It’s an exciting time at the theatre, with play development and productions on the horizon! As our team gets ready to bring you Clue, this October, we decided to ask some of our theatre committee and Clue team members to chat about how they got started in theatre, and what it takes to put on a show.

For generations, the Flato Academy Theatre has been a gathering place where stories unfold, memories are made, and local talent emerges… In honour of Women’s History Month, we’re profiling three women whose leadership, creativity, and technical skills are helping to shape this community’s theatre experience.

Some of the greatest love stories ever told are found on the stage. Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story, Les Misérables, The Notebook, and even Shrek. During this Month of Love, I want to give you a peek behind the curtain into the making of one of the greatest love stories never told…

At The Academy Theatre, we are privileged to have knowledgeable and experienced individuals serving on our Board of Directors. Award-winning actress and board member Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves has exciting plans and perspectives to share for 2026.

At our theatre, the true heartbeat isn’t just onstage, it’s in the volunteers who welcome guests, guide them, and bring warmth to every show. Few understand their impact better than Vangi Patton, Assistant Manager and Volunteer organizer. We sat down with her to explore what truly makes volunteers “the heart of the theatre.”