We are thrilled to have Colin Frotten join us as Music Director for our Teen Group this year and as Music Director for our upcoming Fall adult production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat during our 20th Anniversary season! Tell us a little bit about your music career. I would say my career is… multi-faceted! I work as a pianist, tenor, vocal coach, music director and arts administrator. All of it contributes to my overall life as an artist and performer. I’ve been able to perform all kinds of music, in all sorts of amazing venues throughout Ontario and the Atlantic provinces ..read more

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Meet our director of our long awaited spring 2023 production of “The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy”, Michael MacLennan. Read on to learn more about his acting journey and words advice for actors who are experiencing auditions for the first time. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I had been a professional actor/singer/dancer for about 20 years before beginning a transition into direction & choreography. My love of theatre began at a young age but I didn’t originally set out to be an actor. I’m a certified Developmental Care Worker (DCW) and worked exclusively with young people with ..read more

It’s time for another Marquee Minute – featuring Martin Buote! If you haven’t personally met Martin Buote, you’ve definitely seen him at Marquee’s events and shows. Martin has done it all when it comes to our shows – director, actor, board of directors… We are grateful for his ongoing contributions at Marquee and thought it was time to shine the spotlight on Martin for our latest blog. We cornered Martin with a couple of questions in between Elf the Musical shows.  How did you get involved with Marquee Theatrical Productions? I have been involved with Marquee since its inception and have ..read more

Get to know our Buddy the Elf in Marquee Theatrical Productions’ upcoming Adult Cast performance of Elf the Musical! We asked Benjamin Conroy (Buddy the Elf) to share some details about his career and journey as an actor. Enjoy! Tell us a little bit about your acting career.  My acting career started in 2014, during the Summer before high school. At that time I had been strictly training in dance for years and had yet to venture into the world of theatre. After participating in a summer camp that focussed on musical theatre, I knew I had found “my place”. Following that program, I went on ..read more

Laughter is a unique ability that only humans and a couple other fellow primates have. It can seem like such a small, simple thing to do – yet it has been proven to be very beneficial for our overall health. So, yes, my friends, I am here to tell you the evidence has shown that watching all of those episodes of your favourite comedy, or spending all night on Tik Tok laughing your face off, could, in fact, be healthy ….kinda. Here’s some reasons why: *Disclaimer: All of the opinions and content presented in this post are not professional advice and are true to the best of the author’s knowledge ..read more

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you’re still unsure of who you want to dress up as this year, fear not! We have a fa-boo-lous list of musicals to help you find a great Halloween costume idea that will be sure to give everyone pumpkin to talk about! 1. Mary Poppins Image Source This costume is perfect for a Mary Poppins fan, and even more perfect if it happens to be raining (or snowing) outside this All Hallows’ Eve. You’ll be able to keep yourself dry without ruining the effect of your costume! 2. Wizard of oz Image Source Whether your dressing up alone this Hallow ..read more

Warming up before any rehearsal or performance is crucial. Sometimes it can feel like a tedious task,  but it is so important and there are so many ways to make it fun! Try adding a tongue twister or two to your warmup. Tongue twisters are a great way to improve pronunciation of words and stretch and strengthen your muscles before working on monologues, scenes, or songs. Here are some of our favourites! Peter Piper A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where’s the peck of pickled peppers ..read more

Your child has caught the performance bug. You know it. Symptoms include but are not limited to: A love of playing pretend and acting out scenes from their favorite shows,  Singing. All the time, anywhere and everywhere. And mimicking dance choreography from shows and social media. How do you encourage them to explore the possibilities and set them up for success? How do you choose what arts program is right for your family? Singing lessons? Dance classes? Musical Theatre? Musical theatre is a great option that combines multiple areas of your child’s interests. Marquee has certainly pro ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m doing everything I can to soak up every last bit of summer while it lasts – we all know how quickly these sunny months pass us by. Before we know it, the leaves will start to slowly fade to orange and the summer sun will be tucked away in it’s blanket of autumn clouds. I know, I’m sorry to bring that up – it’s probably not what you want to hear. But the good news is, there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy! And what better way to celebrate than to whip up some fun and delicious summer treats with the family. So, we’ve gathered some great recipes that you ca ..read more