Welcome To Shadowpath
Shadowpath Theatre Productions is a professional theatre company and charitable organization
located in York Region, Ontario, Canada.We create new works in underused everyday spaces.
This empowers us to broaden our reach and deliver the performing arts in new ways for underserved communities.
Justin M
“Really amazing to see these personal stories being told in collaboration with passionate artists and seeing how much joy it brought everyone involved - we need more initiatives like this!”
Alene D
"Before this apprenticeship, I was seriously considering leaving the arts world altogether. I was a little stuck because I didn’t know where my place was and if there even was one. This apprenticeship had a massive impact on my creative future. It opened my eyes to the many possibilities and roles in arts administration and that the world needs more female leaders!"
Rachel F
"Shadowpath Theatre significantly helps enhance accessibility to heritage and cultural programming in York Region."
John M
"Shadowpath's approach to the performing arts in relation to culture, heritage and the environment offers a uniquely educational, entertaining and engaging experience which reflects the unique and storied locations throughout...Southern Ontario."
Chrissy K
"Shadowpath creates significant value for the York Region community and has earned an admirable reputation over two decades".
Maureen D
"Since I have fatigue and speech issues, my participation in Shadowpath's
workshops has been limited. Alex and Chantal however are very sensitive and skillful
facilitators. They have known how to ‘nudge’ me into participation at my own pace and
to read my individual limits. Their drama exercises serve as a therapeutic tool and I can say this from my own direct experience! I am now finding that I have more confidence and feel much more relaxed in a dynamic group setting. Thanks to these gifted women, I can see how Shadowpath’s drama program has an important role to play in the arena of community health."
What's Happening
Shadowpath is the happy recipient of a prestigious
Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award
Shadowpath board members and Associate Producer with the Lieutenant Governor General of Ontario Edith Dumont and the Chair of the Heritage Trust John Ecker.
The Canadian Business Awards named Shadowpath as The Most Impactful Theatre Company, Southern Ontario 2024. MORE
Shadowpath artists collaborated with local seniors to create short films inspired by their ideas!
If you missed our film screening of short films by local seniors you can see photos of our red carpet event HERE
We're taking the fest on tour! Our four film makers will travel to seniors residencies across York Region to share their artistry with others.
ABOUT
Transforming Everyday Places Into Creative Spaces
A NOTE FROM OUR
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
'When everyone benefits,
a whole community wins.'
'When I started Shadowpath in 2002, I had no idea of its potential. I approached everyday spaces because I couldn't afford to rent the few regional theatres. That turned out to be the best thing for Shadowpath and now everyday spaces are our signature style of theatre producing. Businesses gain a creative boost and access to new customers, performers get a professional opportunity to work in alternative spaces, the community gets more arts and culture programming and Shadowpath connects to community partners and free space! Now that's winning! -Alex Karolyi
Land Acknowledgement
We celebrate the work and lives of the first artists, the first story-tellers and the first history-makers who have been forgotten or ignored as time marched on. We acknowledge these early Creators that lived on the lands we now occupy. These are the traditional lands and territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe peoples. The histories of those that previously cared for this land, the stories they told, and the lives they lived remain an integral part of it. In illuminating the voices of The Forgotten we hope to forge a bridge between all people creating a better more inclusive world where each of us is heard and our contributions acknowledged, commemorated and remembered.
Black Lives Matter
The Shadowpath family stands in solidarity with
Black Lives Matter and commits to actions and attitudes that fully support our black community. We aim to be part of the urgent change necessary to create a truly equal community.
We are doing this through specific and conscious actions with the programs we are presenting, the artists we are collaborating with and the perspectives and stories we are giving a platform to.
We continue to evaluate how we can do MORE.
MANDATE
Shadowpath Theatre Productions
Shadowpath transforms everyday spaces into creative places for suburban audiences. By engaging local, professional artists, our unique approach on activating underused venues, invites everyone to experience the performing arts in unexpected and innovative forms.
VISION
To be a performing arts company that pushes the boundaries of where, what and how theatre can be, by immersing audiences in theatrical worlds embedded in public spaces.
Strategic Plan
The Future Path: 1 - 3 years
1. New site-specific play development in new venues
2. Programming for specific demographics, i.e.: women, Indigenous, new Canadians
3. Training & Mentorship prioritizing female artists
4. Securing space for a multi-use artist hub
5. Developing advocacy initiatives
Policies
1. Anti-Racism Policy
2. Code of Conduct
3. Copyright
4. Equity
5. Conflict of Interest
6. Pregnant Artists7. Anti-Harassment
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Community Engagement Award
From the York Region Arts Council
Leading Women Leading Girls
From MPP Chris Ballard
Best Creative Innovation
Richmond Hill's Creativity Connected Awards
Innovation of the Year
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
Most Impactful Theatre Company
Canadian Business Awards
Most Outstanding Impact Finalist
Charity Village
Excellence In Heritage Conservation
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Artists Of The Year
Since 2015 Shadowpath has recognized an outstanding artist
for their multi-talented contributions
Chantal Forde
2015
Mandy Roveda
2016
Joanna Grace
2017
Chandra Pepper
2018
Maissa Bessada
2019
Tea Nguyen
2020
Jillian Welsh
2021
Erin Jones
2022
Faith Howe
2023
HERSTORY
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