Outreach Programs
Addressing barriers to accessing theatre arts and ways to engage with new audiences.
Indigenous Arts Project
Newcomer Arts Project
LGBTQ+ Arts Project
Through an inclusive lens, Theatre Aquarius’ Outreach programs provide children, youth, and young adults from diverse communities across Hamilton with high quality, accessible theatre arts educational programs that are meaningful and relevant. Our programs are collaboratively developed with emerging artists in partnership with a number of community organizations.
Our goal is to address systemic barriers to the performing arts and create safe and inclusive spaces for children and young people. We offer a range of vital Outreach programs including:
- Indigenous Arts programs
- Newcomer Arts programs
- LGBTQ+ Arts programs
- Play Club for Underserved Youth
- Sponsored Theatre School Registrations
Through storytelling, playwriting, theatre performance, and mask making, our programs foster self-expression, personal growth, self-esteem, communication skills and group bonds, and encourage the sharing of diverse narratives and perspectives.
We are grateful for the generosity and commitment of our Outreach Program Partners
For the first time in their lives, our kids were exposed to a world of magic that one can only be exposed to through art. Thank you Theatre Aquarius for opening your doors and exposing newcomer children to the beautiful world of theatre.
Thank You to our Outreach Program Funding Partners
Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation
The Martin Foundation Fund at Hamilton Community Foundation
The Milne McGrath Fund at Hamilton Community Foundation
If you are interested in supporting our Outreach programs, please contact Kathleen Fric at kfric@theatreaquarius.org or 905.522.7815 ext. 236
Thank You to our Outreach Program Service Organization Partners
Empowerment Squared
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Immigrants Working Centre
Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
NYA:WEH
Speqtrum
YMCA Newcomer Youth Centre
If you are interested in becoming an Outreach program partner, please contact Jennie Esdale at jesdale@theatreaquarius.org or 905.906.3277
Program, Artists, Dates and Prices Subject to Change. All Sales Final. No Refunds.
Theatre Aquarius is a not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to creating outstanding, accessible, live theatre that entertains, challenges, & educates. Charitable Registration Number 11921 3957 RR0001