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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 as a counsellor, consultant, and teacher of music, art and literature in the Alberta public school system, and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta. Just after [...]

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. First and foremost, I would have preferred not to be writing this message. I would rather be reviewing a President’s message written by Geoff in his distinctive folksy manner. [...]

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). OLT had once again outdone itself in the offerings of plays: comedy, Agatha Christie, Norm Foster, Jules Verne, Charles Dickens; all 10 plays had something for everyone. Wait one [...]

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 Dates: May 08 - 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on May 12 & 19 at 2:30 pm (Sundays) All actors must be available for [...]

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 and Geoff's wife, and John Muggleton, OLT alumnus, were interviewed as part of the segment. Listen to the interview by clicking the link here or the image below. Click image [...]

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 a run in the title role of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley. Geoff acted in 51 plays since 1981 and directed 24 others. In addition, he [...]