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Trap Door, January 9 – 14, 2018, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Trap Door - a musical thriller about disappearances, some that we notice, some that we don't.

1919, Toronto the Good, where booze cans and brothels are hidden in places any God-fearing Methodist can find them: the Music Halls. Enter Teddy, a young woman in search of her sister, who went missing soon after moving to the city. Like her sister before her, she gets work at The Grand Opera and the owner is none other than the infamous real-life impresario Ambrose Small, who sells his theatre chain and vanishes from sight a week after she arrives, never to be heard …

Marathon Of Hope, November 27 – December 8, 2013, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

The Canadian Music Theatre Project presented Marathon of Hope, based on the incredible true story of Terry Fox. In the summer of 1980, Terry ran across Canada, a marathon every day to raise money for cancer research and captured the heart of the nation in the process. After 143 days, Terry was forced to end his run when his cancer returned. He passed away on June 28, 1981 at 22 years of age.

A professional cast of actors, in Sheridan’s “theatrical laboratory”, developed this exciting new folk musical about one of Canada’s enduring heroes. Marathon of Hope is presented in …

The Theory Of Relativity, April 11 – 20, 2013, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

We are standing motionless ... on a planet that pulls us toward it at 32 ft per second ... and spins at 1070 miles per hour ... and orbits the sun at 67,000 miles per hour ... in a galaxy careening through space at 490,000 miles per hour.

Hey, it’s all relative.

But that’s nothing compared to the seismic impact of simple human connection.

The Theory of Relativity is a joyous, youthful musical exploration of the surprising interconnectedness of our own personal orbits as we stand “motionless” on this little rock hurtling through space. Sheridan's Canadian Music Theatre Project continues …

Come From Away, February 14 – 24, 2013, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

First showcased last spring as part of the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Theatre Sheridan was pleased to present a fully staged production of this extraordinary tale. Come from Away tells the true story of when seven thousand people landed on the doorstep of Gander, Newfoundland... and the people of Gander "put the kettle on." A rocking musical about when 38 planes from around the world were diverted to a small, Canadian community on September 11th, 2001 - doubling its population in an instant. While the world witnessed the worst acts of humankind, the stranded passengers had their faith in humanity …

Marathon Of Hope, February 15 – 24, 2007, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

A miracle play is an ancient tradition of story and song. Theatre Sheridan follows in this tradition to bring the story of Terry Fox to life. The people around Terry have assumed different personas and parts of the play are fictional. It is an interpretation of his journey. However, some of Terry's words came from his mouth and parts of the play are based on fact.

Terry ran 3339 miles over 143 days, an average of 24 miles a day. It was a staggering heroic accomplishment.

He lived to realize his goal of raising $1 for each Canadian, a total …