do not have to take back any acceptances due to restrictions. We will not take any payment until students have been accepted into the program.

Stage 2: Junior Broadway (Spring 2022)
NEW!: Stage 2: GLEE(Spring 2022)
Stage 3: Young Company (Spring 2022)

Program Viability Announcements will be made concerning Fall 2021 as soon as information is available from health and government sources.

Community Benefit - Lux Radio Broadcast: Miracle on 34th Street
Classics Company (musical): To be announced
Classics Company (original play): Murder Anonymous
Theatre Ancaster Chorus: 'Zat You, Santa Claus?

Anticipated for 2022:

Spring Main Stage: British Invasion The Concert
Theatre Ancaster Chorus: The Wonderful Music of Disney
Fall Main Stage: Oliver

Stay tuned for more exciting details of our upcoming playbill, programs, and the opening of the Memorial Arts Centre.

Theatres United!

Theatre Ancaster is once again joined by fellow theatre friends to bring you "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen. We look forward to the world healing and getting back to the stage!

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Theatre Ancaster incorporated as a not for profit organization in 1997, and is also a registered charity.

Theatre Ancaster Season Sponsors 2019-2020-2021

Full Season Sponsors

Doug Kloet and Peter Boeringa
Locally owned and operated Autopro Glendale Motors in Ancaster is a complete auto repair facility which also has a touchless car wash, automatic carwash and express lube on-site.

Bob Wilkins
Cavallo Nero is a place for our community to gather and enjoy great food, outstanding wine, and friendly service at a fair price; a place where family and friends can celebrate the special moments throughout their lives, a place where memories can be created.

Steve Dunn
Committed to helping people protect the things they value, with options that provide protection and security. Providing Insurance and Financial Services since 1983.

Michael and Carol Desnoyer Michael & Carol Desnoyers are long time supporters of the arts and Theatre Ancaster. They are Ancaster residents who value highly the community work provided by many organizations who provide programs and productions for youth, adults and seniors.

Fran Cheyne, Heritage Household Services, provides cleaning, maintaining, repairs and installation in and around your home and office.

Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd.
For every house sold through a TA patron referral to her company, Judy will donate $500 to Theatre Ancaster.

Evangeline Korpa
Providing the ultimate in independent retirement living. An exclusive, beautiful, safe residence coupled with the perfect location close to shops, restaurants and entertainment.

John, Jeffrey, and Jason Beckett of The Beckett Team of RBC Dominion Securities act for individuals, trusts and foundations. They are supported by the vast resources of Canada’s largest financial institution and wealth manager, RBC Wealth Management.

Thanks to the Hamilton Community Foundation for their support of Theatre Ancaster programs.

Full Season Restaurant Sponsors:

Present a ticket stub from a Theatre Ancaster production during the run of the show and receive a 15% discount on your food purchase. Some restrictions may apply.

BRASSIE PUB
73 Wilson St W, Ancaster
905-304-8935

CAVALLO NERO
70 Wilson St. East, Ancaster
905-648-8888

COACH & LANTERN
384 Wilson St E, Ancaster
905-304-7822

SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1146 Wilson St W, Ancaster
905-304-6226