Interview: Cast of Grand Horizons on CTV Morning Live
Grand Horizons cast members Andrée Benson and Marlow Stainfield join CTV Morning Live to talk all about the production. Watch their interview below and get your [...]
Reviews for Grand Horizons
Read the articles by clicking on the quotes below. "Directed by Chantale Plante, this play was perfectly cast, bringing all-too-familiar family dynamics to life." Apt613.com "The [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Jonne Mintern
by Stephanie Haines With Grand Horizons in full swing, we turn our attention to the Janigan Studio, where our latest artist, Jonne Mintern has several paintings [...]
Interview: Cast of Grand Horizons on Rogers TV
Grand Horizons cast members Andrée Benson and Marlow Stainfield join Rogers TV host Derick Fage to talk all about the production (the interview starts at the [...]
Murder on the Orient Express Lottery List of Winners
Our first show of the 2024 season was a smashing success with all 15 shows sold out. Thank you very much for attending. We hope that [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Hilda’s Yard, April 06, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Hilda's Yard - April 06, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Hilda's Yard Written by: Norm Foster Directed by: Val Bogan Production Dates: July [...]
Glowing review for Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express is already picking up steam! Read the full glowing review from Ottawa Life Magazine by clicking on the quote below. Despite [...]
Interview: Cast of Murder on the Orient Express on Rogers TV
Murder on the Orient Express cast members Christian Giansante and Sharon Bernbaum join Rogers TV host Derick Fage to talk all about the production (the interview starts [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: An Act of Grace, March 02, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: An Act of Grace - March 02, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents An Act of Grace Written by: John Muggleton Directed by: Lindsay [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Multi-Talented Artist Roy Van Hooydonk
By: Stephanie Haines Ottawa is very fortunate that in 2015 Roy Van Hooydonk chose to settle down here with his wife Theresa after a 32-year career [...]
February 2024 Message from the Interim President
Hello everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Interim President of the Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT) Board of Directors. [...]
An Interview with EODL 2023 Best Director: Stephanie Haines
By Stephanie Haines and Albert Lightstone As we gear up for the start of our 111th season, we fondly look back at our last season (2023). [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Stag and Doe, January 27, 2024
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Stag and Doe - January 27, 2024 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Stag and Doe Written by: Mark Crawford Directed by: Greg Hancock Production [...]
CBC’s All In a Day – Remembering Geoff Gruson
CBC Ottawa's All In A Day Radio Program with Alan Neal hosted a segment to honour Geoff. Venetia Lawless, longtime actor, director, and tireless OLT worker [...]
OLT Mourns the Loss of President Geoff Gruson
The OLT is heartbroken to announce the death of its President and longtime actor/director Geoff Gruson on Dec. 19. Only three days earlier, Geoff had completed [...]
Outerbridge Magic Dec 26- 31
Magic Is Coming to OLT! TICKETS AT: www.eventbrite.ca/cc/ottawa-little-theatre-dec-26-31-2844859. Or phone 613-430-4626. Please note tickets are NOT available through the OLT box office. Experience the enchanting world [...]
Scrooge Interviewed on CBC’s “All in a Day”
OLT's Scrooge, Geoff Gruson, joins fellow Scrooge actors Pierre Brault and John D. Huston for a "Scrooge Off" led by CBC All in a Day host [...]
An Interview with Visionary Local Artist Patrick John Mills
By Patrick John Mills and Albert Lightstone This season we had a spectacular array of plays in addition to a slew of multitalented artists displaying their [...]
AGM – Nominees for OLT Board of Directors
Nominees for Ottawa Little Theatre Board of Directors to be voted at the Annual General Meeting Saturday November 25, 2023 Time: 4pm Four directors’ terms of [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Grand Horizons, December 02, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Grand Horizons - December 2, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Grand Horizons Written by: Bess Wohl Directed by: Chantale Plante Production Dates: April [...]
Face to Face with Actor, Playwright (and Baker) Guy Newsham
By Guy Newsham and Albert Lightstone I have worked with Guy for a number of years primarily on the OLT production of Witness for the Prosecution, [...]
OLT at EODL Festival
Team OLT has returned home with two awards from the 2023 Eastern Ontario Drama League (EODL) One-Act Festival hosted by the North Grenville Community Theatre in [...]
Interview with Current Agatha Christie Director and Former Miss Marple Actor Sarah Hearn
By Sarah Hearn and Albert Lightstone I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah in a number of capacities, and thought what a great opportunity [...]
An Interview with Local Artist Extraordinaire Diane Groulx
By Diane Groulx and Albert Lightstone One of the perks of writing the blogs on our artistic community is that you meet the most interesting people [...]
October 2023 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – so I have received a fair bit of email lately, wondering why my President’s messages have dropped in frequency from previous years. My [...]
An Interview with CTV Morning Live – Love From a Stranger
Director Sarah Hearn and cast members Karine Charland and Dan DeMarbre (pictured) join CTV Morning Live to give audiences a little sneak peak of Love From [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Murder on the Orient Express, October 28, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION: Murder on the Orient Express - October 28, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Murder on the Orient Express Written by: Agatha Christie Adapted [...]
Young Talents Exhibition: An Interview with Artist Pheonix Collver
By Pheonix Collver and Albert Lightstone “Their manners are more gentle, kind, than of our generation you shall find.” - William Shakespeare, The Tempest As we [...]
An Interview with CBC – The Book of Will
Geoff White, director of OLT’s upcoming production of The Book of Will, sat down with CBC's Ottawa Morning to chat about the production. Listen to the [...]
Young Talents Exhibition: An Interview with Artist Charlotte Mooder
By Charlotte Mooder and Albert Lightstone As we are now in our 110th season, it’s obvious that our current roster of volunteers is not the same [...]
An Interview with Apt613.com – The Book of Will
Geoff White, director of OLT's upcoming production of The Book of Will, sat down with Apt613 to chat about the production and all things Shakespeare. Read the [...]
An Interview with Crimes of the Heart Stage Manager Barbara Merriam
“All the World’s a Stage…” and Someone has to Manage it: An Interview with Crimes of the Heart Stage Manager Barbara Merriam By: Barbara Merriam and [...]
CHILDREN’S AUDITION NOTICE – A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, August 29, 2023
We are looking for some more kids to round out our exceptional cast! Do you know a young lad between the ages of 8-10? Maybe a [...]
A Chat with Remarkable Abstract Visual Artist Signhild Damus
By Signhild Damus and Albert Lightstone This month, I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with yet another one of OLT’s patrons, Signhild Damus, [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, August 12, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley - August 12, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley A Classic [...]
In the News: Around the World in 80 Days on CBC’s Ottawa Morning
Some of the Around the World in 80 Days' cast and crew were featured on CBC's Ottawa Morning radio show! Listen here to catch director Chris Ralph [...]
Unravelling the Enigma of the AD: A Conversation with Around the World in 80 Days AD Michelle Shortall
By Michelle Shortall and Albert Lightstone This week I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with my friend and fellow OLT Board member Michelle [...]
Audition Notice – The End of the Day – August 5th, 2023, 1:00PM – OLT entry in EODL One-Act Play Festival
The End of the Day A Morality Play Written by: Ron Davies Directed by: Stephanie Haines Production Dates: TBD, Must be available to travel to Kemptville [...]
One-on-One With OLT Patron and Talented Artist Marilyn Laidlaw
By Albert Lightstone and Marilyn Laidlaw The current show, Around the World in 80 Days, is so entertainingly vast and complex in its globetrotting story that [...]
A Chat with Local Nature Photographer Extraordinaire: Leslie Carlin
By Leslie Carlin and Albert Lightstone Our current production of Around the World in 80 Days is so huge and globe-encompassing that we are showcasing not [...]
Q&A with Maria Vartanova: Turning the Lens on OLT’s Official Photographer
By Maria Vartanova and Albert LightstoneIf you have worked on any play as cast or crew within the last several years at the OLT you have [...]
Reviews Are In For The Noble Pursuit
Photo Credit: Maria Vartanova Glowing Reviews for The Noble Pursuit Rave reviews from Broadway World and local theatre critic Covert Ottawa Guy and Apartment613 with a [...]
A Chat with OLT and Live! On Elgin’s Lawrence Evenchick
Tickets on Sale for June 17 Premiere of His New Movie "The Soldier in the Barn" By Lawrence Evenchick & Albert Lightstone I currently have the [...]
EODL Brunch & Awards Ceremony
EODL Brunch & Awards Ceremony The brunch & awards ceremony for the 2023 EODL (Eastern Ontario Drama League) Full-Length Play Festival was hosted by the Ottawa [...]
This Month’s OLT Artist Klaas van Weringh: A Modern-Day Renaissance Man
This Month’s OLT Artist Klaas van Weringh: A Modern-Day Renaissance Man By Albert Lightstone I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Klaas [...]
Noble Pursuit: Talkback with Playwright
All Noble Pursuit Ticketholders Invited! Talkback with Playwright, June 18 Did you know that The Noble Pursuit was written by Ottawa-raised playwright Douglas Bowie some 30 [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – The Book of Will, June 10, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: The Book of Will - June 10, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Book of Will A Historical Comedy Drama Written by: [...]
May 10 “Jurors” Performance To Include Talkback
The May 10th Performance of "Twelve Angry Jurors" to Include Talkback with Expert The team behind Twelve Angry Jurors is pleased to offer a talkback with [...]
Spotlight Gallery Focus on Roy Brash, Canadian Contemporary Visual Artist Extraordinaire
Spotlight Gallery Focus on Roy Brash, Canadian Contemporary Visual Artist Extraordinaire By: Albert Lightstone Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Roy Brash whose paintings [...]
Partially Solved: Martha the Ghost and the Missing Posters (An OLT Mystery)
Partially Solved: Martha the Ghost and the Missing Posters (An OLT Mystery) By: Albert Lightstone Almost 3 years to the day, some of the alumni photos [...]
Old School Chums: An Interview with Twelve Angry Jurors’ Lawrence Aronovitch
Old School Chums: An Interview with Twelve Angry Jurors’ Lawrence Aronovitch By Lawrence Aronovitch and Albert Lightstone Lawrence and I have been friends since nursery school [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – Crimes of the Heart, May 06, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: Crimes of the Heart - May 6, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Crimes of the Heart An American Comedy-Drama Written by: Beth [...]
The EODL according to Val: An interview with Val Bogan
The EODL According to Val: An Interview With Val Bogan By Val Bogan and Albert Lightstone During the last week of the remarkable run of Halfway [...]
Winners of the 82nd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition
April 6, 2023, Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Little Theatre’s 82nd Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition received 37 entries from across the country. The winners join [...]
Venetia Lawless: OLT’s Volunteer Extraordinaire
Venetia Lawless: OLT’s Volunteer Extraordinaire By: Venetia Lawless and Albert Lightstone Many of you will surely recognize Venetia from the multitude of roles she has played [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – Around the World In 80 Days, April 15, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: Around the World in 80 Days - April 15, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Around the World In 80 Days An Adventure [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – The Noble Pursuit, March 4, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: The Noble Pursuit - March 4, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Noble Pursuit A Suspenseful Comedy Written by: Douglas Bowie Directed [...]
AUDITION NOTICE – 12 Angry Jurors, February 4, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: 12 Angry Jurors - February 4, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents 12 Angry Jurors A Drama Written by: Reginald Rose Adapted by: [...]
OLT @ Orpheus Joint Workshop on Hair & Makeup – Jan 15, Feb 5, Feb 19, 2023
Part 1 Sunday Jan 15, 2 pm, 2023 Where: OLT in the dressing room. This would be for anyone interested in assisting with makeup application during the course of [...]
Orpheus Projections Workshop – Saturday January 14, 2023
On Saturday Jan 14, 7-9pm join Orpheus Musical Theatre for a free workshop on projections! Learn with Lindsey McGowen, head of projections for the recent Orpheus production [...]
AUDITION NOTICE: Halfway There, January 7, 2023
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE: Halfway There - January 7, 2023 Ottawa Little Theatre presents Halfway There A Canadian Comedy Written by: Norm Foster Directed by: Greg [...]
In the media: Miracle on 34th
Take a look at what Broadway World has to say about Miracle on 34th Street (spoiler: they like it, and you will too)!
AUDITION NOTICE: Sense and Sensibility, December 3, 2022
OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Directed by Riley Stewart Production Dates: March 1, 2023, to March 18, 2023 at 7:30pm; Sunday matinees on [...]
Call for Entries to the 84th National One-Act Playwriting Competition
The Ottawa Little Theatre is now accepting submissions to the 84th National One-Act Playwriting Competition! Read about the winners of the 82nd Competition --> Click Here <-- [...]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Ottawa Little Theatre Annual General Meeting November 19, 1:00 pm at the theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue If you would consider running for the OLT Board [...]
Winners of the 81st Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition
June 18, 2022, Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Little Theatre’s 81st Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition received 47 entries from across the country. The winners join [...]
News about our 2022 Season (Spoiler: It’s GOOD news)
With more details to come, we are pleased to announce our revised 2022 Season will open with Burn on May 4th and feature a total of [...]
February 2022 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
Folks Remember back in November, when our message was full of optimism and excitement about ramping-up for the new 2022 season? Plans to welcome everyone [...]
January 2022 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – so, “best laid plans of mice and men …” eh? Once again, it seems like the virus is winning and we are having to [...]
October 2021 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – welcome to the October message from the President’s table: Re-Opening After COVID So, per Lewis Carroll … “the time has come the Walrus said to talk [...]
August 2021 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
Folks – right off the top, I’ll admit I’ve been debating whether to update at all this month; because, as you can fully appreciate, the COVID scenarios [...]
May 2021 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
Hi Folks – here we are, nearing the end of May. The wonderful month of May! There are plenty of reasons to love May - it's [...]
February 2021 update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
Folks – I read last week that “better non-profits send out about 66 emails to subscribers over the course of a year.” Wow, that works out to [...]
December update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – It has been a couple of months since we’ve talked, but it is by no means an indication of a lack of attentiveness! I [...]
AGM NEWS
After eight long months of pandemic , the members in good standing of the Ottawa Little Theatre were nevertheless able to get together (albeit virtually) for [...]
Call for Entries to the 80th National One-Act Playwriting Competition
The Ottawa Little Theatre is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions to the 80th National One-Act Playwriting Competition! For more complete details consult [...]
August update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
FOLKS – another hot summer month has slipped by since last we chatted, and there has been some really interesting and turbulent weather! We have discovered that [...]
July update from Ottawa Little Theatre Board President Geoff Gruson
Folks - Hi again everyone, I hope this July message finds you healthy and staying strong! So, we got some exciting news this week from the [...]
An update on the current status of postponed plays
BURN A mystery/thriller written by John Muggleton and directed by Venetia Lawless This production is currently on stage - literally. The set is in place and [...]
June Update from OLT Board President Geoff Gruson
Folks – a funny thing happened on the way to the theatre last week. But, before I get into that, may I extend my sincerest wishes [...]
Online Stage Reading – June 12 at 7:30pm
The Ottawa Little Theatre is pleased to present an online staged reading of the 79th Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition first prize entry "Kissing a Stranger" [...]
Inspiration from your Board (not bored) Members
Inspiration from Your Board (Not Bored) Members: AKA How THEY are spending their time Well, we are now entering month three of our lockdown due to [...]
Martha the Ghost and the Missing Posters: An OLT Mystery
Zoinks Scooby ! We have a real mystery on our hands. Well it’s good to be back.. sort of. Still self isolated and working from home, [...]
JT Morris to become Orpheus Musical Theatre’s new General Manager!
JT Morris As many of you may have heard, JT Morris, our Patron Services Manager, is moving on to new adventures! JT has accepted [...]
Winners of the 79th Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition
April 30, 2020, Ottawa, ON – The Ottawa Little Theatre’s 79th Annual National One-Act Playwriting Competition received 36 entries from across the country. The winners join [...]
An update from Geoff Gruson, OLT Board President
FOLKS – so I expect that right about now the continuous diet of Netflix and Amazon streaming may be getting a little stale. You are probably [...]
Hair and Makeup and More…a few minutes with designer Sondra Rogers
“You look MAHvelous!” – Billy Crystal (as Fernando Lamas) Saturday Night Live In our society, one of the key aspects to looking and feeling good is taking particular care of [...]
Guess Who’s Coming to Direct (Hint: It’s Brian Cano)
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow OLT Board of Directors member and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner director Brian Cano who details his experiences and [...]
Quiet on the Set: An interview with Set Designer Rachel Hauraney
While watching the Ottawa Little Theatre production of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, I was transported in time back to my childhood growing up in the sixties. [...]
Spotlight on Gerry Larocque
If during the intermission of Guess Whose Coming to Dinner you take the opportunity and admire the art on display, you may think to yourself that [...]
Spotlight on Peter Harle
A graduate mechanical engineer, military pilot, retired air force officer, and public servant, Peter Harle has had a wide variety of prestigious careers from which he [...]
Tales from the Cloakroom
His is one of the first faces you see when entering the OLT on show night. He is entrusted with one of your prize possessions, left [...]
An interview with Dave Coleman, one of OLT’s many stars of stage (and now TV as well)
He is known by a variety of names: Henry Lodge, Clarence, Curley, Arthur de Bourgh. No, he is not an international fugitive wanted by Interpol but [...]
OLT: The Next Generation
An establishment such as the Ottawa Little Theatre, now in its 107th season, needs new blood regularly as current actors age. If not, all our productions would [...]
OLT Vernissage: Grace Solman Rebounding Artist from Nova Scotia
The influence of the Ottawa Little Theatre transcends distance. Our dedicated volunteers travel from all across the city to work on our productions and our artists [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Vernissage of Jarrod’s “Chamber” of Art
One of the truly cool things we get to show you in the Spotlight Gallery is how talented our members are off stage as well as [...]
Recap of the OLT Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party and Cornerstone Inductees
During this festive season we are very fortunate to be able to gather together and celebrate with friends and family. The Ottawa Little Theatre is regarded [...]
Presenting the 2019-2020 members of The Ottawa Little Theatre Board of Directors.
At the recent Annual General Meeting of November 16, 2019, a general election was held to vote in new and returning Board Members. The following are [...]
For What It’s Worth (Stop, Hey What’s That Sound )
Buffalo Springfield in their 1960’s hit song wanted us to perk up and listen to what’s going on. Well that is one of the goals of [...]
Spotlight Gallery: Vernissage of Artist and OLT Subscriber Mike Parr
Our OLT family is all inclusive, comprising actors, directors and volunteers, both behind and in front of the curtain, and many others including of course our [...]