Oakville Improv Theatre Company

Site: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

Record #: OAK4571
Last Modified: 19 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-230-5967
E-Mail amy@oakvilleimprov.com
Website www.oakvilleimprov.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Pinterest Pinterest, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Amy McKenzie, Artistic and Managing Director; Email: amy@oakvilleimprov.com
Alternate Contact Duncan McKenzie, Teacher/Producer; Phone: 416-219-8187; Email: duncan@oakvilleimprov.com

Site Information

Site Location Music Room #1, Program #3, Break out rooms and Black Box Theatre, QEPCCC
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
2302 Bridge Rd
Oakville, ON L6L 2G6
Intersection Bronte Rd and Rebecca St
Mailing Address c/o Oakville Improv Theatre Company
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

An improvisational theatre that offers workshops for adults and youth
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established incorporated 2012
Primary Executive Shann McGrail, President, Board of Directors; Phone: 416-230-5967; Email: shannm@devreve.com
Alternate Executive Catherine Henry, Vice President, Board of Directors; Phone: 416-230-5967; Email: catherinehenry0573@gmail.com
Funding Fundraising - Sponsorship ; Donations ; Fees

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers Adult, Teen, and Kids workshops, including: 
 
Youth Improv series

  • teaches fundamentals of storytelling
  • create characters on stage 
  • gain confidence to showcase new-found skills  

Teen Foundation series

  • combines strong teamwork and individual structure while honing improvisational skills 
  • showcase at the end of each session where participants perform for family and friends  

Drop-in Workshops

  • every Monday night except holidays
  • $5/person suggested donation, all are welcome, 12 and under must be with adult, 7 pm-8 pm
  • Monday Night Shows, 8:30pm after the workshop - free for workshop participants and friends 

Oakville Improv Comedy Jam

  • last Sunday of the month, at The Moonshine Cafe  

THEATRESPORTS/Maestro

  • all ages shows 
  • second Friday of each month
  • at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (Black Box)
Hours

Varies by program
Dates

Programs run year round
Areas Served Greater Toronto Area
Eligibility Ages: 8 year(s) and up 
 
Kids workshops, 8-10 years old and 11-13 years old
Application

Register online
Languages English
Fees Program ; Donation ; None ; Drop ins and most shows are free, but accepting donations to continue to bring the shows and workshops to the community at this exceptional time * Fee assistance available for marginalized voices or those with ANY barriers to access.

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Arts, Theatre and Music
Service Categories Acting Instruction ; Community Theatre Groups ; Theatre Performances