Grand OnStage performances are supported and amplified by engagement that aims to build community and expand the reach of the presenting program. Through master classes, pre-and post-show artist talks, workshops, partnerships, artist residencies, and more, the engagement program supports greater access and opportunities for engagement with the performing arts for all. The Kingston Grand Theatre and Grand OnStage also offer young people the opportunity to experience world-class theatre, dance, and music through a live performance school program. 

 

Grand OnStage 2023-24 Engagement Highlights

  • Casting Off intergenerational women's knitting circle at Purlin' J's Yarn Emporium on w/ Joan Sharpe. Casting Off Post-show artist talkback hosted by local artist Jane Kirby.
  • Frankenstein: A Living Comic Book pre-show comic book chat & demo w/ Chris Cochrane of HM Music & Art Studio.
  • Nobuntu post-show talkback hosted by local artist Melissa Noventa.
  • It's Okay to Be Different pre-show family concert with RasberryJAN.
  • In My Body by Crazy Smooth/Bboyizm post-show artist talkback hosted by local artist Kay Kenney.
  • The Nutcracker Ballet Behind the Scenes pre-show & intermission event w/ The Conservatory.
  • Walking Through the Fire post-show artist talkback hosted by local artist Adam Chartrand.
  • Lessons in Temperament post-show artist talkbacks hosted by Dr. Colleen Renihan, Rachel Marks, and Kemi King.
  • Humans 2.0 artist post-show talkback hosted by Tianna Edwards.
  • Tynomi Banks post-show artist talkback hosted by local artist Jermaine Marshall.
  • Darcy Oake pre-show roving magic with local magician Rob Driscoll.
  • Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo display & pre-show chat with Dr. Linda Tsuji, Paleontologist & Curator, Miller Museum.
  • Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn pre-show banjo demo & chat with local artist Teilhard Frost.
  • Jungle Book pre-show family concert with Kim Dolan.
  • X(DIX) pre-show conversation & post-show talkback hosted by local artist Sasha Jimenez-French.
  • Dancers of Damelahamid post-show talkback hosted by JP Longboat.
For Teachers

For Teachers

For the Grand OnStage season, we look forward with great pride to presenting an exciting line-up of performances and learning opportunities.
Jaaji and Chelsey June (of Twin Flames) sitting on a couch.

School Programs

Kingston Grand Theatre offers young people the opportunity to experience world-class theatre, dance, and music through live performance.
Events

Events

A complete list of all of our learning events and programs can be found here https://www.kingstongrand.ca/education/school-programs